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Overview
Work History
Education
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Nikki Morlock

Summary

Experienced professional with a proven track record of organization, effective communication, and adept in vendor and crisis management. Excelled in roles requiring attention to detail, high volume of administration and problem-solving in a fast paced environment. Skilled in recruitment and training, with a flair for implementing effective policies. Demonstrated excellence in navigating company mergers and system overhauls, while focusing on team collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations & Transportation Manager

BRIGHTSPARK by WorldStrides
07.1999 - 02.2024

Progressed from Tour Coordinator to Team Lead to Operations Manager

  • Monitored compliance with industry standards to maintain high levels of operational integrity.
  • Managed vendor contracts to ensure competitive rates and maintain budgetary compliance.
  • Interview, hire and onboard new team members.
  • Developed and implemented policies & procedures in collaboration with Sales and Accounting departments.
  • Conducted group and one-on-one training.
  • Mentor/managed team of of 3-12 members including conducting bi-annual performance reviews.
  • Guided Operations department through 2 separate major company mergers, as well as Department Lead on implementation of a new, customized operating system, including design input, testing and adapting processes to align with new system.
  • Review invoices and process payments.
  • Member of Crisis Management Team dealing with on-the-road issues.

Administrative Assistant

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
03.1998 - 07.1999
  • Various administrative duties including creating letters, memos, monitor car and flight reservations, filing, phone coverage and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for Y2K implementation.

Duty Manager/Group Reservations/Front Desk Agent

DELTA CHELSEA HOTEL
08.1994 - 03.1998
  • Administration and reservations in customized hospitality computer system.
  • Handled escalated customer issues with diplomacy and professionalism, ensuring satisfactory resolution.
  • Crisis management with direct communication with local Emergency Response Units.

Education

3 Year Graphic Arts Program Graduate

George Brown College
Toronto, ON

OSSGD - Advanced -

Eastwood Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON

Skills

  • Onboarding and training
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Vendor and Crisis management
  • Signing authority up to 80K

Accomplishments

  • OMCA Tour Operator Employee Excellence Award ('04)
  • Nominated for Employee-of-the-year ('97) and Toronto Tourism Award ('95)
  • Honourable Mention - Buntin-Reid Promotional Paper Contest ('90)
  • Drafting Proficiency Award ('87)

Interests

Cooking/baking, sports, gardening, crafts/sewing, family cottage

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Operations & Transportation Manager

BRIGHTSPARK by WorldStrides
07.1999 - 02.2024

Administrative Assistant

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
03.1998 - 07.1999

Duty Manager/Group Reservations/Front Desk Agent

DELTA CHELSEA HOTEL
08.1994 - 03.1998

3 Year Graphic Arts Program Graduate

George Brown College

OSSGD - Advanced -

Eastwood Collegiate Institute
Nikki Morlock