Dear Hiring Manager,
My name is Maryna Piatrova and I am a student at Delaware Technical and Community College
majoring in accounting with an anticipated graduation date of December 2011. I am in my final
year and have only one class left to finish my degree. Additionally, I have a Master’s equivalent
in Business Administration from a state university in Belarus. I am actively seeking a position in
the Accounting/Finance field which will utilize my analytical and quantitative skills and would
help me to advance professionally.
I have two years work experience as an economist for a pharmaceutical company which allowed
me to utilize my accounting and math skills. I have also had the opportunity as a student to use
my accounting experience in performing the evaluation of solvency, profitability and liquidity
for an ice cream factory. I perform well under stressful condition and under minimum
supervision. I am a very responsible, fast learning and highly motivated person. I am full of
desire and energy to take on new challenges and learn new things.
Enclosed is my resume that will provide you with details about my skills and work experience. I
believe that my skills can be applied to a position within your company and I look forward to
discussing these opportunities with you in great details. Please feel free to contact me at your
earliest convenience at 302-***-****. My e-mail address is *************@*******.***.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Maryna Piatrova
MARYNA PIATROVA
334 EAST MAIN STREET APT H9 NEWARK, DE 19711
PHONE 302-***-****
E MAIL *************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an internship or an entry level job in Accounting or Finance that utilizes my analytical
and quantitative skills.
EDUCATION:
Delaware Technical and Community college, Wilmington, DE
Associates in Accounting, Anticipated December 2011
GPA 3.7
Gomel State University, Belarus, September 2001- May 2006
B.S in Business Administration
M.S in Business Administration
Commercial Business project (12-week pre-diploma practical work):
• Performed the evaluation of solvency, profitability, liquidity, and market prospects of an
ice cream factory using horizontal analysis, trend analysis, vertical analysis, and financial
statement ratios.
• Performed detailed analysis of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Evaluated the efficiency and productivity of production lines and assessed how
effectively the factory utilizes its asset to generate sales.
• Evaluated the effects of employee turnover on factory productivity.
• Evaluated the factory performance relative to its competitors and the industry statistical
data.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
• Strong computer skills, Spreadsheet/Graphics
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word 2007, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Accounting1, Accounting 2
• Strong knowledge of Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, Tax Accounting,
Auditing
• Excellent time management skills
• Good adaptation skills
• Marketing and sales skills
• Good team building skills
LANGUAGES:
Fluent in Russian, Belarusian
Knowledge of Ukrainian and Polish
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Economist, Pharmaceutical Company ADL “SOZH”, Gomel, Belarus (February 2006 - August
2007)
• Developed marketing proposals for cosmetic and pharmaceutical business
• Promoted sales of new pharmaceutical and cosmetic products
• Made purchases of pharmaceutical products
• Processed certification and customs clearance of new products
• Prepared and processed invoices and was responsible for billing
• Prepared quarterly budget projections, cash forecasting
System administrator assistant, Gomel State University, Gomel, Belarus (2002 -2004)
• Provided administrative/secretarial support for various departments by answering phones,
assisting visitors and resolving a range of administrative problems and inquiries
• Provide additional classroom support to students needing computer assistance