entry-level financial services specialist

 

analysis ~ research ~ business development ~ client relations

ø  recent bachelor of business administration graduate, with key projects ranging from strategic audit of ibm to numerous domestic and international market analyses

ø  practical experience in corporate analysis of  current situation, corporate governance, external opportunities and threats, internal strengths and weaknesses, strategic factors, and strategy alternatives, recommendations, implementation, evaluation, and control

ø  additional background in market definition, industry analysis, competitor analysis, customer analysis, and estimation of demand as well as international market entry and strategy

ø  sharp business acumen, with solid management background spanning p&l, budgeting, cost analysis/controls, financial/sales/management reporting, team training and leadership, policies & procedures compliance, business development, sales/marketing, customer service, and inventory

ø  excel in resourcefully prioritizing, planning and steering operations to optimize bottom-line results

ø  proficient in ms office, macintosh, quicken, adobe, and crm programs, most recently netsuites

 

derek lawford pubs-xxxxxx, xxxxxx                                                                          august 2006 c present

bar manager, hand in hand & prince of wales                                                              

steer broad-scope operations ranging from financial, inventory control, ordering, customer service, and sales/marketing to team training, scheduling and leadership

proficiently prepare/maintain weekly financial statements with cost analysis vital to supporting parent company in evaluating performance and defining optimal strategies for maximum profitability

successfully develop new marketing concepts instrumental to driving traffic/sales growth and cutting costs; have generated as high as 6% quarterly sales increases

 

fox sports grill-xxxxxx, xxxxxx                                                                       november 2005 - august 2006

lead bartender                                                            

delivered world-class customer service at upscale, award-winning sports bar and restaurant

conducted weekly inventories for accountability, maintenance and p&l tracking

 

gordon biersch brewery restaurant group, inc.-xxxxxx, xxxxxx                          june 2003 - december 2005

bartender                                                                                

contributed expertise in specialty beers and brewing process toward effectively guiding clients through product selection at upscale specialty brewery and restaurant

 

bachelor of business administration in marketing & professional sales; july 2010     

kennesaw state university-kennesaw, xxxxxx

 

member, kennesaw state sales club

member, student sales team-national collegiate sales competition

member, kennesaw sife business chapter

soccer coach of year, carroll county parks and recreation; 2003

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (insert actual title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i offer you solid financial background xxxxxxined through both academic and professional experience.  i recently earned a bachelor of business administration, where studies covered broad areas of finance and projects included a comprehensive strategic audit of ibm.  concurrent with academic pursuits, i have built a solid career in management, with accountability for p&l, budgeting, cost analysis/control, and financial reporting.  complementing this, i offer you strong business experience in areas ranging from business development, sales/marketing and client relations/customer service to human resources and inventory control.

 

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

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

kyle armour