MARLA ORR

Lethbridge, Alberta T1K5C6 C: 403-795-0218 marla.orr@gmail.com

I am responsible, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced in working with people of all ages. Creativity and a strong work
ethic, combined with the ability to learn quickly, help make me a great candidate for these positions.
As a mother and volunteer I have spent many hours helping in schools. I have helped teachers carry out various
activities such as learning games, stations, reading with individual students and in small groups, photocopying, setting up
for school events and adding support in the classroom. I have loved the school environment, especially the energy of
the students, for as long as I can remember.

SKILLS
 Professional and Organized  Kind
 Personable and Friendly  Can multi-task well
 Leadership Skills  Experience volunteering in schools
 Communication Skills  Enjoy working with all ages
 Quick Learner  Life Experience
 Responsible

EXPERIENCE

2015-Current Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

FACES Education Inc. Lethbridge, Alberta

 Track expenses and document records using QuickBooks

 Gather staff information for payroll (over 60 employees)
 Purchase and order supplies (such as T-shirts, office supplies, food) and coordinate the printing and assembly of
workbooks
 Phone calls, invoicing, banking

2000-Current Mother

 Being a Mother of six children has brought me great joy and increased my abilities in all areas. A greater
capacity to love, multi-task, be aware of the needs of others-which are presented differently in each child,
practice patience and facilitate learning and growth in others.

1990-1996 Hotel Administrator

March 1998-May 2000

 Various positions working at Ramada Hotel & Suites, Kelowna and Lethbridge, Holiday Inn Express, Kelowna
 I worked in the Restaurant, front desk (switchboard, reservations, check-in/check-out, customer service),
administrative assistant, accounts payable and receivables, catering (booking and arranging set up of meeting
rooms, serving food for large functions), and training staff in on-going customer service development.
1989-1996 Music Teacher
 Taught mostly private lessons as well as some group lessons (travelled to some homes to teach, also taught at
Tempo Music in Kelowna)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Jan.2020-Current President of City-wide organization for children

 Provide training and encouragement for other leaders and teachers

 Visit children and leaders throughout the city

Sept.2017-Jan.2020 Youth Volunteer

 Help youth plan and carry out activities weekly

 Encourage and teach
 Youth ages 12-18
 Communicate with parents of youth as needed

EDUCATION & LIFE EXPERIENCE

1998-1999 University of Lethbridge (Music Courses, English)

1996-1998 Service as a Missionary
1992-1995 Okanagan University College (Kelowna Campus) English, Psychology, History
1992 High School Diploma from KLO School (Kelowna, BC)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I enjoy the outdoors with my family, music (singing, playing the piano), being with people, meaningful conversations,
cooking, sewing, creating and planning events.

REFERENCES

Work &Volunteer Character

Deryk Bullock Courtney Wehlage

FACES Education Inc Friend
C: 403-330-8270 C: 403-393-6000

Lynda Wilkinson Heather Glenn

Teacher at Dr. Probe School friend
403-381-3103 C: 403-715-5878
Lynda.Wilkinson@lethsd.ab.ca