Leigh-Anne Soles

lsoles@uvic.ca
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Fourth year Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Victoria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills developed through previous work experience, studying abroad, and the
completion of several team projects within the Commerce program
- Practiced ability to problem solve and adapt to new situations established by working and studying abroad of two occasions
- Comfortable working independently in a dynamic office environment, as demonstrated by my previous internship and the
completion of several projects of my own during my time there
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office, and some Access), Photoshop, and other Windows programs
- Effective organizational and personal management skills demonstrated by balancing fulltime studies, part-time employment, and
extracurricular commitments
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce, International Business Specialization 7.2 GPA
Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria

Sep 2011 Present

Currently participating in an International Academic Exchange at the University of Pcs, Hungary

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Assistant Bookkeeper
Three Point Properties Ltd Victoria, BC Canada

March 2015 - Present

-Gained proficiency with Sage 50 Accounting. Abilities include payables and receivables, account creation and reconciliations,
employee entry and payroll processing, and running and interpreting financial reports
- Developed excellent organization and time management skills in order to effectively differentiate between over 30 companies
- Using attention to detail to ensure accuracy in entering and processing payroll for four different companies. Period totals range
from $50,000 - $70,000 on a bi-weekly basis.
Marketing Assistant Co-op
AbeBooks Inc. Victoria, BC Canada

Jun Aug 2014

- Developed a new campaign meant to activate affiliate partners who register for the program but fail to generate any clicks within
their first month. Steps included formulating and sending mass emails using Salesforce, corresponding with partners and providing
assistance, and monitoring success using metric reports
- Identified and contacted 100 potential new affiliate leads per month for each of the companys 6 domains, which required web
searching and basic translations in 5 different languages (com, co.uk, de, it, es, fr)
- Vetted all applications to the affiliate program, using good judgement to evaluate the quality and relevancy of each websites
content and determine whether they would be a good fit for partnership
- Consistently and diligently adhered to strict security measures in order to protect sensitive customer and corporate information
and upkeep public trust in the company
- Attended weekly team meetings to discuss insight on metrics and reporting on trends, and monthly department brainstorming
sessions to develop ideas for improving customer experience

Front-of-House Superviso
Phonomenal Vietnamese Caf Victoria, BC Canada

Apr 2012 May 2014

- Provided positive customer experience by working independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and promptly
addressing problems when they arise
- Minimized errors by using close attention to detail to accurately record all business transactions and inventory usage
- Maintained a professional demeanor in order to establish and maintain effective customer relationships, encourage repeat
business, and uphold company image
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Teacher Aide, Boarding Supervisor
Djarragun Indigenous Boarding College Cairns, Queensland Australia

Jan June 2011

- Developed excellent problem solving and self-motivation skills while participating in a six month individual placement at an
indigenous boarding school through Lattitude Global Volunteering
- Planned and supervised daytrips, city visits, and wilderness activities with emphasis on providing a safe environment while
ensuring enjoyment among participants
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Charity Fashion Show Coordinator
Mount Douglas Secondary Victoria BC Canada

Apr 2010

- Developed project management skills while using innovation to provided free marketing and publicity to local businesses
through the modeling of their clothes by graduating students, providing mutual benefit to both parties involved
- Initiated and maintained correspondence with business owners in order to build strong working relationships and secure
donations for the show
- Delegated tasks such as ticket selling, decoration, rehearsal supervision, promotion, and cleanup to a team of 10 volunteers in
order to put on an event for the 250 graduating students and their families
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University of Victoria Leadership Conference Parksville, BC Canada

March 2014

Workplace Skills Conference Victoria, BC Canada

Sep, 2013

Developed communication and presentation skills through networking and workshop

participation
RBC Case Competition University of Victoria
As part of a team, analyzed and interpreted a challenging business case and
presented formal written and oral recommendations to identify solutions and opportunities

Feb 2014

Intramural Soccer Team Captain University of Victoria

Sep 2012 - Present

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Team Player Award Winner Cordova Bay Soccer association

2009 & 2012

Placed second on the island in the Titan Business Simulation Game

2010

Recipient of the School Services Excellence Award Mount Douglas Secondary

2010