Ø  Offering a BS in Business Administration along with over a decade of related experience

Ø  Expertise in driving procurement operations; effectively confer and negotiate with both sellers and buyers to maximize bottom-line profits for company

Ø  Strategically structure and administer contracts for optimal revenue performance

Ø  Dynamic communication, relationship building, customer service, and problem solving skills

Ø  Excel in planning, coordinating and driving projects to achieve critical timelines

Ø  Solid understanding of business and administrative practices, processes, operational structures, and systems

Ø  PC literate; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, ArcView 9

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Universal Timber, Inc. C Inman, SC                                                                           1995-present

Timber Procurement Specialist

  Actively appraise and buy timber from land owners and then market/sell product to mills throughout the upstate region

  Strategically steer contract negotiations to best maximize results for seller, buyer and company

  Apply industry expertise toward coordinating logistics of timber harvesting; mark property lines and streamside management zones

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University of South Carolina-Spartanburg, SC

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; 2001

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Member, South Carolina Timber Producers Association
Member, South Carolina Forestry Association
Certification, Sustainable Forestry Initiative

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT ACTUAL TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, for the past 13+ years, I have specialized in spearheading the buying and selling or timber products to generate high-volume profits for my company as a Procurement Specialist.  I am highly effective in consulting with both suppliers and end-users, negotiating lucrative contracts and building critical professional relationships.  I am now eager to apply this background, coupled with my BS in Business Administration and broad knowledge of business operations and practices, toward delivering immediate results for your company while building a progressive, long-term career of mutual benefit.

 

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 operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Matthew Corey Atkins