Margaret Carlson

Experience

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  Welcome Wagon Ltd.

  Sept 1994 - Mar 2020

  Senior Community Marketing Executive, Top Representative in Western Canada, Birth of Baby Program

  Top Representative in Western Canada in Birth of Baby Program. Presently in the Top Three in Canada for Coordinator of the Birth of Baby Program in South Edmonton. Lead Two teams, total of 6 people.

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  Alberta Blue Cross

  May 2007 - Nov 2015

  Adminstrative Assistant

  Managing Data bases, budgets, filing systems, meeting and event management, and human resources

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  NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2020

  Business Administration - Finance Diploma

  Business Administration Diploma program specializing in Finance, Dean's Honor Role

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  CG Wealth Management Canada

  Mar 2016 - Jul 2017

  Marketing Associate

  Managing and develop marketing activities including a wide range of online and print marketing campaigns for Graham Wealth Partners.Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identityMaintain effective internal communications to ensure that team are informed of marketing objectives.

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  MSMC Consulting

  Jan 2017 - now

  Company Owner

  Consulting and Contract services full-time and part-time in Office Administration. Utilizing Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Ceridian Powerpay, G Suite. Organizing office procedures and processes to produce efficient use of time, space and talent.

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  Avon

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  Assistant Manager/Alternate Support, District 678 and 695 (contract)

  Assistant to DSM for two Districts, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Supporting over 600 representatives across Canada. Expert Knowledge of company, products and services. Accomplished seamlessly with a smile!

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  WCHA

  May 2020 - Mar 2022

  Administrator/Property Manager - Non-Profit Organization

  Property management, event rental and non-profit administration using Microsoft office and QuickBooks.Board administration, membership management, contract negotiation, financial management, accounts payable, accounts receiveable, collections, website design and management.

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  Intellimedia

  May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Office Manager

  Act as first point of contact for callers and visitors, identify needs and directappropriatelyEntering and reconciling monthly accounting transactions into QuickbooksProcess payments for accounts payablesProcess and manage customer billingsProcess payroll using Ceridian PowerPayTrack client and prospect informationOrganize marketing material as requiredProject CoordinationProviding support to project managers or team leaders on multiple projectssimultaneouslyAssisting in tracking and following up on tasksFollowing up with project participants to ensure adherence to timelinesEscalating issues as requiredReporting on project progressFollowing up to ensure projects are finalized Show less

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  Chartwell Retirement Residences

  Jul 2023 - now

  Office Manager

  The responsibilities included: respond to resident or family member inquiries/concerns and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the General Manager;Oversees and co-ordinates front desk staff and participates as a member of the work team and provides support to other team members;Maintains a complete set of accounting records for the residence including all resident billings;Handles all queries concerning billings and payments from residents and/or their family members;Performs payroll duties necessary for the calculation of accurate wages and salaries of all staff;Maintains employee records of hours worked, days absent, vacation, statutory holidays and sick time;Prepares bank deposits;Welcomes and orients new residents, family members and other visitors;Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner;Understands and follows all health and safety policies and procedures (including residence’s fire and safety programs). Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, other staff members and residents. Promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations;Organizes workflow through administrative office, co-ordinates meetings and schedules appointments as required.Other important skillsTechnical skills in YARDI,Oracle -HCM,Accounts Receivable and Payable. On-boarding new staff for internal recruitment and staff optimization. Payroll Management of union and non-union employees. Assistant Manager to General Manager in their absence. Orientation for new residents and setup of all particulars for smooth move-in transition. Collaboration with Sales consultants for financial possession and other timely. Show less