Merrilee McGilloway

Calgary, AB

403-***-****

actefb@r.postjobfree.com

RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than 10 years as a Receptionist with excellent telephone and client techniques

Excellent knowledge of the Meridian telephone system and various other systems

Good listening skills, attentive to details and able to problem solve

Quick learner with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Professional, discreet with office politics and committed to maintaining confidentiality

Analytical and technical mind that is open to new procedures

Proven ability to work well under supervision, respect differences in people

Dependable and punctual with the ability to work well alone and in a team environment

WORK EXPERIENCE

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant 2007-2016

Various Temporary Agencies / Contract Work Calgary, AB

Received clients, advised the personnel of visitors and handled telephone inquiries

Kept accurate account of people in the building at all times and ensured knowledge of muster points in case of fire

Sourced the most efficient and effective courier to pick up and deliver packages in a timely manner

Procured office supplies in a cost effective manner and interacted with external vendors

Coordinated events, prepared sales quotes, and invoices and filed documents

Checked the boardrooms and coffee rooms for adequate supplies

Trained new staff on the internal switchboard and databases and handled AR and AP

Ensured product knowledge and understanding of specifications, tendering, RFP right through to final deficiency

Senior Receptionist 2003-2007

Baker Hughes Calgary, AB

Trained junior and temporary staff on a complicated phone system

Updated personnel on the address book and acted as client liaison

Booked boardrooms, and ensured the catering has been ordered and on time

Organized staff functions such as the Christmas party, selected location, catering companies and ensured adequate number of taxi chits

Handled annual toy drive – collecting for the Salvation Army Christmas fund

Demonstrated understanding of specifications and excellent product knowledge

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Therapeutic Horseback riding

Palliative Care

EDUCATION

Bookkeeping 1

Commercial and Residential Real Estate Licence

WHMIS 2015

Standard First Aid, AED, CPR 2015

Occupational Health and Safety 2015

Introduction to Painting/ Introduction to Carpentry/ Power Tool Orientation 2015

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate 2015

Business Communications

GED

INTERESTS

Riding horses, being physically active

Outdoor and nature activities, working with plants and animals

Sports activities

Organic Essential Oils, especially for healing and promoting natural products

Studying math and sciences; health and medicine and painting and music

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