Gabrielle Nicholson Email & Phone Number

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Continuing my work with the Finance department as an analyst, focusing on the municipal budget for 2025.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Working in the Finance department as a Junior Financial Analyst in Audit and Reporting.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

- Manage and coordinate activities for advanced voting days and voting day- Select and hire election staff, including placement and payroll- Prepare training materials and coordinate training sessions for election staff- Coordinate arrangements for voting locations, including booking, site review, set-up, equipment, etc.- Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and plans related to the municipal election- Prepare and revise election forms and printed material-Coordinate preparation of tabulators, ballot boxes and supplies for voting days- Act as the City’s liaison for the public, staff, and election candidates- Communicate general election information in consultation with Corporate Communications

Ontario, Canada

-Receive, track, and process cash reports from various departments into Microsoft Dynamics GP-Collect various payments for municipal tax payments, parking infractions, and general accounts receivables-Balance cash drawers, cheques, money orders, and direct debits daily-Help property owners set up pre-authorized payment plans, coordinate with the Accounting Clerk for monthly bank withdrawals and extractions-Work on collecting past due accounts, and help tax payers develop payment plans that work best with their extenuating circumstances

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

As the Accounting Clerk for Public Works and Engineering Services I was responsible for maintaining control of the accounts payable and receivable systems. -Routinely reviewed, matched and received invoices and purchase orders for small to high ticket items and services.-Entered purchase requisitions into Microsoft Dynamics GP for all inventory items and fuel. -On a monthly basis reconciled accounts for Public Works in the local workforce management solutions software WorkTech-Helped to coordinate costs for billable projects with the rest of the administrative team

Sault Ste Marie

- Monitored financial operations including: bank reconciliations, payments, accounts payable, and payroll.-Processed daily cash receipt batches to a general ledger in Intuit Quickbooks.-Created deposits for the bank, ensuring deposits matched the accounting records, brought deposits to the financial institution.-Produced reports to inform management of financial progress and inventory counts.-Organized files electronically in preparation for any future audits.-Maintained office inventory and ordered supplies when needed from local vendors.

Sault Ste Marie

-Owner and operator of a local handmade soap company. -Successfully received multiple small business grants federally. -Sold at the local farmer's market and online.-Employed one other staff member to help with local market selling. -Developed a business plan and worked on following through with goals and projections. -Worked on wholesaling products at 3 local stores, maintained open communication to find out what worked, and how much inventory needed to be carried.

Sault Ste Marie

-Created study guides and mock exams for intermediate and senior Mathematics and Physics students-Helped students work towards individual and academic goals-Worked with staff to create tailored schedules for students to enhance learning and maximize work time

Sault Ste Marie

-Short term contract hire for the Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services branch.-Worked with the Business Management Team on mathematical risk management factors to predict future spending and expenditures.-Retrieved helicopter fuel costs and imported then into Microsoft Access databases.-Presented various reports on past, current, and projected spending on fuel and maintenance of rotary wing planes.

Peterborough, Ontario

-Tracked down alumni and followed up on current jobs and any additional post graduate education.-Entered student data filed on behalf of the professors in the Economics and Mathematics departments. -Recorded and processed payroll for the 20+ student employees that the department had working.-Resolved payroll discrepancies bi-weekly, and liaised between the students and the HR staff.-Created a tracking system for employee hours and benefits in an Excel share drive which was then shared with other departments to track their part time staff. -Help staff with distribution of their exams

Peterborough, Ontario

-Social media and events coordinator. -Worked with other student groups to organize together. -Worked with local businesses to create sponsorships and help with fundraising and mentorships.-Organized bi-weekly seminars hosted by various Mathematics and Economics professors on topics of their choosing.-Established a routine study group which offered students snacks, refreshments, and opportunities to network with peers.

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

-Assisted the Finance staff with any quick reference searches.-Prepared, verified, and reconciled financial data.-Supported the Business Management Team in completing proposals and spreadsheets.-Conducted research into the MNRF website and made notes on various accessibility improvements.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Economics

Activities and Societies: Mathematics Society

Municipal Tax Administration Program (Mtap), Accounting And Finance, A+

Completed designation in Municipal Tax Administration through Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association with A+ in all three Municipal.

Non Degree, Environmental Economics

Municipal Administration Program, Municipal Administration

Working towards completing a diploma in Municipal Administration through AMCTO.