About Julie Meindersma

Julie Meindersma

📍 Calgary, AB | 📧 superjulie@live.ca | 📞 (403) 689-9985
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese

Professional Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented administrative professional with over 16 years of experience supporting management, operations, and client services in both educational and corporate environments. Recognized for excellent organizational skills, creativity, and teamwork. Proven ability to streamline administrative processes, enhance efficiency, and foster positive workplace relationships. Also an experienced entrepreneur with strong business management and customer service expertise.

Professional Experience

Administrative Assistant

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) – Calgary, AB
2007 – 2023

  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to managers, supervisors, and teams in a fast-paced educational environment.
  • Entered requisitions, processed invoices, reconciled credit cards, and generated RFIs.
  • Ensured accuracy of FOAPAL coding and prepared invoices for manager approval.
  • Developed process improvements such as creating cheat sheets and workflow guidelines to increase efficiency.
  • Organized and maintained both digital and physical filing systems for easy data access.
  • Booked meetings, coordinated catering, and organized departmental events (e.g., Christmas and retirement parties).
  • Managed travel arrangements, including conference registration, hotel, and meeting bookings.
  • Served as first point of contact at reception—welcoming visitors, managing calls, and responding to inquiries.
  • Ordered office and kitchen supplies; served as Co-Chair of the HSE Committee to support workplace safety and engagement.

Bookstore Coordinator

SAIT Students’ Association – Calgary, AB
2004 – 2005

  • Employee of the Year (2004) for exceptional creativity and leadership in improving bookstore operations.
  • Redesigned store layout to create a warm, welcoming environment.
  • Led and supervised a team of eight employees to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Managed secondhand bookstore sales, verified transactions, and maintained accurate financial records.
  • Developed organizational strategies that improved efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Executive Assistant

French chamber of commerce Taipei Office / Asia Elen Corp. – Taipei, Taiwan
1992 – 1999

  • Served as Executive Assistant to the French Chamber of Commerce, Taiwan, supporting five French managers.
  • Assisted with translation, vendor communication, and research for French clients and partners.
  • Acted as manager and organized international events and fashion shows in Hong Kong and Taipei.
  • Handled bookkeeping duties—receiving, verifying, and processing invoices for payment.
  • Coordinated vendor visits, managed meeting schedules, and maintained organized filing systems.
  • Executive Assistant of the Year (1999) for exceptional performance and reliability.

Entrepreneurial Experience

  • Insurance Broker – Self-Employed
  • Riman Incellderm Distributor – Korean Skincare Products
  • Julie’s Collection – Retail & Fashion Accessories
  • New Leaves Canada – Small Business (now closed)

Demonstrated business ownership, client relations, and product marketing expertise through various entrepreneurial ventures.

Education

Applied Management – SAIT | 2020 – 2022
Administrative Professional – SAIT | 2018 – 2020
Business Computer – SAIT | 2015 – 2017
Computer Technologies – SAIT | 2000 – 2002

Achievements

  • Employee of the Year, SAIT Students’ Association – 2004
  • Executive Assistant of the Year, Asia Elen Corp., Taiwan – 1999

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-Motivation & Initiative
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese

Hobbies

  • Zumba
  • Travel

Volunteer at YMCA