Brenda J Beals
** ******** ******, *********, ** B3A 3B7
902-***-**** ***********@*******.***
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
A talented professional with a wide knowledge of expert cleaning standards and practices. Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced government work environment with a focused attention to deadlines and on-time task oriented completion of duties. An individual with an easy going nature and an innate ability to get along with both colleagues and management.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Reception Duties
Telephone Etiquette
Filing
Data Entry
Cleaning Windows
Correspondence
Flexible Hours
Bondable
Health & Safety
Communication Skills
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Reliable
SKILLS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Administrative
•Maintained and updated filing systems, office supply inventory, mailings and database systems
•Communicated with customers regarding information and resolving complaints
•Demonstrated experience in routing, sorting and opening incoming mail; coordinated and prepared all outgoing mail
•Coordinated the compiling, copying and sorting of file and records within the office and for all business transactions
•Provided proofreading of outgoing materials, records and reports
•Greeted visitors or callers and handled their inquiries or directed them to the appropriate persons according to their needs
Cleaning
•Sanitized washrooms, fixtures and receptacles
•Demonstrated experience in cleaning floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming
•Followed procedures for the use of chemical cleaners to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
•Mixed water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
•Cleaned windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or cleaners, sponges and squeegees
•Notified Managers concerning the need for major repairs and other maintenance related matters
•Dusted furniture, walls, machines and equipment
•Gathered and removed garbage, recycling and unwanted materials to appropriate disposal areas
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant (Casual), Department of Community Services, Halifax, NS 2007 - 2009
Receptionist, Dartmouth Community Services, HRM, NS
Cleaner, Imperial Cleaners Limited, Halifax, NS
2018 - 2019
Cleaner, Service Master, HRM, Nova Scotia 2014 – 2017
Cleaner, GDI Integrated Facility Services, Halifax, NS 2013 – 2014
Cleaner, CND Cleaning Company, Chain Lake Drive, HRM, NS 2002 – 2013
EDUCATION
Secretarial Course (Word Processing), Dartmouth Career College, Dartmouth, NS
Clerk Typist Course, Adult Vocational School, Halifax, NS
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST