Award-winning leader with a consistent, proven track record of exceeding performance objectives.

  Earned three achievement medals from the United States Army for ranking as the top producing recruiter in the Portland, OR area during fiscal years 2009-2010; 2011-2012; and 2013-2014.

  Experience training, mentoring and coaching a team of up to 150 personnel to maximize their potential, including a dedicated team of 15 recruiters.

  Outstanding listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders.

  Hold an Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

  Honorable Discharge, United States Army, Dec. 2016.

United States Army 2004-Dec. 2016

Area Recruiter (2004-Dec. 2016)

  Honored with three achievement medals for ranking as the top producing recruiter in the Portland, OR area during fiscal years 2009-2010; 2011-2012; and 2013-2014.

Platoon Sergeant (2011-2016)

  Demonstrated stellar leadership skills while training up to 150 soldiers that had recently enlisted.

Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, NCOIC (2014-2015)

  Led, mentored and coached a team of 15 recruiters across the State of Oregon.

Allstate Fairview, OR July 2015-Present

Owner

  Ranked as a top producing new agent during the first six months of tenure, from July 2015 to Dec. 2015.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, Post University; expected May 2017

  Earned Phi Betta Kappa honors for outstanding academic achievement.

  Completed an eight-week Recruiting and Retention Recruiter Course, as well as a two-week Recruit Sustainment Course, United States Army.

  Completed an eight-week Commissioned Officer Professional Development Course, as well as a four-week Senior Leader Course, United States Army.

Property and Casualty, Life and Heath Insurance License, states of Oregon and Washington

  Various causes supporting U.S. veterans.

  Conducted public speak at Elks clubs around the Portland, OR area.

  Coached youth basketball and soccer for seven years.

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 award-winning leader with a consistent, proven track record of exceeding performance objectives. For example, I earned three achievement medals from the United States Army for ranking as the top producing recruiter in the Portland, OR area during fiscal years 2009-2010; 2011-2012; and 2013-2014. During my military career, I also gained hands-on experience training, mentoring and coaching a team of up to 150 personnel to maximize their potential, including a dedicated team of 15 recruiters. In the civilian world, I have also achieved great success. For instance, I ranked as a top producing new agent during the first six months of my tenure with Allstate as the owner of a local insurance agency, from July 2015 to Dec. 2015.

I will earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management from Post University this May and have earned Phi Betta Kappa honors for outstanding academic achievement. Previously, I ve completed a number of leadership and recruiting courses, pertaining specifically to Recruiting and Retention, Professional Development and Senior Leadership.

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,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

503-740-8373