To whom it may concern,
I am writing this cover letter to apply for a possible position within your company. I believe I would be an asset to your company because I am hard working, dedicated, very motivated and a great team player. I have plenty of experience with duties such as: customer service, attention to detail, cashier, as well as, receiving, shipping and freights. I am great with all types of customers and can handle any problem with little to no supervision. I can manage a store efficiently and effectively and have a strong key holder background.
I am looking to expand my horizons. I am quick to pick up new knowledge and apply it daily. In past jobs I have excelled with every task, including paperwork, inventory, and making sure everything gets done in a timely manner. I take a lot of pride in my work and feel this position would be a great job for what I am good at and enjoy doing.
May we meet to talk about what you expect from your employees that you hire? Please call me at 403-***-**** or 403-***-****, to arrange an interview and if you would like to meet in person. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you for considering me as a future employee to fill this opening. My resume is included below.
Sincerely,
Patrick Conroy
Conroy, Patrick J.
418B 33 AVE NE
T2E 2J1 Calgary, AB
Phone-403-***-**** 403-***-****
E-mail- ******.*.*******@*****.***
Education and Training
Sir William Van Horn High School- Grade 12
2008-Forklift Safety Awareness Seminar
Personal Skills
-Experience in freight, shipping, and or receiving
-Positive attitude, top notch work ethic and a team player
-High energy and highly motivated individual with strong customer focus a definite strength
-Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and as an effective team member
-Solid organizational and time management skills
-Excellent oral and written communication skills
-Strong analytical and problem solving skills
-Self-starter, efficient, organized and able to product high quality work under pressure and in a timely fashion
-Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility, attention to detail
Work Experience
November 2008 - June 2009 Ashley's Furniture F/T Warehouse Management Red Deer, AB.
Responsibilities include: overseen stock control and processing orders; ensured quality, delivery budget and environmental objectives were met; fulfilling objectives and directions from the operation's headquarters; coordinating the use of automated and computerised systems; filing and processing paperwork and customers orders, daily cleaning; planning future capacity requirements; operation of stand up forklift.
September 2007 to October 2008 Key man Engraveables F/T Key Holder Calgary, AB.
Responsibilities include: communicating with other departments for transfer in stock and products; maintaining daily cleanliness and organization of stock; keeping stock control systems up to date; responded to and dealt with customer communication by email, fax and telephone; accurately taking customer orders and completing then in a timely manner; daily opening and closing procedures.
June 2006 to May 2007 Rogers Video and Wireless F/T Shift Leader/ Key Holder Calgary, AB.
Responsibilities include: recruiting and training of staff; supervising and training +6 employees on a daily basis; monitoring the performance and progress of staff; motivating, organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met; handling customers concerns and inquiries, Up-selling various products including promotions, mobile phones, landlines and Internet.
Computer Skills
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Various POS systems
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