Sarrah Young Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto

• Provide administrative assistance to team of senior managers;• Manage all scheduling of meetings, both internal and external;• Develop tracking system for expenses reports;• Update engagement letters and obtain partner approval/signature;• Use proprietary software to file all client materials.• Managed team of data analysts which provided confidential materials to partners re: audit or tax filing accounts and ensured files were secured at all times.

Toronto

• Columnist with Toronto-based magazine Exclaim! from Nov 2003 - July 2006• Monthly column about independent and mainstream comic books and graphic novels• Created and self-published a four-issue comic book series• Contributed articles to various websites and magazines on a variety of topics• Currently developing and writing a television series that will go into production spring 2012• Responsible for writing copy and developing technical manuals for a myriad of volunteer positions in current position

Toronto, Canada Area

To provide advice, guidance and oversight in:•The successful implementation of an action plan to guide Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO) in the transition to the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA);•Monitoring the successful development of policies, procedures and capabilities to support the Authority to fulfil its legislated obligations; •The efficient administration of WDO and RPRA Board meetings; •The effective and efficient management of the office including administration, finance, human resources, records retention and reception;•The provision of executive support to the Chief Executive Officer

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for the overall management of office administration for WDO, including:•General Administration (e.g., receiving/distributing mail, coordinating with external IT support, arranging meetings, and taking minutes);•Bookkeeping (e.g., accounting system, invoicing/receivables, payables, procurement, government remittances, monthly and annual financial statements, expenses, banking, and payroll);•Filing of official documents (including correspondence);•Administrative support directly to the CEO;•Administrative support to the Board and its committees; and•Intermittent support for other members of the WDO team.

Key responsibilities included:• overseeing and supervising all day-to-day operations of the business• ensure departmental efficacy by providing leadership to the firm’s financial and business functions as key member of the management team• develop and implement company organizational strategies, policies, practices and documents including an in-house style guide to elevate consistency and coherence• consulted on a myriad of concurrent developer projects and large-scale events with multiple stakeholders and steered them towards great success• assured all vital communications, AR, AP, between Principal, client(s) and vendors were received and dealt with on-time and on-budget• scheduled meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for management and staff

The Canadian Decorators' Association (CDECA) is a professional not-for-profit Association representing both Student and Accredited interior decorators and interior designers, and Affiliate businesses across Canada. Our goal is to foster the growth of the decorating industry in Canada; provide advocacy respecting policy matters; promote a positive image of the industry through proactive activities and events; and offer value to Members through upgrading of skills and knowledge.Key responsibilities included:• led project and volunteer management, strategic planning, and communications teams on daily operations, membership enrollment, annual meetings, and budgeting for association • provided unique marketing concepts and strategies to assist to the Executive Director and the National Chair in communicating with affiliate and future members • collaborated with IT staff and vendors to redesign association website to guarantee milestones met, an optimal user experience, and ensured site launched successfully• produced highly-readable and relevant documentation for monthly National Board meetings• established social media policies and guidelines for members and proposed a corporate blog to enhance association’s online presence

Toronto, On

Key responsibilities included:• maintaining trade publication memberships• scheduled Board Meetings and provided all documentation• updated website when needed• developed and sent out communications pertaining to the Association • wrote and edited the final issue of The Guide to Canadian Business and Professional Publications• assisted with planning the Annual Golf tournament, including obtaining sponsorships and providing on-site registration• designed and produced various pieces of signage necessary for the event• developed and sent out Kenneth R Wilson Award entry information brochure• coordinated with web designer and updated the existing KRW website with new graphics• managed the awards entries and processed entry fees• coordinated the various judging panels for the awards and provided materials needed• arranged for French judging panels where applicable• planned the Awards gala evening and wrangled hosts and award presenters• ensured all awards were on hand for presentation at the event

367 Queen St W

I started as a grunt: bagging and boarding comics, helping customers find toys and comics, occasionally helping out on the front register. Due to my ridiculous love of manga, I was assigned ordering duties for the section. With the aid of a budget, I managed to expand the section and keep it well stocked. Taking over for the manager that had left, I assumed other duties such as hiring, scheduling, and ordering product. When the website was being designed, I offered my help and was soon overseeing the project. Once complete, I took over managing the online presence of the store and provided weekly updates when new product came in.One amazing perk of this job was the opportunity I had to work with a local TV station. Every three weeks, I reviewed comics and the segment was aired. That quick review turned into a longer toy segment. I miss that. I was funny and was able to improv a lot of my lines.

Key responsibilities included:• ticket sales for Genie and Gemini award show nominees, guests and media • distributed nominee packages and reconciled financial statements • prepared award show seating plans • contributed to the organization of, and oversaw award night celebrations • logged, organized and filed show entries • general administrative duties: - selected and prepared individuals for jurying various categories - assisted in selecting and planning various events for nominees and awards show guests - dealt with various difficulties surrounding seating conflicts

Toronto, Canada Area

- Maintained facility control centre and programmed access cards- Ensured safety and security of building personnel and property- Handled public inquiries.- Supervised afternoon and midnight shifts- Controlled access card use throughout Executive complex using proprietary software- Liaison between executive personnel and property managementCourses taken: Basic and Advance Self-Defense (included courses on hand-cuffing and PR-24 baton handling), Tactical Communications, Hostile Mediation Techniques, Standard First Aid, Basic and Advance Investigation Techniques, Firearms training.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Responsible for maintaining integrity of branch transactions including nightly balancing duties for centralized cash system as well individual teller tills;- Ensuring appropriate amount of cash in both domestic and international currencies was on hand according to the needs of the branch;- Keyholder for the branch: opening duties including preparing teller tills, ensuring transaction forms were present at each wicket, conducted training on new products;- Conducted investigations into overages/shortages in a variety of branches and correcting them;- Ensured all pre-authorized payments were cleared through customer accounts;- Liaised with customer branches to ensure information provided accurate and up to date