KATHERINE NJI
Chestermere, AB T1X 1S9
Phone: 587-***-****
Email: acvu88@r.postjobfree.com
BACKGROUND
A reliable and passionate Administrative Assistant professional possessing an outstanding foundation in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting and Finance. Organized, customer oriented and fast learner who understands the impacts of customer loyalty.
CORE COMPETENCES
Excellent office management and bookkeeping skills
Devoted to data integrity and attention to details
High multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
Exceptional verbal & written communication skills
High level of inter-personal, problem solving, administrative and time-resources-management skills
Proof reading documents to a high standard
Call center management experience
Exceptionally good typing speed
In-depth knowledge in Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
BA Accounting, SAIT Polytechnic Expected 12/2016
B.Sc. Banking and Finance, University of Buea 10/2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Administrative Assistant (Receptionist)
United Active Living 01/2015-Present
Developed highly empathetic client relationships leading to a friendly and conducive work environment for everyone by greeting visitors and determining to whom and when they could speak with specific individuals
Achieved positive company image by promptly responding to general inquiries from customers, members, staff, and residents via calls, mail, e-mail and fax, while providing accurate and useful information
Contributed to company’s profitability by maintaining accurate up to date company records and Compile financial records
Reduced trepidation by maintaining a calm atmosphere in times of emergency and followed required emergency procedures
Managed Residence’s Medical Reports and hospital appointments
Purchased and maintained office supply inventories, and being careful to adhere to budgeting practices
Managed large volume of incoming and outgoing calls and solved problems as required.
Organized the scheduling of meetings, conferences, and events; distributed minutes for them. Used outlook and other software for this purpose
Implemented administrative policies and procedures for the office
Followed up and attended all company in-service training to handle emergency situations and apply good company ethics in a workplace environment
Role Player – Civilians in Battlespace
ST/OPS Tactical Training 06/2015 - 07/2016
Role played as a civilian, refugee, or war casualty in simulations used to test and prepare soldiers for situations that could be faced in career
Consciously served as an agent of cultural awareness and sensitivity to soldiers by portraying a way of life and speaking a language throughout the simulation that was foreign to soldiers in training
Took part in protests and anti-oppression rallying against the military and other radical groups; while voicing concerns to the media
Bank Teller
National Financial Credit Bank 10/2012 - 12/2014
Acted as a liaison between the bank and the customers by making sure customers get served correctly, at the right time and also acting as a first point of contact in case of a customer’s worries.
Processed withdrawals and deposits from customers and treated cash transaction with respective accounts while managing daily cash budget of over $50000
Accelerated company’s profitability by advising customers on account managements and effectively educating customers about the company and its products
Worked with account relation officers by checking customer’s loan application files, maintaining a strong relationship with the customers and acting as a guide to customers
Assisted the accountant on Cheque clearing both at inter branch and at interbank levels by following company cheque clearance procedures
Supported staff effectively in assigned project-based work
Effectively trained and oriented four new employees
Acquired knowledge on credit administration and credit monitoring which contributed to developing an effective problem solving skill
VOLUNNTEER EXPERIENCE
SAIT International Student Services 09/2015 – 04/2016
Assisted in orientating new international students and taking them on tours around the campus.
Attend and organize weekly “coffee time” meetings for international students
Acted as a tutor to international students facing challenges in courses like business Communication, Business Mathematics and Financial Accounting
LANGUAGESS
English (Fluent)
French (Fluent)
REFERENCES
Available upon request