Wilma Vander Leek
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Skillful, dedicated, reliable Executive Assistant with extensive experience in the coordination of funerals and follow-up including leading Grief Groups and the training of volunteers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor
CrossRoads Church
04.2002 - Current
- Streamlined Senior Pastor's communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- First call on Funeral / Memorial requests from Funeral Homes or families with recent deaths
- Follow-up with families post service
- Lead Grief Groups specific to the loss, organizing groups, planning graduation and discovering potential leaders
- Planned, coordinated and hosted an event called: Tidings of Hope - preparing the bereaved for Christmas (2022, 2023)
Assistant to Sigmund Brouwer - Author
Cygnet Publishing
08.1998 - 04.2002
- Booking agent for author visits, cold contacts, follow-up sending and receiving of novels
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
- Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation to optimize schedules.
Education
Certificate - Companioning The Mourner From Hello To Goodbye...
Center For Loss & Life Transition
Scottsdale, Arizona02.2024
Certificate - Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training
Center For Loss & Life Transition
Scottsdale, Arizona11.2023
Certificate - Support Group Facilitator Training
Center For Loss & Life Transition
Fort Collins, Colorado08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Ministry
Alberta Bible College
Calgary, AB04.2019
Skills
- Executive Support
- Administrative Support
- Report Writing
- Scheduling
- Travel Administration
- Funeral Producer
- Grief Support
- Proofreading
Accomplishments
GC2 Training (Track I & II) Coaching Skills and Group Coaching 2015
Business Communication Course - Red Deer College 2012
Employee Monetary Award - CrossRoads Church 2010
Leadership Activities
Mission Team Leader - Buikwe, Uganda September 2013
Mission Team Leader - Buikwe, Uganda September 2011
Languages
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Elementary
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor
CrossRoads Church
04.2002 - Current
Assistant to Sigmund Brouwer - Author
Cygnet Publishing
08.1998 - 04.2002
Certificate - Companioning The Mourner From Hello To Goodbye...
Center For Loss & Life Transition
Certificate - Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training
Center For Loss & Life Transition
Certificate - Support Group Facilitator Training
Center For Loss & Life Transition
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Ministry
Alberta Bible College
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