A L L I S O N K L A R E N B E E K
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Strong Customer Service Skills
Strong attention to detail and good
analytical skills
Well-organized & Creative
Time Management
Advanced Skills in Office 365
Adobe Products
Accounting Software (Quickbooks,
NetSuite, PC Law, ProLaw)
WMS Software
Internet Navigation/Search Tools
10+ years working with
Windows/Mac
IT Setup & Troubleshooting Skills
Smart Serve Certified
I am an ambitious, reliable, and energetic candidate, eager to gain new work experience. I am well organized and dedicated to excelling in my responsibilities. Through my academic experiences and extra-curricular activities, I have demonstrated strength in leadership skills, and I am equally comfortable in performing as an individual or as part of a team. I enjoy interacting with customers and finding creative ways to deal with challenges. K E Y S K I L L S
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E D U C A T I O N
High School Diploma
2008 - 2011
ST. MARGUERITE D'YOUVILLE S.S
Sheridan College
2021-Present (Part-Time)
COMPUTER SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
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15 Adirondack Crescent, Brampton
ad20co@r.postjobfree.com
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Matrix Industrial Control Systems, Inc.
2023 - 2024
ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATIVE
Managed all accounting transactions
Published financial statements on time
Handled monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Reconciled accounts payable and receivable
Ensured timely bank payments
Computing taxes
Managed balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Audited financial transactions and documents
Month-end and year-end close process
Assisted management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts
Complied with financial policies and regulations
Created and managed filing systems
Handled office equipment including printers, copiers, and fax machines Created purchase orders and assisted with the inventory process Managed (order/inventory) all office supplies
Daily Mail/courier pick-up and distribution
Additional office tasks as required
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Simmons da Silva LLP
2023
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTION
Greeted clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude Professionally answered phones, and routed calls as necessary Assisted clients to boardrooms for meetings
Announced clients as necessary via email or phone
Assisted with various administrative tasks including copying, faxing, taking notes, making travel arrangements, and ordering partner and client lunches
Prepared meeting and training rooms
Created and managed filing systems.
Scheduled meetings and appointments for all staff. Expert in handling office equipment including printers, copiers, and fax machines. Managed Mailroom.
Ordered and inventoried/organized all office supplies. Daily mail pick-up and delivery to all staff.
Dealt with outgoing and incoming parcel delivery (Purolator, UPS, FedEx, Same-Day couriers, and Canada Post mail (Pitney Bowes). Additional office tasks as required
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)
2022 - 2023
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - SEASONAL
Greeted customers with energy and enthusiasm upon their entry Maintained a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times Established and maintained lasting relationships with clients, customers, and other team members Drove business by providing excellent customer service and product and service knowledge as well as superior customer relationship-building skills
Acknowledged and resolved customer complaints
Registered sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing, and totaling customers’ purchases and returns Handled cash, credit, debit, and gift card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to customers Balanced cash drawer by counting cash at the beginning and end of work shift. Assisted with receiving inventory, stock replenishment, and maintaining customer-ready standards Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Processed online orders for delivery and/or store pick-up. A L L I S O N K L A R E N B E E K
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NIKA LAW LLP
2020 - 2021
OFFICE MANAGER
Opened and closed the office as per work hours (Mon to Fri) Attended phone calls
Provided administrative support to lawyers and enhanced office effectiveness Drafted correspondence such as letters and memos on behalf of lawyers Maintained legal files and databases
Scheduled meetings and appointments
Maintained calendars and deadlines
Assisted with document production
Assisted with client intake and billing
Attended meetings to be a witness
Greeting clients/hostess activities
Boardroom/Office Maintenance
Social media maintenance – Facebook/Instagram within Company guidelines and policies Assisted with marketing and business development events Attended to collection matters re: client accounts Attended to mail, mailroom, copying, supply ordering, binding, filing, and other administrative tasks Managing day-to-day Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Office Expenses Office facilities – phones, internet, computer equipment Create accounts and configure hardware for new employees Setup/support audio and video equipment in boardrooms Dealt with troubleshooting and resolving connection, printer, and software issues Setup of new machines and equipment
Updates of applications and other office duties as required Wild Wing Blue Mountain Village
2022
BARTENDER/SERVER
Answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and greeting, seating, and thanking guests. Maintain a positive attitude that promotes teamwork within the restaurant. Perform various guest services by taking orders, and serving food and beverages to the guests promptly. Collect payments from guests promptly.
Check with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems. Check guest's identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages. Clean tables or counters after guests have finished dining. Stock service areas with coffee, food, tableware, etc. Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping, tidying up the server station, taking out the trash, or checking and cleaning the bathroom. Other duties as required.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTION/MAILROOM CLERK Loopstra Nixon LLP
2011 - 2020
Evening and lunchtime reception duties (switchboard) Dictation of legal documents & and correspondence
Proficient in writing and handling business correspondence Competent at filing and updating records
Strong ability to use standard business software and applications Adept at making travel and accommodation arrangements Production of Excel spreadsheets for the accounting department Data entry for the accounting department
Banking for firm & and closing transactions
Provided administrative support to lawyers and enhanced office effectiveness Draft correspondence such as letters and memos on behalf of lawyers Maintained legal files and databases
Prepared and filed court documents
Scheduling meetings and appointments
Maintained calendars and deadlines
Assisted with document production
Assisted with client intake and billing
Assisted with document review and discovery
Attended meetings to be a witness
Expert in handling office equipment including printers, copiers, and fax machines Managed Mailroom
Daily mail pick-up and delivery to all staff
Dealt with outgoing and incoming parcel delivery (Purolator, UPS, FedEx, and Same- Day couriers Ordered and inventoried/organized all office supplies Photocopying/scanning/binding
Managed firms closed files and dealt with off-site storage/Third Party Administrator R E F E R E N C E S A V A I L A B L E U P O N R E Q U E S T