MAXINE REID
** ********* **** ***** • Guelph ON, N1H 5R2 519-***-**** • ******.******@*****.***
SKILLS PROFILE
Dynamic and resourceful individual with experience in sales. Knowledgeable in different aspects of human resources and marketing services. Experienced with managing office activities and using general office equipment. Proven ability to meet deadlines. Compassionate and patient with clients in gathering confidential information. A self-driven leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff and clients. Proficient in a variety of computer programs including Simply Accounting, Windows, MS Word, Excel, Photoshop, Internet and QuickLaw.
Key strengths include:
• Extensive sales experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Proven problem solving abilities
• Organized and detail oriented
• Quick learner
• Multi-tasker
• Effective verbal and written communicator
WORK HISTORY
Senior Sales Representative, Steal The Deal/ Sun Media, Burlington ON, 2011
• Pitch proposals to merchants to feature with Steal The Deal
• Follow up with merchants regarding details of proposed deal
• Maintains supportive relationship with merchant through final approval process
• General administrative duties
Health Coach, Herbal Magic, Guelph ON, 2008-2009
• Coach clients in their diet and general health needs
• Recommend and sell Herbal Magic products
• Promote the programs and specials with telephone calls and mail-outs
• General administrative and cleaning duties
Legal Office Assistant, ARCH, Toronto ON, 2004 – 2005
• Contacted government officials with regard to ministry information
• Catalogued closed legal files using a computerized database
• Researched TTY access at Social Service organizations throughout Toronto
• Photocopied documents for lawyers in preparation for the Supreme Court of Canada
• Filed invoices, categorizing them by funding sources
• Organized and mailed bills and sent confidential packages
• Previewed and arranged e-mails, composed and sent letters
Lab assistant, 60 Minute Photo Lab, Toronto, ON, 2004
• Took passport photos
• Accurately operated a cash register
• Developed customers film
Interviewer, Ipsos-Direct, Ottawa ON, 2003
• Surveyed the Canadian and US markets through telephone contacts
• Consistently exceeded expected call targets
• Asked a variety of questions to ensure accurate information was received
Campaign Worker, Peter Hume Campaign, Ottawa ON, 2000
• Contacted prospective voters by telephone, responding to questions in a pleasant manner
• Secured votes by promoting candidate for Municipal election
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Paralegal Diploma, Paralegal Program, triOS College, Toronto ON 2005
OSSD, Mayfield Secondary School, Brampton, ON 1999