~  Eager to contribute exceptional management, administrative, accounting, and graphic design expertise toward supporting a dynamic employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.  ~

 

 

         Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, Quark, Quicken and QuickBooks, with working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

         Possess typing speed of 80 wpm and extensive talents in 10-key by touch.

         Highly skilled in budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, data entry, and sales support.

         Polished organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and scheduling skills.  

         Extremely versatile; quickly adapt to new roles, responsibilities, software, and environments.

         Self-directed, resourceful, and dependable with a solid reputation for professionalism, integrity, and keen attention to deadlines.

         Thrive on challenges and perform effectively under pressure.  

         Proven ability to effectively define and understand specific client needs and requirements.

         Excel in navigating creative projects from start to finish, and ensure designs and graphics contain precise brand and message consistency.  

 

 

Pharmacy Week, Middleton, WI, 1994 to 2009
Publication Coordinator / Accounting

         Quickly advanced throughout progressively responsible roles to independently oversee graphic design, layout and editing tasks for weekly national magazine, replacing external advertising agency and editor/proofreader to generate significant savings for Pharmacy Week.

         Leveraged considerable computer/software skills to handle a broad range of operations from creative functions to financial administration.

         Accurately managed accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, collections, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations.

         Prepared, analyzed and submitted in-depth sales and accounting reports to company owner.

         Fostered, nurtured and maintained exemplary client relationships vital to expediting and streamlining requests for changes, swiftly resolving invoicing issues, and maintaining client loyalty.

         Applied sharp multi-tasking expertise toward answering multi-line telephones, routing incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and consistently delivering top-notch client service.

 

Prior Background:

Front Office, American Family, Madison, WI, 1992 to 1994

 

Sales Secretary, Madison Kipp, Madison, WI, 1990 to 1992

 

 

Accounting Degree, Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

After recently relocating to Georgia, I m enthusiastically exploring new career opportunities after 15 years of successful experience with Pharmacy Week. I bring to you proven performance in driving daily business operations, exemplary expertise in accounting, and strong skills in client relations, graphic design, editing, and office administration. To complement these qualifications, I offer outstanding prioritization talents and solid planning capabilities which are instrumental in a <insert job title/position> role.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a self-motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior initiative, unparalleled resourcefulness, and well-honed leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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