Linda Young
** ***** ***., *** *** Toronto, Ontario M6K 2V4 647-***-**** *.*********@*****.***
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Objective
To obtain an administrative and or customer service role where I can utilize my skills, grow, and contribute success in a driven organization ________________________________________
Certificates Achieved
RTS Canada Hospital Ward Clerk1 2008
George Brown College MS Applications 2007
Security Academy Security Officer 2007
International Institute of Travel Flight Attendant 1996
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Current Employment
Hill’s Traditional Karate School Apr 08 – Apr 09
Office Manager/Senior Administrator (Contract)
Contacted existing students on class changes when required, process credit card and cheque payments, created new monthly specials, oversee renewing student agreements for monthly and yearly students, supervised two file clerks and one administrative assistant, provided administrative support directly to Head Instructor/Owner. Arranged public martial arts demonstrations at local festivals, arranged internal and external tournaments, overseen special delivery of equipment at Head Instructors request, educated general public on the school membership fees and value of membership, ordered new student uniforms and maintained class schedules daily and make adjustments to assure seamless delivery, catering for tournaments and festivals, answering phones, approved new assignments for file clerks and administrative assistant, interacted with the Japanese Cultural Centre and affiliated associations.
Ontario Pension Board Nov 07 – Mar 08
Records Clerk (Gov. Contract)
Processing files for scanning and removing staples from all documents, taping damage documents as necessary, ensuring all information for clients is accurate, recording all documents pertaining to files and tracking log sheet, sorted files by S.I.N for prepping, quality control with scanned documents for accuracy and clarity, submitting failed documents back for re-scanning and pulling fiches (microfilm)
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Assante Wealth Management Nov 06 – Oct 07
Registration Assistant
Filing for registrations, compliance, surveillance and insurance, editing, updating & searching NRD, AADB databases, data entry, recording & prepare older files for off site storage, photocopying, stamp signature new client applications & typing letters for VP of Compliance, cutting and pasting information into spreadsheets to update for insurance advisors information, scanning files & sending scans to outlook then converting to PDF format and saving to shared drive corporate wide.
Standard Life Toronto Regional Nov 03- Mar 06
Receptionist/Hr Assistant
Answering calls from potential hires, taking messages as required, updating database using MS word, excel, calendar management in outlook, contact candidates for interviews, filing, faxing, photocopying documents, assist in completing new employees’ with hiring packages, pre-screen resumes, checking references, background/credit checks, set up training rooms, prepare courier for pick up by phone and online, ordering office supplies
Swiss Chalet Chicken & Ribs June 02- Nov 03
Server/Hostess Team Lead
Greeting & seating customer, taking order, answering phone, operating cash, serving food & drinks, preparing bill, taking payment, cash balancing, preparing cash floats for other staff, handling customer inquiries & complaints
Initial Security Services June 00 – June 02
Security Officer Supervisor
Patrolling interior/exterior of complex, completing guard and incident reports, opening and closing complex, monitoring cameras, training new personnel, coaching, issuing keys and pass cards
Canada 3000 Airlines Oct 97- May 00
Halifax International Airport
Flight Attendant
Check boarding passes for proper date & flight number, assist with carry on baggage in overhead, seating, & child assistance, demonstrate and announce safety and emergency procedures, such as exits, seatbelts, oxygen masks use and lavatory locations, serving beverages, meals, and light snacks as required, maintain cleanliness of galley, assist passengers while entering and disembarking aircraft, check to ensure that all beverages, reading material, emergency equipment and other related supplies are aboard and are in satisfactory supply, collect payment onboard purchases
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Jean Experts Jan 96 – Oct 97
Manager
Hiring & training new employees, supervised up to 15 employees, set up merchandising floor plans, prepared weekly sales reports & submitted to Head Office, operating cash register, credit card POS system, scheduled staff meetings on weekly basis on sales & productivity, monthly employee evaluations, coached staff on obtaining sales objectives, ensure best performance on daily budgets, daily bank deposits and sales reports, hanging signage and clothing displays through out the store
Best Western Mic Mac Hotel Apr 93 – Dec 95
Administrator/HR Generalist
Answering calls, assisting guest with inquiries & support Guest Services dept, setting up banquet rooms for training sessions, assisted Even Coordinator, recruited new employees’, screen resumes, follow up with candidates on status of application, update staff database, filing, faxing, reference checks, background/credit checks, prepare courier packages, Feb 93 – Apr 93 Housekeeping Attendant Changing linens, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms and common areas, replenishing towels & supplies, removing disposable refuse, stocking supply cart on daily basis
Volunteer Work
Halifax Infirmary Hospital Administration/Clerical
Art Word Theatre Usher/Box Office
Holy Cross Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Fire and Ice Calendar Girls Owner
Education
Bishop O’Reilly High School Grade 12 Diploma – General Studies
References Available upon Request