Experienced Office Management and Administration Professional experienced 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Administrative Support Manager
Chambers Plan Ontario
09.2021 - Current
Facilitating the onboarding process for new hires, initial training, and continued education sessions
Organized events across both provincial and national levels
Coordinated implementation strategies for employee benefits tailored to healthcare professionals and organizations
Created promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and presentations to support sales efforts
Managed the development of digital media assets including website content and social media posts
Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities
Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
Administrative Assistant
Tanner Financial Services
07.2018 - Current
Managed travel arrangements and accommodations for executive staff and visiting clients
Provided technical assistance with computer hardware and software issues when needed
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Designed forms and templates to streamline workflow processes within organization
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Handled correspondence, including drafting emails, memos, and reports for senior management
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Coordinated appointment calendar and balanced schedules to promote optimal productivity
Answered incoming communications, responding to customer queries or directing them to the relevant department
Provided assistance to plan participants by explaining benefits information to ensure educated selections
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all benefit plan provisions, policies, and procedures
Legal Assistant
A. John Hodgins Law Office
06.2016 - 04.2018
Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Contract Law, Family Law, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions, Landlord and Tenant Law, Wills, Estates, and Trusts
Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients
Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence
Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases
Researched case law, statutes, regulations and other legal authorities to support assigned tasks
Performed document review tasks such as summarizing depositions or researching precedents
Provided guidance and instruction to team members regarding document review procedures
Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines
Drafted memoranda of law and other legal documents for attorneys' review
Responded to client inquiries, providing accurate legal advice and offering assistance.
Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Administrator
Boomco Décor Inc. (La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries)
01.2013 - 09.2016
Trained new employees on office procedures, company policy, software, and customer service
Creation of an Administrator Training Manual, forms, and templates to streamline workflow processes within the organization
Provided technical assistance with computer hardware and software issues when needed
Improved office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols
Assisted the team lead with managing general accounting and accounts receivable
Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents
Prepared reports on various projects for management review
Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Administrator
PMA Brethour Realty Group
01.2011 - 01.2013
Drafted purchase agreements for new-build residential homes, including the Tarion warranty
Created comprehensive reports outlining client metrics, sales figures, and cancellation data
Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies
Trained newly hired administrators on company procedures and policies
Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents
Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies
Compiled statistical data from various sources for analysis
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
Education
Ontario Advanced Diploma - School of Legal And Public Administration
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Guelph-Humber
Toronto, ON
01-2014
Skills
Executive-level travel coordination
Workflow optimization
Meeting coordination
Document management
Organizational leadership
Office administration
Communications management
Resource planning
Change management
Schedule management
Database administration
Scheduling and calendar management
Interests
Designing, creating, or assembling objects using various techniques and materials
Web Development and Design
Digital Art and Animation
Experimenting with different creative mediums, like textiles, acrylic, and wood, to expand skills and techniques
Animal Rescue & Care Initiatives
Timeline
Marketing and Administrative Support Manager
Chambers Plan Ontario
09.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Tanner Financial Services
07.2018 - Current
Legal Assistant
A. John Hodgins Law Office
06.2016 - 04.2018
Administrator
Boomco Décor Inc. (La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries)
01.2013 - 09.2016
Administrator
PMA Brethour Realty Group
01.2011 - 01.2013
Ontario Advanced Diploma - School of Legal And Public Administration