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Nicole Tomkinson

Brantford,ON

Summary

Take-charge and performance driven professional, specializing in planning and coordinating all aspects of operations of a mid size, fast growth real estate investment company. Above average problem-solving abilities Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support operations. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents to support team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple projects and priorities. Broad experience includes office administration & database management, Large scale event planning and execution, vendor and contract negotiations and Human resource management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Driven Director with experience planning and coordinating all aspects of productions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Collard Properties Inc
Paris, ON
03.2023 - 04.2024

Operations

  • Assessed and evaluated business procedures and implemented structure to improve day-to-day operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members on operations and performance expectations.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
  • Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
  • Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
  • Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.

Investor Relations

  • Oversee the end to end investor experience
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends with investor service issues.
  • Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.

Human Resources

  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and staff.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members on operations and performance expectations.
  • Conducted performance reviews for direct reports and provided feedback for improvement opportunities.
  • Developed training/ onboarding programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
  • Oversaw fundraising efforts including private equity investments, debt financing or public offerings.
  • Supported efforts to raise capital through debt financing or private equity investments.
  • Built relationships with venture capitalists, angel investors, and private equity firms to source new deals.
  • Collaborated with legal counsels to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations related to private equity transactions.
  • Reviewed legal documents such as partnership agreements, loan agreements and other contracts related to private equity transactions.

Investor Relations & Human Resource Manager

Collard Properties Inc
, ID
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for the co-ordination of all investor relations and external communication activities in order to provide outstanding service to our stakeholders
  • Prepare and maintain marketing documentation including investor presentations, due diligence questionnaires, newsletters and website
  • Plan and execute investor events, including international conferences
  • Maintain the Client Relationship Management ("CRM") system for the investor pipeline
  • Deliver responses to investor enquiries including processing renewals and new lender paperwork.
  • Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
  • Managed performance reviews, disciplinary actions and salary negotiations.
  • Assisted in the development of policies related to human resources management.
  • Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
  • Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
  • Researched methods of improving workplace safety standards by implementing new protocols.
  • Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
  • Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
  • Created and updated personnel files by entering information in HRIS.
  • Administered employee benefits and led open enrollment process, informing and coaching employees.
  • Collaborated with finance team to ensure accuracy of financial reports and documents.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with investors and analysts.
  • Compiled, analyzed, and monitored financial data to be used in investor presentations.
  • Organized investor conferences, road shows, and one-on-one meetings for senior management.
  • Monitored customer service standards to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with sales team members on product launches, campaigns and initiatives aimed at increasing customer engagement levels.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of all client interactions using CRM software systems.
  • Managed client relationships through proactive communication via email, phone calls or face-to-face meetings.
  • Created processes for tracking customer complaints, requests or comments in order to improve overall service experience.
  • Facilitated resolution of disputes between customers and internal departments in a professional manner.
  • Participated in trade shows, seminars or conferences relevant to the industry sector.

Administrative & HR Assistant

ST. JOSEPH'S LIFECARE CENTRE
Brantford, ON
01.2014 - 06.2020
  • Provide direct Administrative support to the President of St
  • Joseph's Lifecare Centre & St Joseph's Villa, CFO, Deputy CFO, Directors, Managers and staff in all areas of the home
  • Effectively managed all aspects of the Presidents calendar for multiple sites
  • Coordinate the logistical aspects of all meetings, seminars, education sessions, special projects and events
  • Taking and transcribing dictation and notes of highly confidential subjects including minutes of staff, Union, Board of Trustee & various committee meetings
  • Liaising with Residents & their families, System partners, facility & Foundation board members, community-based organizations, politicians, various departments throughout the home and facility tenants
  • Preparation of agendas, board meeting packages, correspondence, various reports, presentations and facility memorandums
  • Maintain & update policy & procedures & facility signage in accordance with legislation
  • Managed the recruitment process for the facility from start to hire, perform interviews, reference checks, notify candidates of eligibility and coordinate onboarding and orientation for new staff
  • Active participant on the Quality, Ethics & Health & Safety Committee and Chair of the social Committee
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality relating to all matters of the organization
  • Provide supervision, mentoring and direction to reception staff and administrative students
  • Works with minimal supervision on multiple projects and tasks and ensures deadlines are adhered to.

Owner/Operator

Old Soul Creations
Brantford, ON
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Work with customers to create handcrafted gift items such as, custom wood items, t-shirts and glassware using the sublimation process
  • Worked with clients to source items for Corporate gift baskets
  • Draft and design custom images using various software
  • Manage the day to day functions of running a business.

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

B2X
Waterloo, ON
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Deliver administrative support to the Vice President, Directors and teams
  • Responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency
  • Plan and schedule all meetings and teleconferences
  • Initiated startup of the social committee; recruiting and managing volunteers, planning events, luncheons, team building activities, annual holiday party and fundraisers
  • Assist Regional Human Resource personnel in collecting and recording local employee data
  • Creates agendas, correspondence, spreadsheets and organizational charts
  • Coordinates all travel for Executives and staff, both domestic and International
  • Audit all travel ensuring travel guidelines and procedures met
  • Management of various accounts such as Rogers and Staples
  • Manage, order and stock office supplies within budget guidelines
  • Record meeting minutes for weekly Executive meetings
  • Assist accounting with AP processes, audit all incoming invoices.

Administrative Assistant

BLACKBERRY
Waterloo, ON
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Delivered administrative support to multiple Directors and back-up support to the Vice President and organization of 110+ employees
  • Coordinated executive travel arrangements
  • Prepared correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets and business documents
  • Planned and scheduled all meetings, teleconferences and venues
  • Reconciled expense reports for Directors and submitted for payment (including credit cards, cash expenses, etc.)
  • Verified expense reports for accuracy prior to approval
  • Managed all timekeeping duties in SAP including overtime, on call and sick time for all Corporate Security staff
  • Taking minutes for weekly team meetings
  • Coordinated various events for staff including catered lunches, team building activities and holiday parties
  • Communicated with external vendors and all levels across the organization.

Receptionist

CHARLOTTE VILLA
Brantford, ON
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Greet visitors and answer incoming phone calls
  • Perform clerical duties such as typing, photocopying, faxing and filing
  • Responsible for processing invoices and payments
  • Responsible for opening and closing
  • Creating Excel spreadsheets and performing Data Entry
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail.

Administrative Intern

SECTOR YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Burlington, ON
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Delivered full administrative support to the Manager of the National Laboratory of Environmental Testing
  • Managed and maintained electronic and hard copy filing system
  • Scheduled all boardroom bookings and set up for meetings
  • Audited invoices and packing slips against purchase orders to control the documentation workflow for National Laboratory of Environmental Testing
  • Processed requisitions, invoices and packing slips for payment
  • Collected, compiled and prepared reports on staff leave requests
  • Tracked expenditures by performing data entry duties
  • Coordinated all office supply orders
  • Taking minutes for monthly management team meetings
  • Coordinated and administered regional exam for interview process
  • Drafted summaries and graphs via Excel for Quality Assurance team.

Education

Secondary School -

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Contract Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Investor Relations
  • Facilities Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Coordination
  • Negotiation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Human Resources Management
  • Event Planning and Execution

Additional Information

TECHNICAL SKILLS MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, Point click care, Livelink, WebEx and SAP

Timeline

Director of Operations

Collard Properties Inc
03.2023 - 04.2024

Investor Relations & Human Resource Manager

Collard Properties Inc
10.2021 - 03.2023

Owner/Operator

Old Soul Creations
01.2019 - 10.2021

Administrative & HR Assistant

ST. JOSEPH'S LIFECARE CENTRE
01.2014 - 06.2020

Office Manager / Executive Assistant

B2X
01.2013 - 01.2014

Administrative Assistant

BLACKBERRY
01.2012 - 01.2013

Receptionist

CHARLOTTE VILLA
01.2011 - 01.2012

Administrative Intern

SECTOR YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
01.2010 - 01.2011

Secondary School -

Nicole Tomkinson