Cara Phillips Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Oversee the operational objectives of the Summer and Articling student programs with the support of the Chair, Ottawa Student Committee • Facilitate the full cycle Office Staff talent acquisition process including recruitment, screening, on boarding and off boarding• Coordinate the Intellectual Property Summer Student recruit through viLawRecruit• Update and overhauled Office Budget including the collapse of Departments in 2023 to improve reporting• Monthly reconciliation of… Show more • Oversee the operational objectives of the Summer and Articling student programs with the support of the Chair, Ottawa Student Committee • Facilitate the full cycle Office Staff talent acquisition process including recruitment, screening, on boarding and off boarding• Coordinate the Intellectual Property Summer Student recruit through viLawRecruit• Update and overhauled Office Budget including the collapse of Departments in 2023 to improve reporting• Monthly reconciliation of Student and Office Services variance reports• Student Recruitment development though relationship building at University Career Development offices• Support of office Business Development providing assistance with Client events• Administration of Student Performance Evaluations• Coordination with the Law Society of Upper Canada Licensing Process and student client-secondments• Driving staff morale planning monthly team building social events• Chair of Social and Charity committee coordinating office charity outreach events Show less

Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada

● Manage an assigned portfolio of over 400 Small Business clients while maintaining Scotiabank’s Advisor Excellence● Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through effective response management in accordance with Service Level Agreement● Team with fellow Business, Personal, Commercial and Agricultural Advisors to build and present the most holistic client solutions● Collaborate with Small Business clients to manage their financial projections and goals, review financial… Show more ● Manage an assigned portfolio of over 400 Small Business clients while maintaining Scotiabank’s Advisor Excellence● Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through effective response management in accordance with Service Level Agreement● Team with fellow Business, Personal, Commercial and Agricultural Advisors to build and present the most holistic client solutions● Collaborate with Small Business clients to manage their financial projections and goals, review financial statements and budgets● Champion compliance and regulatory account reviews at the Branch level, addressing outstanding issues with thorough research and analysis for resolution Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

● Managed Business Operations including Accounts Payable and Receivables through QuickBooks online● Oversaw client and team meetings including agenda preparation and meeting minute documentation● Director of Business Development including relationship building in the small to medium sized business community through various Centres of Influence ● Collaborated to build an effective marketing campaign including being highlighted at a non-profit trade show, Small Business Trade Show… Show more ● Managed Business Operations including Accounts Payable and Receivables through QuickBooks online● Oversaw client and team meetings including agenda preparation and meeting minute documentation● Director of Business Development including relationship building in the small to medium sized business community through various Centres of Influence ● Collaborated to build an effective marketing campaign including being highlighted at a non-profit trade show, Small Business Trade Show attendance, and multiple presentations at Business Breakfast Meet Ups.● Prepared and reviewed documentation including Cyber Security Policies, Customer Quotes, email correspondence and Quarterly Reporting. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

● Executed Small Business recruiting contracts for various industries● Built candidate networks through social media, Job Bank searches and networking● Crafted job ads for new client roles based on a review of the position guidelines, required qualifications and overall workplace culture● Conducted Pre-Screen Interviews of candidates, assessing overall suitability● Oversaw monthly timesheet tracking, invoicing, and annual filings

Scarborough

● Reviewed multimillion dollar Government contracts, establishing key milestones, progress payment scheduling and expense tracking.● Collaborated with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Controller monthly to review accounts and reconcile.● Issued invoicing based on client payment schedule.● Maintained records on project costs and ensured payments were scheduled for vendors.● Participated in project management, updating costs and budgeting.

Etobicoke

● Instrumental to research in UV coating development for pipeline applications culminating in being named on a patent.● Developed and maintained a basic chemical inventory database.● Joint Health and Safety Committee Co-Chair responsible for overseeing quarterly Health and Safety meetings, conducting spot safety audits and review of safety procedures.