Antoinette Belanger
Executive Advisor
With a bird's-eye view across teams and departments,
it allows me to connect dots in ways others can't.
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I ensure to make the most of the Executive's limited and valuable time with strategic focus and operational efficiency.
I am also deeply relationship-oriented and understand the value in building relationships with all team members.
It helps me anticipate needs and seamlessly step into and out of workflows across the company.
EXPERIENCE
2021 - Present
Executive Advisor
Liquids Pipelines
ENBRIDGE INC.
This position functions as the right-hand of the EVP, like a Chief of Staff, and plans and organizes the executive team to achieve strategic priorities. Major functions of the role include:
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Managing EVP priorities and planning
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Supporting EVP and leadership team efficacy
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Fostering trusting and effective relationships with EVP stakeholders
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Partner with internal business partners/LP functions to drive and execute communications and stakeholder strategies - all internal and external communications and stakeholder management for the EVP is coordinated through this role
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Project management of senior leadership driven initiatives
2019 - 2021
Executive Assistant
Finance
ENBRIDGE INC.
Two critical factors determine how well a manager utilizes an assistant: The first is the executive’s willingness to delegate pieces of his or her workload to the assistant. The second is the assistant’s willingness to stretch beyond his or her comfort zone to assume new responsibilities.
This approach has led to mutually successful careers and promotions for me and for the Executive I support:
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...it's more than calendar management, it's understanding Executive priorities and uncovering innovative ways to leverage the CFO's time.
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...it's more than being the SharePoint architect, it's being the architect for information sharing.
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...it's more than networking, it's being the relationship engineer.
2014-2019
Senior Administrative Assistant
ENBRIDGE INC.
Unparalleled levels of flexibility to accommodate the Senior Vice President's portfolio changes and responsibilities: Treasury, Tax, Strategy, Investment Review, Corporate Development, ELT meeting Coordinator, as well as adaptability to a rapidly changing company landscape.
2013-2014
Senior Administrative Assistant
ENBRIDGE INC.
My first role at Enbridge in the Treasury department is where I cultivated key administrative accountabilities for a midstream company:
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Executive Calendar Management
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Event planning and execution
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Outside stakeholders, business organizations and industry contacts liaison
- Department expenses and budget management
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Administration procedures and processes development and improvement
SKILLS
I am a rover that fills gaps to get the job done: no job is too big or too small.
Exceptional communication skills.
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Able to convey complex ideas and communicate with clarity, confidence, and authority. I am professional and can consider the right tone for any audience or situation.
Ability to anticipate.
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I have a special knack for "seeing around corners."
I anticipate needs before they arise, and make sure meeting attendees or team members are prepared and able to make meetings both efficient and successful.
Utmost discretion.
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As part of a privileged web of information, my key strength is my strong sense of integrity and providing a natural and implicit level of trust.
Master of logistics with an eye for detail.
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Coordinate briefs and complex travel itineraries with multi-city stops, integrating meetings with employees, community and indigenous groups, and all levels of government. This has reduced the Executive's overall travel.
Ensure delegation and prioritization.
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I have developed a crystal clear understanding of the EVP's top priorities and how those drive company performance and culture. I act as the initial filter on the EVP's time and attention, ensuring his focus remains on task, while avoiding the stigma of gatekeeper.
Constantly learning.
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I have a natural curiosity for how things work and am always looking to grow both my core skills and broader knowledge base. I am comfortable giving and receiving direct, actionable feedback.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I am always looking for ways to improve.
2021 - Present
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Followed Executive Vice President from Corporate Services to Business Unit Leader:
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Assessed ​processes to implement new meeting structure and agendas
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Developed Business Unit annual calendar and support annual business unit activities such as strategic planning, apply deadlines to and monitor progress on strategic priorities
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Partnered with internal business partners and functions (PACS, HR, LP BD, Commercial and Strategy) to support and drive internal and external communications and stakeholder strategies
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Coordinated with BU and enterprise departments to organize a balance of internal (employees and leadership) and external (government, Indigenous groups, community groups, industry partners, customers) engagement activities for the EVP
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2021
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Communication KPIs up across the board:
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Yammer use up 90% from previous year​
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1st ever Executive Yammer campaign resulted in #1 Yammer user group in the Enterprise
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SharePoint visits up 575% and users up 35% from previous year
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Conceptualized and organized 13 Fireside chats with Executive where 95% of respondents found the session extremely valuable (30% respondents from ~900 participants)
2019 - 2020
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Developed Employee-centered, Enterprise-wide Finance Communication Strategy that provides framework for a coordinated, consistent and integrated approach.
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Created a Finance Communications Playbook outlining scope of work, governance, budget as well as job aids for specific instructions.
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Conceptualized and developed Finance department SharePoint site that supports employee development, promotes engagement, delivers information and provides guidance for all Finance employees
2018
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Coordinated bidder site tours for sale of Canadian Midstream Assets
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Managed cost control and created file management system for sale of Canadian Midstream Assets ($4.3B), US Midstream assets ($1.12B), sponsored vehicle simplification ($11.4B) and sale of 49% interest in select renewable power assets ($1.75B)
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Assisted with preparation of presentation materials for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors on all executed projects
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Transitioned the Corporate Development department onto a digital platform: used SharePoint as staging area for External Data Room
2017
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Managed cost control for Spectra Energy acquisition ($37B)
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Re-mapped Corporate Development cost centers and prepared all budgets
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Created SharePoint site for ELT Meeting Coordination and as well as meeting agenda template (still used today)
2016
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Coordinated confidential Spectra acquisition meetings and prepared background information for the CEO
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Designed APT (Administrative Professionals Team) SharePoint site providing an information resource tool connecting Administrators across the enterprise
2015
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Produced materials for the Board of Directors drop-down restructuring education sessions
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Coordinated Executive Strategic Planning Session: logistics and materials
2014
1995
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Managed cost control for drop-down restructuring ($17B)
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Appointed back-up support for Executive Assistants
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Assisted with the winning proposal for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1995
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Coordinated the Athlete's Village, assigned accommodations and meal plans and prepared billing for all teams