LIZA SANTOS
Mississauga, Ontario, L5W 1K6
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Administrative Assistant position that will allow me to use my
organizational skills, educational background and inter-personal skills to
make a meaningful contribution. Strengths include effective communication,
multi-tasking and customer service skills as well as the ability to offer
multi-cultural perspectives, gained through working with diverse groups of
people.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mark IV, Mississauga, Ontario Nov
2013 - Present
As a Permanent Office Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant, reporting to
the Director of HR and CFO my duties include:
. Meet, Greet, Screen and direct all guest and callers
. Host and organize on-site client meetings and internal company events,
coordinating room set up, audio/video requirements, and arranging for
catering as needed
. Monitor and maintain a stock of office & kitchen supplies and services
(cleaning/janitorial, coffee services, pest control)
. Provide calendar management, vacation scheduling and ad hoc
administrative support to senior management and staff.
. Manage incoming/outgoing mail
. Coordinate employee workstation moves
. Setup new hire workstations and telephones
. Provide New Hire Facilities tour, office equipment orientation and
introductions
. Act as Health & Safety Representative, maintaining First Aid Stations
and procedures.
. Approve and maintain meeting room requests through outlook
. Backup support to HR Director as needed (job postings, background
checks, etc.)
. Organize special/seasonal projects, such as: Christmas toy drive,
staff parties, summer barbecues, monthly town hall meetings etc.
. Active member of the company's Social Committee overseeing special
projects.
. Set up presentations in meeting rooms; trouble shooting as necessary
. Create and update PowerPoint presentations, when required.
Davis + Henderson, Mississauga, Ontario August 2010
- Mar 2013
Davis + Henderson is a leading solutions provider to the financial services
marketplace. Founded in 1875, the company today provides innovative
programs, technology products and technology based business services to
customers who offer chequing accounts, credit card accounts, and personal,
commercial, and other lending and leasing products.
As a temporary disbursement analyst, reporting to the supervisor, my duties
include:
> Data Entry/ Customer Service:
. Processing Student loans, verifying certificate authenticity and
tracking discrepancies related to government documents and banking
information
. Assisting with supervising duties during peak
. Working on various software platforms such as Workflow and Mainframe,
to analyze and process loan applications
. Maintaining high level of productivity and accuracy
Four Points by Sheraton Mississauga Meadowvale March 2009 -
Nov 2010
Four Points by Sheraton is a Hotel and Convention Centre
As a Part-time Guest Service Assistant, reporting to the Guest Service
Manager/General Manager, my duties include:
. Regular and diligent book-keeping, by following established corporate
procedures for the handling of guest accounts and other ad-hoc cash
management and accounting procedures
. Facilitating inbound and outbound guest/employee communications
. Handling large call volume including screening and triaging of calls
to appropriate departments and guest rooms
. Maintaining Office supply inventory
. As a Front-desk receptionist, checking of bank statements, pre
authorized bill payments, invoices and following up on outstanding
payments
. Training/ Supervising new hires and existing employees.
As part of relief duties, I was also responsible for the following:
. Assisting the HR Manager with planning and scheduling corporate
meetings and internal/ external company events.
. Providing Administrative support to the HR /Guest Service Manager
. Updating employee records and files
. Updating training and orientation packages for new hires.
. Conducting research and keeping company files up to date with various
government policies and procedures regarding Workplace Violence,
Employment Equity and Labour Laws.
Previous Work experience, include positions held as Guest Service Agent at:
Stage West Hotel and Theatre Restaurant
Feb 2007 - Feb 2009
Hotel Le Germain, Toronto Ontario
May 2006 - Jan 2007
Pegasus Travels, India
Apr 2000 -Nov 2002
EDUCATION
. Human Resource Management (HRM)
Sheridan College, Ontario (2013)
C.H.R.P designation- (2015)
. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
Canadian Payroll Association (2010)
. Payroll Administration Certificate
Sheridan College, Ontario (2009)
. Administrative Assistant Certificate
Sheridan College, Ontario (2007)
. Diploma in Hotel and Resort Operations
Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario (2005)
. Bachelor's Degree in Arts (B.A.)
Nagpur University, India (2000)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Web Navigation
. Office Equipment operations and troubleshooting (Laser Printers, Fax
Machines)