career objective                              

client-focused project manager eager to contribute sharp business acumen and superior leadership skills toward supporting the employer in maximizing operational and financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer 16 years of progressive experience managing office operations, business administration, and key projects, with expertise in strategic planning, process improvements, team leadership, and accounting

ø  conduct detailed business assessments, identify gaps and inconsistencies, and develop and execute solutions that result in increased efficiency, productivity, and overall corporate profitability

ø  proactively monitor industry trends and developments to accurately prepare forecasts and plan workflow; support hiring, onboarding, and staff development efforts to meet business needs

ø  manage corporate finances including grant writing and proofing, p&l, balance sheet, monthly bank reconciliations, payroll administration, and financial reporting

ø  work closely with internal and external clients to define requirements and develop solutions; provide ongoing status updates and facilitate communications

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including ms office (word, excel, powerpoint, access, outlook), ms project, quickbooks, exceed! basic, replicon timesheet reporting, and time & chaos

 

~ key achievements ~

• played integral role in developing internal infrastructure and corporate growth strategy for start-up company as a business analyst and consultant for insert friend s company name
• successfully managed multiple key projects for kinetic networks and provided direct support for president/ceo and corporate support group; major assignments included developing proof of concept for a bridge solution from time tracking program to accounting software gap, managing the transition from asp to online payroll processing, establishing comprehensive new hire process, and creating workflow charts to improve interdepartmental communications
• secured and maintained business licenses, permits, and insurance policies covering kinetic networks interests in az, ca, ga, ny, and tx
• drove corporate accounting and financial management activity, including budget administration, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and p&l; additionally oversaw administration of payroll and employee benefits programs for 50 kinetic networks employees across five states
• contracted by gofish to manage corporate structuring efforts, including hiring process, business document reorganization, accounting, and financial reporting
• directed several projects for the bay area council for jewish rescue & renewal, including database implementation, maintenance, and training efforts, as well as grant-writing and contribution management
• provided comprehensive administrative support for 10 accounting executives at ernst & young
• effectively managed major database conversion project, assisted c-level executives with corporate restructuring and rebranding, and resolved outstanding accounts payable / receivables for pulse-drive systems international
• planned and executed salvation army child s shopping spree program from inception through sponsor follow-up; additionally created front desk & operations manual
• entrusted with supporting $1m+ investment advisor and operations manager at prudential securities; developed and internal client billing system, managed a/p and a/r, maintained client database, and served as communications liaison to national securities exchanges

 

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professional experience                

insert name of friend s business, insert location                                                              insert date c present

business analyst / consultant

 

kinetic networks, inc., san francisco, ca                                                                                  2005 c 2009

operations manager / associate project manager

 

gofish, inc., san francisco, ca                                                                                                            2005

bookkeeper (contract)

 

bay area council for jewish rescue & renewal, san francisco, ca                                            2003 c 2005

development associate           

                                   

ernst & young, san diego, ca                                                                                                  2003

executive assistant (contract)

                                   

pulse-drive systems international, llp, pompano beach, fl                                                      2002    

office / project manager & accounting assistant

 

salvation army, chula vista, ca                                                                                                            2001

associate project manager

 

prudential securities incorporated, rancho bernardo / newport beach, ca                                  1994 c 2000

associate project manager / operations clerk / registered sales assistant

education                                           

san francisco state university, san francisco, ca
bachelor of science in international business

 

~ professional development ~

project management certification

 

 

 

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert specific job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of experience managing critical projects and evaluating business operations to develop and implement highly effective improvement strategies.  i excel at quickly identifying and addressing client-specific needs and am adept at creating solutions and introducing technologies that save on costs and position companies for future growth.  i have a solid record of accurately managing corporate finances and ensuring legal compliance.  my strong communication and relationship management skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to lead cross-functional teams that achieve outstanding levels of customer satisfaction.  to complement this background, i hold a bachelor s degree in international business and project management certification.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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