Cover Letter
Sincerely, J. Stephen Harrison
Contact Information
Name: J. Stephen Harrison
Address: *** ********
City: Little Rock
State: AR
Zip/Postal Code: 72205
E mail: ***********@*****.***
Primary Phone: 501-***-****
Background
Most Recent Job Title: Columnist, reporter, ad sales
Most Recent Employer: Tailgate News
Career Level: Associate/Experienced (Non Manager)
Availability or
immediately
Timeframe:
Authorized to work in the
Yes
U.S. :
Security Clearance:
Over 18: Yes
Education: Some College
Languages Spoken: English To whom it may concern: Thank you for your time and consideration. I am
a team player, searching for an opportunity to help an organization grow through
hard work, positive attitude, and fortitude.
Job Preferences
Desired Salary: Open
Desired Job Titles: Account Executive, Sales Representative
Desired Job Types: Sales
Desired Shifts: 1st Shift
Desired Travel: 10%
Category: Sales & Marketing, Automotive
Company Size: <100
Company Type: Corporation, Non Profit Organization
Industry: Sales/Advertising, Automotive, Manufacturing / Production, Publishing / Printing,
Advertising / Marketing
Experience
Job Title: Columnist/reporter
Employer: Tailgate News
Location: Gurdon, Ar.
Dates Employed: 02/15/2011 07/12/2011
Description: Writing a humor column, coverage of sporting events, ad sales.
Job Title: Career Planner
Employer: Diesel Driving Academy
Location: Little Rock
Dates Employed: 03/28/2010 12/01/2010
Description: Set appointments for interview, Interview and qualify the prospective student, give
presentation, enroll.
Job Title: Account Executive
Employer: Global Safe Technologies
Location: Little Rock
Dates Employed: 02/04/2007 01/03/2010
Description: Prospecting through cold calls, giving demonstrations, presentations, writing
proposals, closing
Job Title: Trainer/Producer
Employer: Combined Insurance
Location: Little Rock
Dates Employed: 05/07/2006 11/12/2006
Description: Set appointments from leads. Compare policies with clients and train new agents.
Job Title: Producer/Agent
Employer: Farm and Ranch Ins.
Location: Little Rock
Dates Employed: 02/12/2005 10/12/2005
Description: Set appointments, meet clients close.
Job Title: Mix and Mill Operator
Employer: Unilever Best Foods
Location: Little Rock
Dates Employed: 08/10/1997 08/12/2004
Description: Responsible for four different products running simultaneously on four separate
lines. Making adjustments for high or low salt, fat, texture. Calculating how much
to produce before changeover. Responsible for start up every Sunday night.
Duties also included forklift operation.
Education
Institution/School Name: niversity of Arkansas Little Rock
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Degree: Some College
Location: Little Rock
Major/Area of Study: Journalism
Completion Date: 05/10/1987
GPA: 2.5
Description:
Institution/School Name: niversity of Arkansas
U
Degree: Some College
Location: Fayetteville,Ar.
Major/Area of Study: Journalism
Completion Date: 05/12/1984
GPA: 2.3
Description:
Institution/School Name: all High
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Degree: High School
Location: Little Rock, Ar.
Major/Area of Study:
Completion Date: 05/12/1980
GPA: 2.75
Description:
Skills
Skill: Sales Level: Advanced
Skill: manufacturing Level: Advanced
Skill: auto repair Level: Advanced
Skill: auto parts Level: Advanced
Skill: writing/reporting Level: Advanced