career profile

management professional with knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing graphics projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and employee performance. possess mastery of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product/service fulfills functional requirements and standards. encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fostered commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust. develop leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees.

professional experience

project manager, 2006 c 2008           

exopack, llc, spartanburg, south carolina

• influenced, motivated, and challenged staff to perform above expectations; adapted leadership style to a variety of situations while remaining focused on providing stellar service.
• inspired, motivated, and guided others toward goal accomplishments and consistently developed and sustained cooperative working relationships.
• made sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceived the impact and implications of decisions, committed to action, even in uncertain situations, to maximize client satisfaction and understanding of the graphics industry.

 

management supervisor, 2004 c 2006

fedex kinko s, greenville, south carolina

• showed understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; developed and maintained effective relationships with others including effectively dealing with clients who are difficult, hostile, or distressed.
• formulated and or followed established procedures concerning personnel management functions such as payroll management, scheduling, and overseeing the success of employees.
• verified that clients projects would be completed efficiently within time and budget constraints.
• clarified the communication needs of clients by asking open and closed end questions, offering samples, and thinking out-of-the-box to produce satisfactory materials.

 

sales representative, 2003

riverside toyota, tulsa, oklahoma

• acquired relevant information based on clients needs and desires for specific vehicle functions.
• increased good will and market presence of the toyota name through effective brand management.
• demonstrated advanced product knowledge and technical mastery while advising clients of the pros and cons of vehicle ownership.

 

title, 1998 - 2002

southern graphic solutions, inc., greensboro, north carolina

• recognized and met the business needs of clients through effective graphics solutions such as package design, prepress, image carrier, workflow management, and consulting services.

 

education

 

bs in mass communication, concentration in graphics arts and imaging technology, 1997

appalachian state university

 

-         internship/freelance production technical assistant, 1997

 

-         dale carnegie training course, 2002

 

 

 

 

<date>

 

<<first name>> <<last name>>

<<title>>

<<company>>

<<street address, suite #>>

<<city, state zip code>>

 

dear <<courtesy>> <<last name>>,

 

it is with great confidence that i offer my years of management-level experience and strong ability in event client services, project management planning, cost/quality control, and sales. as i pursue the <<position title>> within <<company name>>, i recognize that my credentials and experience would greatly assist in reaching future goals and objectives.

 

i am seeking a position within a fast-paced office in which my management experience and extensive work coordinating the activities of staff. in addition to my ability to coordinate the logistics of multifaceted day-to-day operations, i am certain that my proficiency in office applications, along with my ability to communicate with internal and external personnel, stakeholders, and clients would be an asset to your team.

 

my duties as project manager, management supervisor, and sales representative, consist of coordinating operations of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous contingency factors were involved. with this experience, i formulate policies and procedures relevant to daily operational and special organizational program based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources. with vast knowledge of the principles and techniques of event management including organization, staffing, training, budgeting, and reporting, and a strong background in planning, budgeting, and management that i bring to your organization.

i am an efficient team player who can be depended on to roll up her sleeves when the going gets rough. i bring to the table exceptional organizational, time management and problem solving skills and a proven capacity for meeting company objectives and demands with a high degree of tenacity. coupled with a flair for creativity and ability to critically evaluate situations, i feel confident that i have what it takes to hit the ground running and strengthen your organization.

if you feel there is a mutual interest, i would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to learn more about your company, the requirements of the position, and how my qualifications would be a good fit.

 

thank you in advance for your time and consideration. i look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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