- 2961 Wardall Ave. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        In response to a job vacancy posting for the position of ________________, I am pleased to tender my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my baccalaureate degree in Interior Design and more than 26 years providing customer service, project management, and operations support in the academe, home improvement, and media production sectors. I am currently with the Northwest Local School District as a Multiple Disabilities Aid following my tenure at Home Depot as a Specialist in Kitchen Design, flooring and Window Treatments. Prior to this, I co-owned a commercial printing company as a Managing Partner for FAI Printing. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my managerial and creative interior design competencies, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that include a passion for achieving business objectives through market-driven and results-driven work excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with the people I work with, including senior management, stakeholders, and industry professionals that create a harmonious and collaborative work environment in achieving shared commitments.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications that define me as a suitable candidate for the vacancy, one who can help achieve your objectives as part of your team. Should you need further information, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through any of my contact points in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

YYYYYY X. YYYYYY

Attachment: Resum

- 2961 Wardall Ave. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Interior Designer

Qualifications Profile

    Self-assured, and results-driven interior design professional with more than 26 years providing customer service, project management, and operations support in the academe, home improvement, and media production sectors.

- Strong passion for delivering outstanding customer service and process efficiencies in interior design and home improvement projects that created a sustained market following.

- Exhibited strong entrepreneurial and leadership abilities in building and growing a business.

    Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to resolve work issues even under stress.

    Proven flexibility and adaptability with quick learning abilities to reach high productivity levels in fast-paced work environments and new or demanding assignments.

    Well-organized and resourceful with multitasking skills that optimize limited resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Excellent interpersonal communication skills that help bring work diversity into a unified force in achieving objectives and shared commitments.

Key Expertise

Business Operations Management

    Tactical & Operations Planning

    Inventory Management

    Fiscal & Budget Administration

    Service Quality Management

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Relationship Management (Clients, Stakeholders, & Suppliers)

    Profitability Management

    Inter-Office Coordination

    Production Planning & Control

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance

    Concurrent Project Management

Administration

    Personnel Administration

    Staff Supervision & Training

    Office & Staff Administration

    Records & Document Management

Technical

    Office Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Outlook)

    Image Editing: Adobe Creative Suite

Professional Experience

Northwest Local School District

    Manage instruction support for special needs students, assisting the Intervention Specialist in executing lesson plans, and providing student support during tests.

    Develop and implement weekly art projects based on the students' abilities, executing daily calendar engagements with students that include teaching phonics and counting.

The Home Depot Xxxxxx, XXXXXX Denver, CO

    Guided clients through layout and design of kitchen areas and associated furnishings, providing recommendations for material and color treatment of floors, windows, and walls.

    Provided creative supervision in home improvement projects, developing and presenting design studies to clients, and providing material and labor estimates.

FAI Printing Xxxxxx, XXXXXX

    Provided strategic and tactical directions in managing a commercial printing company.

    Oversaw production, managing 6 full-time employees and up to 10 contract laborers in managing projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, deadlines and budgets.

    Completed mural project painting projects from formal to informal and youthful designs.

Education & Credentials

    B.A. in Interior Design, Cum Laude, COLLEGE OF MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (2004)

Professional Training & Certifications

    Corporate Travel Agent, IVI TRAVEL, Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (1987 - 1990)

    Certification Program, Commercial Art , CENTRAL ACADEMY OF COMMERCIAL ART Xxxxxx, XXXXXX (1986)

Affiliations

    Member: School PTA

    Participant: Race for the Cure (every year)

Thank You Letter (Pls remove this before sending)

- 2961 Wardall Ave. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Position Title of Interviewer

Name of the Company
Street Address
State, Zip Code

Dear [Mr. /Ms. Last Name],

It was with great pleasure and honor that we met and talked last _________________ [date] to interview me for the position of ________________ [job title]. I would like to thank you for the opportunity that allowed me to learn more about the position, the business, and more importantly, how I can best fulfill your requirements for the job.

I am pleased to note that our meeting was able to clarify how my competencies, education and work experience are precisely what I believe can contribute to further the success of the business.

My excitement to join ________________ [organization name] has certainly gone beyond my interest before the interview. Should you need additional information based on our discussions, please do not hesitate to email or call me at my contact points in the header. I look forward to working with you soon.

Best regards,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Follow-Up Letter (Pls remove this prior to sending)

- 2961 Wardall Ave. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Name of Interviewer

Position Title of Interviewer

Name of the Company

Street Address

State, Zip Code

Dear [Mr. /Ms. Last Name],

It has been _____________ [length of time in days or weeks] since meeting with you for an interview last _________________[date of interview]. I know you are a busy professional and I hope everything is fine with you.

May I be updated with the status of my application? I remain optimistic that my interview with you has further enriched your understanding of what you can expect from me in the position of __________________ [position title].

My excitement to join ________________ [organization name] has not diminished. Should you need additional information based on our discussions, please get in touch with me through any of my contact points in the header. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best regards,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy