Atlantic Chapter Secretary

• Apr 2023 - Present

Trained Professional Organizer/Owner

• Jan 2022 - Present

• Founded, developed, and managing a sole proprietorship business that creates systems and environments for residential and commercial clients that are tidy, organized, clutter-free, and functional on a full time basis. • I work with you to decide what you want to keep, identify where wanted and unwanted items go, and facilitate the disposal, donation or sale of the things you choose. • I help you organize any room or project by packing, unpacking, sorting, and organizing items into zones and systems. We’ll work through those piles to ensure you maximize your margins, live in a safe environment, and put your belongings to good use. • specializing in working with ADHD clients and hoarding clients. • Recipient of the self-employed CBDC Blue Water program and job development TEAM Work Cooperative Ltd program. Show less

Co-Founder and Co-Owner

• Sep 2009 - Nov 2020

• Founded and developed a co-owned corporation with a focus on the safety and maintenance of trees and the added accomplishment and benefits of running a full-time family business. • Developed, researched and maintained a business and marketing plan, and operational guideline procedures. Coordinated all human resource efforts for staffing. • Implemented finances and accounting duties with the Financial Advisor. Developed and maintained corporate bank accounts. Maintained accounts receivables, payables, collections and inventory. Developed, researched and maintained the financial audit remittance payments and quarterly CRA and WCB remittance payments. • Complied with federal and provincial limited liability licensing laws, Registry of Joint Stocks, NS labor board standards, WCB Nova Scotia and ISA safety and efficiency standards in the care and maintenance of trees. Researched arboriculture education and certification. • Managed and assisted with employee and inventory safety from the office. Assisted with damaged inventory repairs and replacements. Developed, researched and maintained business and vehicle/equipment permits and insurance policies. Updated vehicles with emergency procedures and first aid kits. • Project managed all sales from inquiries, quotes, bookings, staff scheduling and service delivery. Directed and managed brand identity. Developed, researched and maintained marketing and sales materials, search engines, google advertising, public relations, online marketing and full website content, creation and maintenance. Maintained a top five ranking on Google searches. • Managed all customer service correspondence and client records. Assisted with advising clients on best Arboriculture practices. Developed, researched and maintained job safety communications for roadblocks and permits on a crane-assisted tree removal project. • Invested money in corporation since 2009 and carried out shareholder responsibilities. Sold to co-founder Wesley Jenkins. Show less

Business Coordinator

• Mar 2006 - Mar 2011

• Reported to the Accounting Manager and Business Operations Manager while providing daily business support to the Processional Services team, Sales Managers and Technical Support team. • Responsible for updating quality control systems through databases, maintaining filing systems (electronic and paper), and creating, amending and distributing contracts and procedures. Updated in-office telecommunication plans. Responded daily to client calls and emails. • Processed account receivables, implemented inventory procurement and distribution, and coordinated sales distribution, delivery and account collections. Assisted with integration to SAP Business One System software. • Created sales support and maintenance contracts and managed renewals, managed inventory warranties and replacements and created and updated quality control reports. Show less

Sales Support Coordinator

• Apr 2005 - Mar 2006

• Assisted with an ISO compliant, digital road maintenance and repair system by cold calling municipalities in Ontario to set up meetings for sales representatives, providing sales materials, follow-up calls, and tracked responses. Participated in the representation of AKA at a municipal safety tradeshow in Owen Sound, ON. • Assisted with an ISO compliant, digital road maintenance and repair system by cold calling municipalities in Ontario to set up meetings for sales representatives, providing sales materials, follow-up calls, and tracked responses. Participated in the representation of AKA at a municipal safety tradeshow in Owen Sound, ON.