Sandra Stanko
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Kroll Canada Limited, specializing in executive support and stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective process improvements and precise calendar management. Proficient in Microsoft Office, ensuring confidentiality while providing high-quality research insights and executive communications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Specialist
Kroll Canada Limited
04.2025 - Current
- Standardize research documentation and file organization to support accuracy, consistency, and efficient retrieval.
- Conduct targeted business, financial, and legal research to support professionals on active client engagements.
- Deliver research insights aligned with strategic goals while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
- Support special projects by providing research, documentation, and coordination assistance to enable timely cross-functional execution.
Executive Assistant
Kroll Corporate Finance
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Provided senior-level support to a Managing Director and team of seven to enable effective time management and smooth daily operations in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment.
- Owned complex calendar management and competing priorities to prevent scheduling conflicts and keep business-critical commitments on track.
- Managed national and international travel logistics and itinerary changes to minimize disruption and maintain stakeholder alignment during travel delays and re-bookings.
- Processed expense reports with accuracy and urgency to support timely approvals and maintain compliance with internal policies and deadlines.
- Organized in-office and virtual meetings by managing logistics, materials, confirmations, and follow-ups to ensure consistent execution and strong stakeholder experience.
- Prepared and proofread executive communications, reports, and PowerPoint materials to improve professionalism, consistency, and reduce last-minute revisions.
- Safeguarded confidential matters and sensitive communications to maintain trust and ensure appropriate handling of high-impact priorities.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Accounting Clerk
Flight Centre Travel Group
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Reconciled trust bank accounts across branches to identify and resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.
- Partnered with Internal Treasury to process EFTs and resolve anomalies to ensure timely and accurate transaction handling.
- Provided policy-based guidance to frontline staff to support compliance with corporate accounting procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Managed complex scheduling and senior-level meeting logistics to support daily operations and executive priorities.
- Coordinated across ministries and external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and aligned meeting outcomes.
- Drafted and proofed briefing notes and correspondence on behalf of the Director to ensure accuracy, professionalism, and tone alignment.
Program Analyst
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw Freedom of Information requests in accordance with privacy legislation to ensure compliant and timely responses.
- Supported cross-functional projects through data collection, analysis, and presentations to enable clear reporting and stakeholder visibility.
- Collaborated with program teams to gather records and interpret legislation to support accurate FOI request fulfillment.
Business Support Coordinator
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared operational and financial reporting for leadership to support planning, decision-making and accountability.
- Mentored junior staff and promoted administrative best practices to strengthen administrative consistency and team capability.
- Monitored branch budgets against forecasts to improve accuracy in tracking and support financial documentation for leadership review.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration - Marketing
George Brown College
Toronto, ON08.2008
Skills
- Executive support and confidentiality
- Calendar management
- Travel coordination
- Expense administration
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Stakeholder management
- Process improvement
- Event logistics
- Executive communication
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team support
- Adobe Acrobat expertise
- AMEX GBT usage
- Visio skills
- SharePoint and OneDrive management
- Workday experience
- MS Teams proficiency
- Zoom and WebEx usage
- Shared calendar management
- Expense management systems expertise
Awards
- MMAH Excellence Award, 06/01/16, Customer Service, Ministry Accommodation Plan Project
- Going the Extra Mile Award, 09/01/13, Leadership, Administrative Professionals Learning Program
Timeline
Research Specialist
Kroll Canada Limited
04.2025 - Current
Executive Assistant
Kroll Corporate Finance
11.2021 - 03.2025
Accounting Clerk
Flight Centre Travel Group
04.2017 - 04.2020
Administrative Assistant
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
01.2017 - 04.2017
Program Analyst
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
12.2015 - 12.2016
Business Support Coordinator
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing
08.2015 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma - Business Administration - Marketing
George Brown College