Karen Graval

I am an experienced individual with over 21 years of administrative and secretarial skills including keyboarding and computer skills and being a Switchboard Operator. I have advanced myself from a Stenographer to an Administrative Assistant, which included being a receptionist, Switchboard Operator, filing clerk, and typing for staff. I have demonstrated my abilities to work independently with minimal amount of supervision in an office environment, and as part of a team.

I have excellent communication skills, and I am very professional. I also have organizational skills and intermediate computer skills.

Patient and Family Partner - Saskatchewan Health Authority - Regina, Saskatchewan

(2018-04 - 2025-06)

Contact me as to which specific projects, teams, and roles.

Office Manager - Regina Catholic Schools - Regina, Saskatchewan

(2011-10 - 2017-01)

As am Office Manager for the Regina Catholic schools, I performed clerical jobs which included answering phones on their Switchboard, processing incoming and outgoing mail, scheduling appointments, and administrative duties.

Financial and Administrative Services - Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly - Regina, Saskatchewan

(2008-06 - 2008-09)

When I worked at the Legislative Building, my responsibilities consisted of data entry in Midas, answering the phones, processing the mail, and filing.

Customer Service Representative - H & R Block

(2008-01 - 2008-04)

While I worked at H & R Block, I performed customer service duties which included answering the phones, photocopying, faxing information, and filing.

Poll Clerk - Elections

(2007-11 - 2007-11)

When I worked Elections, I performed customer service duties including data entry and phone support.

Stenographer III, Administrative Assistant - Saskatchewan Wheat Pool

(1981-01 - 2002-12)

As an Administrative Assistant, I reported to the Finance & Administration Co-ordinator of Information Technology while performing a variety of administrative and clerical functions in support of management teams. Some responsibilities I had to do were answer the phones, work the switchboard, processing incoming and outgoing mail, scheduling appointments, and filing. I performed financial services such as processing invoices and expenses, including travel arrangements.

I also maintained records on increments, promotions, and related salary administration in conjunction with vacation, sick leave, and time off for staff.

• Business Systems Group — Stenographer III
• Technical Support — Stenographer III
• ITC - Administration — Stenographer III, Administrative Assistant

Grade 12 - Marian High School

Secretarial Certificate - University of Regina

Administration Certificate - University of Regina