Kevin L. Benjamin

*** ****** *****, ******** *****, VA 23454 757-***-**** adcutv@r.postjobfree.com April 3, 2020

Dear United States Post Office:

Please accept this letter, together with the enclosed resume, as my application for the position of [job title]. I am a highly skilled, versatile, and experienced hospitality management professional with additional experience in purchasing. I am seeking new challenges in my profession, and consider this opening to be an excellent match for my background and talents. I am certified as a Hospitality Supervisor by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, and have received extensive professional training in lodging management. Most recently, I served as a team leader at Sentara Bayside Hospital in Virginia Beach, where I supervised housekeeping crews in three shifts. Previously, I held numerous hospitality leadership roles with the U.S. Navy. Assignments included management of a four building, 365 room, award-winning military hotel in Bethesda, Maryland, service as a shift supervisor (executive chef) aboard an aircraft carrier with a crew of 5,000 people, and coordination of purchasing for various organizations. I was also hand- picked by two ship captains to be head chef for their private dining rooms, and have prepared gourmet meals for dignitaries, including the President of the United States and foreign heads of state. I am experienced in all aspects of hotel and restaurant administration, including planning and forecasting, supervision and training, and financial and facility management. My strengths include: MANAGEMENT – I have held total responsibility for planning, supervising people, managing, budgets, and performing day-to-day problem solving. I am skilled at working in stressful, fast-paced environments, and do an excellent job of prioritizing my time and organizing people to get the job done on time and with quality results. I use common sense and good judgement in handling problems, and keep my supervisors fully informed about status and potential problems. COMMUNICATION – I work and communicate effectively with people on every level, and am skilled at building teamwork. As a supervisor, I lead others by making sure that they are properly trained and understand what I expect of them. I set achievable goals and am generous in recognizing good work. Above all, I set positive personal example in terms of work ethic, quality, and responsibility. I am certain that you will find me to be an asset, and I will be pleased to provide references upon request. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss employment possibilities. Yours truly,

Kevin L. Benjamin

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