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Miranda Emke

Port Elgin,Ontario

Summary

A highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic and the desire to make a positive impact in any professional environment. I bring a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge that have been developed over the years through both my formal education and professional experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corporate & Operations Coordinator

Hydrogen Optimized
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead in office security including policy implementation, facility access, security camera control, etc
  • Managed company shareholder relations and communications
  • Assisted in the development of company strategic planning at the corporate level
  • Managed facilities calendar such as planning external visits, clients, and tours on a corporate level
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Chair of the company's Health & Safety committee
  • Executed meeting minutes and ensured proper steps and policies were followed/reviewed
  • Managing office furniture criteria and design such as standardizing desks, chairs, and accessories
  • Optimized operational efficiency, coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
  • Coordinating the proper allocation of Human Resources
  • Assisting with project management by creating assignments, tracking progress, and resolving issues
  • Preparing budgets and assisting with financial reports for senior management
  • Oversee all daily operations of the office.
  • NDA signing execution & IP trainer for incoming staff
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.

Executive Assistant to the CEO & Special Projects

Hydrogen Optimized
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Executed meeting minutes and delivered Annual Report and Board of Directors Report
  • Served as primary contact for internal and external constituencies
  • Oversaw all special projects
  • Coordinated and participated in various meetings with high level investors to achieve relationship building and NDA/MOU agreements
  • Conducted research on various prospective corporate donors/partners to identify and evaluate needs for proposals
  • Supported CEO in external commitments and coordinate a wide range of logistics
  • Participated and presented in Hydrogen investor meetings
  • Help drive and implement organizational strategy
  • Represent the company of the CEO in a professional manner
  • Foreshadowed the role of office manager by keeping up with office supply and needs
  • Executed various marketing tasks for the company such as poster design, webpage, etc.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.

Certified Optometric Technician

Saugeen Shores Family Eye Care
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Lead of office lab department inventory and inventory management system
  • Possession of critical thinking and strong communication skills
  • Inputted medical data pertaining to the optics, conducted basic mathematical equations for medical eyewear prescriptions and placed submissions through various insurance companies
  • Mastered administrative tasks: greeting individuals, filing, faxing, handling the phone tree system, navigating various software systems, appointment bookings
  • Patient satisfaction has always been number one to myself where making sure people are leaving the office environment feeling comfortable and cared for
  • Operated various medical equipment such as administering scans and auto refractive tests
  • Effective in business sales and conducting sale procedures.
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols, maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment for both patients and staff.

Executive Assistant & Front Administrator

Community Living Wiarton
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Obtained position in the summer of 2018 and returned during 2020 upon COVID layoff at other employer.
  • First point of contact for incoming clients and a go-to for all employee needs where problem solving, strategy and management became an asset
  • Filing incoming/outgoing mail distribution alongside preparing bank deposits, assisting with invoices, and handling confidential information daily
  • Worked with accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Dealt with internal accounting system while ensuring compliance and following proper policy and procedure protocols
  • Managed company website and social media platforms
  • Managed PPE supplies and all Microsoft documentation during the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Recorded meeting minutes
  • Administered proper receipting tasks such as answering and transferring calls to appropriate personnel
  • Proposed and executed internal and external company job postings
  • Records management & various electronic document processing's
  • Took on executive assistant role in place of an employee on maternity leave (April 2020 - August 2020).

Front Desk Receptionist & File Clerk Coordinator

Durham Medical Clinic
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Operated various data input methods while navigating all Microsoft office software
  • Provided line support to patients in emergent situations
  • Engaged, mentored and advised patients to proper destinations with effective organization
  • Performed analytical techniques in addition to inputting cerner reports and handling confidential information
  • Assisted with billing, patient transactions and proper appointment scheduling.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Canada
05.2019

High School Diploma -

Walkerton District Community School
06.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in all MS programs
  • Effective communication
  • Computer software
  • Leadership & time management
  • Collaboration
  • Experienced organizational skills
  • Drive for accountability
  • Project planning & Customer service
  • Sales expert & Professional
  • Outgoing & easily adaptable
  • Ability to work independently
  • Project Scheduling

Certification

  • Completion of JHSC Manufacturing Training certification part 1 and 2., Industrial Safety Trainers Inc., 11/10/2023
  • CCOA (Certified Optometric Assistant), Canadian Association of Optometrists, 09/2020
  • Standard First Aid - BLS, CPR & AED (HCP), St. John Ambulance, 05/30/2024

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Corporate & Operations Coordinator

Hydrogen Optimized
08.2023 - Current

Executive Assistant to the CEO & Special Projects

Hydrogen Optimized
04.2022 - 08.2023

Certified Optometric Technician

Saugeen Shores Family Eye Care
01.2019 - 01.2022

Executive Assistant & Front Administrator

Community Living Wiarton
06.2018 - 07.2020

Front Desk Receptionist & File Clerk Coordinator

Durham Medical Clinic
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Wilfrid Laurier University

High School Diploma -

Walkerton District Community School
Miranda Emke