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Shawn Cade

Calgary

Summary

16 Years’ Management Experience 16 Years’ Executive Assistant to CEO’s / Presidents and provided high level administrative support with excellent organizational ability that improved workflow, presentations and customer service Worked in high volume roles where organization, discretion and effective communication was vital Wrote & Compiled 22 Training Manuals for Office Operations and Special Projects Managed day-to-day operations and provided fundamental support to the team while lead by example Effectively Executed Staff - Recruitment, Appraisals, Discipline, Team building and Training 11 Years’ experience as Self-Managed Top Sales Performer MS Office Suite 2010 - Intermediate levels in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word Simply Accounting

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor / Office Administrator

Excell Auto Center
06.2014 - 12.2025
  • Performed a wide variety of supervisory and administrative functions:
  • Liaison for President through Email, Oral & Written Communication
  • Created and Maintained Office Manuals, Documents and Duties, Excell Spreadsheets, Reports with Excellent Organizational Skills that resulted in proficient office administration and work flow
  • Interacted professionally internally and externally at all levels with diplomacy and discretion
  • Managed Priorities / Met Deadlines that resulted in professional administrative support
  • Monitored all action items & Managed essential tasks while adapted to shifting priorities
  • Task Focused - Multi-tasked, Problem Solved & Performed Superior Customer Service
  • Effectively Executed Staff - Recruitment, Appraisals, Discipline and Training
  • Worked well independently while took initiative to collaborate where needed and remain a Team Player
  • Banking and General Office Responsibilities
  • Responsible for Receivables and Payables including Payroll and the Posting to Simply Accounting
  • Responsible for U.S.A. Export Paperwork, Titles, Registered Import
  • Communicated and worked effectively with U.S.A. Vendors
  • Managed and Posted U.S. Account Payables and Receivables using Simply Accounting
  • Visa and Month End Reconciliations
  • Some Event Planning – House Party for 45 and Christmas Lunches for 25
  • Key Accomplishment
  • Reduced Bank & Vendor Fees and Implemented new systems and Procedures Manual to departmentalize the office and improve work flow

Owner/Operator

The Ultimate Organizer
09.2012 - 11.2023
  • Started an ‘Organizational & Office Admin’ Company (The Ultimate Organizer)

International Relocation Coordinator - Corporate Sales, Residential Surveys, Self-Management

Allied Pickfords (Logistics)
11.1996 - 10.2007
  • Company Overview: Allied Pickfords is a subsidiary of Allied International; a 2-billion-dollar public company
  • Self-Managed Sales Rep who Obtained Leads, Followed up to convert to sales
  • Established / Maintained contacts with Corporate Account Procurement and Human Resources Personnel based on contacts with their key expatriate management
  • Conducted surveys for international relocations, issued quotes & followed up with client/company
  • Performed Superior Customer Service functions being company liaison for relocation in its entirety
  • Prospected / Networked in Business Organizations such as the American, Australian, British, Canadian, Indonesian and New Zealand Chambers of Commerce that resulted in increased sales.
  • Key Accomplishments - Allied Pickfords
  • The Top Performer for 8 consecutive years with revenue generated of $8,000,000.00
  • Helped to secure a multimillion-dollar contract with a major worldwide oil & gas company
  • Closing Sales Ratio consistently averaged 30% higher than the Firm Average Closing Ratio
  • Assisted in Development & Growth of Sales Department by creating Circulars, In-house Documentation & Regulations that enhanced company branding for higher sales
  • Developed Business Tools (Brochures, Reports, Binders, Presentation Materials) for Residential Surveys, Corporate Accounts & Networking Events that resulted in increased sales
  • Supported local charities on Corporate and Personal levels with these roles - Execution of: Events/Event Planning, Fundraising, MC Duties, Presented Sponsorship Prizes, on Committee Boards

Education

No Degree - Securities License, Options License, Management

Canadian Securities Institue
Calgary, Alberta
06-1988

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Languages

English

Timeline

Supervisor / Office Administrator

Excell Auto Center
06.2014 - 12.2025

Owner/Operator

The Ultimate Organizer
09.2012 - 11.2023

International Relocation Coordinator - Corporate Sales, Residential Surveys, Self-Management

Allied Pickfords (Logistics)
11.1996 - 10.2007

No Degree - Securities License, Options License, Management

Canadian Securities Institue
Shawn Cade