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Grace Kwanda

@gracekwanda

I am a bilingual administrative professional specializing in client relations and team leadership.

Canada
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking an office role where I can apply my bilingual administrative, coordination, and client-relations skills in a collaborative, service-focused team that values initiative and growth.

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

CI

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.

AA

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.

MM

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.

CS

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

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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.

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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.

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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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