Pending college graduate and U.S. Navy veteran seeking to launch the next chapter of my career in the business field.

  Personable and mature professional with valuable, hands-on leadership experience.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility during eight years of service in the United States Navy for consistently exceeding performance objectives, including earning awards for outstanding achievement.

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

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

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 

Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management, Southern New Hampshire University; expected 2017

Engineering Operations Technician, Amazon.com Asburn, VA July 2015-Dec. 2015

  Communicated effectively with colleagues in a fast-paced data center environment for this leading brand.

  Displayed poise, professionalism and patience to identify and resolve problems with data center equipment such as stand-by generators; switchgears; centrifugal chillers; cooling towers; air handlers; pumps; and motors, among other infrastructure.

  Showcased strong writing skills while drafting standard operating procedures as well as reports to ensure proper maintenance of equipment and to maximize the useful life of these expensive assets.

  Monitored the temperature of building conditions to ensure they were within recommended levels.

Gas Turbine Technician, Mitsubishi Power Systems of America Oct. 2011-July 2015

  Conducted comprehensive inspections of combustors and gas turbines for this leading manufacturer.

  Showcased a proven ability to work well independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

  Performed a series of tests to confirm the sound and mechanical reliability of gas turbines.

  Communicated effectively with colleagues and management personnel to address and resolve problems.

  Exercised safety precautions and sound judgment while conducting inspections and tests.

Service Member, United States Navy Oct. 2003-Oct. 2011

  Earned multiple awards during an eight-year career serving the United States of America.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility during tenure for outstanding performance.

  Led a team of sailors while serving as a Divisional Leading Petty Officer.

  Maintained millions of dollars worth of equipment, including desalination plants; engines; boats; cargo carriers; personnel carriers; weapons; and sophisticated communication devices.

  Consistently demonstrated excellent judgment, character, teamwork and leadership.

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity at your organization and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable and mature professional with valuable, hands-on leadership experience. For example, during an eight year career in the United States Navy, I was promoted to positions of greater responsibility for consistently exceeding performance objectives, including earning awards for outstanding achievement. I also boast excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain their trust, confidence and respect of key stakeholders.

I am currently working toward earning an online Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Business Management from Southern New Hampshire University, which I expect to achieve in 2017. I have a genuine desire to excel in the business world and believe these additional traits will be an asset to your organization:

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

  Experience communicating effectively with colleagues in a fast-paced setting.

  Showcasing poise, professionalism and patience to identify and resolve problems.

  Displaying strong writing skills while drafting standard operating procedures as well as reports.

  Working well independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

  Consistently demonstrated excellent judgment, character, teamwork and 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

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