Executive Assistant

Alexandra Petryga

** ******* *** / ******* / ** / M6G 1X9 T 416 / 671 / 2577 E ************@*****.***

Summary

A motivated self-starter with a consistent record of promotion and growth seeking a challenging and rewarding career opportunity. A dedicated and resourceful quick study. An adaptable, creative, and driven team member.

Work Experience

REAL ESTATE SEARCH CORPORATION Mar 2011 - Present

Independent commercial real estate information provider

Senior Research Associate

Gathering detailed information concerning office space in the GTA

Engage various sources and perform physical facilities inspections to ensure the most accurate, up-to-date research and data collection.

Lead the research team in diligently maintaining and improving the main database, compiling and analysing data.

Communicate with clients (brokers, developers, investors, government), anticipating needs and fulfilling custom research and advisory projects.

Principal on new projects including mapping new locations and major expansion of data gathering on industrial properties.

SYSTEM 2 INC. Jan 2013 - Present

Custom woodworking and design firm (Part-time)

Executive Assistant and Bookkeeper

Providing administrative and business support to the President/Owner

Created efficient filing and organizational systems for small business from its inception.

Maintain schedule, plan and coordinate meetings and travel.

Manage accounts payable/receivable, reconciliation, and HST remittance via QuickBooks.

EINSTEIN CAFE & PUB Mar 2006 – Apr 2011

Busy, mid size restaurant/bar in downtown Toronto

General Manager

Managed front of house operations of a fast paced neighbourhood pub

Hired and trained all front of house staff and effectively managed the restaurant team.

Responsible for all front of house operations including setting up POS system, ordering, scheduling, marketing new products, and event planning, while coordinating with kitchen manager and owner.

Implemented new inventory and cost control systems, minimizing losses and improving service time and quality.

Attended Liquor and Gaming Commission industry workshops and applied standard best practices in the operations of the restaurant, substantially improving the safety and profitability of the business.

CAMH Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Jan 2008 – Dec 2009

Mental health & addiction teaching hospital (Contract Work/Occasional)

Web Content Author/Editor

Content and HTML editing / Education and Publishing Department

Re-authored existing site content to improve readability and usability of site.

Balanced multiple projects, each requiring a high attention to detail.

Worked independently and maintained strict adherence to deadlines.

MARKET PROBE CANADA Jan 2001 – Mar 2006

Global market research firm providing strategic guidance & business solutions

Assistant Supervisor

Principal assistant to the supervisor of a 70-seat call centre conducting market research for high-profile international organizations

Monitored office productivity and analysed statistics to improve operations.

Responsible for onboarding and training new staff.

Assisted in development of new research campaigns, including authoring scripts and procedures and liaising with clients to assure relevance and authenticity in research results.

Education

York University

Honours BA Psychology - Incomplete

2002 - 2006

Bishop Allen Academy

OSSD with Honours

1997 - 2002

Interests

Active

Cycling. Yoga. Running.

Traditional

Cooking. Sewing. Reading.

Obsessive

Photography. Everything design.

References available on request.

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