Victoria Penner, MBA

Experience

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  Urban Green Team

  May 2011 - Sept 2014

  Supervisor

  • Supervised the Green Team staff in soccer grounds maintenance and field auditing• Performed office work (extensive use of MS Office applications)• Ran WSEU soccer camps and academy training sessions

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  St. Francis Xavier University

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2014

  Resident Assistant

  • Acted as a resource for students living in residence• Promoted an inclusive, safe and secure environment for all residents• Trained extensively for working with students• Advised students on university policies, regulations and processes• Developed, lead and coordinated student activities within residence• Acted as a personal and academic advisor for students in residence

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  Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  Executive Recruiter & Project Coordinator

  • Researching for Executive Search recruitment; including developing a comprehensive list of potential target companies and candidates for each assignment• Developing comprehensive candidate information packages and recommended advertising programs unique to each client• Creating and posting advertisements on career websites and associations• Assessing each application and corresponding with candidates regarding their candidacy• Attending consultation meetings with clients to determine key criteria for each position• Conducting pre-screen interviews to assess criteria such as motivation, interest, and fit• Assisting with training and on-boarding of new staff, providing guidance and support• Conducting detailed reference checks and producing reference reports for clients• Managing applicants and candidates within the company database• Assisting in actively recruiting and reaching out to potential candidates relevant to each role Show less

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  Inventa

  Mar 2015 - Nov 2015

  Event Brand Ambassador

  • Brand Ambassador for the World Cup Trophy Tour hosted by CocaCola; my duties included promoting the event and Coca-Cola products throughout the event in addition to creating a positive and inclusive environment for all participants• Brand Ambassador for the Halifax International Busker Festival; my duties included promoting Dr. Oetker’s pizza brand and handing out free samples to the consumers• Brand Ambassador for Dalhousie University Orientation Week; my duties included promoting Scotiabank and explaining the benefits of student banking with Scotiabank Show less

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  MNP

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  Analyst, Consulting Services

  • Participated in strategic planning initiatives and feasibility studies for clients• Developed and sourced a comprehensive list of potential target companies and candidates for each assignment• Developed comprehensive candidate information packages and advertising programs unique to each client• Created and posted advertisements on career websites and associations• Actively recruited and reached out to potential candidates relevant to each role• Assessed each application and corresponded with candidates regarding their candidacy• Attended client consultations to determine key criteria for each position• Conducted prescreen and in-person candidate interviews to assess criteria such as motivation, interest, and fit• Created in-depth candidate profiles for each short-listed candidate to be provided to our clients• Assisted with training and on-boarding of new staff, providing guidance and support• Conducted detailed background checks and reference checks for final candidates• Completed the full-cycle implementation of the FileFinder database at MNP and managed applicants within the company database in addition to training team members on how to use the system• Developed positive working relationships with clients at the peer and management level• Supported the design, development, formatting and proof reading of high quality professional reports, proposals and correspondence• Supported the delivery of high level client service ensuring that client needs and requests on matters related to projects were responded to in a timely, accurate and professional manner• Provided business development and marketing research strategies as it corresponded to management and professional recruitment at MNP Show less

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  MNP

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2021

  • Develop positive working relationships with clients at the peer and management level• Support the design, development, formatting and proof reading of high quality professional reports, proposals and correspondence• Support the delivery of high level client service ensuring that client needs and requests on matters related to projects were responded to in a timely, accurate and professional manner• Provide strategic and analytical expertise to help clients effectively implement new programs/initiatives, evaluate existing programs/initiatives, and improve overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness Show less • Develop positive working relationships with clients at the peer and management level• Support the design, development, formatting and proof reading of high quality professional reports, proposals and correspondence• Support the delivery of high level client service ensuring that client needs and requests on matters related to projects were responded to in a timely, accurate and professional manner• Provide strategic and analytical expertise to help clients effectively implement new programs/initiatives, evaluate existing programs/initiatives, and improve overall organizational efficiency and effectiveness Show less

  • Senior Consultant, Consulting Services

    Oct 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Consultant, Consulting Services

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2019
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  Pollard Banknote Limited

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Manager, Business Initiatives

    Mar 2021 - Sept 2022