Maria Theresa Castro
***** *** *** ** ****: 780-***-****
Edmonton AB T5L 3T3 ***********@*****.***
Highlights of Qualifications
Administrative Professional Diploma
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree—Major in Marketing
Versatile background in AP/AR, Banking Industry, Retail Food Sales and Customer Service
Experienced with Microsoft Office 2013—Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Familiar with using SAGE 50, ARTS, IMAGIS, and EXCLAIM software
Self-motivated, hardworking, adaptable, efficient team member
Professional Employment Experience
Cash Office Associate/Sales Associate Edmonton, Alberta
TJX—Homesense Sep 2017–Present
Prepare receipts, deposits and change order as needed.
Balance safe and prepare register bags for next sales date.
Provide excellent Customer Service through all aspects of the merchandise from first processing all the way through final check out.
Operate cash register and process payments.
Assist in completing price changes within the department.
Assist in floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance
Administrative Intern (Two-Month Work Practicum) Edmonton, Alberta
GOA—Addiction and Mental Health, Alberta Health Branch Apr 2019–Jun 2019
Provide administrative support to Addiction and Mental Health Branch
Coordinate meeting schedules and arrange meeting venues
Prepare and distribute meeting materials
Use Action Request Tracking System (ARTS) to track and update Action requests
Process and track AB Connects, FOIP, and Action Requests ensuring deadlines are met
Create coding sheets for Mental Health Review Panel professional and administrative fees
Process invoice payments using IMAGIS software and prepare report for Audit review
Process travel claim(s) for Mental Health Review Panel using EXCLAIM software
Format spreadsheets, enter data, and analyze information/finances using Excel functions
Type, photocopy, scan, and file documents as requested
Accounting Clerk Edmonton, Alberta
Albert’s Group of Restaurants Nov 2015–Jul 2017
Use Business Vision and SAGE accounting software to reconcile accounts
Verify and edit various reports to Excel spreadsheets (e.g. income statement and inventory)
Provide monthly reconciliation for 21 store accounts (Albert’s/Tony Roma’s/Jungle Jim’s/Oranj’s)
Reconcile accrued liability, inter-company transactions, wages/payroll clearing, and Skip the Dishes
Assist with preparing and analyzing monthly income statements
Review and post month-end inventory reports from various locations
Download/print reports of daily/monthly bank statements and weekly Skip the Dishes statements
Post purchase orders and order 1000s of Cineplex tickets into Head Office for restaurant promotions
Employment Experience (Continued)
File, sort, distribute incoming mail and billing invoices (e.g. utilities and telephone)
Prepare confidential documents (following PIPA regulations) for year-end audits and special projects
Host/Hostess and Food Service Representative Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton Ribs Ltd. (Tony Roma’s) Sep 2013–Aug 2015
Albert’s Group of Restaurant’s (Jungle Jim’s) Jun 2012–Aug 2013
Office Administrator Manila, Philippines
Farmer’s Veterinary Trading Jan 2003–Jan 2012
Operation Staff (International Operations Department) Manila, Philippines
Bank of the Philippine Islands Nov 1994–Oct 2002
Process Letters of Credit received from importers (within cut-off period)
Review and check all import billing documents received from various remitting/negotiating banks
Process payments of Import Bills/Usance maturities
Process collection items (DP/DA/OA/DR) received from various banks/importers/satellite branches
Issue bank guarantees and bank endorsements—process final customs duties and taxes
Encode IEIRD (import declaration) into PAS System to establish final government customs duties
Enter data into MERVA and SWIFT SYSTEMS to transmit messages to designated international banks
Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to authorized departments
Education and Training
Administrative Professional Diploma Edmonton, Alberta
Campbell College
Business English and Business Communication/Business Math
Applied Office Procedure/Professional Development Workshops
Computer Training—Microsoft Office 2013
IQAS (International Qualifications Assessment Service) Edmonton, Alberta
Government of Alberta
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree—Major in Marketing Manila, Philippines
University of the East
Transferable Administrative Skills
Computer
Schedule appointments and manage calendars using Outlook applications
Research information on the internet to arrange travel accommodations and transportation
Create PowerPoint presentations for meetings, seminars, and/or special events (e.g. AP1811 Grad)
Update and maintain client information in Access database following ARMA filing standards
Organizational
Prioritize duties to organize daily needs and long-term projects
Sort and collate invoices, reports, memos, letters, and required documents
Create and maintain records-management systems (both electronic and hardcopy files)