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Peggy Robillard

Peggy Robillard

Saskatoon,Saskatchewan

Summary

Self-motivated Site Administrator brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. History retaining clients and talented staff. Was instrumental during a particularly trying period of time (Covid-19) as a leadership team member.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Coordinator/Production Manager

University of Saskatchewan
04.2023 - 06.2024
  • Directed/Planned all incoming Student Activities, on average twenty-five thousand (#25) students/year.
  • Eighteen Convocations (#18)
  • Production Manager/On-Site Lead Event Coordinator.

Site Administrator/Field Technician II

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada, Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2021

Responsible for planning, organizing, designing, monitoring, supervision, and management of various mining activities for open pits and underground mines.

Performed duties of Off-Site Administrator for six months, Ordering of office supplies, SAP.

Geo-Tab Administrator, managed Fleet vehicles in North American, vehicle upkeep, registration, monitored contracts for trade-ins.

Procurement Coordinator

Safe Driver Tickets and Off Road Driving, vehicle escort for off-site vehicles.

  • Supervised crew of over 1000 employee's including vendors.

Event Coordinator

Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement and Integration Agencies
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Under the direction of the Federal Ministry to lead the Prairie Provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba Settlement Centers in adhering to Federal initiatives and guidelines set forth by creating one conference per year per province geared to 1000/1500 delegates.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.

Sales & Marketing

Eagle Feather News
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Liaised with product marketing and sales teams to support strategic planning, testing and execution of initiatives for e-commerce websites.
  • Developed unique ways to drive sales through events, community activities and local marketing campaigns.
  • Monitored marketing and sales trends to generate forecasts and measure effectiveness of campaigns.
  • Performed competitive analyses and adjusted sales and marketing strategies accordingly.

Event Coordinator

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
01.1991 - 01.2022
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
  • Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
  • Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.

Office Manager

Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Florida International University
Correspondence

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel/Resort Administration

Florida International University
Correspondene

Accounting Clerk 2 - Computerized Accounting

Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants
Prince Albert, SK

Skills

  • Communications
  • Document Management
  • Business Administration
  • Information Collection
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Recordkeeping
  • Financial Management
  • Data Entry
  • Database Management
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Permit applications
  • Negotiation
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Events Coordinator/Production Manager

University of Saskatchewan
04.2023 - 06.2024

Site Administrator/Field Technician II

Rio Tinto Exploration Canada, Inc.
05.2019 - 06.2021

Event Coordinator

Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement and Integration Agencies
01.2018 - 03.2019

Sales & Marketing

Eagle Feather News
01.2010 - 01.2016

Event Coordinator

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
01.1991 - 01.2022

Office Manager

Saskatoon Indian & Metis Friendship Centre
01.1990 - 01.1991

Some College (No Degree) - Human Resource Management

Florida International University

Some College (No Degree) - Hotel/Resort Administration

Florida International University

Accounting Clerk 2 - Computerized Accounting

Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants
Peggy Robillard