User:Wikinat

About Me
NATALIE LAPIERRE B.As 1927/6 Carling Ave.						613-204-5269 Ottawa, ON. K1A1E9						nlapierre@intersol.ca

Profile

 * Highly motivated team player with a proven aptitude for achieving results
 * Goal oriented problem solver with developed interpersonal skills
 * Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
 * Meticulous approach to detail in all areas of work
 * Committed and reliable with a consistent openness to new challenges
 * Fluent in French and English

Professional Experience
Intersol, Ottawa Canada Project Coordinator						2009-Present
 * Managing the project files for a team of 10 consultants
 * Coordinating the consultants calendars
 * Acting as point of call between clients and consultants
 * Preparing client session materials and invoices
 * Organizing the consultants’ travel arrangements
 * Scheduling meetings, conference calls, and events

L’abris D’espoir – Psychiatric Counsellor (on call) 		 2009 Valois Residence: Educator for Disabled Adults	 		 2009       Avatil – Human Relations Officer (Contract)	  			 2009 Canadian High Commission, London UK Passport Examiner and Consular Assistant		2005 - 2008
 * Operated the Canadian High Commission passport emergency room
 * Examined applications for passports and citizenships
 * Issued regular, limited validity, temporary and emergency Canadian passports
 * Liaised with Passport Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada regarding high risk applications and fraudulent documents
 * Managed a daily revenue and responded to public enquiries

Achievements

 * Passport Canada Foreign Operations exam qualification
 * Specialist Consular Training certificate
 * Member of the Canadian Consular Centre of Excellence
 * Temporary duty in the Canadian Embassy Dublin, Ireland
 * Dealt with high volumes of persons in conflict situations
 * Member of the Environmental, Locally Engaged Staff and Occupational Health and Safety committees
 * Ergonomics coach for Canada House, London

Canadian High Commission, London UK Public Affairs Information Officer 				2001 - 2005
 * Designed programs to promote awareness of Canada in the U.K.
 * Co-ordinated major functions and events
 * Conducted historical tours of Canada House, London
 * Managed an Internet centre and undertook Internet based research

Achievements
•	Created a library of Canadian cultural materials •	Acted as building fire warden to Canada House Holmes Place Health Club, London UK Duty Manager                                                         2000 - 2001 •	Managed the club’s operations, including opening and closing the club •	Sold memberships to new clients •	Conducted equipment and building security checks Achievements: •	Consistently met sales targets •	Managed the attendants and child care personnel Valois Residence, Montréal Canada Educator for Disabled Adults  				1997 - 2000 •	Cared for nine adults with varying degrees of disabilities •	Maintained clients’ financial and medical records •	Organized recreational activities and adaptive transportation •	Was responsible for menu planning and domestic purchases Achievements: •	Developed a high quality of life in each resident •	Obtained First Aid certification Suzy Shier, Montréal Canada Retail Stock Manager						1992 - 1996 •	Received, recorded and took inventories of deliveries •	Prepared merchandise for in-store display •	Provided customer service
 * Designed and implemented the Canada House Youth Project
 * Implemented the Canada House film program

Additional Skills
•	Health Canada certificate in Office Ergonomics •	Life in the UK Exam qualification, Sworn-in British Citizen •	GOC sponsored Time management and Stress management training •	Proficient in Windows 98/2000/XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point •	Extensive world travel
 * Certificate in Foreign Affairs and International Trade Customer Services

Education
Bachelor of Art, Major in Leisure Studies CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Montréal Canada		1997 - 1999 Faculty of Arts, Minor in Sociology MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Montréal Canada          		1995 - 1997 DEC in Social Sciences, Honors Program JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE, Montréal Canada      		 1992 -1994

Personal Interests
Journal writer, rock climber, yoga enthusiast and avid reader