1. Sherry A. Liimatainen, Executive Assistant
13331 Delwood Road, Edmonton AB T5C 3B5
780 478 9510; 780 807 5003
sherryann@shaw.ca;
PROFILE SUMMARY:
• Executive Assistant with experience performing at high levels of organizations with professionalism and
confidentiality.
SKILLS &STRENGTHS:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010 including: Word, Outlook, SharePoint (Site Administrator),
Excel, PowerPoint
• Extensive Internet use with email and research functions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experienced in Accounting – Quick Books
• Ability to adapt to new environments/organized work environment
• Teaching and mentoring colleagues
• Familiar with Government, Professional, Construction, Community/Non-Profit Backgrounds
• Mature, reliable personality able to work with minimal supervision independently or with a team
• Self-starter and project oriented
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
St. Michael’s Health Group, Edmonton, AB., Fund Development Coordinator September 2012 to March 2014
• All responsibilities involved with fund raising for the non-profit society including processing donations and
database administration, gifts in kind donations, mail campaigns, live and silent auction requests, corporate
online donation and sponsorship requests
• Special fundraising events including $100K dinner
City of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB. September 2008 to Feb. 2011
• Working at the Senior Management Level of the corporation assisting the Branch’s in an administrative capacity
• Arranging special events within the department
Corporate Communications, Executive/Administrative Assistant
Deputy City Manager’s Office, Strategic Management, Administrative Assistant
City of Edmonton – Staff Support, Asset Management and Public Works, Clerk III
Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Edmonton, AB. December 2007 to August 2008
Construction Safety Administrative Support, Contract (Maternity Backfill)
• Provide administrative and office support services to Department Manager and a staff of 11
City of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB October 2004 – September 2006
Office of the Councillor, Executive Assistant to Councillor
• Manage the Councillor’s business schedule and arrange meetings, appointments and community/ward events.
• Ensure the appropriate and pertinent background material is available for briefing purposes for meetings and
events.

2. • Receive all documents and correspondence addressed to the Councillor. Independently respond to
correspondence of a routine nature. Draft correspondence, presentations, ward communications and reports
for Councillor’s review.
• Organize functions and special events as needed by Councillor.
• Meet with constituents and community groups to document their concerns and inquiries.
EDUCATION:
City of Edmonton
• Microsoft SharePoint Administrator
• Microsoft Outlook Level 1 & 11
• Microsoft Word Advanced
• Microsoft Excel Level 1
• POSSE
• TALEO
• Positive Communications
• FOIP in the City
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
• Excel, Word, Power Point 2007
• Time Management
University of Alberta – Faculty of Extension
• Business Decision Making
• Words Into Print
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
• Personnel Administration
Alberta Realtor’s Association
• Held Realtors License 2 years marketing time share properties
Swan Valley Regional Secondary School
• Grade 12 Graduation
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Hair Massacure Volunteer and Third Party Fundraiser Chair
Delwood Community League, Edmonton
• Communications Director
• President
• Fundraising Director
• Soccer Director
• Edmonton North Zone Soccer Association Director
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