Robert B.
About Robert B.
Robert B. is an Office Manager and Executive Assistant at OANDA in Toronto, Ontario, with over five years of experience in this role. He has a diverse background in office administration and facilities management, having worked for various companies including SiriusXM and IBM.
Work at OANDA
Robert B. has been employed at OANDA since 2019, serving as the Office Manager and Executive Assistant. In this role, he has contributed to various office management tasks and administrative support functions. His responsibilities include managing vendor invoices for the Legal department, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy for audit purposes. He previously worked at OANDA as a Facilities Administrator and Receptionist for five months in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Robert B. studied at George Brown College, where he completed several certificate programs, including Office Assistant, Business Law I, Small Business Bookkeeping, and Accounting Basics I. He also achieved certification as a Certified Office Ergonomics Evaluator through Humanscale. His educational background supports his expertise in office management and administrative functions.
Background
Before joining OANDA, Robert B. worked in various administrative roles. He served as a Receptionist and Facilities Administrator at SiriusXM from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at IBM for nine years, where he held multiple positions, including Survey Team Leader and Receptionist. He also worked as an Executive Receptionist at Mackenzie Investments for one month and as a Corporate Receptionist at Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. for three years.
Achievements
Robert B. has implemented several initiatives to improve office operations. He researched and implemented a Desk Booking Tool to facilitate the transition to a hoteling model and conducted training sessions for staff. He also finalized agreements to establish three virtual offices in Belgium, Mexico, and Brazil. During the pandemic, he implemented safety measures in the office, including social distancing and sanitization protocols. Additionally, he completed a washroom update project under budget.