RSA is one of Canada's leading property & casualty insurer, largest marine insurer and a top traveler insurer. RSA has the broadest national personal & commercial insurance proposition in Canada, offering end to end solutions from coast to coast. > Served as first point of contact by assisting brokers, clients and vendors> Provided support to staff and executives; have knowledge of the day-to-day functions of the organization in order to support their work, handling highly confidential matters with maturity and professionalism> Remained familiar with departments, employees and services to be as knowledgeable as possible for personnel and clients> Managed front-desk reception, database administration, spreadsheet creation and meeting scheduling> Handled a range of administrative support and office management functions, ensuring office procedures and systems operate efficiently

Achieved status as an in-demand temp admin worker for a recruiting & staffing agency. Served in administrative support role for corporate clients in diverse industries including; IT, public relations, marketing and advertising. > Demonstrated the ability to quickly learn organization processes, work flows, policies and procedures of various companies> Managed front-desk reception, database administration, spreadsheet creating, meeting scheduling, event planning and expense/PO tracking> Handled a range of administrative support and office management functions, ensuring office procedures and systems operate efficiently> Provided support to staff; have general knowledge of the day-to-day functions of the organization in order to support their work

Rapidly promoted to Visual Merchandiser in tandem with In Store Marketer role. Worked in an extremely fast-paced environment meeting calendar deadlines, up to 60 style designs/a week, to drive total sale store results with specific ownership of the product life-cycle and brand experience via marketing and merchandise presentation in an $80 million revenue store. > Created action plans, prioritized and implemented corporate strategy for monthly and seasonal conversions in a timely mannered> Coordinated events including cosmetic set-ups and direct launch strategies to ensure clarity of promotional offer> Liaised with sales managers, buyers and vendors from various brands to identify presentation opportunities and guarantee brand DNA awareness, to produce space productivity improvements and support strategic business initiatives> Partnered with leadership team to make product placement adjustments based on sales, inventory and merchandising reports> Identified the latest trends and forecast through effective market research and trends> Organized workload to complete tasks efficiently and neatly

HBC is a diversified global retailer with a focus on driving the performance of high quality stores and all-channel offerings, redefining the retail industry in North America. > Analyzed current trends to develop innovative floorsets and display techniques to meet brand standards while maximizing corporate sales & goals> Merchandising across diverse brands including; menswear, womenswear, accessories, jewelry and footwear > Partnered with leadership team to make product placement adjustments based on sales, inventory and merchandising reports> Proven ability to make commercial decisions that make an impact, meet and surpass sales targets in a dept. store above $80 million annually> Focused on creating and adjusting in-store marketing displays to highlight merchandise, in accordance with marketing guidelines > Conducted daily/weekly walk-throughs to scout out under performing areas and provided new merchandising techniques to increase sales per square foot> Executed and supported event set-up, shop set-up and seasonal set-up that lead to higher sales volume