Candace Repka
@candacerepka
Results-driven communications professional with nearly 20 years' experience and an entrepreneurial mindset.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven communications professional with close to 20 years of experience, a Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies (with Distinction), and an entrepreneurial mindset. I have led operations, training, customer service, and document control across small business and consulting environments, delivering process improvements such as implementing and maintaining software systems and creating training manuals.
I excel in customer-facing roles and administrative coordination, having managed scheduling, client payments, regulatory coordination, and project support while mentoring staff. I am organized, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning, demonstrated by academic honours, scholarship recognition, and hands-on achievements including starting and selling a successful business.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Coordinator
Frogbox
Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 2 months)
Manage delivery and pickup schedules, handle customer calls to book orders and resolve issues, process client payments, and archive work orders to support franchise operations.
Owner/Founder
Shooting Stars Out Of School Care
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Founded and operated an out-of-school care program, hired and trained staff, developed age-appropriate programming, coordinated with government regulators, and managed communications and filings.
Document Controller
MaXfield Inc.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Managed document control processes, supported project kick-offs and departmental meetings, acted as interim Engineering Coordinator during leaves, and contributed process-improvement ideas.
Word Processing Professional
TERA Environmental Consultants
Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 11 months)
Provided word processing and IT support for specific programs, proofed and formatted documents, and managed team queues based on priorities to maintain workflow efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies, Communications and Media Studies
2018 - 2021
Grade: With Distinction
Completed a Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies with Distinction, graduating with Dean's List recognition in 2019/20 and 2020/21.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Journalism, Journalism
2004 - 2006
Grade: Honours
Completed a Journalism Diploma with Honours, providing skills in reporting, writing, and document preparation.
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Location
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