career objective                              

results-driven business development specialist eager to contribute superior analytical and problem-solving skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer four years of progressive experience with expertise in market research and analysis, financial administration, and business development

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention, increasing revenues, and expanding market share

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations; consistently meet project deadlines and deliver quality work

ø  effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets in constantly evolving environments

ø  proactively monitor industry trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities; track performance indicators to adjust resource allocation as appropriate

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; ability to cultivate critical, long-term business connections

ø  motivated team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

~ key achievements ~

• personally introduced $1.4m in new programs to marathon s jobber network
• cited for exceeding expectations as an advanced financial analyst and as a program territory manager
• granted maraaward for excelling in every aspect of temporary assignment as a brand marketing manager
• selected to serve as a member of marathon oil diversity council

professional experience                

marathon oil company                                                                                                                 9/06 c present 

advanced financial analyst, findlay, oh (6/09 c present)

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within this leading global integrated energy company to attain position entrusted with the authority to authorize up to $2m in credit for pipeline and brand marketing customers
• perform thorough analysis of brand marketing operations to identify potential credit risks; report to senior management regarding counterparty risk issues 

program territory manager, columbus, oh (9/06 c 6/09)

• played an integral role in developing short-term marketing strategy to increase awareness of the marathon motor oil brand as a member of the brand business development team
• successfully established and promoted value added programs in the branded jobber network

brand marketing territory manager c temporary role, columbus, oh (9/08 c 1/09)

• expertly managed all supply, image, and growth efforts for the insert geographic area territory
• collaboratively assessed corporate-owned real estate to develop property-specific strategies for increasing profitability

education                                           

indiana university, kelley school of business, bloomington, in                                                            insert year

bachelor of science in finance

bachelor of science in marketing

• president, toastmasters c kelley school of business chapter (5/04 c 5/05)

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a business development 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 solid practical experience developing marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and market penetration.  i excel at analyzing financial performance and am adept at managing business growth initiatives.  my strong communication, organization, and interpersonal relations skills have consistently proven instrumental in my success.  to complement this background, i hold bachelor s degrees in finance and marketing.  

          

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,

 

 

 

 

kaz hussain