jennifer orlewicz

team lead

About

A flexible and self-motivated worker with many years’ experience in various positions. Ability to communicate in both English and French. Highly skilled in administration, event and project management, sales and building lasting relationships. A dependable, punctual individual, who pays meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and follow up. An effective communicator with proven organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills. Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks with unpredictable workloads. Proven ability to train and motivate co-workers into a cohesive work situation.

Country

canada

City

ottawa

Industry

hospitality

Skill

microsoft office, microsoft excel, microsoft word, customer service, powerpoint, english, windows, research, outlook, teaching, photoshop, public speaking, banquets, hospitality, hospitality industry, hotels, hospitality management, hotel management, catering, event planning, event management, food and beverage, tourism, trade shows, time management

Experience

team lead

exam logistics administrator

royal college of physicians and surgeons of canada

2017-10 - Present · 9 yrs

office manager and event planner

orbital talent

2011-1 - 2011-5 · 5 mos

Providing planning assistance for various social and corporate events Organizing and booking special acts Office administration and book keeping

catering coordinator and banquet coordinator

westin hotels & resorts

2012-9 - 2013-8 · 1 yr

Working closely with meeting and event managers in a support role Creating and closing purchase orders, and ordering specialty items and services Completing bi-weekly payroll and processing employee expense forms Managing small meetings, and verifying event details Providing general office administrative support

financial administrative assistant and project assistant

cbre

2009-12 - 2010-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

Providing project support on various rejuvenation projects Monitoring budgets, progress claims and expenses Completing deposits and direct billing applications Processing all invoices/cheques/credit memos

marketing coordinator and office administrator

phoenix a.m.d. international inc.

2008-11 - 2009-10 · 1 yr

Providing various office administrative support Creating marketing materials for various products

financial customer service representative

aegon

2007-9 - 2008-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Providing financial details over the phone about various financial products Corresponded via email/letter to written inquiries

administrative assistant

federal government of canada

2005-4 - 2007-6 · 2 yrs 3 mos

I worked within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Department of Finance.

meeting and event manager

westin hotels & resorts

2013-8 - 2017-9 · 4 yrs 2 mos

* Coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual events. * Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary. * Book meeting space and negotiate fees with clients * Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation. * Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event. * Plan menus and create event orders * Sample food, including main dishes and desserts. * Give final approval for items such as music and menus.