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

• Designed and implemented the Canada House Youth Project
• Implemented the Canada House film program

• 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

Additional Skills

• Certificate in Foreign Affairs and International Trade Customer Services

• 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

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

References

References are available on request