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Assistant Legal

Location:
Calgary, AB, Canada
Posted:
January 29, 2019

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LYNN NGUYEN

*** ********* ***** **• CALGARY, AB

587-***-**** • ****.********@*******.***

PROFILE

A high energy, motivated team player who demonstrates integrity, accountability and leadership in every aspect of work. She is a compassionate individual with a vision to help others and make a difference in one’s life. Using her educational and work experiences, she seeks to grow with a long-term goal of becoming a public service worker or teacher.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Administrative

· Proficient in Microsoft Office to complete

correspondences, memorandums, reports, etc.

· Effective and efficient organization skills: filing and scheduling

Communication

· Great at developing long-term relationships

with clients and adjusting to their needs

accordingly

· Fluent in English and Vietnamese

Leadership

· Work effectively individually and in group

settings

· Demonstrates strong accountability while

following policies and procedures in group

settings

High-intensity Environments

· Prioritize workflow to ensure completion of

accurate work within established deadlines

· Prioritize emergencies over regular daily

routines in a calm manner

EDUCATION

University of Calgary Anticipated Graduation Jun. 2019 Bachelor of Law & Society, Bachelor of Sociology

· Completed academic standing in program GPA 3.43/4.0

· Sociology concentrations in Criminology, Deviance, Social Control, Gender, Family and Work Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Graduated Jun. 2016 Legal Assistant Diploma

· Obtained a GPA standing of 4.0/4.0

· Acquired a typing speed of 65 nwpm

WORK EXPERIENCE

Beautify You Inc & Co. Nov. 2016 – Present

Co-Founder/ Manager (FT five 8 hrs shifts/week)

· Responsible for overall management and supervision of retail operations: salons, online stores, point-of- sale systems, inventory, and shipping and receiving

· Implement cost-effective operational plans while maintaining established quality standards

· Analyze, examine, and interpret account records: payroll, checks and balances, and expenses

· Management of social media platforms and content creation

· Maintain consistent communication with consumers ensuring high quality of service Stikeman Elliot Mar. 2015 – Jun. 2016

Boardroom Services/Office Clerk (PT five 5 hrs shifts/week)

· Assisted legal assistants and lawyers in: letter preparation, document closures, file preparation for storage and records

· Maintained cleanliness of boardrooms and kitchens ensuring kitchens were stocked and cleaned, boardrooms tidy and prepared for meetings

· Supported office operations ensuring a fully stocked inventory, print/scan/copy in an orderly manner and completed mailroom duties

Shikiji Japanese Noodles and Sushi Sept. 2013 - Oct. 2014 Server (PT four 5 hrs shifts/week)

· Provided quality customer service ensuring guests have a welcoming and comfortable experience dining

· Collaborated with team members, working together to ensure all customer needs are met

· Upheld cleanliness standards for the restaurant

Stampede Toyota Apr. 2012 – Sept. 2012

Concierge/Dealer Trades (FT five 8 hrs shifts/week)

· Enhanced communication skills through being the first point of contact

· Organized, balanced, and managed car inventory for the dealership

· Traded vehicles with other Toyota dealerships within Canada Marpark Dental Care Jan. 2011 – Jan. 2012

Administrative Assistant (FT five 8 hrs shifts/week)

· Handled administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing, and completed insurance checks

· Greeted patients with an outgoing, high-energy, welcoming spirit and personality

· Supervised other administrative assistants ensuring efficient work is completed COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Brenda Strafford Society Nov. 2017 – Present

Child Care Volunteer (PT two 2/3 hrs shifts/week)

· Ensure appropriate supervision, care and safety of children who were exposed to domestic violence

· Consult sensitive subject matters with child welfare staff when overseeing behavior and providing intervention when necessary

· Effectively handle infants, toddlers, and young adults, ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met Calgary Court Centre Jun. 2016 – Jul. 2016

Family & Youth Judicial Assistant – Internship (FT five 8 hrs shifts/week)

· Prepared and managed the Judge’s court orders and professional calendar

· Composed and/or edited correspondences, memoranda, directives, notices, orders, e-mail and other documents, while observing strict confidentiality

· Performed routine clerical tasks such as reviewing, distributing and responding to incoming e-mails

· Handled sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality under minimal supervision Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Sept. 2014 – Jun. 2016 Vice President of Legal Assistant Society,

· Planned networking events for students who are part of the Legal Assistant Program: workshops, social gatherings and volunteer work

· Scheduled meetings with executive members to organize events for the school year AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Citizen Recognition Award Sept. 2004

· Received award for helping my grandfather when he needed an ambulance

· Translated Vietnamese to English between my family and EMS



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