PATRIZIA MILANO
Burnaby, BC • 778-***-**** • ********.********@*****.***
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISITANT/RECEPTIONIST/OFFICE MANAGER Accurate, thorough, and persistent individual seeking an Administrative Assistant position. Bringing exceptional communication, secretarial, receptionist and problem solving skills to bring a positive change in the existing office procedures. PROFILE
Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative support skill set developed through experience as a receptionist, secretary, administrative assistant, bank teller and office clerk.
Over ten years of experience providing top-notch support to VPs, directors and manager. Adeptly handle administrative matters including screening calls, managing calendars, and planning meetings, making travel arrangements, composing documents and organizing offices for efficiency.
Interact professionally with all levels of staff and maintain the highest level of confidentiality; known for tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Customer service and relations
Social Media
Letter drafting and mail
handling
Accounts Payable / Receivable
Mac Products
Whims
Report & Document
Preparation
Spreadsheet & Database
Creation
Records Management
Dropbox
Meeting & Event Planning
Google Drive
Supplies Management
Travel Logistics
Office Management
Human Resource
Payroll
Health & Safety
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Areoteck
September 2016 - December 2016
Stormtech Data Entry Clerk
● Manage Complete data entry and customer support functions over the phone on apparel
● Enter customer order
● Processed over 50 orders per day
● Planning and scheduling meetings and appointment DFS Office Manager/Executive Assistant
May 2015- August 2016
● Design and implement office policies
● Organize office operations and procedures
● Maintain office equipment
● Transfer and dispose records according to retention schedules and policies
● Check stock to determine inventory levels
● Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments
● Assisting with Travel arrangements for the VP and Executive bosses
● Prepare new hire employee packages (Floats, Gift cards, Cellphones, etc)
● Organizing golf tournaments and charity events
Vancouver Canucks Sports & Entertainment Host
September 2005- Current
● Greeting guest & scanning tickets when entering Rogers Arena
Customer service and conflict resolution
Work Closely with Security, File Incident Reports
Knowledge of Emergency Response / Evacuation Protocols
VIP Meet and Greet and ensure proper credentials shown at time of entry Microserve Reception
June 2014 - February 2015
Travel arrangements for different projects
Payroll distributions within the company
Demonstrated expertise at handling volume calls via switchboard
Help out with accounting team
Setup for different projects ( Blood Donor clinic, Bowling night, etc)
Ordering office supplies
Helping with accts receivable/payables
MTI Community College Front Office Administrator
October 2013- January 2014
Collect and process student payments accurately and on-time
Notify Director of any upcoming Student Loan payments due.
Process all student loan payments in an accurate and on-time manner
Create payment plans for new registrations based on MTI guidelines.
Print weekly an upcoming payment report, overdue payment regarding late payments to the Campus Director
Keep all student files up-to-date as per MTI guidelines.
Ensure students have all required pre-requisites and notify Campus Director of any outstanding prerequisites a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the student start date
Notify Campus Director of any attendance issues
At the end of each month, print off a textbook inventory report from the database, and do a manual count of all textbooks, lab packs and supplies listed on the report. Update database as required.
Ensure all month end duties are up –to-date and accurate (cash tray, textbook inventory, month end folder)
Ensure all HRDC progress reports are completed at the end of each month. Submit completed Progress Reports to the appropriate agency after the Director and reviews and signs the reports
Prepare Transcripts and Diplomas using MTI templates Shaw Cable Call Centre Representative
May 2013 – Aug 2013
● Answered customer inquires in regards to Digital boxes, Cable Services, Billing
● Educated customers in realizing the full benefit of their Shaw products and services
● Trouble shooted Digital boxes
● Supported calls from other customer care groups as needed PacBlue Printing
Retail Reception
January 2012 – April 2013
● Invoicing, Handling Cash, Daily Balance,
● Demonstrated expertise at handling volume calls via switchboard
● Front Counter Sales for Business Cards, Architectural Drawings
Color Adjustment for Business Cards and Print Style
Color Printing: Marketing Materials and Brochures, Sell Sheets, Catalogues, Memos, Decals, Labels, Photographs and Manuals Bindery Services: Scoring, Folding, Perforating, Laminating, Dry Mounting, Cerlox, Wire, Plastic Coil, Saddle Stitch, Perfect Bind etc.
Processing Orders (Business Cards, Blueprints, Scanning, Large Format, Small Format Printing) Cressey Development Corporation Reception
February 2009-November 2011
● Demonstrated expertise at handling volume calls via switchboard (Over 3 lines)
● Mail Management (outgoing/incoming)
● Purchase Orders and Invoicing
● Ordering Cell Phones, Researching Cell Phone Plans for Employees
● Ordering Office Supplies
● Courier Delivery (signing incoming/outgoing)
Setting up Mountain Club Memberships, Processing Payments, Managing Accounts
Referring Difficult Clients to Appropriate Account Mangers for Conflict Resolution TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Office Equipment: Fax machines, photocopiers, videoconferencing, PABX systems, and general office equipment
Computers: Spreadsheet, word processing, database management, typing speed 60 WPM MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Can quickly learn and master new technology. EDUCATION
BCIT HR Management Fundamentals Spring/Summer 2014 Douglas Community College M.O.A September 1998
Burnaby North Secondary School Grade 12 Superhost Certificate - 1997