Carla Chaban

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Graduated from the LSO-accredited Paralegal Diploma program at Sheridan College in 2021.

Experience in preparing legal documents such as Defendant and Plaintiff claims.

Participated in the Osgoode Cup in 2021.

Highly organized and have supported three Directors with scheduling meetings, interviews, filing, and booking travel.

Organized off-site conferences for clients and senior staff members.

Highly organized

Ability to multitask

Excellent research and writing skills

Pays close attention to details

Works well independently

Customer support skills

Good computer skills

Good communication skills

Career Progression and Accomplishments

Holland Christian Homes 04/2023 – current

Board Administrative Assistant

Worked under the direction of the CEO and various Board members.

Assemble and distribute agenda materials to five different Committees as well as the Board of Directors.

Upload agenda, documents and presentations to Aprio.

Take minutes of the meetings that accurately reflect any actions of the Board and Committees.

Coordinate confidential and sensitive information between committees while working independently with minimal supervision.

Wesley Jackson Professional Corporation, Brampton, Ontario 07/2021 – current

Legal Assistant

Worked under the direction of firm Owner, Wesley Jackson.

Provide administrative support to lawyers and law clerks to enhance office effectiveness.

Handle communication with clients, witnesses’ wills, and documents.

Manage calendars, set up Zoom meetings and arrange ILA meetings. Schedule meetings and interviews and make appointments for lawyers and clients.

Responsible for bank runs and deposits into general or trust accounts in a timely manner.

Schible Law, Toronto, Ontario 04/2021- 05/2021

Paralegal Intern

Worked under the direction of the Senior Partner, Guillermo Schible.

Involved with the legal research, verification, summarization (including my legal opinion) and gathering of any further required information from clients for present Employment litigation, Commercial litigation, and appeals.

Provided timely and accurate processing of all requests, including, but not limited to the research and the gathering of additional information from clients.

Sheridan College, Brampton, Ontario 01/2020 – 04/2021

Paralegal Student

Drafting legal documents; including Plaintiff Claim for Small Claims (wrongful dismissal), pleadings, Affidavits, case brief, and legal memorandum.

Effective advocacy before tribunals such as the Landlord & Tenancy Board, Workplace Safety Insurance Board, and Human Rights Tribunal

Statutory interpretation and prepare some cross-examination questions for the licensee.

Participant in Osgoode Cup, 2021

Melmart Distributors, Mississauga, Ontario 10/2015 - 09/2016

Administrative Assistant

Provided support to the VP of Sales, Marketing and CEO which included running monthly reports and tracking sales.

Initiated a detailed electronic inventory system for all marketing material allowing the salespeople to access sell sheets and promotional material at client meetings with ease.

Assisted with editing and proofreading marketing materials, including artwork and labels for samples.

Chaired monthly team meetings to discuss product launches for Costco, ensuring each department was included in all the steps involved with product launches.

Established a system which coordinated all departments to implement a successful retail docket, including new product development through research and development department, and raw material coordination through the purchasing department while meeting customer supplier conditions with shipping departments.

Negotiated contracts and venues for offsite company events.

Hunter Amenities International Ltd., Burlington, Ontario 05/2014 – 05/2015

Marketing Coordinator/Marketing Manager (Retail Division)

Assist the VP of Sales with customer support to develop and grow business by managing all aspects of projects and ensuring timelines are met.

Coordinate all departments to implement and complete a successful retail docket, including new product development through Research and Development, raw material coordination through Purchasing Department, reviewing and meeting customer supplier conditions, manufacturing and shipping coordination with production and shipping departments.

Work alongside creative and graphic team to design packaging for beauty care lines. Worked with creative team to design display boards for new product and designed product layout pages.

Ensured proper signoff process proofreads and content specs for all projects.

Wrote creative text for product lines.

Assist with editing and proofreading marketing materials, including artwork and managed promotions and calendars for retail lines.

Lead Creative team to create a packaging design that utilized less packaging and increased recycled components.

Managed the launching of new product lines and brand extensions for new and existing retail customers.

Establish and engage appropriate resources for project execution and deployment.

Assist with Pre-Event, Event Day, and Post Event administration for trade shows.

Selected and negotiated contracts with venues and vendors.

Updated client data base with client information after each event.

CRC Canada, Mississauga, Ontario 05/2008 – 09/2012

Marketing Associate

Responsible for working with US based division with all Marketing updates as they pertain to Canadian operations such as catalog updates, finding cost effective translation and printing services, ordering of promotional items.

Ensured the Canadian website is maintained. Responsible for updating MSDS sheets, product information sheets, technical data information.

Assist all Regional Directors with request such as catalogue creation, updated catalogue inserts, creating Sell Sheets and Technical Data sheets.

Organize trade show participation which involves registration, sending product literature, promotional items and sales stands to offsite locations.

Participate in on-site registration and coordination for larger events pre-event and post event administration.

Responsible for creating sell sheets and promotional advertising materials for customers and sales representatives.

Ensuring all literature is available in both English and French.

Run bi- monthly sales reports for all CRC Representatives across Canada as well as monthly Regional Responsibility reports for Director of Sales.

Bell Canada, Toronto, Ontario 04/1999 – 01/ 2008

Sr. Administrative Assistant & Events Coordinator

Coordinated and implemented a Customer Care recognition program for Enterprise sales.

Responsible for off -site conferences and company golf tournaments Communicate and promote interest of events via information sessions, email and information packages

Assisted with Bell Canadian Open and Toronto International Film Festival Pre-Event, Event Day and Post Event administration.

Selected and negotiated contracts with venues and vendors and updated client data base with client information after each event.

Organized selection review committees for all Customer Care events.

Liaised with offsite location managers and third-party catering companies.

Measured ROI through budget tracking and attendance increase.

Researched sourcing options for best value supplier, responsible for execution on the day of the event.

Coordinate with management and sales team in developing special events.

Supported 3 Directors, Senior Directors, and General Managers. Updated and maintained client database.

Education and Qualifications

Sheridan College

Paralegal Diploma

University of Toronto

Marketing Training

Sheridan College

Pharmacy Technician Diploma

Computer Proficiency

Operating systems: Windows 2010/11, iOS

Tools: Microsoft Office 365, CanLII, Westlaw and Quicklaw, Adobe Acrobat

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