Ashley Cawston

Phone: (778) 580-7247 Email: ash.cawston@gmail.com 2802 Upland St. Prince George, BC V2L 4Y1

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Effective and results-driven individual seeking an Administrative Assistant position. Strong organizational and communication skills to provide successful support to the office. Dedicated commitment to team environment dynamics. Offering exceptional clerical abilities, strong attention to detail, and great proficiency in MS Office Suite.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
A genuine desire to achieve, excel and evolve Capable of completing multiple tasks effectively and efficiently Competent and adaptable; quickly learn new tasks and comfortable with taking initiative Excellent common sense, judgment, and decision-making abilities

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Applied Business Technology
Administrative Assistant ProgramCollege of New Caledonia (August 2013 to Present)

Culinary Arts
Levels I, II, IIICollege of New Caledonia (August 2004 to May 2005)

Secondary School Diploma

Grade 12Nechako Valley Secondary School (June 2004)

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Administrative Skills
Extensive customer service experience Professional phone manner Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Typing speed: 45 wpm Well-developed financial records and book keeping skills Excellent troubleshooting and organizational skills

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Management/Supervisory Skills
In charge of all kitchen operations, ordering supplies and equipment Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment Staff scheduling and work assignments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NiRa Resources Management Inc.
Administrative AssistantPrince George B.C. (January 2014 to May 2014-Internship) Assisted the Executive Assistant with creation of reports, general office duties, making travel arrangements, and other duties as required Communicated with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner Received, directed and relayed telephone messages in a professional tone and manner

Onyx Steakhouse and Lounge

Sous Chef PositionPort Moody B.C. (December 2012 to May 2013) Created menus, supervised preparation, flavoring and cooking processes Ordered food supplies, organized records ,tracked cost percentages.

The Keg Steakhouse

Line CookBurnaby B.C. (October 2011 to January 2012) Food preparation and production

Nu-Times Media
Administrative AssistantVancouver B.C. (November 2010 to October 2011) Answer phones, take messages, type documents, and client research Maintained and organized data within a database

Celtic Reforestation Ltd.

CookPrince George B.C. (2008 to 2011 Seasonal) Planned, organized, and cooked all meals

Babine Guide Outfitters

Customer Relations/CookSmithers B.C (2006 to 2010 Seasonal) Greeted guests and made sure all needs were met Planned, organized, and cooked all meals

REFERENCES
Available upon request