Mr. Marcus J. Bryant
Raleigh, NC 27609
************@*****.***
October 1, 2013
Creative Solutions Services
Raleigh, NC
Dear Hiring Manager,
I have enclosed herewith, my resume, stating my qualifications for the Associate I, Quality Control, within your
company, of which I recently became aware. I believe that I am an excellent candidate for this position based upon
the specifications in your recent announcement.
I believe that the well developed skills I have, will contribute recognizable benefits to the company in the areas of
planning, management, and teamwork. Emphasis on these areas is and should be the critical priority that must be
present in the behavior of those affiliated with successful business enterprises. I believe that I can effectively
participate in supporting the goals of your company in the same manner that I have in my present capacity.
I have more than three years of experience as a Production Supervisor with S&D Coffee’s facilities, located in
Concord, North Carolina, and have a wide variety of experience applying and implementing the performance
standards necessary to meet production goals and projected growth expectations. During this time, I have been
able to train new employees, present new innovative product proposals, increase efficiency, and provide every
member of my team with strong and effective leadership through fair and equitable treatment. My shift
efficiently meets and exceeds production goals each day. I assist and motivate my team at all times, while still
attending professional development presentations, and other meetings, to ensure that my skills are up to date to
meet and exceed management expectations.
I hope that you will give consideration to my credentials as you assess the merits of those who express interest in
this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you, with hopes that I will have an opportunity to meet you and
discuss my qualifications with you in person. You may reach me at 919-***-**** or via email at
************@*****.***.
Thank you in advance for your favorable consideration of my express interest in this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Marcus J. Bryant
Enclosure
M a rcus B ryant
410 Shelly River Dr. Apt. 202
Raleigh, NC 27609
m ***********@*****.***
Career Objective
My goal is to achieve my highest potential in a career, where I can utilize my experience, t raining, and
creativity.
E xperience, Multitasking and Ambition
E xperience
With my experience, I have the skills necessary to deal with a broad range of interest and concerns
relating to manufacturing, safety, distribution, computer knowledge, and budgeting. Key projects I have
worked on in my career for companies are; reducing spoilage and increasing a company’s reputation on a
national level.
Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks
W ith a hands-on approach towards numerous and competing deadlines, I take a team approach to
carefully plan and delegate responsibili ties, achieving the best possible outcome. My efforts have been
recognized, resulting in promotions.
Ambition
I have several years of experience in laboratory practices, and management in sales and the
manufacturing field. While in these key positions, I have promoted and hired others to contr ibute more by
i ncreasing efficiency and creating goals that have been beneficial to the entire company.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Food Science 2012 North Carolina State
U niversity
Principles of Management 2011 The Employers
Association
Better Processing Control School FDA/USDA 2010 North Carolina State
U niversity
Associate in Science & Diploma in Science 2008 Brunswick
Community College
N C TABS Biotechnology Workshop 2007 Fayetteville
Community College
Employment H istory
Production Supervisor and Route Sale Rep. J uly 2011-
Current
S & D Coffee, Concord, North Carolina
Responsibili ties:
• Ensure that liquid products are processed according to FDA regulations concerning pasteurization
and pH control. Ensure that all employees follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and
H ACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point).
• Efficiently met and exceeded production goals while maintaining safety, quality and productivity,
and minimizing waste.
• Managed the shipping and receiving of raw goods and finished products, as well as the supporting
documentation for a half a billion dollar company.
Laboratory I nternship May 2010-
August 2010
Cape Fear Public Water Authority, Wilmington, NC
Responsibili ties:
• Performed several routine quanti tative, qualitative, biological and chemical testing according to
s tandard procedures.
• Assisted higher level technician in setup of laboratory equipment and recorded data for
experiments.
Sales Associate J une 2005-
August 2008
Sears Automotive, Wilmington and Raleigh, NC
Responsibili ties:
• Enthusiastically interacted with customers by assisting them with their automotive care needs.
Obtained necessary parts from suppliers and maintained the upkeep of customers’ cars and the
i mage of the company.