career objective                              

driven professional and contributing member of the alfred university team eager to continue to support the university in achieving goals as director of research and prospect management

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of financial management experience with expertise in maintaining account databases, compiling and analyzing data, and organizing large volumes of information

ø  demonstrated strength in market research, targeting prospective client bases, and developing successful marketing campaigns

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  sharp technical proficiencies including ms word, excel, access, outlook; blackbaud

professional experience                                                                                              

financial & reporting assistant, alfred university, alfred, ny                                                               2003 c present

• effectively coordinate all aspects of financial activity within the department; accurately assess needs and develop budget, manage expenditures, and oversee and document donations
• accurately process and track financial gifts, maintain and update donor files, prepare regular reports instrumental to division, president, and board of trustees in evaluating progress
• perform administrative functions and organize high volume of critical information utilizing blackbaud system; monitor gift transaction activity, reconcile accounts, organize matching gifts
• assist with special projects and supervise student employee staff

 

sales & marketing coordinator, birdseye foods, rochester, ny                                                           2001 c 2003

• successfully managed sales and marketing operations; developed and implemented private-label rebate programs to boost brand awareness and bottom-line profits
• facilitated interdepartmental communications and collaborated with finance, operations, procurement, quality systems, and r&d divisions to develop sales solutions
• proficiently generated key sales reports and analysis to support regional sales managers; processed rebates and updated records

 

office manager, wellco llc, rochester, ny                                                                                           1997 c 2001

• performed a broad range of administrative and customer service duties including client scheduling, employee timekeeping, and payroll administration
• applied dynamic leadership skills toward effectively training, developing and supervising top-performing team members
  
  

researcher and director, dansville day care center, dansville, ny                                                        1989 c 1997

• targeted, prospected, and secured expanded client base; increased enrollment from three to 80 children
• prepared and managed annual budget and developed new pre-school and after-school programs; worked closely with board of directors to establish operational solutions
• oversaw program finances, accounts payable/receivable, staff scheduling and payroll

 

~ community activity ~

treasurer/secretary, north dansville republican committee , north dansville, ny                                   2007 c present

• diligently update and maintain financial records, prepare and submit state reporting, manage meeting minutes, and disseminate information to all committee members

education                                           

b.s. in elementary education, suny at cortland, cortland, ny                                                             1982

 

~ professional development ~

accounting i and ii, alfred university, alfred, ny                                                                                   2006

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in the capacity of director of research and prospect management 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 five years of experience working as the financial & reporting assistant at alfred university, as well previous work history in research, marketing, and client relations.  i excel at managing and organizing large volumes of information and am adept at navigating databases to glean useful knowledge.  my dynamic communication skills coupled with my customer service experience have successfully proven instrumental in my ability to cultivate long-term relationships with a diverse range of prospective donors and clients.    to complement this background, i offer  a bachelor s degree and additional studies in accounting.

 

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 continue to be a valuable contributor to the university s mission, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting director of research and prospect management position currently available.  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 outstanding communication, information management, and research 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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