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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Organized the day-to-day calendar for the Strategic Initiatives Vice President, and Strategy & Enablement Vice President, including meetings, travel, transportation, and accommodations in a balanced and confidential manner • Supported and guided over 25 members of my respective teams, in their efforts to provide documentation, meeting agendas and other asks for their VPs. • Planned and organized team events such as team all-hands meetings, monthly leadership team meetings… Show more • Organized the day-to-day calendar for the Strategic Initiatives Vice President, and Strategy & Enablement Vice President, including meetings, travel, transportation, and accommodations in a balanced and confidential manner • Supported and guided over 25 members of my respective teams, in their efforts to provide documentation, meeting agendas and other asks for their VPs. • Planned and organized team events such as team all-hands meetings, monthly leadership team meetings, face-to-face team meetings in multiple cities and year end celebrations• Liaised with senior leaders both inside and outside the company, including acquisitions such as Fully Managed, FOCUS, SkyHawk and Intello • Supported my team in the migration from Outlook to Gmail/Google Calendar in July 2022• Utilized my planning and communication skills to prepare and mitigate possible issues on a daily basis • Completed tasks on my VP’s behalf, such as expense reports, timesheet approvals and audits in a timely manner • Liaised with fellow Executive Assistants across Canada, to plan and problem solve on behalf of our Vice Presidents • Volunteered on behalf of TELUS at the Grand Opening of the TELUS Sky building, assisting guests from provincial and municipal government, TELUS leadership, members of the community and the TELUS team Show less

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Entered daily timesheets into SAP, including overtime, time off requests, absences and shift upgrades • Reporting (prepare, track, distribute) bi-weekly overtime reports, sick/modified duties, school, shift changes, new hires, etc. • Provided coverage for other Time Administrators during absences • Responded to inquiries and requests via Service Now tickets • Trained in the Workday Enterprise Management Cloud, launched in Spring 2022

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Canada

• Managed the day-to-day business of the TC Energy Operations Manager and field staff, including travel and meeting arrangements, training, procurement and budgeting.• Administrative Lead for the Emergency Preparedness Team for Canadian Liquids• Planned and coordinated many training events and meetings for both Emergency Management and the Fort McMurray field staff•Studied, reviewed and kept emergency management procedures and documents up to date• Assistance to team members on… Show more • Managed the day-to-day business of the TC Energy Operations Manager and field staff, including travel and meeting arrangements, training, procurement and budgeting.• Administrative Lead for the Emergency Preparedness Team for Canadian Liquids• Planned and coordinated many training events and meetings for both Emergency Management and the Fort McMurray field staff•Studied, reviewed and kept emergency management procedures and documents up to date• Assistance to team members on company programs and processes, i.e. SAP, WebEx,ServiceNow, LMS, MS Office• Oversaw all activities in the Fort McMurray Town Office, which was shared between Liquids and Natural Gas teams. Also supported the office maintenance and shipping/receiving during the pandemic in a safe manner Show less

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Canada

• Enter data from work orders in the SAP (Systems, Applications & Products) data entry system• Enter exception time into the payroll system (HR CATS) for all of Shell Albian Sands• Use both SAP P16/Blueprint and P91/HR CATS on a daily basis• Identified and solved payroll issues in a timely manner • Compile and distribute Excel Workbook reports on a weekly basis• Step in as Shell Town Office Executive Administrator as needed• Assist employees and guests who visit the Town… Show more • Enter data from work orders in the SAP (Systems, Applications & Products) data entry system• Enter exception time into the payroll system (HR CATS) for all of Shell Albian Sands• Use both SAP P16/Blueprint and P91/HR CATS on a daily basis• Identified and solved payroll issues in a timely manner • Compile and distribute Excel Workbook reports on a weekly basis• Step in as Shell Town Office Executive Administrator as needed• Assist employees and guests who visit the Town Office with various requests• Ensure employees and guests are aware of safety and evacuation protocol Show less

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Canada

• Organized the day-to-day calendar for Shell Albian Vice President Tom Purves, including meetings, travel, transportation, and accommodations in a confidential manner• Also assisted David Brignac- Manager, Business Transformations • Organized and assisted with executive visitors, including Marvin Odum, Lorraine Mitchelmore and John Rhind• Skilled with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel• Performed many IT services related to Mr… Show more • Organized the day-to-day calendar for Shell Albian Vice President Tom Purves, including meetings, travel, transportation, and accommodations in a confidential manner• Also assisted David Brignac- Manager, Business Transformations • Organized and assisted with executive visitors, including Marvin Odum, Lorraine Mitchelmore and John Rhind• Skilled with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel• Performed many IT services related to Mr. Purves/Brignac’s electronics, and conference room supplies• Provided and created meeting pre-read material• Point of contact for Albian Leadership Team, including documents and information • Proactive and flexible self-starter who works well under minimal supervision and has a strong ownership of the work• Efficiency in multi-tasking and proficient written and verbal communication skills• Respect for confidentiality and attention to detail• Acted as the Coordinator for the Albian Leadership Experience, a leadership course facilitated by Mr. Purves and Mr. Brignac• Prepared all supplies and completed background work for the workshop, as well as participated as an instructor for a section of the course• Worked as Mr. Purves’ and Mr. Brignac’s Assistant until their Expatriate contracts expired, and they both retired from Shell. Show less

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta, Canada

• Sales Supervisor for the Fort McMurray office• Administrative Assistant for the Fort McMurray office• Performance managed team members• Involved in recruiting and interviewing process• Continually reviewing and improving administrative processes for efficiency and productivity in my role, as well as others in the office• Act as the contact person for the office from internal and external sources, ensuring that the communications and inquiries received are addressed and… Show more • Sales Supervisor for the Fort McMurray office• Administrative Assistant for the Fort McMurray office• Performance managed team members• Involved in recruiting and interviewing process• Continually reviewing and improving administrative processes for efficiency and productivity in my role, as well as others in the office• Act as the contact person for the office from internal and external sources, ensuring that the communications and inquiries received are addressed and routed in a timely manner• Coordinate internal/external meetings; generated agendas and reports • Coordinate, collect and compile departmental data on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis for departmental and executive reports and briefings• Specific duties as required to support my assigned business area Show less

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Retail Sales Supervisor for Northern Alberta (Edmonton, Red Deer and Fort McMurray)• National Customer Care Call Coach in the Edmonton office• Team Trainer in the Edmonton office• Started my career as a Customer Service Representative in the call centre• Assisted with the Edmonton Engagement Team by planning and organizing office events• Met and exceeded sales goals, in all roles

Bachelor'S Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Graduated Summer 2019

Certificate, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Graduated Fall 2021

Business Administration-Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated Spring 2018

High School Diploma