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  • 1.  Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-15-2023 16:56

    Hi there,

    I am in a forum like this for another membership group I'm in. We each introduce ourselves to get to know each other. I'll start and welcome you to jump on! Feel free to add similar info or add your own flare. I'll follow along to learn about each of you!

    Name: Caitlyn Hamblin
    AAP Involvement: AAP Atlantic President and member
    Role: Executive Assistant
    Industry:
    Commercial Construction (Health prior)
    Skillsets: Business Development, Marketing & Branding, Administrative 
    Hobbies: Podcasts, Creative Collaborations,  Social
    Fun Facts
    : I once went to three weddings in one day (in Nova Scotia). Another time I visited three states in three days (Nevada, Arizona, California)
    Let's connect: linkedin.com/in/caitlyn-hamblin/

    Cheers,

    Caitlyn



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    Caitlyn Hamblin
    Executive Assistant
    Lindsay Construction
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  • 2.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-16-2023 18:29

    What a lovely idea, Caitlyn! I wonder what your next "group of 3" experience will be!

    Here's my intro:

    Name: Jaclyn Falkenberg
    AAP Involvement: AAP Calgary Branch President and Member
    Role: Senior Executive Assistant
    Industry:
    Private Equity (formerly registered charity)
    Skillsets: Leadership, leadership coaching, strategic & project management, event planning, administration - a Jaclyn of all trades!
    Hobbies: Swimming, golf, travel, volunteering.
    Fun Facts
    : I have NEVER found another human on the planet who shares the same name as my middle name!
    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-height-falkenberg



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    Jaclyn Falkenberg
    Senior Executive Assistant
    TriWest Capital Partners
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  • 3.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-17-2023 13:03

    Hi all,

    Here is my intro :)

    Name: Caroline Dickie
    AAP Involvement: AAP Atlantic Secretary and member
    Role: Executive Assistant
    Industry:
     Financial Services (currently in the credit union sector; was previously in the banking sector)
    Skillsets: Confidential and professional administrative support, meeting organization and facilitation, Board of Directors liaison, and supporting "other duties as assigned"!
    Hobbies: Travel, reading, sea glassing, hiking
    Fun Facts
    : I have never had my ears pierced and I've never gotten a ticket for anything (speeding, parking, you name it)! I'll see how long I can keep that streak alive haha!
    Let's connect: linkedin.com/in/caroline-dickie



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    Caroline Dickie
    Executive Assistant
    East Coast Credit Union
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  • 4.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-18-2023 19:12
    Edited by Judith Cebry 02-18-2023 19:13

    Hi all,

    Here is my intro :)

    Name: Judi Cebry
    AAP Involvement: AAP Member at Large
    Role:  Unemployed (Past roles Administrative Assistant)
    Industry:
    Various industries. Non-profit, Government, Insurance and Construction
    Skillsets: Office Administration, easily adaptable, customer satisfaction, professional, and confidentiality.
    Hobbies: Reading, travelling, and watching movies.
    Fun Facts
    : I saw Daniel Baldwin in Saskatoon. I also saw Matthew Perry in Calgary.
    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judi-cebry



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    Judi Cebry

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  • 5.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-20-2023 21:24
    Edited by Patricia Farrell 02-20-2023 21:42

    Hi everyone, here is my intro:

    Name: Patricia Farrell
    AAP Involvement: AAP Member
    Role: Executive Assistant
    Industry:
    Non-profit, children's mental health
    Skillsets: Non-Profit, C-Suite Executive support, leadership, process improvement, contract management, project management, multi-tasking, time management, supervision
    Hobbies: Running, cycling, hiking with dogs, yoga
    Fun Facts
    : I am the local dog whisperer
    Let's connect:
    www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-farrell



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    Patricia Farrell
    Executive Assistant
    Kinark Child & Family Services
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  • 6.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-21-2023 08:01

    Hello Everyone,

    Name: Holly Bartell
    AAP Involvement: AAP Member
    Role: Executive Assistant
    Industry:
    Aerospace, Space and Security
    Skill Sets: Time/calendar management, event coordination
    Hobbies: Skating, cycling
    Fun Facts
    : I enjoy Youtubers such as Minimal Mom and Joshua Becker.
    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybartell



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    Holly Bartell
    Executive Assistant
    Boeing Canada Ltd.
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  • 7.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-20-2023 10:08

    Hello,

    It's so nice to meet everyone.

    Here's my intro:

    Name: Vanessa Bower
    AAP Involvement: Member - Edmonton
    Role: Executive Assistant to the CEO
    Industry: 
    Social housing sector - government 
    Skillsets: Administrative support, meeting management, project management, monitoring strategic priorities, event planning and employee engagement
    Hobbies: Travel, scrapbooking and cooking
    Fun Facts
    : I backpacked across Thailand and danced in the streets during Mardi Gras (both after the age of 40!)
    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-bower-52398a46



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    Vanessa Bower
    Executive Assistant
    Civida
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  • 8.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 02-22-2023 10:57

    This is brilliant Caitlyn. Thanks for kickstarting the forum.....Here's mine: 

    Name: Omotola Olatunji (Omo)
    AAP Involvement: AAP Member
    Role: Executive Assistant
    Industry:
     Children's Health, Sick Kids
    Skillsets: Admin Professional, office coordination, documentation and research, time management, meeting coordination and minute taking, calendar scheduling and reservations, C-Suite executive support, project management, multi-tasking, team work and interpersonal communication
    Hobbies: Reading, meeting people, dancing

    Fun Facts: I love rolling in the thick snow with my kids (and licking snow)...This isn't normal for a 44 year old right?

    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omotola-olatunji-a47665189/



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    Omotola Olatunji
    Executive Assistant Client Services
    Lumenus
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  • 9.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 03-12-2023 16:39

    Great idea for a thread, Caitlyn!  

    Name: Heather Gronek, BA, CCAP, MOS
    AAP Involvement: AAP National Director VP and MAL Liaison, with several former roles in the AAP at National and Branch levels.  Love the volunteer opportunities!
    Role: (Virtual) Executive Assistant, Freelance currently (15+ years in corporate employed environment until Dec 2020)
    Industry:
     Multiple
    Skillsets: Executive / Administrative Assistance, calendar management, inbox management, communications, bookkeeping, event planning, and more
    Hobbies: Reading, road tripping, volunteering, Netflix of course
    Fun Facts
    : I'm an identical twin (oldest by 8 minutes)
    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathergronek/



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    Heather Gronek
    Virtual Executive and Personal Assistant
    Gronek Virtual
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  • 10.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 03-13-2023 11:07

    Name: Betsy Rouw
    AAP Involvement: Was a member of Hamilton Branch for many years and had the roles of secretary and membership, as Hamilton is inactive I am now a MAL
    Role: Administrative Assistant, Haldimand Family Health Team
    Industry:
    Healthcare

    Skillsets: Minute Taking (currently supporting Board of Directors and previously supported various Boards), Administration
    Hobbies: Papercrafting, cardmaking, knitting and photography
    Fun Facts
    : I rode an elephant up to the Amber Fort in India and also sat on the same bench as Princess Di at the Taj Mahal for a photo
    Let's connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsy-rouw-36965473/



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    Betsy Rouw
    Executive Assistant
    Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton
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  • 11.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 03-30-2023 11:29

    I've been enjoying reading about each of you! Hopefully more members jump in. 

    Cheers,

    Caitlyn



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    Caitlyn Hamblin
    Executive Assistant
    Lindsay Construction
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  • 12.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 03-31-2023 11:09

    Name: Jenn Ward
    AAP Involvement: MAL (though I would love to see a Lethbridge branch form as we have some great admin professionals here!)
    Role: Administrative Assistant
    Industry:
    Law Enforcement
    Skillsets: meeting coordination, minute taking, calendar management, document production, event planning
    Hobbies: Performance dance (tango, burlesque, and street jazz are my favourites), listening to music, attending live concerts, playing video games, binge watching shows, and scrolling social media. 
    Fun Facts
    : I love meeting musicians! I have met Matthew Good (Matthew Good Band), Shaun Verreault (Wide Mouth Mason), and Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) to name a few. 
    Let's connect: linkedin.com/in/jenn-ward83



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    Jenn Ward
    Administrative Assistant
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  • 13.  RE: Introduce Yourself

    Posted 06-23-2023 16:05

    Thanks Caitlyn, for providing a lovely way to get to know some members. 

    Name: Kim (Kimberly) Discipline
    AAP Involvement: Newly registered AAP member-at-large Hamilton
    Role: Administrative Assistant
    Industry:
    Social Services
    Skillsets: Administrative, Minutes, Meetings, Presentation preparations. 
    Hobbies: Spending time with my partner and pets, and learning new things. Canoeing with my dog is my favorite activity. 
    Fun Facts
    : My last name really is Discipline. 
    Let's connect: linkedin/com/in/Kim-Discipline



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    Kim Discipline
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