KIARA MCQUAKER
169 HERITAGE HILL
COCHRANE, ALBERTAT4C 0S5CANADA
403-828-6808
[email protected]
Dear Sir or Madam,
It is with great excitement that I apply for a Land Administration position with your company. I
have the qualifications required for this position through my time with Standard Land Company Inc. My
resume is enclosed for your review.
My career highlights include the following:
- Knowledge and experience of Land in many different provinces such as Alberta, Saskatchewan
and Manitoba.
- Creating different types of Leases and formatting them according to Province.
- Knowledge and experience in multiple different tasks in Crown and Freehold files.
- Certification in Mineral and Surface Land Administration from Mount Royal University.
- Creating, executing, and completing legal documents
- Experience with some FNC, D56, and Telecommunications
- Line Lists
- Excitement to try new opportunities and tasks
- “Love Life” attitude
I would like to schedule a meeting with you where we can discuss my qualifications for the position of a
Land Administrator with your organization. I can be reached at (403) 828-6808 or via email at
[email protected]. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I look forward
to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Kiara C. McQuaker
KIARA MCQUAKER
169 Heritage Hill, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0S5
403-828-6808 [email protected]
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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”- Theodore Roosevelt
CAREER OBJECTIVE
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It is my goal to learn about Land in many different areas including Surface, Mineral (including
Landman) and Telecommunications. I am very open to versatility in positions and will succeed well
in a company that will challenge me.
EDUCATION
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY, CALGARY, ALBERTA
(2) 3 Month Certificate Courses: Completed
 Surface and Mineral Land Administration Certificates: Freehold Mineral and Surface Rights, Crown
Mineral and Surface Rights, Mineral and Surface Land Systems, Mineral and Surface Acquisitions
and Divestures, Case Studies
CHESTERMERE HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTERMERE, ALBERTA
High School Diploma, May 2010
WORK EXPERIENCE
STANDARD LAND COMPANY INC. CALGARY, ALBERTA
Land Administrator July 2014 – March 2015
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Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba Leases
Contact with clients (Rights owners, Company contacts and Government contacts) is clear, concise
and to the point
Proofing and set up of new Crown and Freehold Leases
Running Title, Caveat, Certification Reviews (AB, SASK, MB)
Preparing and submitting Crown lease transfers (BC, AB, SASK, MB), Assignment of Interest,
Property Divestiture Notices, Agency and Trust Agreements, Letter of Authority
Assisting in planning and executing of work for an administration team
Back-up to other team members as required (Including other departments such as Surface,
Telecommunications, and Reception) and ensuring department objectives are being met
Updates and clarity to Client Land Lists for client viewing and reference of projects
Effective follow-up and proven time management
Prepare and process Postings and Land Sales
Process name changes and amalgamations
Cheque Requests and Payout efficiency
Pro-active and efficient time billing
Estate Leases, Effective date Leases, Option Agreements, Petroleum and Natural Gas Leases,
Natural Gas Leases in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba provinces
Information Systems Corporation (ISC), Manitoba Online, Electronic Transfer System (ETS), SPIN
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Receptionist January 2015 – March 2015
 16 Line Switchboard
 Operate communication systems, such as telephone, switchboard and intercom
 Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen or forward calls, providing information, taking
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messages
Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries (Fireball, Canada Post,
Fedex)
Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
Receive payment and record receipts for services.
Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or
reception area.
GRAFTON FRASER INC. (TIP TOP TAILORS, GRXL, MR. BIG AND TALL) CALGARY, ALBERTA
Full Time and Part Time Sales Associate June 2011 - July 2014
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Customer Service gaining a continuingly growing clientele base
Effective and professional face to face interactions with clients
Managerial role, merchandising, scheduling
Point of purchase experience
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
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Member of CAPLA
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
Attention to Detail
Willingness to learn new processes and procedures
Land Programs: CGI Landman, CS Explorer, basics of Accumap, GeoNexus and SPIN
AFFILIATIONS
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Mike Stafford: (403) 808-5199
Previous Manager: Kurt Voisin (403) 809-8766
Manager of Land- Standard Land Company Inc.: Terri Dechka (403) 265-1116
Manager of Reception- Standard Land Company Inc.: Maxine Innes (403) 265-1116