Astra A. Garabedian
**-* *******, *****,** H*N *A8
E-mail: ac0g4o@r.postjobfree.com
Mobile: 514-***-****
Res: 579-***-****
French, English, Armenian (Written and Spoken)
Qualities
Identify prospects and create entry strategies for each
Create and manage demand and qualify opportunities
Utilize business and financial knowledge to create value propositions
Execute competitive sales tactics to win business
Ability to work in a positive fast paced and responsible environment
Oriented to offer an unparalleled customer service experience
Rigor, loyalty and solid work ethic
Proficient in interpersonal and communication skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and various Education
1983 - 1986
1977 - 1982
Vanier College
Secretarial, Administrative studies.
High School – Mount Royal High
High school diploma
Professional Experience
2016 - 2017
2016 - 2017
2013 – 2015
Investors Group - Montréal, Québec
Position: Recruiting Co-ordinator
Filtering through different jobsites for potential candidate’s resumes
Contacting the qualified candidates for a preliminary interview via a company questionnaire to proceed with further evaluation. Investors Group - Montréal, Québec
Position: Administrative Assistant / Asst. Business Development Co-ordinator
Contacting the potential candidates for an initial interview with our consultants.
Scheduling meetings and preparing the clients files. Vitesse Transport –Montréal, Québec
Position: Receptionist/Administrative Agent
Greeting visitors in person or by telephone
Answering 300-350 calls a day and referring to inquiries
Maintain security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
Maintain safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Administrative tasks, as filing, opening files, inputting and searching data in system
2008 - 2013
1993 – 2008
1987 – 1993
Vitesse Transport –Montréal, Québec
Position: Account Manager
Account Manager for Air freight, freight forwarding, cargo, airline in freight brokerage. International transportation, customs, surface transportation, overseas shipment, trans-border and cross border transport logistics
Responsible for developing new clients and maintaining the existing client base using various points of contact
Transport brokering by means of Truck, Rail and Sea for national and international clients.
Spiegel Sohmer – Montréal, Québec
Stein & Stein – Montréal, Québec
Kaufman Laramée – Montréal, Québec
Position: Legal Assistant
Advanced secretarial duties including but not limited to drawing up of various legal documents.
Technical knowledge of procedures dealing with detailed aspects of complex files. Managing cases in their entirety for further review by the lawyers.
Royal Bank of Canada – Montréal, Québec
Position: Office Administration
General administrative responsibilities
Creating and maintaining client files
Collecting client data with follow up report
Securities department: inputting and outputting of bank drafts for high profile clients including national, international corporations