Personable leader with a proven track record of exceeding performance objectives, including sales goals.

  Stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders.

  Proactive self-starter with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

> Team Leadership > Client Relations > New Business Development

> Project Management > Continuous Improvement > Budgeting

> Contract Negotiations > Problem Solving > Staff Training

Monitor, Turning Point of Central California, Inc. Visalia, CA Month Year-Month Year

  Displayed strong management skills while supervising and monitoring residents at a facility.

  Ensured the safety of staff, residents, clients, guests and others while visiting the building.

  Performed interior and exterior security checks, as well as pat downs of bags, vehicles and rooms.

  Ensured select residents completed urine and breathalyzer tests.

  Supported the Caseworker with delivering resident services and activities.

  Safely operated a vehicle to transport residents.

Child Support Officer, Tulare County Visalia, CA Month Year-Month Year

  Showcased strong management skills while handling a large caseload of child support cases, including public assistance reimbursement, enforcement and the collection of child support.

  Interviewed case participants, attorneys, employers and other agencies to explain issues and secure information to investigate paternity claims; mitigate child support complaints; process reimbursement of public assistance and child support arrearage; and verify facts to resolve discrepancies.

  Recommended child support amounts to the Superior Court based on established guidelines, previous ability to pay, Court orders and/or grant amount issued by CalWorks.

  Negotiated ongoing child support payment plans, according to State of California guidelines when no Court orders existed or for modifications to existing Court orders.

  Performed audits of arrearages and interest due, if applicable, to prepare for legal cases.

  Located and interviewed individuals with delinquent accounts and prepared inter-jurisdictional documents.

  Initiated earnings withholding, liens on personal and real property, writs or other legal action as needed.

Office Lead, Gemini Visalia, CA Month Year-Month Year

  Helped to generate more than $4 million in annual sales.

  Displayed excellent leadership skills while managing budgets and conducting lean training and coaching.

  Led a team of employees, including delegating work assignments, and also developed policies and procedures.

  Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of colleagues.

  Audited invoices, and inventoried and ordered office supplies.

  Performed record storage and shipped Workers compensation records to attorneys.

  Maintained and updated filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.

Manager, Takkens Visalia, CA Month Year-Month Year

Manager, DC Shoes Tulare, CA Month Year-Month Year

  Demonstrated solid leadership skills while managing a team of retail store sales associates.

  Trained, mentored and coached team members to provide guests with an exceptional shopping experience.

  Interviewed candidates for employment opportunities and hired associates that were an ideal fit.

  Ensured the store was well-merchandised and maintained a clean and presentable appearance.

  Analyzed operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.

  Prepared annual budgets, analyzed variances and scheduled expenditures.

Associate of Arts (AA), History, College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable leader with a proven track record of exceeding performance objectives, including sales goals. I have stellar listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, I offer proactive self-starter with a demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Furthermore, I possess solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks. Among my unique skills, abilities and achievements:

  Helped to generate more than $4 million in annual sales.

  Displayed excellent leadership skills while managing budgets and conducting lean training and coaching.

  Led a team of employees, including delegating work assignments, and also developed policies and procedures.

  Showcased strong management skills while handling a large number of projects.

  Interviewed candidates for employment opportunities and hired associates that were an ideal fit.

  Prepared annual budgets, analyzed variances and scheduled expenditures.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Rusty Barker

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