Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References and Recommendations
Timeline
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Cheryl Ruddock - Murray

Brampton

Summary

To operate in the capacity of an Executive/Administrative Assistant to a CEO/Director in a dynamic organization that will allow me to apply knowledge gained while growing and achieving company goals. In addition, I wish to leverage my expertise to take on new challenges within a professional environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant – Accounting Department

Sandals Resorts International Limited/Gorstew Limited
03.2021 - 04.2025
  • Negotiate FX rates and execute FX sales daily
  • Payments to more than 60 suppliers and employees for online transfers
  • Prepare bank lodgment books
  • Maintain a shared drive within the department for all necessary payments, statements and necessary documents
  • Provide administrative support to the department
  • Proofread correspondence, invoices and relevant information
  • Manage documentation flow and a filing system for all payments within the Department

Administrative Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

Sandals Resorts International Limited
09.2016 - 03.2021
  • Negotiate FX rates and execute FX sales daily
  • Maintain register of bank account signatories, online banking and credit card forms
  • Prepare bank lodgment books
  • Prepare drafts and payment of suppliers
  • Provide administrative support to the department
  • Provide all the duties to the CFO
  • Organize travel schedules and book reservations
  • Proofread correspondence, invoices and relevant information
  • Plan agenda for meetings
  • Manage documentation flow within the Departments

Administrative Assistant, Finance & Planning Department

Sandals Resorts International Limited
10.2012 - 08.2016
  • Negotiate FX rates and execute FX sales daily
  • Maintain register of bank account signatories
  • Prepare bank lodgment books
  • Provide administrative support to the department
  • Provide all the duties to the Director

Assistant to the Director of Finance & Planning

Sandals Resorts International Limited
08.2007 - 09.2012
  • Prepare Director’s expense reports
  • Organize travel schedules and book reservations
  • Proofread correspondence, invoices and relevant information
  • Assist with research analysis for prospective investments
  • Plan agenda for meetings
  • Manage documentation flow within the Departments
  • Manage workflow report to ensure projects are completed

Intern, Food & Beverage Department

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort
05.2006 - 08.2006
  • Working along with the chefs in the kitchen
  • Managing inventory
  • Housekeeping
  • Food & Beverage Office
  • Cost Control Receivables

Intern

Versair In-Flight Services Limited
06.2005 - 08.2005
  • Packaging of food for various airlines on a daily basis
  • Worked at terminals within the airport as a cashier
  • Managed inventory

Creative Cooking Advisor

Grace Kennedy & Company Limited
09.2002 - 07.2003
  • Customer service liaison, testing new products
  • Updating, mailing and faxing of recipes
  • Promotion of Grace Products

Education

Certification in Securities & Portfolio Management -

Fitz Ritson & Associates
Kingston, 5
09.2016

Certified Administrative Professional (IAAP CAP) -

Elathos School of Business
Kingston, 10
09.2015

Certificate in Secretarial Training -

Elathos School of Business
Kingston, 10
11.2014

BSc Foodservice Management -

University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, 6
05.2007

Certificate in Baking Technology -

University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, 6
06.2002

Skills

  • Courteous and professional
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • File Organization
  • Highly organized and Efficient
  • Able to work with tight deadlines
  • Dependable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional use of email
  • Flexible
  • Great team spirit
  • Exercises good judgement in difficult situations

Accomplishments

  • PTA President, Quest Preparatory School, 08/01/18-06/30/20
  • PTA Treasurer, Quest Preparatory School, 08/01/16-06/30/18
  • Certificate in Administrative Training, Joan Burge – Founder & CEO, Office Dynamics
  • Implemented a super-efficient filing system
  • Dean’s Honour Roll Award, 2007
  • Most Outstanding Performance in Foodservice Management (UTECH), 2007

Certification

IAAP Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Renewed 11/2023

References and Recommendations

Available upon Request

Timeline

Administrative Assistant – Accounting Department

Sandals Resorts International Limited/Gorstew Limited
03.2021 - 04.2025

Administrative Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

Sandals Resorts International Limited
09.2016 - 03.2021

Administrative Assistant, Finance & Planning Department

Sandals Resorts International Limited
10.2012 - 08.2016

Assistant to the Director of Finance & Planning

Sandals Resorts International Limited
08.2007 - 09.2012

Intern, Food & Beverage Department

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort
05.2006 - 08.2006

Intern

Versair In-Flight Services Limited
06.2005 - 08.2005

Creative Cooking Advisor

Grace Kennedy & Company Limited
09.2002 - 07.2003

Certified Administrative Professional (IAAP CAP) -

Elathos School of Business

Certificate in Secretarial Training -

Elathos School of Business

BSc Foodservice Management -

University of Technology, Jamaica

Certificate in Baking Technology -

University of Technology, Jamaica

Certification in Securities & Portfolio Management -

Fitz Ritson & Associates
Cheryl Ruddock - Murray