Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional with 10+ years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supporter Services Administrator
ShareWord Global/Gideons International in Canada
04.2018 - Current
Delivered exceptional customer service to every donor by leveraging extensive knowledge of resources and fund raising projects by creating a welcoming and positive experience
Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase donor retention
Developed, updated and organized Raisers Edge databases to handle donor personal data
Assisted donors by listening closely, finding answers to their questions and making recommendations based on extensive project knowledge
Recorded actions taken, issues resolved and added notes and action information to effectively manage customer accounts
Cross-trained and backed up other donor services managers
Data Entry and back deposit preparation
Resolved donor concerns, improved procedures when possible and provided exceptional donor support
Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
Financial And Office Administrator
Reach Beyond Canada
01.2012 - 02.2018
Led monthly meetings with directors to analyze spending and provide financial recommendations
Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings
Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle
Maintained full cycle accounting system
Maintained manual and electronic files
Prepared budgets for operations and individual projects
Performed secretarial duties for various charity boards
Prepared agendas and reports for Board of Director meetings
Recorded and transcribed minutes of meetings
Organized special events
Stocked office with supplies and kept inventory of such
Preformed payroll duties from processing time sheets through to issuing T4s and remitting payroll deductions
Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports to keep President informed about office operations
Accounting Clerk/Assistant
Shear Metal Products
08.2011 - 12.2011
Filing
Allocation of expenses to projects
Reading contracts for specifics
Processing incoming mail
Preparing courier pickups
Attention to details and deadlines
Preforming bookkeeping duties for division of the company
Production Supervisor
Stone Crock Bakery
03.2008 - 02.2010
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Managed team of 15-20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Employment Trainer and Cook
Ray of Hope Inc
11.2005 - 03.2008
Mentored new trainers in best practices for effective instruction, contributing to overall team success and development.
Facilitated on-the-job training opportunities that allowed employees to apply newly acquired skills in real-world situations in a restaurant enviroment
Supported and coached employees as part of successful training initiatives.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Church Secretary
Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church
09.1999 - 07.2005
Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
Maintained church calendar by collecting information about upcoming events and reserving appropriate spaces for regular meetings and special activities.
Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly
Handled church correspondence, member database and building scheduling.
Education
Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma - Business Administration
triOS College - Business Technology Healthcare
Kitchener, ON, Canada
2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Listowel District High School
Listowel, ON, Canada
1982
Skills
10 years of administrative and management support experience and 20 years working in Christian not-for-profit environments
Intermediate skills with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Impeccable organizational and time management skills
Excellent planner and coordinator
Able to work independently or collaboratively as team member
Inventory and Budgeting experience
Strong verbal and written communication
Office management
Expense reporting
Volunteer Positions
Served for a short period of time on the Link Charity Board of Directors
Served a 3 year term on the Pioneer Park Church of God Board of Trustees
Timeline
Supporter Services Administrator
ShareWord Global/Gideons International in Canada
04.2018 - Current
Accounting Clerk/Assistant
Shear Metal Products
08.2011 - 12.2011
Financial And Office Administrator
Reach Beyond Canada
01.2012 - 02.2018
Production Supervisor
Stone Crock Bakery
03.2008 - 02.2010
Employment Trainer and Cook
Ray of Hope Inc
11.2005 - 03.2008
Church Secretary
Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church
09.1999 - 07.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Listowel District High School
Accounting and Payroll Administrator Diploma - Business Administration
triOS College - Business Technology Healthcare
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