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Office Assistant/Receptionist/Office Manager

Location:
Calgary, AB, Canada
Posted:
February 19, 2019

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Bonnie Orr

403-***-**** ac8jhn@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications Profile

A qualified administrator with a proven skill set and cross-functional experience:

• Exercises judgment and integrity and demonstrates a professional approach while working with others

• Reputation for dedication, a strong sense of initiative, attention to detail, and accuracy

• Keen ability to multi-task effectively, intuitively problem solve, and manage shifting workloads and priorities

• Develops and implements measures to streamline processes and improve workflow efficiency

• Proficient at evaluating and slashing office overhead, i.e., 60,000/yr. in my latest role Experience

Administrative Assistant/Reception/Facility Management/Project Support Rockwell Automation (contract assignment) Mar 2013 to April 2018 Administrator for the Global Solutions Canada Engineering Division supporting the management team, a diverse group of 50+ skilled staff/contractors, and in-house clients during project testing: Administration/Reception

• Manage a busy reception desk and switchboard, provide front line support to staff, visitors and clients

• Coordinate high volume, complex, and time-sensitive shipping, receiving, and tracking logistics

• Liaise with vendors and internal AP, verify and submit invoices, review and reconcile accounts

• Develop and update spreadsheets for vendor detail, AP, inventory, confidential information, password access

• New hire onboarding, forms submission, office set up, procure/assign peripherals, building security access

• Stock office supplies and ensure stationery cabinets, conference rooms, labs, and kitchens are stocked Facility Management

• Evaluate and renegotiate office services contracts and product pricing; slashed $60,000/year on overhead

• Maintain 3 floors of office space consisting of 80 offices, 4 kitchens, 6 conference rooms, 3 copy/supply rooms

• Administer the facility Maglock security card access system and parking assignment

• Safety Committee member, Fire Warden, minute taker, undertake action items, assist with COR audit

• Procure and catalogue equipment for projects, labs, safety (PPE/road kits/first aid kits/H2S monitors)

• Procure office printers/scanners/plotter, coordinate installation, perform maintenance, manage staff access

• Coordinate office services and special projects (i.e. mass secure document/media/electronics destruction)

• Liaise with landlord and trades to resolve building maintenance issues, perform leasehold improvements, and resolve safety concerns with a focus on Alberta Occupational Health and Safety protocols

• Coordinate office downsizing and relocation, clear out offices, pack up office supplies, files, and equipment Project Support

• Support clients working in-house, provide security access to labs, grant guest Wi-Fi access, daily lunch catering

• Catalogue and assign lab equipment, electronics, safety equipment, and PPE

• Spreadsheet development and management for project expense tracking, reporting, and reference

• Documentation scanning, filing, tracking, retrieval, reproduction, and compiling for handover

• High volume, complex and time-sensitive shipping and receiving logistics of project equipment Executive/Operations Assistant, Canadian Phoenix Resources Corp. Apr 2008 to Jan 2013 Support the Management, Engineering, Land, Operations, and Accounting departments in conducting the day to day business of the company:

• Manage calendars, correspondence, corporate information, and develop spreadsheets/reference materials

• AP/AR support, verify and approve G&A and operational invoices, respond to vendor inquiries, investigate discrepancies, assist with cheque run process, make bank deposits, and process wire payments

• Technical data and report management, compile, print, distribute, catalogue, and file project documentation

• Correspond and liaise with internal and external project management personnel, board members, consultants, field operations personnel, vendors, and partners

• Assist the Land Manager with correspondence, document management, mailings, and purchase & sales

• Liaise with legal counsel, transfer agent, brokers, and shareholders

• Document management for corporate, personnel, well file, land file, and accounts payable/receivable file systems

• Contract management of office services accounts and third-party service providers

• Procurement and maintenance of office equipment, liaise with IT services in maintaining the server and web-based software accessibility for staff and off-site consultants

• Group benefits administration including reporting and funds management

• Arrange conference attendance, book travel, assist with creating presentation/handout/display booth materials

• Organize three office relocations, liaise with real estate associate to secure office space, coordinate pre-move leasehold improvements and furniture acquisition

• Coordinate corporate downsizing, assist with asset sale and closure of the Calgary office Executive Assistant to the Leader Administration Research, and the Manager Fundamental Research, at Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute

(1-year contract assignment) May 2007 to April 2008

• Special project management - reconciliation of 11 departmental research and trust fund accounts

- Review allocation of funds and historical spending, re-categorize and re-distribute expenses

- Create spreadsheets to catalogue equipment and implement a departmental chargeback system

• Manage calendars, prioritize complex meeting requirements, coordinate with attendees

• Review executive’s email, generate correspondence, process requests, initiate action, and provide follow up

• Establish working relationships within the Alberta Cancer Board, University of Calgary, and external agencies Executive Administrator, Desmarais Energy Corporation Aug 2000 to Apr 2007 Solely support Management, Engineering, Operations, Drilling & Completions, Accounting, and Land:

• Liaise with consultants, field personnel, and vendors

• Accounts payable functions - verify, code, post, and pay operational and G&A expenses

• Manage filing systems - corporate, well file, and land file systems

• Research and procure - office supplies, equipment, computer hardware, and software

• Update annual/quarterly shareholder reports, coordinate printing & distribution, SEDAR file, press release Office Manager, Production/Marketing Assistant QNB Creative Inc. Feb 1993 to July 2000 Administration of the Alberta and British Columbia offices:

• Production assistant - procure and liaise with external service providers, offset printers, large format output printers, copywriters, photographers, illustrators. Prepare and submit project quotes.

• Accounting functions using MYOB software – prepare and submit invoices, accounts payable/receivable, banking

• Marketing and sales - client prospecting and portfolio demonstration Skills, Education & Professional Development

Computer Skills:

- Microsoft Office/Office 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Skype for Business

- Lotus Notes, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

- SAP, Insight, QuickBooks, MYOB, WolfPack

Education: Graduated - James Fowler High School, Calgary, Alberta Professional Development:

University of Calgary, Human Resource Management:

- Management Communications

- Training and Employee Development

- Time Management

Ayrton Exploration Consulting Ltd. - Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry in Western Canada Empower Performance - Communication Strategies

In House Training:

Workplace Safety - Violence & Harassment, Ergonomics, Ethics, WHMIS, Cyber Safety, Fire Warden



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