Grace Kwanda
@gracekwanda
I am a bilingual administrative professional specializing in client relations and team leadership.
What I'm looking for
I am a motivated, resourceful bilingual administrative professional with proven experience in coordination, client relations, escalation management, and team leadership.
As a Bilingual Project Manager, I led the planning, launch, and operational management of a boutique café, overseeing budgeting, vendor selection, lease negotiation, POS and inventory system design, and achieving profitability within the first year.
In client relations roles, I managed escalations, monitored SLAs, trained and supervised staff, maintained action logs, liaised with financial institutions, and advised management on recurring issues and process improvements to improve customer satisfaction.
I bring strong administrative and records-management skills (including 60 WPM typing, transcription, archiving, and digital conversion), a commitment to service excellence, and a collaborative, initiative-driven approach to any office role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bilingual Project Manager
Les Entreprises Fwanest
May 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Led planning, launch, and operational management of a boutique café, recruiting and supervising a team of 4 and implementing POS and inventory systems; achieved profitability within the first year.
Bilingual Client Relations Coordinator
Canadian Dealer Lease Services Inc.
Sep 2019 - May 2024 (4 years 8 months)
Managed client relations and escalations, monitored SLAs and team performance, and trained client relations specialists to improve resolution and workflow across accounting and financial liaisons.
Bilingual Escalation Specialist
Canadian Dealer Lease Services Inc.
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)
Responded to inbound calls and emails and conducted outbound follow-up to resolve payout shortages between lessees and dealerships, improving account reconciliation and client satisfaction.
Administrative Assistant
Associated Independent Adjusters
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Managed a high volume of incoming calls, routed inquiries to appropriate adjusters and departments, prepared detailed reports and client invoices, and transcribed claims with attention to confidentiality and deadlines.
Customer Service Representative
Money Mart
Jan 2006 - Jan 2016 (10 years)
Provided customer support for payday loans, cheque cashing, and money transfers in a high-volume environment, resolving inquiries and escalations while adhering to compliance policies.
Records Management Assistant
Capital Regional District Pension Board Secretariat
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Conducted comprehensive review and reorganization of legacy pension files, archived physical and digital records per retention schedules, and developed metadata to improve retrieval and audit readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Camosun College
Diploma in Office Management, Office Management
2013 - 2014
Activities and societies: Gained practical experience in business software, scheduling, and leadership; supported transition to electronic records and prepared documentation for scanning and digital conversion.
Diploma in Office Management with advanced coursework in office administration, records management, and team coordination.
Camosun College
Certificate in Office Management, Office Management
2009 - 2010
Activities and societies: Developed core skills in typing, filing systems, and office communications.
Certificate in Office Management with foundational training in administrative procedures, document preparation, and customer service.
École Victor-Brodeur
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
2004 - 2008
Activities and societies: Participated in extracurricular activities and student events.
Graduated from French-language secondary school.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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