Executive Assistant

Pamela Steele

**********@*****.*** / 917-***-****

Summary of Qualifications:

• Experienced executive and personal assistant with Canadian celebrity/high profile directors

• Extremely organized multi-tasker, able to self-manage or work in a team setting, under pressure and to deadlines

• Strong work ethic and professional integrity, able to handle sensitive material and highly confidential information

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills

• Excellent ability to anticipate issues, develop creative solutions and problem- solve effectively

• Available to work flexible hours and travel

Professional Experience:

Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director/Administrative Manager, Artistic Department

The National Ballet of Canada

July 2005 – October 2015, Executive Assistant to Karen Kain, C.C., Artistic Director/CEO

November 2004 – July 2005, Executive Assistant to James Kudelka, O.C., Artistic Director/CEO

• Calendar management: scheduled and managed conflicts in business and personal schedules

• Wrote business and personal correspondence

• Maintained business expenses, receipts and credit card bills

• Coordinated business and personal events as required

• Coordinated business and personal travel needs

• Planned and executed meetings and special events

• Headed special projects such as producing Choreographic Workshop and the International Erik Bruhn Competition

• Attended to needs guest coaches, choreographers, and other VIPs

• Central support and contact person for artistic staff and dancers

• Produced, communicated and circulated all casting documents

• Edited and proofed house programs and press releases

• Managed all aspects of auditions and the audition process

• Maintained Artistic Department lists, forms, handbooks, voice mailboxes, website and files

General Manager

Zara Clothing Inc., Eaton Centre Location, 2002 - 2004

• Oversaw all aspects of operations of men’s, women’s and children’s departments with multimillion dollar yearly sales budget

• Responsible for overall merchandise mix in store

• Created buying plans based on budget and sales plan

• Hired, trained and scheduled staff of approximately 40 employees

• Responsible for bi-yearly staff reviews

• Responsible for organizing training seminars and events 917-***-****

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Vice President Merchandise/Operations Manager

Max Brown, 1991 - 2002

• Purchased all merchandise for chain of 12 stores

• Product development of private label goods

• Planned merchandise layouts and promotions

• Set up and opened new locations

• Oversaw all store operations in conjunction with store managers

• Created and organized company wide development events and seminars Store Manager

• Trained and coached staff to reach sales goals

• Responsible for direct selling, merchandising and displays Education:

• Ryerson Polytechnic University -- Technical Theatre Production program completed

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365

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