Suban Farah
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Coordinator
Optimum Automotive Group Inc
10.2020 - Current
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
- Supported company's operational requirements with cost-effective, reliable supply deliveries
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices
- Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, invoices and other documents
- Received and distributed incoming mail and digital correspondence
- Supported workflow of daily administrative tasks to achieve targets and deadlines.
Community Development Officer
Yorktown Family Services
11.2017 - 08.2020
- Completed intakes and assessed service needs, performing goal setting and creating action plans with clients
- Researched government policies and submitted grant proposals online
- Worked closely with program staff to ensure grant objective were met
- Researched and connected clients with potential education and training opportunities
- Made referrals to community programs and services, including counseling, treatment, housing, childcare, legal aid and employment services
- Program, affordable housing and government funded training.
Administrative Assistant
York University
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Coordinated activities for the Executive Education Program and ensured optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications
- Provided program support to course directors, students and other faculty members
- Supporting committees planning and coordinating meetings, including preparing agendas, materials and minute taking, collecting data for academic reports and submissions
- Coordinated logistics, scheduling and participant communications
- Successfully worked with other departments to confirm information on workshops, meetings & conferences
- Responded to all routine telephone calls and email enquires in a friendly and professional manner.
Education
Certificate - Public Sector Management
York University
Toronto, Ontario08.2008
BA Hons Degree - Business & Social Science
York University
Toronto, ON04.2007
Skills
- Strong Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Regulatory Compliance
- MS Word & Excel Proficiency
- Reporting / Documentation
- Action-Oriented
- Time Management
- Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
- Team Collaboration
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Administrative Coordinator
Optimum Automotive Group Inc
10.2020 - Current
Community Development Officer
Yorktown Family Services
11.2017 - 08.2020
Administrative Assistant
York University
01.2013 - 10.2017
Certificate - Public Sector Management
York University
BA Hons Degree - Business & Social Science
York University
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