Allie Vida (Lougheed)

Experience

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  Whitby Figure Skating Club

  Sept 2004 - Apr 2009

  Figure Skating Coach

  •Worked on developing individuals fundamental as well as advanced skating skills•Was required to make weekly plans as well as track and evaluate their progress in order to make executive decisions on what level they should be in •participated in a special program specifically for children with disabilities •developed programs that catered to their specific needs as well as facilitate a program to develop not only their physical abilities but to allow them to participate in a positive social environment Show less

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  Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Radio Laurier -Marketing & Content Collection

  •Responsible for interviewing students, gather and editing information so that it could effectively be articulated on-air•Worked at the Radio Laurier booth in high traffic areas where I was responsible for approaching and educate students on what we do at Radio Laurier and try to recruit students to Radio Laurier• Developed fundraising campaigns and events to raise money for Radio Laurier • Helped acquire donations and or sponsorship from local companies and organizations to help fund Radio Laurier's initiatives •Used my creative abilities to construct and develop ideas for new radio shows that best caters to the student body at Laurier Show less

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2013

  Career Center Peer Advisor

  •Performed proofreading and critiquing of student resumes and cover letters to provide them with informative advice and resources to improve these documents •Developed advanced writing and editing skills by means of writing published blogs, news letters and book reviews for the University Career CenterCreated promotional materials and marketing campaigns to recruit new volunteers and inform the student body of the career resources offered at the University as well as special events such as the Career Fair and Job Fair •Participated in both the on and off screen production of multiple Youtube information videos for the Career Center- Developed scripts, produced scene's, created props, gather and produced images as well as acted on screen as the narrator for our "Transferable Skills" video Presented at event and recruiting session and high traffic outreach initiatives• Conducted informational interviews with Laurier Alumni to profile them on our Career Center website to highlight the various career paths they have taken with their degrees Show less

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  National Research Corporation Canada

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Administrative Assistant- Contract

  • Developed exceptional communication skills both verbal and written through managing the phones to assist clients as well the office email • Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness when entering data into office reporting systems • Gained experience utilizing software systems such as MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to create and edit documents, manage accounts as well as create presentation and manuals for training purposes • Handled sensitive material effectively such as hospital surveys and prioritized projects to ensure they were completed on time in order of importance Show less

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  Heart and Stroke Foundation

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2016

  Talent Acquisition- Contract

  -Required positive, persuasive communication skills in order to build rapport quickly over the phone with excellent communication skills- Act as an ambassador for the Foundation, encouraging potential canvassers to join the campaign and raise money for life-saving research-Results-oriented, motivated by achieving and exceeding goals - Educating the public on Heart and Stroke month and the importance of the campaign to raise money for life-saving research-Participate in volunteer initiatives- canvass, heart rally, fund-raisers - Promote the campaign via social media and through other networks to recruit volunteers Show less

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  The Home Depot Canada

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Talent Acquisition- Contract

  • Responsible for the staffing of all retail positions in stores across Canada • Review hundreds of resumes and conduct a high number of phone interviews daily, completes references checks as well as booking of in store interviews • Actively engage candidates during phone interviews to identify relevance, culture fit, and strong customer service skills as well as provide them with the best possible candidate experience • Ensures that phone screens are accurate and reflective of the candidate phone interview and that quality candidates are being presented to management levels• Consistently exceeding weekly targets, result oriented and highly motivated Show less

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  AppleOne Employment Services

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Account Executive

    Dec 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Employment Analyst

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Prodigy Bank

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2020

  Client Relationship Manager

  Prodigy Bank was tracking at 800% year-over-year revenue growth in 2018 and 2019 and was ranked as the No 1 emerging Canadian executive search firm in Canada by MacLean's Magazine. Prodigy Bank is a specialized technology consulting and recruitment company focusing on the intersection of technology, commerce and innovation. We help our Clients leverage talent and technology to accelerate growth; and our Candidates tap into a niche pipeline of opportunities.Our team understands the unique requirements and skills of our clientele and helps them remove the noise in the marketplace.As a global talent acquisition organization with offices in Toronto, London-UK and New York City, we are uniquely situated to provide our Candidates & Clients with a niche service. With decades of technical & functional recruitment experience, we’ve built an unparalleled network and pride ourselves in leveraging our knowledge and expertise to deliver tangible value to those we serve.Our core practices are:TechnologyCapital MarketsFinance/ Risk ManagementDigital Media Show less

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  Vaco (Formyl Prodigy Bank)

  Sept 2020 - Mar 2021

  Senior Associate, Client Solutions
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  Redwood Employment Inc.

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2024

  With Redwood’s vast network of connections and 25 years of Consulting/Recruitment industry experience, we are a full service firm mobilized and ready to meet your hiring needs!We specialize in working with our trusted partners to find the best talent in North America spanning across all sectors and industries.We have a Technology, Bilingual and generalized division to help support on any and all of your hiring needs including permanent, contract, temp-perm and independent contractors Show less

  • Senior Account Manager

    Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Client Relationship Manager

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2023
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  SPECTRAFORCE

  Oct 2024 - now

  Client Development Manager

  Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is now a leading U.S. staffing firm known for exceptional client service and innovative A.I.-powered talent acquisition. We offer Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) staffing solutions across sectors like Technology, Financial Services, and Healthcare. With over 140 clients across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India, we celebrate NEWJOBPHORIA® — transforming careers one successful placement at a time.