Leah Bensalmon
Administrative Assistant And Freelance Graphic Designer
Toronto
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record at Bais Yaakov Elementary School, excelling in office administration and event planning. Skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud and known for strong organizational abilities, I enhance productivity and foster positive environments through effective communication and problem-solving. Committed to delivering high-quality support and innovative solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant and Graphic Designer
Camp Chevra
Lakewood, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Assisted the secretary with her daily needs.
- Printed and photocopied many documents for staff and campers.
- Responsible for composing the weekly camp newsletter (approx. 12-14 pages)
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Bais Yaakov Elementary School
Toronto
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Contributed to successful event planning for various school functions such as graduation ceremonies, parent-teacher conferences, and staff development days.
- Managed the photocopy room
- Designed many items for the Principal, and material for teachers and staff.
- Assisted the Principal in maintaining a positive school culture by coordinating staff recognition events and implementing morale-boosting initiatives.
- Composed, typed and distributed correspondence, reports and notices.
- Ran personal errands for the Principal and for school-related needs.
- Often took over the front desk, answered phones, took messages and transferred calls.
- Enhanced office productivity with effective scheduling and coordination of meetings, events, and travel arrangements for the Principal.
Retail Salesperson
Sox Spot Retail Store
Toronto
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Improved operational efficiencies while managing customers requests, store inventory, transactions, new purchase orders, and pricing needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Office Assistant and Graphic Designer
Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School
Toronto
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Responsible for design and layout of the weekly newsletter.
- Assisted the secretary with her daily needs and often taking over when necessary.
Education
No Degree - Graphic And Digital Design
Udesign
Lakewood, NJ 05.2001 -
No Degree - Graphic Design
The Bold Edge
Brooklyn, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Office administration
Administrative support
Computer skills
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Ability to multi-task
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Very tech-savvy
Problem-solving
Timeline
Administrative Assistant and Graphic Designer
Camp Chevra
06.2022 - 08.2025
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Bais Yaakov Elementary School
09.2020 - 06.2025
Retail Salesperson
Sox Spot Retail Store
09.2018 - 05.2021
Office Assistant and Graphic Designer
Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2019
No Degree - Graphic And Digital Design
Udesign
05.2001 -
No Degree - Graphic Design
The Bold Edge
05.2001 -