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XXXXXX X. XXXXXXX
2222 XXX, XXXXXXXXXX, ST, 55555
XXX-XXX-XXXX
xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in which my skills in customer service, management, and office operations may be utilized.
SKILLS PROFILE
•Proficient in many Microsoft Office programs including Word, Works, Power Point, and Excel.
•Experienced in operating advanced programs such as Peachtree Pro Accounting, Adobe Photoshop, and Wix Flash web editor.
•Skilled in time management, customer service, public relations, and organization.
•Prompt and courteous telephone skills and practiced in operating multi-line telephone systems.
•Creativity minded self starter skilled in merchandising, branding, and display marketing.
•Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information and documents with discretion.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Owner-Operator2008-current
XXXXXXX Boutique, City, State
•Responsible for the day to day operations of high end contemporary women’s boutique.
•Provide customer relations, close sales, and interact with both new and established clients.
•Plan budgets, sales goals, and prepare financial statements and reports.
•Forecast trends and order merchandise according to prepared budgets and business plan.
•Create and carry out public relations, marketing, and web based sales campaigns.
•Manage staff and coordinate merchandising, inventory activities, and training methods.
Manager2007-2008
XXXXXXX Boutique, City, State
•Managed and responsible for daily operations of boutique.
•Interacted with and successfully sold to both new and established clients.
•Prepared inventory, sales, and customer reports for owner.
•Participated in Bay Harbor Merchant Association meetings and events as business representative.
Sales and Marketing Manager2002-2006
XXXXX Corporation, City, State
•Performed outside cold sales calls, customer follow up calls, and closing calls with new and established clients.
•Managed and responsible for sales territory from XXXXXXX to XXXXXXX and several sales representatives.
•Created and directed all marketing activities and advertising campaigns for the agency including newspaper, internet, and email blast communications.
EDUCATION
Diploma2002
XXXXXXX High School, City, State

BA, Business Adminstration, Minor in Marketing Expected date of Graduation: May 2011
XXXXXXX State University via XXXXXX XXXXXXX College, City, State

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Objective: To obtain a Marketing / Project Coordinator position within a progressive company that offers friendly environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Profile:

•Over 8 years of marketing and communication experience managing many projects worth over a quarter of million dollars per annual.
•Prepared and managed the annual marketing budget of $5 million
•Full process knowledge of print and web advertising.
•Excellent verbal and written communications.
•Problem solver and excellent organizational abilities.
•Extremely sharp at quickly assessing needs and priorities.
•Effective working both independently and as a team member.

Work Experience:

Senior Project Coordinator – Marketing2008
xxxxx
Toronto, Ont.

•Planned, developed, and executed print and online advertising activities with an emphasis on acquiring new audience.
•Assisted in developing goals, objectives and strategies for the Marketing department.
•Worked closely with Media Relation and Sponsorship department to promote xxxxx and enhance its image in the corporate world.
•Measured results and evaluated the effectiveness of the marketing plan for each program and project upon completion.
•Recommended and managed marketing budgets for each program.
•Worked with web and graphic departments to update and maintain the company’s website content.
•Supervised and trained 5 seasonal assistants.

Print Production Coordinator 2007 – 2008
xxxxx
Toronto, Ont.

•Coordinated the completion of projects in accordance with the quoted specifications, on time and to the customer’s satisfaction.
•Analyzed problems and implement solutions in the most cost efficient manner.
•Reduced annual production cost by 7% through contract negotiation with outside suppliers.
•Coordinated the development and implantation of clients’ online order form.
•Planned and developed innovative “We Care Program” to better anticipate and satisfy customers’ needs and promote better customer relations.
•Prepared purchase orders for outside suppliers.
•Liaison between customer and all internal and external departments.

Project Estimator 2004 – 2007
xxxx
Toronto, Ont.

•Prepared project cost estimates in a professional, timely and efficient manner.
•Worked closely with V.P of sales & Account Managers and developed sales strategies that resulted into annual sale of $32 million in 2006 (company’s highest ever).
•Worked with the sales and marketing team to help maintain sales objectives and remain price competitive in the market.
•Analyzed and coordinated programs to identify and preserve company’s corporate advantage.
•Recommended operating practice and process changes to senior managers to improve requirements planning, procurement and vendor management processes.
•Located vendors of materials/supplies and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales.

Junior Marketing Manager2001 – 2004
xxxxx
Scarborough, Ont.

•Managed the timeline and production of all customers’ printed materials such as brochures, direct mail, flyers, etc.
•Run weekly, monthly and quarterly marketing reports for executive review.
•Increase customer satisfaction rate by 15% by closely monitoring and adjusting to their special request.
•Helped Identify desirable new business opportunities and market expansion potential by conducting sales and marketing competitive analysis.
•Responded and provided assistance to incoming inquiries via telephone, fax, e-mail and web.

Education:
•Ryerson University
Marketing Management

Computer Skills:
Adobe IllustratorQuark Xpress
Adobe PhotoshopMS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

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I’m writing to express interest and apply for the XXXXXX position. After reviewing the requirements and qualifications, I’m confident that I can exceed company expectations as an employee.

My previous coursework at Fairleigh Dickinson University and vast experience in the retail industry has given me a tremendous foundation for the marketing and client relations fields. Through signage/marketing campaigns, market research, and client and employee resolution I have found reacting to client needs and wants appropriately is key when successfully executed. I’m also familiar with fulfilling sales goals and target objectives through my retail management and telephone marketing experience. Direct interaction with consumers and clients has equipped me to quickly and effectively resolve client issues and complaints. In addition, I’ve been fortunate to have had the experience of representing several of some of the most successful companies by means of field promotional marketing. These new innovative marketing strategies put me in direct contact with clients in order to promote new products and services as well as inform and sell potential clients. These crucial areas are where I have attained much knowledge in consumer/client habits as well as employer expectations. My quick and creative thinking, critical decision making and multi-tasking capabilities are just a few skills that clients and employers alike have come to appreciate. I’m a firm believer in accountability, strong work ethics, and client satisfaction.

I’ve provided my resume for your review. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my background and desire to work for XXXXXX. Please feel free to contact me via phone (XXX*XXX*XXXX) or via email at DerickBusiness@yahoo.com
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Derick Robinson

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Can you Pleeease critique my Cover Letter?. Please.I need a job?

I’m writing to express interest and apply for the XXXXXX position. After reviewing the requirements and qualifications, I’m confident that I can exceed company expectations as an employee.

My previous coursework at Fairleigh Dickinson University and vast experience in the retail industry has given me a tremendous foundation for the marketing and client relations fields. Through signage/marketing campaigns, market research, and client and employee resolution I have found reacting to client needs and wants appropriately is key when successfully executed. I’m also familiar with fulfilling sales goals and target objectives through my retail management and telephone marketing experience. Direct interaction with consumers and clients has equipped me to quickly and effectively resolve client issues and complaints. In addition, I’ve been fortunate to have had the experience of representing several of some of the most successful companies by means of field promotional marketing. These new innovative marketing strategies put me in direct contact with clients in order to promote new products and services as well as inform and sell potential clients. These crucial areas are where I have attained much knowledge in consumer/client habits as well as employer expectations. My quick and creative thinking, critical decision making and multi-tasking capabilities are just a few skills that clients and employers alike have come to appreciate. I’m a firm believer in accountability, strong work ethics, and client satisfaction.

I’ve provided my resume for your review. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my background and desire to work for XXXXXX. Please feel free to contact me via phone (XXX*XXX*XXXX) or via email at DerickBusiness@yahoo.com
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Derick Robinson

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Can you Pleeease critique my Cover Letter?. Please.I need a job?

Objective: To begin a career path in software development, writing or mathematics. I am willing to travel or relocate. I am also willing to pursue an alternative career path.

Summary:
·Bachelors of Science in Computer Science – Indiana State University
May, 2006.

·Proficient in Java, C++, Visual Basic, Assembly Language, SQL, Object-Oriented Design, English, Mathematics, and Physics.

Education:
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, May 2006
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

Computer Science courses completed:
* Software Engineering
* Algorithms
* Operating Systems Design
* Object-Oriented Development
* Java Development
* Relational Database Theory
* C/C++ Programming
* Assembly Language IBM
* Data Structures
* Assembly Language Z/OS
* Advanced Data Structures
* Computer Logic
* Theory of Computation
* Visual Basic

English/Communication courses completed:
* Honors Freshman English
* Technical Writing
* Contemporary Creative Writing
* Poetry Workshop
* American Folklore
* Creative Writing Workshop
* Spanish 1
* Spanish 2

Experience:
·Monitor
Video Monitoring Services of America
September, 2007 – Present
10400 Linn Station Rd., Suite 230
Louisville, KY 40223
502-318-4400
Supervisor: Vince DeGeorge

·Volunteer Assistant
Hockeyman’s Sports Memorabilia
January 2007 – January 2008
125 East Maple St.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-285-8806
Supervisor: Ken Stout

·Research
United States Bureau of the Census
June, 2006 – May, 2007
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-218-4286
Supervisor: Linda Collins

Activities:
·Grade 3 – Grade 12
Gifted & Talented/Honors Program

·Odyssey of the Mind Competition (1988)
Regional Champion
Sectional Champion
State Champion
World Finals Competitor (Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa)

·Varsity Football
Jeffersonville High School (1994)
Charlestown High School (1995)

·World Series of Euchre (2004)
Invitation Only Tournament
Chicago, Illinois
2nd Place in Team Competition
5th Place in Singles Competition

·Volunteer
Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama’s Campaign
Volunteer Phone Banking (2008)
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thanks for the help Mel !!

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March 20, 2009

Dear XXXXX:

It was with great interest that I reviewed the Divisional Sales Manager position with Company ABC. I am confident that my work experience combined with my education makes me an excellent candidate for this position.

Over the course of my working experience, I have developed excellent presentation skills through daily presentations with C-level executives via web conference and occasional face-to-face presentations on business travel. I maintain a large account base from small to fortune 500 companies; my responsibilities include recommending marketing activities, creating email blasts to communicate new marketing initiatives, and following through to help execute on the campaigns. Previous work experience includes business to business cold calling, preparing quotes and creating contracts.

I understand the importance of meeting tight deadlines and accuracy to detail; I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualification in greater detail and to show I would be a good fit for this position. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to arrange a meeting. Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,

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hi, can someone proof read my coverletter?

I work in the marketing department, meaning all 3 of us (the designer, the web master and communications specialist) have to get our work edited and approved by our lead/manger before moving on to the next approval stage. It’s complicated and stressful, but whatever. It works for the company.

Now, I love the lead/manager…as a person. She and I have quite a bit in common, but as a manager she’s awful, especially now.

Her husband opened a business about 4 months ago, and it’s not doing so well. It’s a luxury service in a poor economy, meaning that it’s REALLY not too well. In fact, she spends the majority of the time at HER job doing stuff for HIS work.

I really could care less, until she criticizes me for neglecting to get things edited (despite the fact it’s been in her box for 8 days). She takes 2-3 hour lunches, takes a vacation day at least once a month, and has her door closed for hours on end, making it impossible for us to reach her by phone, email or person because she’s working on her husband’s work stuff.

Annoying.

Now it’s hitting the wall for me. She never communicated well before, but now it’s even worse than before. I’m being scolded because I don’t know what’s going on, and when I try to ask what’s going on, I’m again scolded for not being in the loop.

Like I said, for being a manager, she’s awful.

She also has a tendancy to retract her decision. Let’s say that she decides that we go live with a new marketing campaign next week. When the time comes and I ask her if we’re ready, she basically chews me out for doing something so idiotic. If I point out that she was the one to give us the go-ahead, she says I’m lying.

Things are just not getting edited and approved. I’ve been yelled at for reminding her. I’ve been yelled at for not reminding her.

I don’t know what to do at this point. This is such a small company that we don’t have an HR office, and what’s worse is that her boss is the head of the company. If I were to go to him, I would be the whistle blower and make the entire department uncomfortable.

Should I just grit my teeth and get on with my work, or is this something that should be dealt with head-on? Any advice?
Example of being out of the loop:

I’m in charge of banner ads and created the necessary information for one to send to our designer. She sent one back saying this was for the newsletter, except I had never heard anything more than a banner ad for a website. What newsletter?

I go to the lead, and she gives me the classic “you’re an idiot” stare and tells me I’m slacking and should be in on what’s going on.

However, I didn’t receive any notification. No emails. No words that were passed on. Just an empty expectation.
Thanks to you all – I’m just going to let it chill for awhile.

I should mention that I don’t go to Y!A while at work. I posted this question in the evenin and am responding 2 minutes before I officially “start” my day.

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