Samantha Basha
Mount Pearl,NL
Summary
Experienced Administrative Specialist with Office Management focus as well as experience in the coordination, planning, and support of daily operational and administrative functions. Proven history of preforming well under pressure and accomplishing time-sensitive assignments with high accuracy.
Passionate and dedicated political, labour, and social justice advocate with an extensive background in activism work within my union, workplace, and as a member in my community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Officer
Impact Assessment Agency Of Canada
11.2018 - Current
- Streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Meticulous planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.
- Proactive coordination of meetings and events interdepartmentally.
- Regular monitoring, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
- Organized travel arrangements.
- Managed budgets and expenses, maintaining financial records for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Assisted in the development of presentations.
- Facilitating team-building activities.
- Drafted professional correspondence on behalf of executives.
- Coordinating interviews and assisting with new hire orientations.
- Scheduling executive calendars and prearing meeting agendas and materials,
Payment Services Officer
Employment And Social Development Canada
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Efficiently processing and examining Employment Insurance Claims.
- Prioritizing cases and managing workload effectively.
- Ensured accurate benefit payments through meticulous review of eligibility and documentation.
- Monitoring and analyzing data for accuracy.
- Minimized fraud by conducting comprehensive investigations into suspicious claims.
- Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement within the process, contributing to overall program integrity.
Administrative Assistant
Various Temporary Contracts
04.2012 - 08.2017
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Managed and maintained synchronization of supply chains for procurement of goods and services.
- Prepared, reviewed, issued, negotiated and administered procurement packages according to established policies and procedures.
- Enhanced onboarding experience for new hires by creating comprehensive orientation materials and training programs.
Education
Global Sport Management -
New York University
New York, NY09.2021
Advanced Diploma - Executive Business Administration
Eastern College
St. John's, NL04.2012
Skills
- Document Management
- Expert in Microsoft Suite
- Data Collection
- Operational Reporting
- Presentation abilities
- Budget Management
- Effective Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Problem-Solving
- Contract Negotiation
Accomplishments
Successful contract negotiation of the Program Administration Collective Agreement representing 98,000 PSAC members nationwide.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Project Officer
Impact Assessment Agency Of Canada
11.2018 - Current
Payment Services Officer
Employment And Social Development Canada
07.2017 - 11.2018
Administrative Assistant
Various Temporary Contracts
04.2012 - 08.2017
Global Sport Management -
New York University
Advanced Diploma - Executive Business Administration
Eastern College
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