In May 2018, Christina joined the Geranium team as Accounts Payable Coordinator. Christina is responsible for processing payments to Geranium’s valued trades and suppliers. Christina’s position allows her the opportunity to interact with all Geranium teams and involves interpersonal communication with staff, trades, and consultants. Christina’s position also involves coordinating with the finance department. For Christina, being organized is critical, as her portfolio includes working and staying up-to-date on many active projects at a given time. Christina thrives when a new challenge presents itself, as it gives her the opportunity to expand her knowledge base. Prior to joining to Geranium, Christina worked as a project accountant at a construction firm.
Originally from Indonesia, Christina moved to Canada for a period of time before returning to her home country. While there, Christina decided to return to Canada with a new hunger and excitement for the opportunities this next chapter would bring. She models her approach to life on a story heard from a university lecturer who enforced the point of always working hard at all aspects in your life to be the best that you can be.
Christina supports many charities including Samaritan’s Purse Canada. To relax, Christina enjoys walking, doing yoga, and karaoke! She hopes to travel to Korea and Paris someday with her three sisters. Christina admires Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, noting their remarkable contributions to their countries. If she could have one super power, it would be stretch-ability like Elastigirl in “The Incredibles” or teleportation.
Fun Facts about Christina:
Christina’s two words to describe Geranium: Helpful and Collaborative
Favourite Book: The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan, Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
Favourite Movie: Anything by Pixar
Favourite Music: Top 40 Pop Music
Shopping Preference, online or in store: In store