Teena Grant
Haisla,BC
Summary
Accomplished administrative professional with a proven track record at Haisla Nation Council, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering stakeholder relationships. Skilled in executive support and advanced MS Office Suite, adept at handling sensitive information. Demonstrated success in crisis management and cross-departmental collaboration, significantly improving communication and project outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Administration
Haisla Nation Council
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Oversaw departmental operations and increased efficiency.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive positive outcomes.
- Played critical role in crisis management, developing contingency plans and coordinating communication efforts during emergency situations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental cooperation to achieve shared objectives more efficiently than previously possible.
Executive Assistant - Chief & Deputy Chief
Haisla Nation Council
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for the Chief and Deputy Chief Councillor
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
Clerk to Council
Haisla Nation Council
04.2014 - 06.2022
- Supported elected Chief and Council with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintained calendars, prepared meeting packages, prepared travel for meetings for all Chief and Council.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Maintained professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to privacy policies.
Interim Director of Administration Community Dev
Haisla Nation Council
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assessed personnel performance.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Led a team of administrative professionals to ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer service.
- Spearheaded internal communication initiatives to foster timely order completion and deadline management.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on long-term business planning strategies that contributed to the overall success of the organization.
Education
Certificate - Project Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancouver, BC01-2022
Certificate - Certificate of Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancouver, BC12-2019
Skills
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Executive Support
- Document Preparation
- Business Correspondence
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- Administrative Support
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and maintain confidentiality
- Travel Coordination & Arrangements
- Videoconference preparation
- Meeting planning
- Software Knowledge
- Meticulous attention to detail
Timeline
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Administration
Haisla Nation Council
05.2022 - 07.2024
Interim Director of Administration Community Dev
Haisla Nation Council
01.2022 - 05.2022
Executive Assistant - Chief & Deputy Chief
Haisla Nation Council
06.2017 - 06.2022
Clerk to Council
Haisla Nation Council
04.2014 - 06.2022
Certificate - Project Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
Certificate - Certificate of Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
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