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Celeste Poole

Fall River,NS

Summary

Dynamic Administrative Coordinator with expertise in scheduling, document management, and financial planning. Proven ability to enhance client relationships, streamline operations, and support team productivity.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Coordinator

Irving Insurance and Investments
Elmsdale, Nova Scotia
06.2023 - 10.2025
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for client meetings and events.
  • Managed client correspondence to ensure timely communication and follow-up.
  • Organized company documents and maintained digital filing systems for efficiency.

Managed billing processes for overdue accounts to ensure timely collection.

  • Supported insurance agents with policy administration and client inquiries.
  • Assisted with special projects and events.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
  • Maintained calendars for multiple executives.

Equine boarding barn owner/Manager

Self
Elmsdale, Nova Scotia
09.2013 - 10.2025
  • Managed daily operations and ensured smooth workflow
  • Oversaw financial planning and budget management.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients through excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated logistics for product sourcing and inventory management efficiently.
  • Trained and mentored staff to enhance team performance and productivity.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
  • Prepared weekly schedules for staff and horses.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.(Covid)
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.

Human Resources Consultant

Strictly Staffing Inc
Halifax, Nova Scotia
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate screenings.
  • Reviewed job applications and selected qualified candidates for interviews.
  • Performed background checks on potential hires to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Implemented onboarding programs for new hires to ensure smooth integration.
  • Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations to support professional development.
  • Advised management on employee relations issues and best practices.
  • Assessed personnel performance and provided guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed HR metrics to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
  • Developed staffing strategies to fill vacancies and define position allocations.
  • Assisted with payroll processing, including tracking hours worked and calculating wages.

Education

Human Resource Management - Human Resources

Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS
09.1998 - 04.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax
08.1992 - 04.1996

Skills

  • Document management
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Budget management
  • Expense tracking
  • Client relationship management
  • Recruitment processes
  • Staff training
  • Data entry accuracy
  • Marketing strategy
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Staff scheduling procedures
  • Credit and collections
  • Documentation and recordkeeping

Timeline

Administrative Coordinator

Irving Insurance and Investments
06.2023 - 10.2025

Equine boarding barn owner/Manager

Self
09.2013 - 10.2025

Human Resources Consultant

Strictly Staffing Inc
09.2010 - 09.2013

Human Resource Management - Human Resources

Nova Scotia Community College
09.1998 - 04.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University
08.1992 - 04.1996
Celeste Poole