1. KATHLEEN GABORIEAU
100 Vista Avenue
Winnipeg MB PH: 204-295-1808
R2M 4Y4 Email: Kathy.gaborieau@shaw.ca
PROFILE
“Leader, Organizational Prowess, and People Oriented”
My experience encompasses many aspects of Administration, including Human Resources,
Accounting, people management, and office procedures. I especially enjoy working with people,
helping to set goals, and developing strategies for staff retention.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Office Manager: Managed an office of 70 employees
Supervised 5 administrative staff
Coordinated work flow for the administrative group
Assisted in the preparation of reports and proposals
Reviewed all material for QA purposes
Developed administration information binder
Developed templates in both Word and Excel
Dealt with building maintenance issues
Coordinated renovations to maximize space utilization
Negotiated rates with vendors and suppliers
Member of the Health & Safety Committee
Member of the Sustainability Committee
Attended bi-weekly manager meetings
Travel arrangements
Coordination of events
First Responder (trained in First Aid and the use of the Defibrillator)
Obtained my Commissioner for Oaths
Developed “working alone policy” and trained staff on its use
Human
Resources: Posted advertisements in order to attract new candidates
Conducted interviews
Preparation of employment agreements
Conducted the onboarding and orientation for new staff
Submitted all paperwork on new hires to Payroll
Managed and coordinated benefits
Assisted with staff issues
2. Kathleen Gaborieau (Cont’d) . . . 2
Arranged for specific training as needed
Developed surveys to obtain feedback from staff on areas of
improvements, including training and office apprearance changes
Worked with Employee Committee to initiate new processes
Conducted performance appraisals
3. Kathleen Gaborieau (Cont’d) . . . 3
Accounting: Accounts Receivable
Worked with Project Managers on billing
Created and submitted invoices to clients
Followed up with clients on invoice issues and collections
Accounts Payable
Coded and posted invoices for payment
Issued cheque to supplier
Reconciliation of bank account
Managed and reconciled petty cash
Project Management
Prepared work-in-hand forecast for Managers
Entered revised forecasts to system
Updated budgets for scope changes
Trained new project managers on the use of the Accounting Software
EXPERIENCE
Previous: MMM Group Limited (15 ½ years)
Office Manager
Gaborieau & Associates
Owner Operator of Administrative Support Business
Wardrop Engineering
Administrative Assistant
Independent Test-Lab
Administrative Assistant
EDUCATION
Red River Community College
General Accounting Course
Secretary Course
Lorette Collegiate
Grade 12 Graduate
REFERENCES
References available upon request.