Experience

Stern Cohen Accountants

• Canada
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Accountant

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Led and performed assurance engagements (audit, review, and special) for for-profit and not-for-profit clientsLed and performed compilation engagements for for-profit and not-for-profit clientsCompiled T1, T2, and T3010 returns for clients Organized firm-wide activities on behalf of the Social Responsibility CommitteeCultivated and maintained strong client relationships via friendly, timely, and clear communication with clients

• Staff Accountant

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2020

  Performed assurance engagements (audit, review, and special) for for-profit and not-for-profit clientsPerformed compilation engagements for for-profit and not-for-profit clientsCompiled T1, T2, and T3010 returns for clients Calculated and drafted HST rebate returns for not-for-profit clients



Strata Council

• Council Member - Vice President (Volunteer)

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Solved disputes between residents by interpreting the bylaws in a fair manner. Helped determine allocation of funds for current and future strata expenditures.

• Council Member - Director (Volunteer)

  • Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

  Solved disputes between residents by interpreting the bylaws in a fair manner. Helped determine allocation of funds for current and future strata expenditures.



Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario

• Disabled Sailing Companion (Volunteer)

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Supporting the wellbeing of people with disabilities by going sailing with them and creating a friendly and encouraging environment.

• Board member - Director (Volunteer)

  • Feb 2022 - Jun 2022



The Ken Yao Company

• Victoria, BC

• Accounting Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

  Entered monthly transactions and adjusting entries into Quickbooks and Simply Accounting to create financial statements and reports analyzing the results thereof. Compiled and executed monthly pre-authorized debits. Created expense reports in Excel with foreign currency calculations and expense category summaries. Prepared T4s and T1s. Managed the office (paid office invoices, restocked supplies, coordinated maintenance, created client invoices, and contacted clients). Established the filing system and created and implemented the A/R system. Filed PST, PD7A and WorkSafe BC (equivalent to WSIB) and completed payroll for small businesses.



Strata Council

• Victoria, BC

• Council Member - Treasurer (Volunteer)

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  Reviewed monthly financial reports, GL printout and invoices for accuracy. Created strata notices communicating important information to residents. Solved disputes between residents by interpreting the bylaws in a fair manner. Drafted budget proposals and allocated funds for current and future strata expenditures. Reviewed monthly financial reports, GL printout and invoices for accuracy. Created strata notices communicating important information to residents. Solved disputes between residents by interpreting the bylaws in a fair manner. Drafted budget proposals and allocated funds for current and future strata expenditures.



UVic Cuban Salsa Dance Club

• Victoria, BC

• Coordinator & Instructor (Volunteer)

  • Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

  Registered the club, coordinated ratification processes and booked rooms. Made day-to-day operating decisions for the club and taught dance lessons. Registered the club, coordinated ratification processes and booked rooms. Made day-to-day operating decisions for the club and taught dance lessons.



Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at Camosun College

• Victoria, BC

• Tax Preparer (Volunteer)

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Prepared personal tax returns for moderate-income students. Gained proficiency with UFile software. Prepared personal tax returns for moderate-income students. Gained proficiency with UFile software.



Waste Connections of Canada

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Dispatcher

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Worked in a fast-paced environment and managed multiple priorities and demands to ensure efficient and timely service.Problem solved when faced with last minute developments such as truck malfunctions, impromptu container delivery, and customer requests.Accurately and efficiently entered route sheet data into the company software and verified disposal information.Assisted in organizing tractor-trailer traffic and regulated outflow of recyclable goods.Communicated effectively with customers, drivers, and other departments via calls and emails.Dispatched drivers to calls as they were received using information on customer needs, drivers' locations and loads, and daily factors to balance cost and speed of response.Worked with drivers, route managers, and the service department to optimize regular routes.

• Receptionist

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

  Provided personable customer service and directed calls to various departments. Verified data entry in the company software.Completed tractor-trailer paperwork for brokers.



Phoenix Bar & Grill

• Victoria, BC

• Server

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Helped create a positive environment for customers and resolved conflicts. Served food and beverages and occasionally bartended. Operated a cash register and a debit/credit machine. Helped create a positive environment for customers and resolved conflicts. Served food and beverages and occasionally bartended. Operated a cash register and a debit/credit machine.



Nest Cafe

• Victoria, BC

• Barista

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Created and served hot beverages in a fast-paced environment. Operated a cash register and a debit/credit machine. Interacted with customers and coworkers in a friendly and engaging manner. Baked goods for sale, made paninis, and restocked inventory. Created and served hot beverages in a fast-paced environment. Operated a cash register and a debit/credit machine. Interacted with customers and coworkers in a friendly and engaging manner. Baked goods for sale, made paninis, and restocked inventory.



Monterosso Imports

• Victoria, BC

• Administrative Assistant

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Completed and submitted government documentation for importing goods. Created and amended Excel documents such as price lists to maximize clarity. Wrote newsletters and sent them to clients. Designed a company blog and created expense reports. Handled sensitive issues over email and maintained confidentiality. Completed and submitted government documentation for importing goods. Created and amended Excel documents such as price lists to maximize clarity. Wrote newsletters and sent them to clients. Designed a company blog and created expense reports. Handled sensitive issues over email and maintained confidentiality.



Fig Mediterranean Deli

• Victoria, BC

• Cashier & Barista

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Operated a cash register in a fast-paced environment. Learned proper pricing techniques for grocery inventory and designed displays. Prepared specialty coffees and provided customers with personable and accommodating service. Operated a cash register in a fast-paced environment. Learned proper pricing techniques for grocery inventory and designed displays. Prepared specialty coffees and provided customers with personable and accommodating service.



Ganges Marina

• Salt Spring Island, BC

• Dock Attendant

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Created dock plans both beforehand and on-the-spot for guests. Managed the office (rang through transactions, took reservations, settled disputes). Communicated docking plans in a clear and friendly manner to boaters to avoid miscommunication and injury and/or damage to the people and boats involved. Made conversation with clientele and promoted the island to them. Created dock plans both beforehand and on-the-spot for guests. Managed the office (rang through transactions, took reservations, settled disputes). Communicated docking plans in a clear and friendly manner to boaters to avoid miscommunication and injury and/or damage to the people and boats involved. Made conversation with clientele and promoted the island to them.



UVic Food Bank and Street Café Soup Kitchen

• Victoria, BC

• Social Outreach (Volunteer)

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  Sorted, served, and accounted for food. Conversed with guests to create a warm and receptive environment. Sorted, served, and accounted for food. Conversed with guests to create a warm and receptive environment.



Disabled Sailing Association of Victoria

• Victoria, BC

• Disabled Sailing Companion and Safety Boat Operator (Volunteer)

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Provided companionship, assistance and instruction to the sailors. Promoted independence to people with disabilities. Offered on water supervision and assistance to sailors as the safety boat operator. Provided companionship, assistance and instruction to the sailors. Promoted independence to people with disabilities. Offered on water supervision and assistance to sailors as the safety boat operator.



UVic Cafe Conversations

• Victoria, BC

• Language Assistant (Volunteer)

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Befriended international students and cultivated constructive relationships. Instructed students on grammar and vocabulary. Befriended international students and cultivated constructive relationships. Instructed students on grammar and vocabulary.



SilverStar Mountain Resort

• Canada
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ski Instructor

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

  Exhibited a personable and friendly demeanour; approachable by students and their parents for feedback and conversation. Clearly communicated goals to students and how to achieve them. Pacified tense situations by listening and rationalizing when students were unwilling to cooperate. Solved on the spot problems such as exhausted or injured children. Exhibited a personable and friendly demeanour; approachable by students and their parents for feedback and conversation. Clearly communicated goals to students and how to achieve them. Pacified tense situations by listening and rationalizing when students were unwilling to cooperate. Solved on the spot problems such as exhausted or injured children.



SilverStar Mountain Resort

• Canada
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Ski Instructor (Volunteer)

  • Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

  Established a caring, fun and safe environment for children. Spotted and provided assistance where it was needed in compliance with the instructor's goals for the lesson. Established a caring, fun and safe environment for children. Spotted and provided assistance where it was needed in compliance with the instructor's goals for the lesson.