Customer Service Sales

Paul W. Davidson

** ********* ***. ******, ** L*N 8M9 Home: 905-***-****

****.*******.********@*****.***

August 20, 2012

Re: Business Analyst

Dear Hiring Manager

I am very interested in the above-noted position that was advertised by 3K Consulting, on August 13, 2012, and believe

my educational background and experience would make me an ideal candidate. I believe this position would fully utilize

my Business skills, which I have gained through an undergraduate degree in commerce, a Master s degree in finance

and economics, and experience as an equities trader in the investment industry. I believe this position would also

utilize the interpersonal skills I gained while working on the sales floor of Oshawa Sobeys for eight years, and

volunteering with the Conservative Party of Ontario.

The experience I have gained through education, work, and volunteerism have helped me develop the following skills that

meet the qualifications you are looking for:

I possess strong written/oral communication skills, as well as strong customer relations skills. As an equities

trader, I was responsible for drafting research reports, which outlined the risk/rewards of potential investments,

and for presenting buy/sell recommendations to senior managers. As a volunteer with the Conservative Party of

Ontario, I made phone calls to local constituents, and went door-to-door in the community, trying to generate

support for the local candidate. As a clerk at Oshawa Sobeys, I interacted directly with customers by answering

any questions and dealing with any complaints.

I have demonstrated excellent organizational skills. While working at Oshawa Sobeys, I organized the produce

department s inventory by separating product according to product category, and dating each product to ensure a

first-in-first-out system. I also logged weekly orders and sales into spreadsheets, using Microsoft Excel, to help

determine which products had the highest/lowest turnover.

I have developed expert proficiency in all Microsoft Office products, as well as other computer databases. I have

over 10 years experience using Microsoft Office Suite and have taken university level classes in computer

communications, where I developed fluency in the advanced functions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and

Excel. I have also used Thompson Reuters Datastream, Bloomberg, and Mornigstar to gather financial data, and

EViews econometric software to run statistical regressions.

I have developed superior analytical skills. As an equities trader, I analyzed stock charts, financial statements,

financial ratios, and company prospectuses to determine trends and forecast future performance. I also used

Microsoft Excel to organize large amounts of financial data, calculate financial ratios, and create charts.

I have demonstrated a commitment and motivation to my work. As an undergraduate student, I graduated with a

3.96 GPA, receiving highest Distinction honours. My success at the undergraduate level helped me receive the

University of Glasgow Scotland Saltire Scholarship award to pursue my postgraduate education overseas. As a

postgraduate, I continued my hard work and graduated with distinction.

I would like the chance to talk to you about this opportunity and possibly set up an interview. I am available by email at

****.*******.********@*****.*** or by phone at 905-***-****. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Paul Davidson

Paul W. Davidson

11 Drewbrook Crt. Whitby, ON L1N 8M9 Home: 905-***-****

****.*******.********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

A highly educated business and economics graduate with relevant work experience. Demonstrated hard work and

discipline through the achievement of a College Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, and Master s degree. Demonstrated

strong quantitative and analytical skills while deriving complex economic formulas and performing statistical regressions

as a postgraduate economics student. Experience in the financial industry while interning as an equities trader for Bimunai

Investment Corp. Gained sales and customer service experience while working as a clerk at Sobeys Inc.

Education:

Master of Science Degree in Finance and Economics, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

September 2011 June 2012

Relevant Courses include: Economic Policy; Financial Markets and Institutions; Money, Finance, and Growth;

International Macroeconomics; Research Methods and Dissertation Training.

Bachelor of Commerce Degree, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Ontario

January 2007 April 2011

Relevant Courses include: Corporate Finance; Strategic Management; Marketing; Statistics; Operations Management;

Computer Communications.

Business Administration Diploma, Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario

September 2007 April 2009

Relevant Courses Include: Business Communications; Project Management; Accounting; Advanced Mathematics;

Marketing.

Employment:

Equities Trader: April 2010 September 2010, Bimuani Investment Corp.

Managed a portfolio worth $50,000 and executed trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

Analyzed stock charts and financial statements to determine trends and influence investment decisions.

Drafted research reports on different companies, outlining the risk and rewards of potential investment.

Used Microsoft PowerPoint to make detailed presentations to senior managers on buy/sell recommendations.

Used Microsoft Excel to organize financial data, calculate financial ratios, and monitor the portfolio s profits.

Ensured portfolio risk was within the parameters set out by the company.

Transferable Skills

Ability to conduct detailed research, ability to analyze data and make quick decisions based on analysis, ability to

manage and maintain a budget, ability to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment, ability to make

presentations and organize data using Microsoft Office Suite.

Manufacturing Operator: March 2006 August 2011, General Motors of Canada

Worked with a team to assemble numerous automobiles, while operating under strict time constraints.

Trained a group of 5 employees in the company job rotation program.

Ensured each vehicle met the quality standards outlined by the company.

Ensured each job complied with the ergonomic standards set out by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.

Transferable Skills

Ability to work in a team environment, ability to receive and accomplish tasks, ability to communicate with

individuals from different levels of management, ability to solve problems, ability to follow strict rules and

regulations.

Paul W. Davidson

11 Drewbrook Crt. Whitby, ON L1N 8M9 Home: 905-***-****

****.*******.********@*****.***

Produce Clerk: August 2003 December 2010, Sobeys Inc.

Provided excellent customer service by answering customer questions and dealing with customer complaints.

Offered product information to customers, including information on how to prepare and select certain items.

Ensured all food safety regulations were met to minimize the risk of contamination.

Assisted the department manager in analyzing monthly sales reports and developing monthly sales targets.

Created spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel to organize inventory for the department manager.

Transferable Skills

Ability to engage customers and provide customer service, ability to influence customer buying behavior, ability

to set and achieve sales targets, ability to communicate with many different types of personalities, ability to

delegate and receive tasks.

Volunteerism:

Conservative Party of Ontario, Whitby-Oshawa Riding: July 2011 Present

Initiating phone calls to local constituents in order to generate support for the party candidate

Communicating with high-level political officials, while displaying professionalism and diplomacy.

Organize and manage various types of fundraisers and events to raise money for the local candidates.

Developed exceptional teamwork, leadership, and verbal communication skills.

University of Ontario Institute of Technology Finance Society: September 2008 May 2011

Organized events at the University to help educate students on different aspects of the financial industry.

Contacted industry professionals, through email and telephone, to organize guest speakers and lecturers.

Acted as a representative for finance students by helping to resolve student/teacher conflicts, as well as lobbying

professors to include certain topics in the curriculum.

Competed as a member of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in a three day International Stock

Trading Competition, at the University of Toronto, against Universities from all over the world.

Core Competencies:

Completing a comprehensive French Language Certificate Program

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Superior knowledge of economic theories and growth models

Detailed knowledge of the financial services industry, equities market, bond market, and derivative instruments

Experience creating and analyzing detailed business plans

Ability to summarize large amounts of information into short briefing notes for senior management

Accomplishments:

Awarded the University of Glasgow Scotland Saltire Scholarship to purse postgraduate education at the

University of Glasgow

Dean s List Honor Role; 2007 2012 (University of Glasgow/University of Ontario/Durham College)

Presidents List Honor Role; 2010 2011 (University of Ontario)

Graduated from the University of Ontario with highest distinction (top 3% of the class)

Graduated from Durham College with highest distinction

Graduated from the University of Glasgow with distinction

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