- 630 Spreanza Rd. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        I am pleased to send in my application in response to a job vacancy posting for the position of _________________________. Attached is my resum for your review and consideration.

What I offer is my MBA and more than more than 40 years providing high-performance HR administration, business and relationship management, grant and fundraising administration, and staff developmental program management in the academe, local, federal, and state institutions. I am currently with the Westmoreland Mechanical Technical and Research, Inc. as a Manager for Business services. Prior to this, I was with the Entertainment Technology Center Global as Academic Coordinator, Adviser and Corporate Relations/Alumni Director for Carnegie Mellon University. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my managerial and administrative competencies in providing office operations support, regardless of industry, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that include a xxxxxxssion for achieving business objectives through sustainable people-centric, efficiency-focused, and results-driven leadership excellence. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry professionals so vital in maintaining a solid reputation in the community and markets served, and in fostering a seamless work experience with colleagues in attaining shared commitments.

I am confident that my education, experience, and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I can help you achieve your objectives as xxxxxxrt of your office management team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you so much for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

HARTWELL T. BOWERS II

Attachment: Resum

- 630 Spreanza Rd. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Office Manager/Administrator

Qualifications Profile

    Self-motivated, dynamic, and results-driven educator and management professional with more than 40 years providing high-performance HR and developmental program management, business relationship management, grant and fundraising administration, and operations support in the academe, local, federal, and state institutions.

-    Extensive executive and organizational management support in HR and office operations covering budgets, office staff supervision, staff counseling, supplies inventory, corporate events, executive travel, confidential document management, new hire onboarding, and training, among other administrative functions.

-    Managed $2.5M in research accounts, conducting seminars and lectures, while building professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders that facilitated fulfilling shared commitments.

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

    Flexible and adaptable with quick learning abilities to reach high productivity levels in fast-xxxxxxced work demands.

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

    Excellent people management and interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues across diverse ethnicities and demographics.

Key Expertise

Operations Management

    Strategic Planning Support

    Fiscal & Budget Administration

    Financial Management Support

    Scholastic Course Content Development

    Project/Program Management

    University Alumni Management

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance

    Relationship Management (Client, Stakeholders, Employees, Students, Faculty, the Public, Government & Suppliers)

Administration

    Personnel Administration

    Manpower Sourcing & Recruitment

    Staff Supervision & Training

    Office & Staff Administration

    Records & Document Management

Technical

    Webxxxxxxge Design & Development

    Apps: Oracle DBMS & proprietary University Systems

    Productivity Tools: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, & Outlook), Adobe Photoshop, & Lotus software products

    Internet: Email/Webmail, Web Research, & Social Networking

Professional Experience

Westmoreland Mechanical Technical & Research Inc.

    Provide strategic direction and leadership in managing business services involving Accounting, Purchasing, Estimating/Quoting, Overdue Accounts and Secretary Pool services.

    Oversee proper engagement in all aspects of addressing accounting needs (receivables, xxxxxxyables, bankruptcy cases, cost analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and numerous other duties).

    Manage the purchasing dexxxxxxrtment, ensuring consistent availability of materials supplies, and testing equipment needed the comxxxxxxny s US Headquarters and UK facility.

    Supervise all administrative staff within the comxxxxxxny, including executive secretaries and receptionists, ensuring compliance with comxxxxxxny directives, service quality standards, and performance metrics.

Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) Global | Carnegie Mellon University

    Managed global operations from Pittsburgh to California to Australia, Singapore, South Korea, and Qatar

    Oversaw all academic programs and administrative functions worldwide, developing internship programs worldwide including employment programs for university graduates with 95% 100% success rate,

    Served as Executive Assistant to the Director and Alumni coordinator for special events, while serving as Senior Academic Advisor to over 100 students locally and 25 students in Australia.

    Managed professional relationships with corporate xxxxxxrtners (Disney, Electronic Arts, Sony, Microsoft, and DreamWorks, Pixar, among others).

    Managed special corporate visits, special events, graduation ceremonies, special speakers and banquets, orientation, banquets, tours, registration, tuition counseling, scholarships submissions, xxxxxxyroll changes, and numerous other duties.

    Provided HR support, initiating recruitment programs and screening interviews, hiring faculty staff, instructors, and special adjuncts, while representing the Dexxxxxxrtment at national and international conferences.

    Managed numerous databases using data to provide information in strategic planning and decision support.

    Conducted twice weekly seminars, and taught courses on ETC Project Management and Starting a Business.

- 630 Spreanza Rd. Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Professional Experience (continued)

University of Pittsburgh

    Managed $2.5M in research accounts, dexxxxxxrtment operations, inventory, and student accounts.

    Oversaw administrative staff performance and facilities management, including undergraduate, graduate, and PhD student program administration, campus events, and semestral student affairs for the dexxxxxxrtment.

    Served as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Dexxxxxxrtment, assuming role of Acting Dexxxxxxrtment Chair in the absence of the Dexxxxxxrtmental Chairman.

    Conducted numerous on- and off-campus seminars and mini courses as needed by the dexxxxxxrtment and the university.

United States Air Force (Retired)

Education & Credentials

    M.B.A., UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, 1986

    B.A. Business, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 1980

Professional Training & Certifications

    Human Resource Specialist Course | Noncommissioned Officer Orientation Course

    Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School | Noncommissioned Officer Academy

    Center for Degree Studies - Business Management | On-The-Job Training Course

    HR Management Education I | Computer Assisted Instructor Course | HR Data System Course

Professional Affiliations

    President: Greater Pittsburgh Yorkshire Terrier Club (1998-2006)

    Member: Staff Association Board University of Pittsburgh (1994-2004)

    Member: Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force | Bushy Run Kennel Club Board