JANIS WILKINSON

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY _

Professional Experience:

Managed the day-to-day operations of a boutique business, overseeing clerical responsibilities and diverse projects. In my capacity as an administrator, I emphasized fostering a positive work atmosphere for all team members, promptly addressing any questions or concerns that emerged. My responsibilities encompassed various tasks, including handling CRA remittances, payroll management, conducting financial reporting up to trial balance, spearheading marketing initiatives, and facilitating Covid remittances to the government. Furthermore, I coordinated meetings, greeted clients, generated documents, and ensured timely and professional responses to business inquiries.

RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTOR/BOOKKEEPER

Toronto 2021–2024

Experience:

Greeted and welcomed guests, providing them with courteous assistance and directing them to the appropriate personnel and offices.

Managed incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate responses while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Maintained the reception area's cleanliness and organization, overseeing stationery and material inventory to support efficient operations.

Handled incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries, ensuring timely distribution to relevant recipients.

Implemented office security measures by monitoring the logbook and issuing visitor badges to uphold safety protocols.

Managed procurement of front office supplies and monitored inventory levels to facilitate seamless workflow.

Scheduled appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, updating calendars and coordinating logistics as needed.

Prepared and submitted expense reports, maintaining accurate records of office expenditures and costs.

Assisted with various clerical tasks and administrative duties to support team members and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks, Ceridian Payroll for efficient data management and financial record-keeping.

Hands-on experience with office equipment, including printers, copiers, and other essential tools.

Exemplary customer service attitude with a commitment to delivering outstanding service to clients and visitors.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, facilitating effective interaction with diverse stakeholders.

Resourceful problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and finding solutions.

Excellent organizational skills, enabling effective task prioritization and time management.

Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Professional demeanor and appearance, contributing to a positive and welcoming office environment.

CONSULTING – Toronto, Ontario.

2018 to 2022 –

Developed a growth strategy, focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction, conducted research to identify new markets and customer needs, promoted the company’s products/services addressing or predicting client’s objectives, prepared sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines, built long term relationships with new and existing customers and developed entry level staff into valuable employees.

POLARON SOLARTECH CORPORATION — Scarborough, Ontario

New Business Initiatives, 2016 to 2018

Related Skills: Operations Leadership, New Business Development, Project Management, Legal Research, Communication

Serve as brand ambassador and company representative at SaskPower roundtables. Elevate company to next tier through presentment of $100M in commercial prospects and execution of two significant strategic initiatives. Established reputation for resourcefulness and exhibited versatility excelling in multiple roles concurrently.

Effectively nurture relationships within the Ministry of Environment both at the Federal and Municipal levels

Independently research and compose legal documents aiding legal counsel to enhance team productivity.

GRASSHOPPER SOLAR CORPORATION — Mississauga, Ontario

New Business Development, 2018 Vice President, Business Development, 2014 to 2015

Related Skills: Prospecting, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Financial Analysis

Directed build of 2.0 GW pipeline code and hunted/captured new Canadian and US business opportunities, while cultivating and maintaining connections in the financial and solar energy sectors.

Leveraged in-depth knowledge of solar marketplace to successfully lead projects resulting in purchase revenues of $12.8M in purchase revenues and successfully securing $95.5M in warehouse financing.

Skillfully negotiated purchase and sales arrangements, credit agreements, legal contracts, and diverse financial settlements to facilitate successful outcomes.

ONTARIO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION (OSEA) — Toronto, Ontario

Interim Executive Director/Board Chair/Treasurer, 2015 to 2018

Related Skills: C-Suite Administration, Leadership, Organizational Management, Public Relations, Financial Management, Social Media Management.

Under supervision of the Board of Directors, formed and executed business plans supporting OSEA long-term vision, including educating the public on Chapter Two of OSEA. Mentoring and inspired organizational staff and committees, while overseeing fiscal budgets and operations. Drafted, evaluated, and authorized legal contracts.

Served as OSEA spokesperson at roundtable discussions for natural gas distributors, the government, and community outreach efforts.

Instituted employment and administrative guidelines for day-to-day processes and overall Association procedures.

Managed all online marketing, social media branding, and web pages to enhance engagement.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Etobicoke, Ontario

Consultant, 2012 to 2014 Renewable Energy Consultant, 2007 to 2011

Related Skills: Financial Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Prospecting, Legal/Investigative Research, Project Management, Business Development, Client Relations, Renewable Energy Expertise, Marketing Leadership, Strategic Negotiations

Recommended US solar project developments to clients using successful go-to-market strategies. Met tight deadlines and negotiated complex financial and legal agreements, while amassing extensive understanding of Ontario solar market. Concentrated on development and funding of renewable energy endeavors. Researched and compiled legal paperwork and detailed fiscal proposals to obtain venture sponsorships.

Independently controlled $70M in solar projects; credited for effective sales forecasting, business prospecting, and meticulously prepared proposals.

Fostered positive relationships within the Ontario marketplace and the Ontario Government/Business Development and Export Division for Canada, United States, Latin America and the United Arab Emirates.

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