career objective                              

 

overachieving double-major business student eager to contribute significant retail experience and vast studies in economics/finance and international affairs toward boosting performance of dynamic company

 

profile                                                

                                                     

ø  multi-faceted retail specialist and finance-savvy person fluent in four languages (english, bosnian, serbian, croatian) and conversational in 10 additional slavic languages

ø  thrive within high-pressure deadline-driven environments and strategically plan, prioritize and coordinate team-driven workflow to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and quality

ø  proven results-oriented supervisor with outstanding communication skills, effectively developing relationships with peers, clients and customers

ø  strong computer and technical skills, including high proficiency with microsoft office xp, visual basic and numerous other software applications

ø  enthusiastic team-oriented player with passion for global economic and political affairs

 

education                                           

 

university of georgia, athens, ga

bachelor of science, business administration, international business (economics/finance); may 2009 (gpa: 3.45)

bachelor of arts, political science; may 2009 (gpa: 3.45)

 

dean s list c 2006-2008

phi theta kappa honor society

 

professional experience                

 

quiktrip, lawrenceville, ga                                                                                                2003-present

assistant manager/clerk

  demonstrate exemplary retail-oriented work ethic and management skills while representing large regional convenience store in variety of positions

  after starting as assistant manager, earned promotion to full-time manager just three months into the job; stepped down as full-time manager after 10 months to return to school and complete college

  now work as part-time clerk while pursuing two full-time degrees as recipient of georgia hope scholarship that is awarded to students for achieving above-average grades

  exhibit strong finance-related aptitude and noticeable thirst for business and political knowledge

 

community involvement                   

 

volunteer, translating for bosnian, serb, and croatian community, and providing free computer and finance-related advice and assistance

 

 

 

 

 

 

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company name

address

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging business-related growth opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i will soon be graduating with honors with two bachelor s degrees, including one in business administration (concentration in international business with emphasis on economics and finance). concurrent with my college studies, i ve

gained significant retail management experience, and have proven to be a high-performing employee. i am now eager to apply my overachieving background 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 dependable and self-starting individual, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. i am confident i will be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

date

 

 

contact name

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, finance-savvy team player eager to launch a successful business-oriented career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic communications and leadership skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. again, thank you for your time with the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy