career objective                              

proficient, detail-oriented financial analyst and advisor eager to contribute outstanding budget and productivity management skills toward supporting the employer optimize financial and operational performance

 

profile                                                

ø  offer two years of progressive business management and financial analysis experience with expertise in process improvement, cost reduction, and quality control

ø  proficiently monitor and analyze data; compile and produce detailed financial and performance reports instrumental to supporting senior management in assessing business performance

ø  dynamic organization, analytical, and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  possess solid aptitude for communication, presentation, and negotiation; ability to assess and respond to client-specific needs

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

 

professional experience                

city of dallas, dallas, tx                                                                                                                       2/04 c present

iso 9001:200 management representative, department of street services (12/07 c present)

• in recognition of superior performance across multiple sectors, steadily progressed within municipal offices to achieve major decision-making positions in distinct departments
• manage internal auditing process from start to finish including initial notification, completion, review, and reporting
• perform complex financial analysis to manage $52 million budget; advise top management on process improvements and cost-effective strategies; track department spending and results
• streamline and standardize numerous projects successfully reducing departmental service delivery time by 22.6%
• selected to participate on citywide panel analyzing and improving use of $700 million budget for all public safety departments; serve as internal auditor trainer

business analyst, department of street services (2/07 c 12/07)

• accurately analyzed multi-unit business statistics to formulate cost savings process improvement plans; developed and implemented department-wide, innovative performance measurement tools, indexes, and documentation procedures
• conducted internal audits and generated reports regarding findings as well as recommending corrective and preventative measures
• effectively increased efficiency and productivity for service calls and routine trucking activity
• chosen to serve on citywide team analyzing $33 million budget for the vibrant neighborhood program; performed special projects including cost-benefit analysis for the sanitation and purchasing departments

management development associate, city manager s office (7/06 c 2/07)

• developed strategies to attract high caliber, top-performing employees for future executive leadership; collaborated with management to achieve goals
• created and instituted optimized citywide agenda and contract management processes resulting in greater efficiency and cost reductions

police officer, police department (2/04 c 7/06)

• interpreted and enforced state, local, and federal laws and regulations utilizing exceptional leadership, communication, and reporting skills
• acted as a member of a felony warrant squad; researched criminals backgrounds, contact information, and potential whereabouts

 

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education                                           

university of texas at dallas

studies toward philosophical doctorate of public administration                                                anticipated graduation 2009

master of public administration                                                                                                                    2006

 

studies toward master of public affairs degree, indiana university                                                          2003 c 2004

 

bachelor of science degree, ball state university                                                                                            2003

• alpha phi sigma honorary society, inducted 2002

 

~ credentials/certifications~

iso 9001:2000 internal auditor certification                                                                                                   2007

texas commission on law enforcement standards  and education certification                                          2004

• graduated 1^st overall in class; 1^st in academics in class; 1^st in physical fitness in class

 

activities                                            

member of texas city management association, 2006 c present

member of texas municipal league, 2006 c present
member of government finance officers association of texas, 2007 c present

big brothers/big sisters of north texas, 2006 c 2007

youth sunday teacher, 2004 c 2006

youth basketball coach, 2001 c 2003

big brothers/big sisters of indiana, 2002 c 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert 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 extensive experience in working with multi-million dollar budgets.  i excel at analyzing use of finances and operational processes to develop and implement highly effective optimization strategies.  i have effectively applied my skills and knowledge toward leading different organizations and departments to achieve all-around improvement.  to complement this background, i offer a master s degree in public administration and ongoing studies toward a ph.d in the field. 

 

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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