Experience

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  Fort Garry EMC

  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • E4NC (English for New Canadians) Coordinator

    • Oct 2020 - Present
    • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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  Changing Focus

  • Summary of experience and skills

    • 1977 - Jun 2017

    OFFICE SKILLSMS Office Professional Suite 2016, familiar with Office 365 and SharePoint. Proficient in basic reception and administrative assistant duties. Spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, printed resources, proofreading, graphic design, scheduling, client management, finances, inventory...

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  Abundance Canada

  • Winnipeg, MB

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Jun 2012 - Feb 2017
    • Winnipeg, MB

    Consultant and departmental support, processed cheques to charities and statements for 500 donors in MB and SK. Prepared resources for conferences and seminars. Assisted with editing and graphic design of various publications and PowerPoint presentations. Arranged Christmas parties, assisted w...

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  First United Methodist Church

  • St. Cloud, Florida

  • Administrative Secretary/Treasurer

    • Dec 1990 - May 1996
    • St. Cloud, Florida

    Designed monthly newsletters and weekly bulletins. Handled scheduling of meetings, volunteers and facility rental. Payroll, membership database, accounts payable, monthly financial reports, budgeting. Wedding arrangements.

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  Multiplex Office Services

  • St. Cloud, Florida

  • Secretarial Service, Owner/operator

    • Mar 1987 - Oct 1989
    • St. Cloud, Florida

    Provided a variety of office services to tenants of a mini-suite office building, individual clients, small businesses and large corporations. Services included switchboard, bulk mailing, bookkeeping, filing systems, travel arrangements, Notary Public. Typing of letters, legal documents, resumes...

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  Kissimmee-St. Cloud Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • Kissimmee, Florida

  • Convention support (as needed)

    • 1987 - 1989
    • Kissimmee, Florida

    Liaison between hotels, organizations and individuals for conferences and seminars, including room set-up, A/V, food service, preparing packets, registration, meeting minutes and other secretarial duties.

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  Ciavarella Caterers

  • Osceola County, Florida

  • Catering Assistant, themes and decor

    • 1986 - 1989
    • Osceola County, Florida

    Part-time. Event themes and decorations. Food preparation, serving and kitchen flow organizing.

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  Land Title and Survey

  • St. Cloud, Florida

  • Loan Closer

    • Sep 1986 - Mar 1987
    • St. Cloud, Florida
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  City of St. Cloud

  • St. Cloud, Florida

  • Secretary

    • Nov 1984 - Sep 1986
    • St. Cloud, Florida

    Secretary for Building, Planning and Zoning Departments. Recording Secretary for various boards and committees. Chose colours and materials for new city hall building. Set up communication system to expedite permitting process (from 90 to30 days), coordinating efforts between departments, board...

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  World Furniture Showcase

  • Kissimmee, Florida

  • Inventory Control and assistant decorator

    • Apr 1983 - Oct 1984
    • Kissimmee, Florida

    Handled inventory and special orders. Assisted with floor displays, window vignettes, and model home staging.

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  Cintas Corporation

  • Orlando, Florida

  • GM Secretary and Accounts Receivable

    • Mar 1981 - Dec 1982
    • Orlando, Florida
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  Walt Disney World - Contemporary Resort

  • Lake Buena Vista, Florida

  • Sales Hostess, merchandise display

    • 1979 - 1981
    • Lake Buena Vista, Florida

    Contemporary Women's shop sales. Also, assisted with accessories display.

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  Saco River Building Supply

  • Steep Falls, Maine

  • Bookkeeper, Sales, Decorating Consultant

    • 1977 - 1979
    • Steep Falls, Maine

    Responsible for setting up interior design center, including wallpaper, and providing consultations. Coordinator between home builder and client for all building materials, interior finishes, appliances and fixtures. Updated store décor and displays.

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  Architectural Firm

  • Portland, Maine

  • Interior Decorator

    • 1977 - 1977
    • Portland, Maine

    Decorated interior of new lounge for the Art Gallery Restaurant, an upscale, downtown venue and an oval conference room for a local business.