yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                      box 1619 - la crete, alberta t0h 2h0

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize project management, supervisory, operations and communications/organizational abilities in a challenging public sector assignment, focusing on housing or municipality administration.

career profile

ø  over 20 years of project management and operations experience.

ø  career built in the public sector in housing, community resource and academia.

ø  record of progression to positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  expertise in staff management.

ø  strong involvement in children s services.

ø  adept in budgeting up to the $3.5mm level.

ø  in-depth background in facility design and construction.

ø  skilled in facilitating multiple services from housing to full care.

ø  provide timely project completion on a consistent basis.

ø  competence in all facets of team development and leadership.

ø  strength in task prioritization.

ø  expert contract negotiation capacity.

ø  notable for personal innovation, energy, enthusiasm and motivation.

ø  broad understanding of public service operations.

ø  proven track record of completing complex projects at-cost.

ø  facilitate scheduling, budgets and achievement of quality standards within stringent deadlines.

ø  contributor in all facets of customer relations.

ø  consistent achiever of organizational objectives.

ø  outstanding competence in communications, presentations and policy/procedures.

ø  ability to work directly with the public and resolve issues in a successful manner.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications including ms office suite.

professional experience

mackenzie housing management                                                                                                 2000 - present

cao

       recruited to oversee 200 units of low income, senior and assisted care housing.

       plan and orchestrate budget of $3.5mm.

       direct and manage staff of 70 personnel.

       design and deliver all service stages from housing to full care.

       successfully negotiated positive contract with health region.

       spearheaded organizational expansion including design and construction of seniors lodge and care facility.

       drove completion of three new facility phases.

       recognized by government and housing experts as one of the best in the province.

 

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la crete health needs committee                                                                                              2007 - present

organization lead                                                                                                                                        

       play key role in development of in-depth community health services profile.

       facilitate needs assessment and lobbying for upgraded increased health services.

       have gained expertise in rural community issues/challenges involving healthcare.

       developed knowledge and commitment to sustainable health services in rural communities. 

 

 

la crete support services                                                                                                             1995 - 2000

community resource worker

       retained to evaluate community needs and design appropriate programs.

       oversaw meals on wheels and youth drop-in center.

       achieved organizational growth including expanded staff, new programs and increased budget.

 

 

earlier background

prior to 1995, served as continuing education coordinator, fairview college.  in this assignment, designed community adult learning programs including launches, instructor recruitment, administration and budgeting. 

 

 

education

high school graduate

 

continuing education in working with boards and developing leadership and computer skills.

 

 

community involvement

la crete agricultural society, president, 1996-2006

organized community events including farmers day, pioneer day and gospel fest.

upgraded and managed museum village.

built la crete heritage center with a $3mm budget and $1mm in fundraising and $1mm in grants.

mackenzie regional policing society, victim services unit, board member

northwest alberta child and family services authority, board member, 2002-2006

silver birch child and family services authority, board member, 1997-2002

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                      box 1619 - la crete, alberta t0h 2h0

(xxx-xxx-xxxx

                                                                                                                                               abc@xyz.com

 

 

cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a public sector assignment in housing or municipality administration and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include 20 years of relevant experience in housing, community resources and academia.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated competence in planning, operations, project management, construction, service delivery, contract negotiation and team leadership, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined 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 to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

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