Monique Macdonald
Office Administrator
Joined RSI in 2017
Country of Residence

35 years professional experience in administration
Alternate security officer
Personal Introduction
I am a seasoned professional with 35 years of experience in office management, administration and financial support service. Born and raised in Ottawa, I earned a College diploma in Business Administration and Accounting, and began my professional career as an Accounting clerk with an aerial surveying company in Ottawa and then as Office Manager in the firm’s satellite office in Calgary. Before joining RSI in August of 2017, I was employed for 16 years as a Senior Office and Financial Administrator with an Industry Association firm in Ottawa.
As Office Administrator for RSI, I am responsible for managing all functions of the firm’s office environment and administration needs, including liaising with stakeholders, contractors and suppliers, supporting RSI Directors and staff with data management and word processing, maintaining business accounts, licenses, subscriptions, company files and systems. My duties also include general bookkeeping, sales and marketing support, course and workshop administration and general research support.
Lastly, I also serve as RSI’s Alternate Security Officer for the federal government’s contracting services.
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