Christine has had a very exciting few years. She had a son, got married, and joined the Geranium team in January 2018 as Business Systems & Process Coordinator. Her role consists of interacting with all departments, something she greatly enjoys. Working as an administrator of the system, Christine is responsible for setting up and maintaining new projects and users in Geranium’s computer database, as well as testing, training, and implementing new aspects of the system. Another important part of Christine’s role is the creation of different system reporting tools. She will create new reports and enhance existing ones to be utilized by different departments and users, with the goal of helping to guide decision-making processes through simplified and streamlined reporting.
Christine describes her responsibilities as task-oriented. System maintenance, user access and securities, and helping to keep all computer systems up-to-date with the newest technology, are all tasks Christine may come across in her day-to-day. Further, Christine works on IT-related tasks, such as setting up new computer equipment, providing an orientation to new users, and maintaining a computer inventory database. Christine is very interested in computer coding and always works to further her knowledge base, currently learning about programming and gaining system experience.
Before joining Geranium, Christine worked in retail as an Operations Coordinator, working with systems and store communications, as well as investigation work and bank reconciliation.
Christine enjoys spending her relaxation time reading and loves to unwind at Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountain. Her favourite music group is Dave Matthews Band, whom she has seen live multiple times. She is an active participant in CIBC’s Run for the Cure, a charity very close to her heart. Christine admires Geranium for supporting community initiatives, as it makes going to work every day feel extra special knowing that she works in an environment full of caring individuals. In her spare time, Christine enjoys exercising her creative side by designing wedding and event stationery for family and friends. If she could travel to anywhere in the world, she would go to Banff and Lake Louise, as she and her husband love exploring scenic destinations.
Fun Facts about Christine:
Christine’s two words to describe Geranium: Personal and Engaging
Favourite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Favourite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Sports Team: Montreal Canadiens
Greatest invention by mankind: Penicillin