Taya Maclachlan
Collingwood,ON
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 9+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Star Produce Ltd.
01.2015 - 06.2024
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
- Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
Leader/Bartender
Joey Restaurants
01.2005 - 12.2014
- Transformed restaurant day business with a focus on building and maintaining regular clientele, bringing direct results with consistent increase year to year (with a planned decrease in sales)
- Developed new systems and strategies to increase efficiency in all bar operations
- Responsible for training all new members to the bar team, and contribute to development of managers in the business with candid feedback and coaching
- Successful in two major sales competitions, resulting in trips abroad to continue education with liquor, wine and beer
- Recognized consistently as a top partner, and part of the Top 20 Program
Assistant Store Manager
Lululemon Athletica
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Promoted to management team, with the task of transforming a high volume, underperforming store with up to 60 employees
- Transformed a store with declining revenue through development and implementation of creative business strategies that led to exceeding sales plan within three quarters
- Oversaw marketing and brand management, including online strategies and community development
- Managed annual store budget accurately, and finished each year under within 5%
Education
Diploma of Human Service Work
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC06.2008
Skills
- Executive Support
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Strong Problem Solver
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Information confidentiality
- Travel Coordination
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Star Produce Ltd.
01.2015 - 06.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Lululemon Athletica
01.2009 - 08.2012
Leader/Bartender
Joey Restaurants
01.2005 - 12.2014
Diploma of Human Service Work
Okanagan College
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