I’m looking to partner as an administrative assistant, formalizing SOPs, optimizing workflows with AI, and building scalable administrative systems that protect executives’ time and ensure compliant, low-risk execution.
Teresa Warrington
@teresawarrington
Accomplished Administrative Assistant focused on operations architecture, specializing in SOP systems and administrative/legal workflow optimization.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Administrative Assistant who refines operations for executives and legal professionals, bridging high-level strategy to daily execution. I formalize SOP documentation and prioritization frameworks so teams can move faster with less risk.
Since January 2022, I’ve operated as an active COO/integrator specializing in administrative architecture and workflow optimization. In my venture work, I launched from concept to operational status within 12 months, navigating incorporation and regulatory requirements.
I build systems for scale—especially document management, compliance, and reporting. I established a comprehensive document management system that slashed retrieval times and eliminated documentation handling errors, and I governed accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and total regulatory compliance.
Across consulting and legal roles, I’ve audited and standardized agreements and playbooks, created centralized SOP repositories, and implemented prioritization systems to deliver concurrent work on time. From my legal experience, I also bring a “zero-fail” mindset to calendars, filings, contract lifecycles, and document analysis that accelerates executive strategy.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Clockwork Biotech
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
* Launched Clockwork Biotech from concept to operational status within 12 months, completing all incorporation and regulatory requirements.
* Built a document management system to reduce retrieval times and eliminate documentation handling errors, and governed accounting to ensure accurate reporting and total regulatory compliance.
Virtual Administrative Assistant
Speakers Bureau of Canada
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022 (2 months)
* Audited an agreement library for contractual adherence and formalized an SOP repository to standardize workflows and accelerate new-hire training.
*Implemented a task prioritization system for consistent on-time delivery and updated website content/layout via WordPress with QA reviews.
Virtual Executive Assistant
KellyTech Inc.
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 (2 months)
* Re-engineered contract management by building new templates and approval workflows to ensure legal compliance.
* Created electronic filing systems with naming conventions, and authoured operational playbooks and standardized templates to streamline document creation.
Virtual Administrative Assistant
Forum Equity Partners
Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 (6 months)
* Resolved workflow backlogs and maintained operational continuity during key personnel absences by leading office operations and covering executive assistant responsibilities.
* Managed end-to-end contract lifecycles through rigorous accuracy and compliance audits.
Legal Assistant
Caron & Partners LLP
Nov 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 7 months)
* Managed time-critical operational priorities by composing high-stakes documentation.
* Coordinated jurisdictional and regulatory filing deadlines, implemented a zero-fail tracking system for calendars and milestones, and accelerated executive strategy with document analysis and organized decision-ready data.
Legal Assistant
Field Law LLP
Feb 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 8 months)
* Tailored travel logistics and calendar management for multiple lawyers and handled federal/international regulatory filings and intellectual property-related, time-sensitive correspondence.
* Supported four associate lawyers concurrently, ensured continuity by expediting legal file transfers/closures, and improved administrative practices through LESA productivity seminars
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Academy of Learning Business and Career College
Business Office Skills, Business Office Skills
Completed training in Business Office Skills at Academy of Learning Business and Career College.
Vancouver Career College
Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant
Completed training for the Legal Administrative Assistant program at Vancouver Career College.
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