Kristen Canella

Bringing expertise in documentation management and team collaboration, with a focus on continuous improvement and troubleshooting techniques. Skilled in managing operational processes and ensuring compliance, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Committed to enhancing organizational efficiency and supporting seamless onboarding and training initiatives.

TRAINING /ODMS SPECIALIST - Dow Chemical- Hydrocarbons Operations - Plaquemine, LA

(2026-01 - 2026-08)

• Onboarding/Offboarding new and leaving employees
• Document Control over WebEDMS and MOC Database (Policy & Procedure creation and update)
• Coordinate operations training curriculum and input completion in Learning Database and Career Database
• Create training binders
• Oversee and track digital procedure compliance using PRIDE program

OFFICE PROFESSIONAL - Dow Chemical- Poly C - Plaquemine, LA

(2022-09 - 2026-01)

Provided administrative support to Leader management, including handling calendar correspondence and scheduling one on one meetings and group meetings

• Onboarding/Offboarding new, transitioning, and departing employees
• Worked with MOC (Management of Change) owners for timely manner completion
• Ran monthly Metric report for compliance execution
• Communicated EDMS policy and procedure reviews and updates as necessary
• Coordinated interview setups
• Oversaw multiple Expense Reporting accounts
• Managed Employee Center by entering issue and return tickets
• Assisted in trouble shooting methods for the Team to make day to day tasks run efficiently
• Assisted in multiple short and long term Turnarounds

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - Dow Chemical- Kelly Services- HC Maintenance - Plaquemine, LA

(2019-07 - 2022-09)

• Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operational and administrative inquiries.
• Helped Leaders in other departments with projects as needed.
• Ordered office supplies (Ariba) and PPE (Cintas) as needed
• Organized offsite and individual milestone events
• Ordered and setup lunch meetings
• Sent out emails for policy and procedure reviews
• Coordinated, scheduled, and prepped team for interviews
• Scheduled and facilitated Quarterly Communication Meetings
• Assisting in yearly fileshare cleanup

FELONY LEGAL ASSISTANT - Iberville Parish District Attorney - Plaquemine, LA

(2015-10 - 2021-07)

• Answered phones and provided customer service to clients regarding their inquiries or concerns.
• Maintained confidential client files and other sensitive information with discretion.
• Provided administrative support to assigned attorneys
• Assisted in case preparation and monthly docket groundwork
• Complete and fax parish jail and DOC transportation orders

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Applied Science - Baton Rouge Community College (2006-12)

High School Diploma - Plaquemine High (2002-05)