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Thorpe Benefits is an integrated benefits and wellness consulting company invested in the greater Toronto business area. Services address all elements of benefit plan management while offering custom solutions related to wellness education and health promotion. Responsibilities included: Administrative support to the President and CEO of Thorpe Benefits, including complete responsibility for scheduling his day as efficiently as possible.

Terry G. Zive, CLU, CH.F.C., RHU, FLMI, TEP, President & CEO of Zive Financial, has over 30 years of experience in the life insurance industry and is a recognized expert in insurance advisory, business succession and estate planning for high net-worth clients and medium-to- large-sized privately owned businesses. Terry is currently a member of the Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada National Advisory Board. He is the Vice-Chair of the CALU / Advocis Joint Government Relations Committee and is the National Chair of the Advocis Regulatory Affairs Committee.

* Provided administrative assistance to the Research Officer including scheduling and preparation for meetings, data entry, screening of calls and emails, responding to internal and external requests. * Synthesized and analyzed high level statistical information/research in order to inform policy formulation, strategic decision making and key performance indicators in the University. * Utilised software applications such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Presentation in order to compile, co-ordinate and analyze data for quality reviews, internal presentations and external data requests. * Calendaring/Scheduling/Meeting Planning via networked email.

* Administrative roles in the following areas: * Examinations Office * School of Humanities * Banner" Management Information Systems * Institutional Review Steering Committee

* Performed functions as key holder, cashier and store clerk duties * Assisted in visual merchandising and stock control * Developed excellent customer relationships through expert recommendations of wine and beer products * Answered phones and met with the public to answer their queries * Consistently met weekly and monthly sales targets * Established excellent relationships with management and staff * Represented the company at key events such as the Annual Wine Fair

* Managed reception and guest experience. * Organized office layout and maintained condition of office by arranging for supplies of stationery and equipment and liaising with the building supervisor and landlord. * Organized company award submissions by liaising with producers. * Diary, accommodation and travel management on behalf of partners, producers and other staff. * Provided executive assistance to the partners, as necessary, including setting up of lunches/meetings. * Assisted various producers by creating contracts, purchasing, communicating information regarding awards and industry updates/events, trialled new programs to assess usefulness. * Coordinated HR meetings, including 3 month check-ins and performance review. * Recorded office expenditure and managed office budget. * Computed office visa reports and employee expense reports * Processed invoices for all vendors. * Maintained and reconciled petty cash.

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The Arts of Reading—about debates in world literature and theoretical approaches in modern literary and cultural studies. Self-Referentiality in Post-modern Media—how do media reflect on other media, for example how is the book represented in films or paintings? From Division to Unification: Literary Texts in their Political Contexts—how is the post-war division of Europe reflected in literature and media? Contemporary Literary Genres—about trends in genres such as Didactic Fiction, Holocaust Literature, travel writing, fan fiction, etc. Activities and Societies: Eco Society