Adaptable student with a strong history of successful projects and leadership. Well-spoken and respectful, adding value to any team. Eager to learn new skills and expand knowledge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant/Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Pelletier Law Office/Treo Law LLP
Brandon, MB
07.2023 - 07.2024
Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
Reviewed contracts for accuracy prior to signing off on behalf of the company.
Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
Administered payroll for 9 employees and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
Create spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days, and banked time.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Maintained and reconciled general/trust accounts.
Generated invoices for clients and tracked payments received from customers.
Provided assistance in preparing tax returns annually.
Developed strategies to reduce costs while improving efficiency within the accounting department.
Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Office Administrator
Action Power
Brandon, MB
12.2022 - 07.2023
Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
Processed financial documents, contracts, expense reports and invoices.
Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
Reviewed documents and obtained additional information to complete accurate paperwork and avoid delays.
Created memos, letters and other documents, fostering internal and external communication.
Filtered emails based on importance and escalated issues to leadership.
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
Managed service agreements and purchase orders to drive budget performance and meet schedule requirements.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
Handled bi-weekly payroll services for 10 employees.
Finance and Insurance Manager
Action Power
Brandon, MB
10.2022 - 07.2023
Developed and recommended personal or commercial loan packages for clients.
Building rapport.
Informed customers of loan application requirements and deadlines.
Reviewed loan agreements to verify completeness and accuracy according to applicable policies.
Listened carefully to customer complaints and swiftly resolved issues by taking appropriate action.
Met with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and answer questions about processes.
Identified valuable solutions for customers with credit problems.
Tax Preparer
Westman Tax Services
Brandon, MB
02.2022 - 06.2022
Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
Interviewing clients and getting to know their history.
Paying attention to detail.
Maintaining solid communication with my co-workers.
Education
Legal Administration
Brandon, MB
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Athabasca
Athabasca, AB
Skills
Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian
Creative
Adaptable
Quick learner
Honest, responsible, reliable, and friendly
Skilled at problem solving
References
SUSAN GREXTON Owner
Westman Tax Services
(204)727-2468
COURTNEY A. BUCKMAN Partner
Treo Law LLP
(204)232-4695
Timeline
Legal Assistant/Office Administrator/Bookkeeper
Pelletier Law Office/Treo Law LLP
07.2023 - 07.2024
Office Administrator
Action Power
12.2022 - 07.2023
Finance and Insurance Manager
Action Power
10.2022 - 07.2023
Tax Preparer
Westman Tax Services
02.2022 - 06.2022
Legal Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Athabasca
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