About Jennifer

Jennifer Murray, proprietor of The Nimble Assistant, determines efficiencies for small businesses and simply gets the job done in her role as a virtual assistant. Her energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, and focus have lightened the load for many managers and entrepreneurs. 

With eight years administrative experience, and being highly adept at managing multiple tasks with various schedules, Jennifer provides proficiency in a range of office services including correspondence, newsletters, database management, marketing, event planning, customer follow up (in English or French), and much more.  A member of the Entrepreneur's Club (an internal club of the Small Business Centre is London, Ontario), Jennifer's passion is contributing to the success of her community through the small businesses within.   Co-founder of Panty Prom (a fun-draiser for Women's Community House) and the most recent Wine, Women and Shopping...Celebrating Sisterhood (for My Sisters' Place) Jennifer offers her skills and support for the greater good of the community as well.

Growing a small business requires a team where each member does what he or she does best. Jennifer creates an opportunity for small businesses to grow their business while supporting their existing business.

Recent accomplishments as an Office Administrator:

• Bridged French speaking customers and dealers with English speaking co-workers.
• Co-ordinated administrative duties with corporate head office for the sales manager, sales representatives, research scientists and summer students.
• Organized quarterly district meeting arrangements including location, meals, accommodation, entertainment and some transportation as well as acted as minute taker and action registrar.
• Managed all front-line general inquiries and solicitations from internal and external customers.
• Provided initial technical support for team members experiencing computer difficulties.
• Supported all team members with presentation needs, database verifications, and sales materials.
• Synchronized summer field tours with on-site materials and refreshments.
• Co-ordinated farm show booth necessities (Toronto, London, Ottawa, Woodstock).
• Maintained office space including kitchen, boardroom, storage area, reception, as well as all office equipment (photocopier, fax, mail meter, mail scale and network printers).
• Acted as Health & Safety Representative and Records Management Co-Ordinator reporting guidelines, expectations, and results from corporate directives.
• Liaised for all technical upgrading of systems and equipment.
• Created an internal website to promote team profile within the Canadian organization.
• Kept record of team members’ pay exceptions (holidays, sick days) for head office.
• Processed any invoices either by writing cheques locally or channeling to the proper corporate representative.

 Technical Knowledge:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Microsoft Outlook
• WinFax/eFax
• IDT (a customized global database)
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Network functions

Training:

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Social Styles
• Presentation Skills
• Pecos River (a two-day team/trust building course)
• Article Writing
• Web Copy
• How to Write a Press Release
• Ezines and Blogs
• Growth Program from Burns Strategic Consulting