Matthew Shields Email & Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Created Facebook page “Yes We AngliCAN!” out of my own volition, which reached hundreds of users on a daily basis, with joint accounts on Instagram, Twitter
• Designed logos, and developed marketing ideas for the site with different themes, utilized VistaPrint to design and make custom made mugs and t-shirts
• Developed and published unique content on a daily basis, interacting with users and answering any queries
• Built relationships with church organizations and individuals spanning the globe

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Freelance writer, work included speeches and presentations, biographies, general writing, and instructional/technical writing.I'm excited to be a part of this amazing team and help bring ideas and messages to life.

• (Note: original tenure ended Jan. 2016; returned Oct. 2017 - Mar. 2018 to assist in project)
• Acted as primary assistant to three senior managers of the corporation, aiding and assisting in all their personal projects, letters, assignments
• Knowledgeable in handling all document processes and logistics, oversaw production and distribution of invoices, inventory control documentation, correspondence and reports (email and print, often of a confidential or.
• Handled extensive calendaring for both face-to-face client meetings with key figures in the organization, and critical deliveries to clients via courier
• Handled accounting duties, including: o outstanding invoices for monies owed to the company by clients (accounts receivable);o processed credit card payments & deposits, as well as compensation for expenses incurred.
• Organized catering when necessitated for special internal staff events

Toronto, Canada Area

• Responsible for many facets to ensure the smooth operation of the day-to-day needs of the office
• Answered multi-lined telephone system, directing callers to appropriate personnel
• Dispatched and received courier deliveries on a timely basis (FedEx, DHL, Purolator, etc.), often to international locales
• Booked travel on demand, including multi-flight arrangements, as well as hotel and rental cars
• Helped finalize and monitor daily cheque bank deposits, as well as document certification via the Toronto Board of Trade
• Other duties as required: cleaning and booking boardrooms and common lunch area, arranging catering, opening and locking the office, sending out company-wide email memos, mailing outstanding cheques (invoices.

Bayview Village

• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of cash handling and deposits, store opening/closing duties, loss prevention procedures and communications with head office officials
• Management duties included the creation and implementation of service initiatives, coaching, and communication to staff and management team regarding service and sales issues, and performance of administrative.
• Trained and coached new and established staff members
• Received stock and entered into database comparing to purchase manifest records, and merchandised to high standards
• Performed management duties in absence of store manager

Scarborough, ON

• Responsible for design and set-up of seasonal initiatives such as Christmas and Back-to-School, including merchandising of all relevant displays
• Utilized independent decision making and strong communications while directing a large number of staff in sales issues, merchandising responsibilities, and efficient use of time and supplies in order to ensure superior.
• Worked to ensure accurate filling and facing of product levels for consistent flow of product through the store, including maintaining and updating of all planograms (product layout) in the office supplies department
• Trained as cashier, as well as receiver, where responsibilities involved proper stock maintenance procedures, efficient transfer of product to the sales staff, using proper filing methods for long-term tracking and.

Visiting Student

Enrolled as a visiting student to procure academic experience at York, had hoped to enroll in a Master degree program

Ontario Master Naturalist Program

A truly eye-opening program wherein I learned about Ontario's vast natural features, from geology to mosses, mammals to.

Ontario College Graduate Certificate, Communictions And Professional Writing, High Honours

Graduated with high honours, and designated a Dean's Award recipient, namely the Peter Dickinson Award. This is awarded to the student who.

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) - Ba (Hons), History, Political Science

History specialist, minor in political science