Maria Johnston Email & Phone Number

Performed a wide variety of financial, event planning, and general administrative duties in support of Alumni Relations, the UVic Alumni Association (UVAA), and the broader External Relations department.Conducted financial duties such as: reconciliations of financial accounts; reconciliations of bank transactions including multi-account reconciliations with internal and external merchants; completing accounts receivable and payable, development of spreadsheets and financial statements for monitoring and reporting, and completeing year-end accounting procedures, including developing the FY22-23 final budget report and financial statements presented by the UVAA Treasurer at the Annual General Meeting.Assisted the planning and execution of in-person events such as the UVAA Annual General Meeting and Distinguished Alumni Awards, which engaged both internal and external stakeholders.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Wrote online articles and digital communication for the employee intranet to boost engagement and visibility of Social Purpose programs and initiatives, such as the employee volunteer program and Youth Education Awards. Monitored various inboxes and responded to external and employee inquiries related to social purpose programs.Supported long-form projects of the Social Purpose Office such as: the annual Coast Capital Education Awards, employee volunteer program, community engagement events, partnerships with local non-profit organizations, and more.

Assisted Coast Capital members with their day to day banking, including posting transactions, handling cash deposits and withdrawals, completing wire transfers, updating account information, online banking, and more.