Outstanding communicator seeking to launch the next chapter of my career in the human resources field.

  Personable and well-educated leader with experience improving organizations and building teams.

  Impeccable ethics, judgment and stellar attention to detail skills in order to achieve stated objectives.

  Experience training, mentoring and coaching employees to work together and resolve conflict.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to lead training discussions and lessons.

  Solid background interviewing candidates for job opportunities and hiring associates that are a good fit.

  Quick learner that is adaptable, versatile and flexible to prioritize effectively and proactively resolve problems.

  Solid time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

PhD (Doctorate), Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology; expected month year

Name of School

  Currently working on dissertation.

  Learned design and use of various psychological assessments.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel and Restaurant Management, Financial Planning and Marketing focus

Northern Arizona University

Graduate, Culinary Institute of America; earned 2001

Volunteer, local animal hospital

Food Service Director, Compass Group NAD/Eurest Dining Services Phoenix, AZ 2002-Present

  Showcase strong leadership skills while managing a diverse team of hospitality professionals.

  Interview candidates for employment opportunities and hire associates that are an ideal fit.

  Train, mentor and coach team members on best practices of operations.

  Demonstrate diplomacy and tact to resolve conflicts between employees.

  Develop short and long-term operational and financial plans to achieve company objectives.

Chef, Santa Barbara Catering Co. Tempe, AZ 2002

  Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of personnel in a dynamic setting.

  Safely prepared hot food for a variety of events attended by up to 1,000 guests.

  Showcased excellent self-awareness to create eye-catching presentations of entrees and other meals.

Manager/Executive Chef, JQs Bar-b-q Scottsdale, AZ 1997-2002

  Gained the trust, confidence and respect of upper management to lead a team of personnel.

  Displayed strong organizational skills to prioritize necessary processes and procedures to achieve goals.

  Mentored and groomed candidates so they could learn new skills and abilities.

Assistant Manager/Bartender, Dos Gringos Scottsdale, AZ 1996-1997

  Showcased excellent people skills to build a team, including hiring a versatile group of employees.

  Educated team members on how to collaborate effectively and overcome adversity in a fast-paced environment.

  Resolved conflicts between employees or between employees and customers.

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 an outstanding communicator seeking to launch the next chapter of my career in the human resources field. I am a personable and well-educated leader with experience improving organizations and building teams. I possess impeccable ethics, judgment and stellar attention to detail skills in order to achieve stated objectives. My experience includes:

  Training, mentoring and coaching employees to work together and resolve conflict.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to lead training discussions and lessons.

  Interviewing candidates for job opportunities and hiring associates that are a good fit.

  Solid time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

I am currently pursuing a PhD (Doctorate) in Industrial Organizational (I/O) Psychology, which I expect to earn month year. Presently, I am working on my dissertation and during my studies have learned design and the use of various psychological assessments. My career to this point has focused in hospitality, serving as a Chef as well as a manager of diverse teams. During my career, I have mentored and groomed candidates for promotions to positions of greater responsibility. Additionally, I have resolved conflict between team members, as well as between employees and staff.

As your employee, 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,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

602-802-7796