CHRIS HOWLINGS, Email: *************@*****.***
*** **** ********, *********, ** L3Y 5L9 Telephone: 647-***-****
- Business Oriented Administrator with an ability to understand and execute
broad corporate policy and make effective decisions
- Strong analytical abilities, well-organized with excellent problem
solving skills and mathematical aptitude
- Solid relationship builder who communicates effectively to address
customer needs
- Collaborates well on teams and able to work independently
- Prompt, reliable and discrete professional
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Power Point, Access, Excel and a
solid foundation in Internet Explorer, Windows Operating System, and
Remedy System
Career History
Care Giver 2012-Feb 2013
eHealth Ontario 2005 - May 2012
Office Assistant - Named "Employee of the Quarter" in second quarter of
2011
- Created a management system to track all individual offices and
workstations (3000 keys) for 3 locations, enabling easy retrieval when
back-up or replacement keys were required.
- Assisted with the creation of a tracking process for inventory (i.e.,
office supplies, furniture, IT equipment) received from suppliers for
internal and external auditing purposes.
- Served as internal courier; coordinated the distribution of incoming and
outgoing mail/ deliveries. Ensured that outgoing items were appropriately
distributed and items received were disseminated accurately and on time.
- Set-up workstations for all new employees to ensure smooth onboarding
(i.e., provided welcome packages, ensured proper functionality of
workstations, provided details on health and safety and office facilities
procedures).
- Opened and closed tickets received via internal Remedy System (tracking
system to address and monitor internal facilities issues). Assessed
issues and addressed accordingly. Met all established Service Level
Agreement (SLA's) time lines for resolving issues.
- Maintained inventory and office supplies, ensuring costs were kept at a
minimum without compromising quality and deliverables. Consistently
researched vendors to ensure competitive pricing.
- Monitored office surroundings by conducting daily walkabout to ensure no
Health and Safety issues. Addressed any concerns in a timely and
efficient manner.
Intercon Security Feb - April 2005
Security Officer
- Conducted routine patrols (interior and exterior) of the premises to
ensure safety regulations were met.
- Checked all gauges ensuring proper settings in boiler room.
- Monitored temperature of freezers to make sure the products weren't
overheating.
Kraft Canada Jun - Nov 2003
Administrative Assistant
- Entered product information into Kraft in-house database.
- Conducted quality insurance on data entered into system.
- Suggested ways to improve database for more user friendly access.
Onlane 2002 - 2003
Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Clerk
- Conducted data entry for different vehicles into Onlane in-house database
system.
- Attached digital photos of vehicle parts into the Onlane information
system.
- Provided quality assurance ensuring data and photo corresponded.
Correspondent Network 2001 - 2002
Administrative Assistant/Data Entry Clerk
L.C.B.O. 2013/2003 - 2004 / 1997 - 1999
Customer Service Representative
(Summer & Christmas Seasonal Contract)
Education / Professional Development
Security Officer Training, Centre for Security Training & Management, 2005
Toronto East Danforth Job Finding Course, YMCA HRDC Program, 2004
Diploma in Business Administration Management, Seneca College, 1999