career objective                                           

highly proficient mba candidate eager to contribute superior organizational, business administration, and interpersonal relations skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization as a driven and productive team member

profile                                                              

ø  offer numerous years of practical experience in business administration, strategic planning, policy development, international outreach, fundraising, and project management

ø  expertly manage administrative functions for charitable and profitable business organizations; prepare and administer budgets, negotiate and develop contracts, monitor and evaluate program execution, and generate analytical reports instrumental to senior management in assessing performance

ø  solid motivational skills; demonstrated ability to mobilize diverse groups of individuals, community organizations, government bodies, and corporate partners to achieve large-scale goals

ø  dynamic communication, organization, and time management abilities

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

education                                                          

master of business administration, university of regina, regina, sk                                  degree to be conferred june 2010

 

~ graduate coursework ~

accounting for managers ~ business strategy & policy ~ financial management ~ international business ~ international travel ~ managing change in an organization ~ organizational behavior ~ project management ~ social issues

bachelor of administration, with distinction, athabasca university, athabasca, ab                                                      2007

 

nursing diploma, wascana institute of applied arts & sciences, regina, sk                                                                 1982

professional experience                            

co-owner / operator, xxxxxx6 saskatchewan ltd., marquis, sk                                                                      1985 c present

• successfully steer all aspects of administrative operations for this aggregate land base with 10,000+ acres of owned and leased land, seven employees during the peak season, and annual revenues of up to $3m
• accurately prepare detailed land leasing contracts, financial documentation, business ownership documents, and corporate communications; work closely with legal professionals and tax preparers as necessary

 

co-owner / operator, prairie mist spray co. ltd., marquis, sk                                                                        2000 c present

         manage all administrative functions for this seasonal business specializing in agricultural custom chemical application for up to 150,000 acres of land per year; direct financial, hr, and legal activities

         oversee the training and licensing of operators; ensure compliance with all environmental regulations

 

obstetrical staff nurse, five hills health region, moose jaw, sk                                                                        1982 c 1999

         in addition to performing a full scope of nursing and crisis management duties, contributed to the development of a new procedural manual for unit, pioneered an early patient discharge program, and oversaw the successful implementation of both projects

         worked closely with new mothers and provided patient education; identified at-risk patients and provided referrals to special services and community agencies that offered post-discharge assistance

 

~ community activity ~

secretary, board of directors, canadian humanitarian organization for international relief (choir)                  2007 c present

         play an integral role in expanding the reach of this grassroots canada-based ngo dedicated to assisting marginalized children in ethiopia, haiti, and other developing nations by partnering with local organizations providing shelter and housing, community-based care,  and assistance with school and after-school programming

         provide critical support to the chairman  / founder and the executive director and serve in the role of a financier and administrative specialist; evaluate projects and goals, prepare budgets and financial forecasts, determine staffing needs, travel within canada to spread awareness and establish choir boards in each province, and travel to africa to work directly with partner ngo

         personally raised nearly $16k in donations by completing a 400km cycling trek from moose jaw to medicine hat, ab in 48 hours

 

chair, board of directors, marquis credit union

volunteer, marquis community club

 

 

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finca canada

157 adelaide street west, suite 408
toronto, on m5h 4e7

 

dear hiring manager:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as public outreach consultant 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 driving the administrative functions of two successful agricultural businesses, working as an obstetrical nurse in a busy hospital environment, and serving on the board of directors for a growing international humanitarian organization.  i excel at performing a wide range of concurrent duties and am adept at anticipating and addressing constantly changing business needs.  in addition to developing and administering corporate policies in the private sector, my work with choir has involved intensive domestic fundraising and public outreach, and i ve traveled to africa three times to work directly with ethiopian ngo partner organizations on identifying programming needs and developing strategies to achieve short- and long-term goals.  my unique blend of business management and interpersonal relations skills has consistently proven instrumental in my success.  to complement this background, i am currently in the process of completing my mba.

    

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

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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contact name

finca canada

157 adelaide street west, suite 408
toronto, on m5h 4e7

 

dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the public outreach consultant position.  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, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic communication, negotiation, and program development 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 the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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