Lydia Lawrence

Honor student with a B.A from McGill University, and over five years of experience in a number of sectors including;Precious Metals, Hospitality, Retail and Not-for-Profit Associations. Proven abilities include: event coordination, administration, customer service and sales. Offers excellent communication and writing skills, is extremely efficient, with proven organizational abilities. Has strong time-management skills, is self-motivated and energetic. Possesses the ability to lead, build relationships, think strategically, prioritize work effectively and focus on the task at hand. Meets challenging objectives and deadlines and thrives in a fast paced environment. Fluent in English, French, and Armenian; functional in German. Computer skills include: Word, Excel, Lotus, Simply Accounting and Internet research

Specialties: Shipping liason, Assistant Accountant, administration, customer relations, customer satisfaction, customer service, event management, inventory management, merchandising,

Sales Coordinator

Muraflex · Permanent Full-timeMuraflex · Mar 2023 to Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Coordinate sales team by managing schedules and communicating relevant information.
Establish weekly calls with reps and dealers to discuss and review the status of all ongoing projects and leads.
Act as a go between the reps and the project managers to help resolve any problems and adhere to the project milestone.
Support all reps and dealers and inform them of unforeseen delays or problems and respond to ensure the efficient resolution of delays and deficiencies regarding sales orders.
Work closely with the marketing and estimation department regarding sample requests, product presentations, renderings, and follow up on all project submissions.
Prepare monthly reports for the reps and dealers from SAP and Power BI.
Update the status of all open projects in SAP on a weekly basis.
Monitor the team’s progress, identify shortcomings and propose improvements.

Operations and Corporate Sales ManagerOperations and Corporate Sales Manager

Houston Avenue Bar and Grill -Square Victoria · Contract Full-timeHouston Avenue Bar and Grill -Square Victoria · Contract Full-timeJan 2019 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrsJan 2019 to Dec 2020 · 2 yrsMontreal, Quebec, CanadaMontreal, Quebec, Canada

Member of senior management team of a 400+ seat restaurant in downtown Montreal. Acting as executive assistant to the General Manager, responsible for all operations, administration & sales functions and ancillary businesses. Primary responsibilities also include the planification and execution of large corporate events as well as client acquisition, sales, business development and marketing promotions. Other Key responsibilities include general financial management of the restaurant including payroll & remittance, accounts payable & receivables, cash-flow management and expense reporting.

Office ManagerOffice Manager

Chappuis Halder & Co.Chappuis Halder & Co.Mar 2015 - Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mosMar 2015 to Jan 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos1501 McGill College Montreal1501 McGill College Montreal

Responsible for co-ordinating office staff activities to ensure maximum efficiency. Key tasks include designing and implementing filing systems; establishing and monitoring procedures for record keeping; ensuring security, integrity and confidentiality of data; designing and implementing office policies and procedures; analyzing and monitoring internal processes; preparing operational reports and schedules to ensure efficiency; co-ordinating schedules, appointments and bookings; monitoring and maintaining office supplies inventory; maintaining a safe and secure working environment.

McGill University

B.A, Art History 2004-2008

Activities and societies: B.A in Art History and a Minor in the German Language Activities and societies: B.A in Art History and a Minor in the German Language

Dean's Honor List, Great Distinction