Matthew Shields
Freelance Writer at Dominion Lending Centres Valko Financial Ltd FSRA #13047- Claim this Profile
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LinkedInNov, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Dominion Lending Centres Valko Financial Ltd FSRA #13047
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Canada
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Jul 2022 - Present
Freelance writer, work has included speeches and presentations, biographies, and instructional/technical writing. I'm excited to be a part of this amazing team and help bring ideas and messages to life. Freelance writer, work has included speeches and presentations, biographies, and instructional/technical writing. I'm excited to be a part of this amazing team and help bring ideas and messages to life.
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Website Founder and Content Creator
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Feb 2021 - Present
• Created Facebook page “Yes We AngliCAN!” out of my own volition, which now reaches hundreds of users on a daily basis, with joint accounts on Instagram, Twitter • Designed logos, and developed marketing ideas for the site with different themes, utilized VistaPrint to design and make custom made mugs and t-shirts • Develop and publishes unique content on a daily basis, interacting with users and answering any queries • Built relationships with church organizations and individuals spanning the globe Show less
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Kimberlite Diamond Corporation
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Luxury Goods & Jewelry
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2009 - Mar 2018
(Note: original tenure ended Jan. 2016; returned Oct. 2017 - Mar. 2018 to assist in project) • Acted as primary assistant to three senior managers of the corporation, aiding and assisting in all their personal projects, letters, assignments • Knowledgeable in handling all document processes and logistics, oversaw production and distribution of invoices, inventory control documentation, correspondence and reports (email and print, often of a confidential or sensitive nature), letters, mailings (often in mass quantities) and memo • Handled extensive calendaring for both face-to-face client meetings with key figures in the organization, and critical deliveries to clients via courier • Handled accounting duties, including: o outstanding invoices for monies owed to the company by clients (accounts receivable); o processed credit card payments & deposits, as well as compensation for expenses incurred during overseas travel; o paid outstanding bills to suppliers, and for other miscellaneous expenses incurred by the company (accounts payable); o worked with outside accountant to also ensure timely payment of government bills; o compiled monthly sales and results reports using spreadsheets, reconciling statements • Organized catering when necessitated for special internal staff events • Performed basic human resources tasks, including updating files and managing issues as they arose, as well as screened resumes and interviewed candidates for potential positions Show less
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BroadGrain Commodities Inc.
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Canada
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Office Coordinator
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
• Responsible for many facets to ensure the smooth operation of the day-to-day needs of the office • Answered multi-lined telephone system, directing callers to appropriate personnel • Dispatched and received courier deliveries on a timely basis (FedEx, DHL, Purolator, etc.), often to international locales • Booked travel on demand, including multi-flight arrangements, as well as hotel and rental cars • Helped finalize and monitor daily cheque bank deposits, as well as document certification via the Toronto Board of Trade • Other duties as required: cleaning and booking boardrooms and common lunch area, arranging catering, opening and locking the office, sending out company-wide email memos, mailing outstanding cheques (invoices, remittances), communicated with building management regarding issues, Staples and Imperial Coffee orders Show less
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Tommy Bahama
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Keyholder
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2008
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of cash handling and deposits, store opening/closing duties, loss prevention procedures and communications with head office officials • Management duties included the creation and implementation of service initiatives, coaching, and communication to staff and management team regarding service and sales issues, and performance of administrative functions such as transfers and return-to-vendors when required • Trained and coached new and established staff members • Received stock and entered into database comparing to purchase manifest records, and merchandised to high standards • Performed management duties in absence of store manager Show less
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STAPLES Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Aisle Captain/Head of Department
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Nov 2001 - Sep 2006
• Responsible for design and set-up of seasonal initiatives such as Christmas and Back-to-School, including merchandising of all relevant displays • Utilized independent decision making and strong communications while directing a large number of staff in sales issues, merchandising responsibilities, and efficient use of time and supplies in order to ensure superior departmental appearance, functionality, and business results • Worked to ensure accurate filling and facing of product levels for consistent flow of product through the store, including maintaining and updating of all planograms (product layout) in the office supplies department • Trained as cashier, as well as receiver, where responsibilities involved proper stock maintenance procedures, efficient transfer of product to the sales staff, using proper filing methods for long-term tracking and follow-up, and careful handling of thousands of dollars of merchandise Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Lakehead University
Ontario Master Naturalist Program -
2021 - 2022
Centennial College
Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Communictions and Professional Writing -
1999 - 2005
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons), History, Political Science
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