Amit Soin
2185 Holly street • Abbotsford BC V2T 4J1
(778) 982-0009 • [email protected]
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS
·         Standard First Aid Level 1 plus CPR Level C with AED certificate
·         BC Security Worker Licence
·         Advanced computer skills and proficient with the following software:
o   Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Dynamics Navision
o   Accounting Applications: Sage Simply Accounting, CaseWare, ProFile, TurboTax
·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·         Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi
·         Ability to excel under pressure and prioritize to meet tight deadlines

WORK EXPERIENCE
Correctional Officer                                                            October 2016 – Present
North Fraser Pretrial Center

·         Enforce rules and keep order within the institution
·         Supervise activities of inmates
·         Aid in rehabilitation and counseling of offenders
·         Inspect conditions within facilities to ensure that they meet established standards
·         Search inmates for contraband items
·         Report on inmate conduct

Senior Financial Advisor                                                      July 2016 – October 2016
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce                                             Abbotsford, B.C

·         Managing a book of high net worth clients by providing them with comprehensive financial plans
·         Backfilling for branch manager duties including opening and closing branch, providing signing authorizations, etc.

Manager, Financial Advice                                                January 2014 – July 2016
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce                                            Abbotsford, B.C

·         Coaching a high performing team of Financial Service Representatives to deepen client relationships and consolidate business with CIBC
·         Assisting the Branch Manager in hiring quality applicants
·         Working with the other areas of the bank to ensure the branch is running efficiently
·         Scheduling shifts for the team and approving time requests off

Assistant Manager & Server                                          February 2011- January 2014
New Passage to India Restaurant                                                        Abbotsford, B.C

·         Responsible for overseeing and collecting all Catering and Banquet receivables
·         Actively promoting the business through various marketing techniques including traditional and viral advertising
·         Scheduling hours using excel spreadsheets and supervising staff
·         Investigating and resolving all customer complaints
·         Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company
·         Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time
·         Delivering cost savings by sourcing the most affordable food packaging materials
·         Providing waiter and bartending service during busy times to customers.

Accounting Assistant                                    January 2013 – March 2013/May 2012 – August 2012
Neova Technologies (Co-op Work Terms)                                            Abbotsford, B.C

·         Monitored daily Accounts payables procedures: coding, verifying and reconciling transactions, generating purchase orders
·         Created invoices for customers
·         Posted all approved journal entries into the accounting system
·         Managed vendor/supplier relations
·         Responsible for procurement; and networking with vendors and customers to establish good relationships
·         Assisted with other clerical tasks such as paperwork such as filing, faxing, scanning, and photocopying
·         Undertook responsibilities in annual audit activities such as verifying account balances

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree                                  August 2014
University of the Fraser Valley                                                     Abbotsford, B.C
·         Major in Accounting

Investment Funds in Canada                                                              August 2013
Canadian Securities Institute                                                             Langley, B.C

Professional Communication Essentials Certificate                         April 2013
University of the Fraser Valley                                                    Abbotsford, B.C

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Crime Prevention                                                                   April 2018 – Present
RCMP Crime Prevention Office
·         Auto Crime Prevention: auditing parking lots for vehicles at high risk of theft
·         Speed Watch
·         Citizens on Patrol: observing & reporting criminal activity

Community Involvement                                               January 2014 – Present
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
·         Helping lead various community events throughout the year including local Sikh Vaisakhi Parades and the annual Run for the Cure
·         Established a working relationship with the University of the Fraser Valley to help coordinate career fairs and information workshops

CGA Ambassador                                                            April 2012 – April 2013
University of the Fraser Valley                                                                                 Abbotsford, B.C

·         Spokesperson for the CGA designation on behalf of the University of the Fraser Valley
·         Responsible for bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to ensure that finances are in good standing
·         Ensuring that financial books and documents are created to comply with regulations set by society status and Student Union Society
·         Liaise with the CGA contact person regarding upcoming events and information

References are available upon request