Susan Ross (647) 869-3164

rossfloyd@rogers.com

Skills & Qualifications Strong software skills; advanced MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel); MS Outlook,

Internet Explorer, Foxfire; graphic and OCR scanning software Creative, adaptable with a strong work ethic Superb communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Professional History

May 6-December 10, 2015CIBC - National Sales and Service – PowerPoint Specialist (Contract) Built extensive tracking charts in Excel for a specific project Created posters for bi-weekly events (PowerPoint, web art, clip art)

March 2-April 24, 2015CIBC - National Sales and Service – PowerPoint Specialist (Contract) Provided extensive proof reading and data checking to ensure accuracy and

consistency in reports Filing - hard and soft copies

January 20 2015 - February 10, 2015Hudson Bay Corporation (Head Office) - PowerPoint Specialist (Contract) Designed, created and edited booklets (using PowerPoint) for new furniture product to

be distributed to buyers

July 2014 – November 2014CIBC - National Sales and Service - PowerPoint Specialist (Contract) Managed all production aspects, including proof reading, editing and formatting, of

PowerPoint presentations using MS Office Suite (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) for the Senior Vice President

Created charts and graphs for webcasts from various data sources Provided extensive revising and data checking on a weekly basis to ensure accuracy

and consistency, updated and distributed weekly reports

April 2014 – June 2014Kalyx Management - Contract Administrative assistant, filing, data entry, reception

November 2013– January 2014Scott Associates - Contract Created PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, reception for architect firm

June 2001 – May 2013Insignia Marketing Research Inc., Toronto, OntarioAdministrative Assistant/PowerPoint Specialist Designed and produced all PowerPoint presentations, brochures, newsletters and

templates for reports and new business Produced all Word documents, extensive charts, screeners, discussion guides for

management and executives Reception, managed phones, directed calls Extensive proof reading of all documents Administrative duties for office, e.g.:

o Invoicing clients and follow-up on paymento Banking (international money transfers, deposits, paying bills, etc.) o Ordering supplies, maintaining office (e.g., shredding, recycle pick up)o Responsible for and working with our contracted IT department

(troubleshooting problems, updating software, etc.)

February 2001 – April 2001Hospital for Sick Kids - Contract General administration, meeting minutes, data entry, filing.

September 2000 – November 2000N.M. Rothschild & Sons - Contract PowerPoint presentations, administration

June 2000 – July 2000Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - Contract Built the animated slide shows for CBC’s internal awards party

June 1991 – May 2000Lang & Associates, Toronto, OntarioPowerPoint Specialist /Administrative Assistant Worked closely with CEO and President on presentations used for Business

Development; designed and produced animated PowerPoint presentations Designed and produced brochures, ads and promotional material Provided all administrative duties for management and account executives Reception, managed phones Assisted in the organization of various client based events (e.g., The Bell Canadian

Open)

Education

Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary, Alberta – 1980- 1984, degree in Visual Arts

References are available on request