TOLU OSUNMAKINWA
Whitby,ON
Summary
Ambitious administrative assistant driven to provide exceptional administrative support and customer service. Strengths include legal research, time management and trial preparation. Clear knowledge of court processes and legal proceedings.
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
LCBO
Toronto, Ontario
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked with hiring managers to determine staffing needs of company
- Managed over 30 calls per day
- Used professional networking sites and social media platforms to get in touch with best available candidates
- Planned interviews and selection processes
- Collected, processed, and analyzed information about candidates including resumes, contacts, and social media
- Ensured job descriptions properly define what company needs
- Put together questions for interviews to properly test candidates and reflect specific requirements of every positions
- Participated in job fairs to work directly with potential recruits.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Legal Assistant
TD- Canada Trust
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared litigation letters to customers owing Mortgages
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents
- Managed client billing by preparing, finalizing and sending out bills
- Managing and logging clients housing sales check
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filling
- Provide general administrative assistant such as; printing, photocopying, and uploading vital documents
- Requests for tax documents from state and municipal government
- Assisted up to 3 lawyers at time
- Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters
Administrative Assistant
PWC Immigration
Toronto, Ontario
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Attended and took notes at meetings
- Assisted lawyers in collecting legal and factual documents
- Assembled case documentation and evidence by working on individual cases and entering information from statements, records of charges, customer and witness statements into management system
- Increased job knowledge by taking part in educational programs, including conferences and seminars; and going through professional journals
- Accomplished company’s objectives by completing assigned duties as required
- Compiled, proofread and revised over 50 drafts of legal documents and reports
- Executed record filling system to improve document organization and management.
- Leveraged accounting software to manage expenses and keep track of finances
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability
Administrative Assistant
Orjiwuru Law Firm
Toronto, Ontario
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Researched case law in preparation for helping Attorneys develop solid arguments
- Assisted clients with filling out forms, responding to Attorney requests and navigating legal system
- Communicated with clients and their families when necessary, to facilitate positive working relationship
- Reviewed and filed all documentation for easy retrieval at later date
- Created schedules for Attorneys’ appointments
- Assisted Attorneys in preparing and writing briefs and opinions
- Maintained utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for department.
Volunteer
Hess Street School
Hamilton, ON
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Monitored class, helped make daily plans and schedules, faxed documents, helped kids complete assigned class work, supervised and served kids, and performed other assignments as instructed
- Managed over 30 children per day
Education
Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON 09.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of of Arts - Law and Society
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, ON 09.2016 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
George Harvey Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON 09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Advanced word processing
undefinedTimeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
LCBO
11.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Assistant
TD- Canada Trust
01.2021 - 10.2021
Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
Centennial College
09.2020 - 04.2021
Administrative Assistant
PWC Immigration
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of of Arts - Law and Society
Wilfrid Laurier University
09.2016 - 04.2020
Administrative Assistant
Orjiwuru Law Firm
06.2016 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Hess Street School
09.2013 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
George Harvey Collegiate Institute
09.2012 - 06.2016
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