Sarah A. Moore
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Email:*****.*********@*********.***
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 614-***-****
April 16, 2010
Dear Human Resources Recruiter:
I am writing to express my interest in your Human Resources Position. I am
a young professional who recently relocated from central Ohio to the
Dallas, Texas area. My motivation is to expand my career by devoting my
creative talents and administrative expertise to the total development and
execution of Human Resources.
As my resume illustrates, I graduated with a B.A. from Otterbein College in
2008 and offer a well-rounded, progressive career in the field of
Education, Administrative and Client Services. My record is one of
increased responsibility and accomplishments.
Throughout my varied experiences in these areas I have gained:
excellent communication skills working directly with
clients/parents/children; handling each situation with maturity and
professionalism
a solid knowledge of the administrative processes and procedures of a
flourishing business from the forefront to backend
strong management and leadership skills from my Teaching and Production
Assistant experiences; embracing challenging situations that require
flexibility and multi-tasking
the ability to listen and really grasp an understanding of people through
countless interaction -learning their unique situations, personal needs,
and exceeding overall expectations
I am confident that I can use these skills among several others mentioned
in my r sum to make a positive contribution to your company.
As a people-oriented person with a great deal of experience working for and
among a wide range of personalities and backgrounds, I enjoy personal
involvement with others and have gained a particular talent for informing
and helping. I am eager and ready to embrace this multi-faceted,
performance-driven role that directly aligns with my personal drive,
enthusiasm, and true interests at heart.
I have attached my resume for your review. Please consider my credentials
and experience in your search for a qualified, enthusiastic addition to
your professional staff. I can be reached at the above email address and
phone to arrange for a personal interview at your earliest convenience. I
look forward to discussing how my knowledge and proven track record can
potentially make an immediate impact in Human Resources. Thank you for your
attention and consideration of my qualifications.
Sincerely,
Sarah A. Moore
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PROFILE & OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated, performance-driven young professional eager to obtain a
Human Resources position in a thriving, versatile industry; enabling me to
expand my career and contribute to business success through the utilization
of my accumulated experience, undergraduate training, and genuine
commitment to outstanding human services
DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES
Noted for my ability to:
. Remain organized and detail-focused
. Thrive in a demanding, challenging environment requiring
flexibility
. Express thoughts and ideas with enthusiasm and precision
. Translate concepts into proficient verbal and written
communications
. Explain materials in an interesting, clear manner
. Establish positive relationships with people of all ages on a one-
on-one and group basis
. Manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities
. Take the initiative to learn aspects of the business that may be
unfamiliar to me
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHILDCARE UNLIMITED, Johnstown, OH
July 2009 to March 2010
Preschool and Childcare Services
Preschool Teacher
Education centered on a thematic, creative curriculum designed to insure
the proper mental, physical, social and ethical development of each
student; offers teachers the guidance, support and freedom to be creative
and responsive to children
. Responsible for generating and executing developmentally
appropriate, student-centered learning activities; gradually
assuming all classroom teaching responsibilities for approximately
17 preschoolers, ages 3-5
. Design and enhance layout of classroom (arrange
centers/tables/furniture, display artwork, decorate room for
holidays and events)
. Structure whole group, small group, and individual activities to
accommodate the varied academic levels of each child
. Provide instruction in basic writing/spelling comprehension, math,
science, geography, and art subjects
. Implement lesson plans into daily activities through use of
interactive games, storytelling, group projects, computer
applications, and learning centers
. Evaluate and record each student's development and growth mid-year
. Provide parents with individualized learning summaries of their
child's progress during periodic parent/teacher conferences
. Increase parental involvement through regular communications
(directly, via phone, or note), participation in special holiday
events, use of portfolios to document students' progress and
talents, and a monthly calendar (providing the color/shape/letter
of the month, weekly themes, library visits, and upcoming events)
MILLS JAMES PRODUCTIONS, Hilliard, OH
May 2007 to April 2009
Creative Media Production Company
Sales Account Coordinator/Client Services Representative
Under the direction of the Executive Administrator, provide administrative,
production, and account support to assigned Key Account Managers related to
new business project management
. Support multiple media production operations including: H.R./Client
Services, Television, Video and Broadcast, Interactive and Web-Based
Media, Live Events, Audio-Visual, and Staging Departments
. Prioritize, complete multiple assignments, and adapt to changing
priorities and deadlines
. Direct incoming client and new business to appropriate Key Account
Managers
. Foster client-based relationships, paying particular attention to
individual preference, personality, likes and dislikes
. Attend and participate in departmental meetings operating as a team
member
. Track job cycles, monitor, and manage workflow using Xytech Systems
Software Management Solutions
. Contribute to the accuracy and consistency of all billing processes
from the moment new business commences through billing and invoicing
stages
. Review and facilitate all required documents (proposals, check
requests, purchase orders, billing approval forms, expense reports,
independent contractor forms, duplication requests, invoices etc.)
. Maintain and update sales projections for assigned account managers
. Schedule, coordinate, and prepare rooms for: special events, press
conferences, internal and external meetings
. Occasionally performed role of Production Assistant for live events,
serving both the Business Theater and Video & Film Departments,
assisting the Producer, Project Manager, and entire crew in all facets
of production (from assembling stage equipment and tearing it down, to
organizing craft-services, creating and collating production books for
a shoot or event, and filling in as needed)
. Participate as a voice-over talent for several online children's
programs generated by the McGraw-Hill Company
OHIO SENATE, Columbus, OH
July 2007 to December 2007
Minority Caucus
Senate Page
Provide administrative assistance and support to all members of the Ohio
Senate Minority Caucus, fulfilling a range of duties, projects, and
requests
. Record and update prevalent information and legislative news
articles into a data base for caucus use
. Distribute and transfer confidential documents between the House
and Senate, Members' offices and committees
. Responsible for handling constituent issues; corresponding and
directing calls to appropriate members of the Senate and House
. Remain organized, resourceful and detail-focused
. Perform special projects and duties as directed by the caucus staff
(file documents, format written documents, and organize stored
information within the Minority Caucus)
*All prior experience centered largely in the restaurant/food industry,
childcare, and Christmas retail services*
EDUCATION & RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS
BA, English, Otterbein College, Westerville, OH, June 2008
Focus: Creative Writing
. Graduate Cum Laude, with Honors; GPA 3.76/4.0
. Talent Scholarship 2004 to 2005
. Shidecker Memorial Scholarship, Big Walnut Education Foundation
. Participate in the Ohio Reads Program, Columbus, OH, 2004-2005
. Conceive and execute a non-fiction, creative literary work as part of
a year-long undergraduate capstone initiative
. Earn departmental honors upon graduating
Course Highlights: Words and Forms ? Inequality in Contemporary America ?
Creativity and Writing ? Women's Studies ? Music and Human Nature ? Human
Nature in World Religion and Philosophy ? Psychology of Personality ? Media
Writing (Journalism) ? Effective Thinking (Philosophy) ? Argumentation and
Advocacy (Communications)
*Efficient in Microsoft Word/Windows/Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Xytech
Systems Software*
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