Robert Briedis

Managed global office operations for ~200 employees including catering, events, facilities renovations and a 6K sf relocation on an $850K budget; delivered a $400K renovation $20K under budget and managed recurring $15K/month food budget. Implemented Envoy hoteling, access/badge systems, seating database and vendor/invoice controls to improve security and operational efficiency.

Managed reception and facilities administration, reduced food costs ~40% and courier costs 50%, created MS Access solutions for benefits and contest workflows, and supported executives with calendar, travel and boardroom coordination.

Managed reception and two mailrooms, coordinated catering and boardroom setups, supervised reception staff, implemented VOIP system and trained ~100 colleagues to improve communication efficiency during an office expansion.

Performed reception, security, facilities management and CATI survey roles across multiple functions from 1999–2008, supporting operations, team leadership and survey programming initiatives.

Obtained a Technical Certificate in Office Ergonomics in 2021.

Completed an Office Assistant Certificate including courses in Excel, Word, communications, and office technology in 2019.

Activities and societies: ACCT 9109 Small Business Bookkeeping (2013); LAW 9059 Business Law I (2013); ACCT 9106 Accounting Basics I (2014)

Completed individual continuing-education courses in bookkeeping, business law, and accounting basics between 2013 and 2014.

Completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma through the Independent Learning Centre in 2011.