Wendy Edwards
Oakville,ON
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with over a decade of experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Expertise in calendar management, client relations, and employee relations has optimized executive schedules, enhanced communication, and strengthened professional relationships. Proficient in expense management, electronic file maintenance, and document management, ensuring streamlined office operations and meticulous recordkeeping. A proactive problem solver skilled in coordinating meetings, planning events, and executing projects while adhering to budgets and deadlines. Committed to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant
Alberici Constructors Limited
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Coordinated and managed the executive schedule, ensuring efficient time management and timely completion of appointments, meetings, and deadlines.
- Handled confidential documents and communications, exercising discretion while managing sensitive company and client information.
- Facilitated internal and external communication, acting as a liaison between executives, employees, and clients to streamline workflow.
- Organized and executed corporate events and meetings, overseeing logistics, venues selection, and attendee coordination for optimal outcomes.
- Managed travel arrangements and itineraries for executives, ensuring seamless planning and execution of business trips and engagements.
- Prepared and presented reports, proposals, and presentations, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Executive Assistant
Deloitte
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed executive calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring efficient time management and itinerary optimization.
- Organized and facilitated conference calls, video conferences, and in-person meetings, preparing agendas and distributing meeting materials in advance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to plan and execute corporate events, team-building activities, and client engagements, enhancing company culture and relationships.
- Assisted with the preparation and review of presentations, reports, and documents.
- Handled expense reporting, invoice processing, and budget tracking, ensuring accurate and timely financial recordkeeping and approvals.
- Conducted research and data analysis to assist with various projects, initiatives, and decision-making processes, contributing to overall company success.
Executive Assistant
PwC
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Managed email, calendar, and travel arrangements; coordinated meetings, organized small events, and liaised with Meeting and Event Services for larger events.
- Coordinated a trip to the Ivory Coast for a Partner, handling flights, connections, VISAs, invitation letters, and business licenses; organized a social event for the GTA ITS team.
- Handled financial support tasks, including expense reports, Basware (invoices),Salesforce, and sponsorships. Assisted with records and document support, including new client setup, document management, and collaboration with DOPS/HR and the Acceleration Center; utilized Concur and PremierOffice.
- Provided miscellaneous support, including social media tools, research, Vantage registration, IT support, minor project management, and website assistance.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Education
HCDSB
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed diverse School Services portfolios, including Elementary School Staffing, Medical Conditions, Risk Management, Permission to Distribute and more.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and conferences for the Superintendent, utilizing eBase and Microsoft Teams for efficient calendar management.
- Handled incoming and outgoing communications with Board Staff, parents, and Board of Trustees, ensuring timely and professional correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Guelph
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Salesforce
- Concur
- Microsoft Teams
- Trillium
- StaffNet
- DocsOnline
- PremierOffice
- Basware (Invoices)
- Vantage Registration
- Executive support
- Office management
- Strong problem solver
- Customer Service-oriented
- Travel arrangements
- Proofreading
- Conference planning
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Various Clerical Assignments HCDSB | 2014-2016
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Alberici Constructors Limited
01.2023 - 09.2025
Executive Assistant
Deloitte
01.2022 - 01.2023
Executive Assistant
PwC
06.2017 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Education
HCDSB
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Guelph
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