Don C. M. Galatas
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
ac0p2t@r.postjobfree.com
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter of inquiry concerning possible employment with your company. I can bring to your company my comprehensive analytical and communication skills, as well as, a background in operations, warehouse, sales and customer service.
As my resume indicates I have a strong background in operations, warehouse, sales and customer communications. I am willing to be trained and would like the opportunity to learn new disciplines as well as utilize the skills I already have. If granted the opportunity to work for our company, I offer a person with integrity and persistence, one who believes in doing what it takes to get the job done. I have proven my ability to use tact and professionalism in working with management and staff on all levels of experience.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally regarding employment opportunities with your company. If my background is of interest to your company, I would appreciate an interview. My references are available upon request, and I am willing to travel for the right opportunity. You may contact me at the address and phone number shown above or on my resume. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Don Galatas
Enclosure
Don C. M. Galatas
3310 O’Neal Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
ac0p2t@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Experience
More than 10 years’ experience in customer service, field expediter, sales, vessel technician and warehousing
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, and computer skills
Macintosh and IBM-PC computer skills (word processing, graphic and spreadsheet programs)
Sales/Customer Service Experience
Sold athletic apparel and merchandise in fashionable retail shops
Sold electronic equipment and supplies in a retail shop
Bartend and waited on individuals in an upscale country club
Operator Experience
Perform atmospheric reading on towers
Read/calibrate LEL monitors
Operate/repair pneumatic equipment and tools
Properly handle hazardous materials
Analyze and operate from blueprints, layouts and written instructions
Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment
Report equipment operation problems to supervisor
Organizational/Warehouse Experience
Picked-up/delivered of currency from banks and retailers
Administered day-to-day activities at a country club; maintained inventory, scheduled wait staff, and setup banquet facilities for parties and weddings
Coordinated with other sales persons in setting up merchandise for store displays
Parked and auto detailed cars for customer rental
Stocked merchandise for store displays, shipping and receiving in warehouse
Loaded/Unloaded truck for furniture moving company; packed furniture for removal
Unload delivery truck and assembly line, stocked equipment in designated area
Delivered/Picked-up uniforms and floor mats for company accounts throughout Baton Rouge and surrounding cities.
Computer Experience
Operational knowledge of IBM-PC and Macintosh systems
Experienced in word processing programs including Microsoft Word and WordPerfect; in producing spreadsheets and other documents using MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, and MS Publisher
Education
Secondary Education; Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge, LA; Graduation date 2007
Secondary Education/History; University of Louisiana of Lafayette, Lafayette, LA; 1998-2002
Employment History
Process Operator, SGS-Shell Motiva, Sorrento,LA March 2013-present
Field Expediter/Vessel Technician, VIP International, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2011-Feburary 2013
Pipefitter/Rod buster, Cajun Construction, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2010-January 2011
Rail yard technician, Chemtrusion (Exxon Plastics Plant), Baton Rouge, LA, April 2007-Fall 2009
Driver, Brinks, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2006-February 2007
Delivery Assistant, G&K Services, Baton Rouge, LA, January 2005-June 2005
Sales Associate, Sears, Baton Rouge, LA, Seasonal 2004
Warehouse, FanTech Inc./Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Baton Rouge LA, September 2004
Warehouse, Sports Academy, Baton Rouge, LA, Summer 2004
Auto detailer/porter, National Car Rental, Baton Rouge, LA, Spring/Summer 2004
Sales associate, Radio Shack, Baton Rouge, LA, Fall 2003
Warehouse/Delivery, Atlas Van Lines, Covington, La, 2000-2001