Cover Letter

I'm writing to express my great interest in the “Administrative Assistant” position that you have available. I have a well-rounded background, am very analytical and have the ability to work under pressure. I know how to be a very professional employee as I've worked for major companies such as Sikorsky Aircraft, Pitney Bowes, GTE and GE Capital.

Having been a ‘Contract Computer Programmer,’ I’ve worked in offices of all size companies. The largest was Sikorsky Aircraft with over 3,000 employees and the smallest was a swimming pool installation company with 12 employees. So I've seen what works regarding office administration. For example:

- Keep your desk and projects organized.

- Prioritize tasks – You want be sure time sensitive ones are completed on time.

- Keep Communication lines open. And I like to meet with management about 3 times per year to make sure we're "on the same" page and that they are happy with my job performance.

- "Putting out fires" is part of the job so always be ready to allocate time for them when they occur. With these skills and qualifications, I believe I would be a great asset to your organization. I look forward to speaking with you further regarding the position.

I can do a great job for you. My resume is on the next 2 pages. Sincerely,

Mark E. Allbaugh

Mark E. Allbaugh

3374 Landrum Drive

Smyrna, GA 30082

770-***-****

ac86gj@r.postjobfree.com

POSITION OBJECTIVE: “Administrative Assistant” position that will allow me to utilize years of office experience, administrative experience & computer experience. Having been a computer programmer for a number of years, I’m very logical & detail oriented. And being a natural problem-solver & very versatile, I will tackle whatever you throw my way. I look forward to working as a team player in a positive atmosphere. VAST EXPERIENCE: People

24/7 Customer Support over the phone and on-site

Technical Trainer in a classroom setting

Software

dBase (Database), Visual FoxPro (Database), Recital, (Database), COBOL, PASCAL, BASIC, FORTRAN

MS Office, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Javascript, MySQL, Photoshop, CSS Database Programming & Administration

Create complete eCommerce website with HTML & later Wordpress Hardware

Network Administration

I’ve built & modified many computers, added memory & drives, worked on BIOS settings, etc. HARDWARE: PCs using Microsoft Windows 3.1 through 10, NetFrame LAN Server, DEC VAX 11/780, DEC System 20, IBM 3270

EDUCATION: B.S. Business Management; University of Hartford Minor: Computer Science; Fairfield University

WORK EXPERIENCE:

May 2003 – Dec 2018 Own & operate a ‘.com’ website that provided GPS vehicle tracking products & service via the internet. Running a company means Versatility: I did everything such as program the GPS devices, tech support for customers, create the eCommerce website & automated monthly billing using a FoxPro Database.

Dec 1993 – Apr 2003 Contract Programmer; Smyrna, GA. GTE Corp.; Atlanta, GA- 24/7 Customer Support. Create and maintain a FoxPro for Windows maintenance module for client’s existing telecommunication application which verifies and repairs any damaged database & memo files, copies needed files during software installation, backs up database files.

GE Capital, Inc.; Atlanta, GA- Add features to existing Visual FoxPro 6.0 telecommunications application.

State of Georgia Dept. of Paroles; Atlanta, GA- Design & program Visual FoxPro 3.0 parolee ankle bracelet application including data upload from IBM mainframe. State of Georgia Dept. of Surplus Property; Atlanta, GA- Customer Support. Add features to 5 existing Visual FoxPro 6.0 applications: State Property, Federal Property, Auctions, Customers

& Billing.

SITA, Inc.; College Park, GA- Customer Support. Modify existing FoxPro for Windows airline reservation application that uploads FoxPro data to UNISYS mainframe. Allow 3 uploads to take place from 3 different FoxPro databases at once. Allied Automotive, Inc.; Decatur, GA- 24/7 Customer Support. Add features to existing Visual FoxPro 6.0 applications.

Marktech Co.; Decatur, GA- Design & program FoxPro for Windows assisted living application with password protection to interface with other programmer's stand-alone applications.

Dec 1991 – Nov 1993 Contract Programmer; White Plains, NY. Pitney Bowes, Inc.; Stamford, CT- Create conference room scheduling system including requirements needed of the A/V Department and Kitchen. Sikorsky Aircraft, Inc.; Stratford, CT- Add features to and troubleshoot existing Recital database application.

Also, create easy-to-use menu-driven FoxPro/dBASE applications for users, add to existing applications of various clients and recommend and install hardware. PERSONAL: Excellent Health

Single

Hobbies: Swimming, Snow Skiing, 1961-1979 Classic Auto Restoration U.S. Citizen

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