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Bookkeeping & Accounting | Business Management | Strategic Planning

Estimating & Accounting | Leadership | Creative Problem Solving | Teamwork

Client Relations | Project Management | Communication | MS Office

Reenergized, confident and ready-to-work retired commercial construction building estimator. Expert in the bookkeeping/accounting field as a result of having performed all related functions while serving as Vice President of the self-owned firm Jones and Strong. Able to align personal goals with organizational objectives to work towards success. Focused on developing mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Skilled in actively promoting a company image rooted in professionalism and commitment. Adept in delivering high-caliber service consistently, both individually and as a team member. Excel under pressure in time-sensitive environments. Seeking to break back into the bookkeeping and accounting field in order to leverage skills gleaned from training and job background. Pursuing a position at the start of January 2018 that promotes growth, stability and achievement in an innovative work setting.

• Work as a contract employee, with a contract that will expire at the close of December 2017
• Act in a residential property manager role, but in a commercial capacity, for a private yacht club located on seven acres of property in a gated facility
• Oversee four berthing areas, including covered slips available for boats
• Drive security by making rounds of the property twice daily; make sure all boats are secure and that no breaches to security are present throughout assigned shift
• Complete custodial duties including the cleaning of the clubhouse, restrooms and showers
• Engage in specialized culinary services such as cruise-ins, where other yacht clubs come over in their respective boats and spend the weekend at the Club
• Prepare delicious, enticing meals for cruise-ins and other special events including Christmas Dinner, Valentine s Day, etc.

  Delivered services for a medium-sized subcontractor specializing in the fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel, along with pre-engineered steel edifices

  Performed all estimation functions for conventional steel buildings

  Carefully assessed all established plans and specifications

  Drove the complete take-off of resources that proved vital in order to complete work assignments

  Estimated labor, material, and equipment costs; presented finalized estimates to client in order to effectively secure contracts

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Continued

  Performed all estimating operations, along with all functions of accounting including but not limited to payroll processing including certified payroll reports

  Handled all accounting and invoicing using American Contractor software

  Managed all Certificates of Insurance, lien releases and pre-lien notices

  Performed all estimating and accounting functions including but not limited to Certified Payroll and related reports, Accounts Receivable/Payable, General Ledger, job costing and profit reporting

  Mastered the use of American Contractor Software and gained acumen in the use of both QuickBooks and Timberline Software

Certified User Training, QuickBooks (to be completed April 2017)

Program, Business Management (including Accounting 1A & 1B), American River College

Completed Training, Timberline Construction Accounting Software

Member, Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club

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P.O. Box 3113 | Antioch, CA 9453xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to any role years of proven bookkeeping and accounting success, primarily in owning my own business in the 90s and 2000s. I am presently retired, but eager to return to the workforce in a manner that calls on these specific skill sets.

  My experiences thus far have sharpened my business management and relationship building competencies, as well as my ability to connect positively with clients, colleagues and essential stakeholders at all levels.

  As a professional, I am able to excel in fast-paced settings that call for adaptability. I work well as both an independent achiever and valued team member to lend to seamless operations.

  In addition to my work chronology, I am currently engaged in Certified User Training for QuickBooks, to be completed April 2017.

  I also completed courses in Business Management, including Accounting 1A & 1B, through American River College. Furthermore, I ve engaged in training focused on the use of Timberline Construction Accounting Software

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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Enc. Resume