Experience

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  Confidential

  • Special Project Assistant to CEO & C-Suite

    • Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

    - Drafted RFPs for cross-departmental projects & evaluate received proposals for appropriate vendor. Negotiated vendor contract & managed relationship through to completion of deliverable. - Acted in executive office working on multiple projects direct for CEO & his family. Managed multiple international moves requiring cargo flight charters, concierge logistics, international car purchases, international leases, various visa requirements etc. -Assisted with construction on private island by recruiting an architect to redesign the island with sustainability & nature first at the forefront of the design. This included onboarding the architect, hiring contractors, working through permitting & budgetary issues etc. - Crisis management as relevant to vendor relationships, cash flow maximisation, HR concerns, international visa requirements etc. - International estate management in US, Canada & The Caribbean

  • Executive Assistant To C-Suite

    • Dec 2021 - Dec 2023

    - Communication & logistics support: recording notes in C-Suite meeting & disseminating, liased with third party vendors as required for various cross-functional projects across operations, legal, finance and UHNW estate management to name a few - Created multiple HR & admin processes. Examples: 1. created and managed CEO meeting protocol with template for agenda creation & submission for accountability & streamlining of information 2. Created and implemented CEO in-person meeting Covid protocol 3. Created hiring packages from JD to onboarding. Revamped hiring process to include cold outreach, pipeline building & candidate sourcing. - Deadline tracking and acting as accountability for deliverables. Created a project deadline tracker from sitting in on meetings and following up on delegated tasks and deadlines as needed in corresponding timelines. - CEO & C-Suite calendar management for in house and third party meetings- In house & external C-Suite meeting planning and coordination - Increased team cohesion and productivity by planning & hosting team building activities to build trust

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  The Green Monkey Chocolatier

  • Barbados

  • Executive Assistant to Managing Director

    • Dec 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Barbados

    - Assisted in the management of 5 retail storefronts: product placement, staff scheduling, sales promotions scheduling, upkeep of store - Administrative tasks as required: CEO calendar management, responding to emails as needed, budgeting for in store events - Recruitment support: from JD to onboarding - Salesfloor operations planning: supporting retail storefront wherever needed - Miscellaneous tasks: delivering products if driver unavailable, filling in for retail staff if cover needed, reorganising storage room in case of production overflow- Copywriting for product materials & website on an ongoing basis

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  Morning Glory Cafe

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Assistant Cafe Manager

    • Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    - Managed work schedule for a team of 8 - Vendor relations to replenish stock needed for running of cafe- Worked front of house interacting with customers as needed

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  Rupi Kaur Inc.

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Personal Assistant

    • May 2018 - Jul 2018
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Administrative tasks as required: respond to emails &PR requests - Created writing inspiration for author as required- Coordinated with publishers to facilitate meetings and book deadline scheduling- Assisted with tour planning & logistics for 10 city tour- Travelled with author for PR as needed

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  DECIEM | THE ABNORMAL BEAUTY COMPANY

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Brand Ambassador

    • Jul 2017 - May 2018
    • Toronto, Canada Area

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  Tonia DeBellis

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Designer Assistant

    • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    - Created & managed filing system - Assisted with vendor relations: followed up on payments, processed orders, resolved customer issues- Managed production schedules to ensure production on track for delivery dates promised to vendors- Administrative tasks as required: respond to emails, calls - Planned and hosted events at the design warehouse to promote new seaons of the line

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  Nordstrom

  • Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Personal Stylist

    • Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Ottawa, Canada Area

    - Consistently Top 5 sales person in store of 200+ employees - Provided client support to a roster of high net-worth shoppers

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  Urban Entertainment Institute

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Executive Assistant to CEO & Public Relations Associate

    • May 2015 - Jun 2016
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    - Planned & executed a free 6 week performance arts summer program for inner city youth aged 12-18. - Planned & executed artist launch showcase to music industry management. - Recruited & created performance development schedules for emerging artistes. - Provided required administrative support to CEO- Managed schedule of 5 emerging artistes: PR appearances, performances, artist development workshops, dance lessons, studio sessions etc. - Created social media presence and managed Instagram, Twitter & YouTube for the non profit & the artistes as a group - Grew social media presence from 0 to 12,321 in 2 years. - Created a website for the non-profit from inception to launch: designed, copywrote all text, coordinated all photography featured & was main liason with web developer over the process

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  Her Campus Media

  • United States
  • Internet Publishing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Editor in Chief

    • Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Contributing Writer

    • Sep 2012 - Jan 2016

    -Pitched ideas for print & online media focusing on relevant relatable topics - Wrote & edited content for print & online media

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  CKCU

  • Ottawa, Canada Area

  • Intern

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Ottawa, Canada Area

    - Planned, prepared & executed on air content. Researched relevant topics, created show scripts and delivered on live broadcast.- Increased listeners in the 18-14 age range of the Caribbean diaspora 83%- Produced promotional material, sation IDs and commercials - Edited existing esegments & pitched new segments

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  Slam FM

  • Barbados

  • Intern

    • Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Barbados

    - Researched relevant topics to conduct interviews & news packages for live radio.- Researched featured talent for introspective captivating interview content - Reviewed & edited articles for clarity & accuracy

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  Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

  • Barbados

  • Newsroom Intern

    • May 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Barbados

    - Researched relevant topics to conduct interviews & news packages for live television.- Drafted news articles, press releases & content for a mediums including print & television media - Reviewed & edited articles for clarity & accuracy - Various administrative duties as needed: fielding public tips, responding to emals & file organisation & management