career objective                              

results-driven sales specialist eager to apply dynamic business development, communication, and relationship building skills toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing sales and profits

 

profile                                                

ø  offer three years of progressive experience in client relations, customer service, business development, contract negotiation, and fundraising

ø  solid experience in targeting diverse demographics in highly competitive environments; develop strong, competitive presentations that significantly increase revenues

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; cultivate long-term relationships and networks

ø  sharp business acumen; effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets

ø  facilitate client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention; effectively educate customers on new developments and trends

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  bilingual in spanish and english

 

professional experience                

tuke for tennessee, u.s. senate campaign                                                                   3/08 c 8/08       

finance director

• steered all aspects of fundraising efforts and managed team of eight interdepartmental personnel; effectively performed administrative functions including database management, commitment follow-up, market research, correspondence preparation and review, and compliance oversight

         successfully defined, developed and executed strategic marketing plans instrumental to consistently surpassing revenue performance goals by more than 50%

         secured more than 2,000 campaign donors; an increase of insert #%

 

office of governor phil bredesen                                                                                  8/05 c 3/08

chief executive assistant to deputy governor/chief of staff

• in recognition of outstanding performance, steadily progressed within office to attain position entrusted with serving as legislative liaison, office spokesperson, and event organizer for the deputy governor/chief of staff
• traveled 60% of time canvassing 38 rural counties and raising record-breaking contributions in excess of $350,000; garnered support from key groups including  labor unions, educators and small business owners

 

education                                           

university of tennessee, knoxville, tn                                                                                       august 2005
bachelor of arts in political science, cum laude and phi beta kappa

• study abroad program, puebla, mexico (summer 2005)
• study abroad program, chengdu, shanghai, beijing, and xi'an, china (summer 2004)

 

 

 

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title 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 extensive experience in fundraising and territory management within the political arena.  i excel at increasing revenues, even in challenging market conditions, and have a strong record of securing support in untapped regions.  i am adept at identifying and addressing client-specific needs, and am dedicated to providing outstanding service to existing customers while growing my client base.  to complement this background, i offer a ba in political science and proficiency in spanish. 

 

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,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy