Vicki Formanski

Ponoka Stampede Association, Ponoka - Bucking Chute Suites Co-ordinator

May  2021 - Current

• Key holder for the Bucking Chute Suites and Lounge area
• Invoicing for high profile clientele and ensuring quality service is given
• Managing 6-8 server/bartenders and helping them during busy times 
• Setting up suites with all liquor and food orders daily during stampede week

Jones Agencies, Ponoka - Level 1 General Insurance Broker

November  2022 - Current

• Assisting clients with their insurance needs with compassion 
• Being empathetic with those that have suffered a loss 
• Teaching the general public about different insurance needs 
• Assiting the owner with marketing and sales

Viking Projects Ltd., Lacombe - Staffing & Recruiting Coordinator

September 2021 - May 2022

• Representative in the HR department in charge of finding, hiring and training new hires.
• Communicating with Project Managers, Supervisors and Foreman about hiring needs.
• Ensuring the safety of employees travelling from office to site by being available 24/7.
• Dealing with conflict in a professional and timely manner. 

Boston Pizza Ponoka, Ponoka - Server/Bartender/Manager

OCTOBER 2019 - PRESENT

• Lounge with supervisor-type role assisting General Manager with daily responsibilities including weekly liquor order and promotion, as well as inventory. 
• Communication coordinator for both BP Ponoka and Lacombe including daily social media posts and marketing.
• Kept up good relations with all regulars and new guests to ensure quality service.

Paterson & Company, Ponoka - Legal Assistant

May 2020 - May 2021

• Holding a valid Commissioner of Oaths license in Alberta. 
• Reception duties including organising criminals for Craig Paterson. 
• Assistant for Real Estate file opening responsibilities with little training.
• Staying organized and on track with multiple distractions with ease. 
• Keeping spirits high in negative workplace moments.

Sunny 94.1, Lacombe - Reporter/Anchor

AUGUST 2018 - MAY 2019

• Completing daily news stories and radio casts under no supervision with detail and accuracy.
• Key holder and trusted to work on my own to find hard-hitting stories at all hours of the day.
• Keeping up to date on events and newsworthy stories and engaging with the community.

CTV (Bell Media), Edmonton - Writer/Editor/Assignment Desk

MAY 2018 - DECEMBER 2018

• Transitioning from intern to employee after a very short period of time.
• Trusted in many high-scale positions on high-stress evening and morning news shows.
• Communicating with Directors and Producers to ensure a quality newscast. 
• Assisting on-air talent with their script needs. 
• Writing news stories for on-air as well as for the web.
• Helping to deliver good journalism in short amounts of time due to unforeseen incidents.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton - Diploma in Television Broadcasting and Journalism

JANUARY 2016 - MAY 2018 

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton - Business Administration in Marketing (1 year)