Dear Human Resources:
I am responding to the Accounting Assistant Position that is
posted your website.
I am a college graduate with many years and experience in the
business environment, working independently and in a team
environment. Providing customer service to a variety of workers
and being able to show my abilities to multi task,
being a good communicator and organized with attention to
detail.
Currently, I am unemployed and volunteer at the local hospital
providing accounts payable and clerical services.
I have computer experience in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,
Sap and willing to learn new software
skills and other technical skills that may be needed for this
position.
It has not been easy to find employment in the current job
economy. I hope you take a look at my
resume and see that I have the qualifications you are looking
for.
You may contact me at 734-***-**** or you can e-mail me at
*******@****.*** for an interview.
Please see attached Resume.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Suzanne M. Benson
Suzanne M. Benson
733 Red Fox Trail
Dundee, Michigan 48131
*******@****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Extensive experience in Procurement. Highly regarded for developing and
enhancing vendor relations. Strong knowledge of cost control and budgeting
procedures. Continuous attention to quality control and maintaining high
standards. Detail oriented resulting in demonstrated organizational
skills. A quick learner who easily functions as a team member, as well as
able to function with a minimum of supervision.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elite Staffing, Chicago, IL. Placement with Tenneco Automotive Monroe, MI.
2007-2008
Purchasing/Administrative Assistant - Contract Position
. Generated and maintained blanket orders, scheduling agreements and
spot buys.
. Assisted 7 steel, stamping and tubing buyers with researching
orders, solving
invoices and supplier issues, price changes and payment term
changes.
. Contacted suppliers for confirmation of pricing.
. Greeted suppliers.
. Answered and directed phone calls.
. Sorted, distributed mail and faxes.
. Scheduled meetings and conference rooms.
. Ordered office supplies.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Monroe, MI. 1997-2007
A Residential Furniture Manufacturer
Purchasing Agent - Promotion
2000-2007
. Managed and collaborated closely with suppliers concerning sample
production processes to maximize production with minimal downtime.
. Analyzed the current La-Z-Boy sample processes with the Merchandising
Department to cut cost and increase efficiencies by designing layouts
to require less fabric and eliminating the number of samples to be
produced.
. Negotiated quotes with suppliers to minimize cost.
. Purchased swatches for plants and dealers.
. Generated and maintained purchase orders.
. Received, matched, coded and filed monthly accounting invoices.
Fabric Inventory Control Analyst
1997-2000
. Analyzed and communicated fabric shipping lead times to plant
personnel to improve output of production.
. Confirmed and generated purchase orders to expedite production
process.
. Monitored plant inventory levels to minimize cost.
. Received, matched, coded and filed monthly accounting invoices.
. Greeted Suppliers.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Ferris State University, Big Rapids,
MI.
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, (Outlook, Word, Excel), SAP, Detail Oriented, Verbal and
Written Communication, Problem Solving, Organizational, Work Independently
and Team Environment.
ACTIVITIES
Currently volunteer at Mercy Memorial Hospital Monroe, MI - Accounts
Payable Department and Medical Office.