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Overview
Work History
Education
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Omotayo Akande

Thunder Bay

Summary

Dedicated administrative assistant with2 years of experience providing administrative support to senior executives. Involved in all aspects of office operations, including scheduling, mailings and planning meetings. Strong planner and an analytical person who readily adapts to change, works independently, and exceeds expectations. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without comprising on quality.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Whitesand First Nation
04.2024 - Current


Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail.
  • Coordinate and schedule meetings, appointments, and events for executives or team members.
  • Process invoices, expense reports, purchase orders as well as assisting with record keeping.

Sales Associates

Winners and Home Sense
05.2022 - Current


Key Responsibilities:

  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Strong communication skills and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Assisted team members when necessary, in handling cash registers, organizing inventory room and labeling of products.

Administrative Assistant

Corporate Affairs Commission
08.2020 - 12.2021


Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.

Human Resources Assistant

Zenith Carex Limited
03.2018 - 04.2020


Key Responsibilities:

  • Efficiently managed personnel files, maintaining confidentiality while keeping records up-to-date and organized.
  • Supported talent acquisition efforts by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and performing reference checks for prospective candidates.
  • Supported HR Manager in strategic planning sessions focused on organizational development and growth.
  • Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.

Education

Business Administration - Human Resources

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON
06.2023

Business Fundamentals - undefined

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON
10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Osun State University
10.2019

Skills

  • Communication & Organizational Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Human Resources
  • Employment & labor law
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving,
  • Soft Skills: Teamwork, Multitasking, and Time Management, Hiring and Retention
  • Administrative support

Certification

  • Certification of Unconscious Bias - Aug 07, 2022
  • Certification of Inspirational Leadership Skills: Practical Motivational Leadership- Aug 07, 2022
  • Certification of Business Ethics for Managers and Leaders - July 09, 2022
  • Certification of Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations (AODA)
  • Certification of B2B Marketing Foundation - May 29, 2022

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Whitesand First Nation
04.2024 - Current

Sales Associates

Winners and Home Sense
05.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Corporate Affairs Commission
08.2020 - 12.2021

Human Resources Assistant

Zenith Carex Limited
03.2018 - 04.2020

Business Fundamentals - undefined

Confederation College

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Osun State University

Business Administration - Human Resources

Confederation College
Omotayo Akande