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novapsycheI'm sending this out today.
With this cover letter you will find a copy of my resume. I hope that your evaluation of it will persuade you to consider me as your next Proofreader/Editor.
I received my bachelor's degree from Grinnell College, one of the Midwest's premier private institutions. I majored in American Studies, an interdisciplinary major that draws mainly from sociology, history and literature. Following graduation, I found employment in a number of professional environments, most recently as a receptionist for Home Builders Finance, a construction loan company; as a sales associate and customer service manager for Meadowbrook Village, a luxury apartment community; and as a typist for Title One of Washtenaw, a title insurance company, all located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
While at Grinnell, I involved myself in various aspects of print media. I worked as a member of the submissions committees of both the quarterly and annual literary magazines, the Freehand Press and the Grinnell Review, respectively. During my final year, I served as Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Freehand Press. In that capacity, I was the Business Liaison, working with the printing company to make sure the magazine had the look and feel we desired. Also, I was the chair of the editorial board as well as the chief proofreader. Lastly, I was responsible for the final layout of the magazine.
In addition to working on established magazines, I also launched my own literary magazine while at Grinnell. That magazine, the Violet Isis, saw two issues in print as well as a corresponding issue online during the fledgling years of the Internet. This project helped me expand my editorial skills and gave me a bird's-eye view of what it means to be solely responsible for a product from start to finish.
In the years since my days at Grinnell, I have worked primarily as an administrative assistant. My responsibilities in this field require a sharp eye to attention and detail, specifically with regard to spelling, grammar, and style. However, a good deal of my experience has been in customer service. From my first job as a library page to my position as a leasing consultant for Meadowbrook Village, I consistently have striven to present a pleasant and helpful demeanor. I take great pride in being helpful and in doing a job well. At the same time, I have extensive clerical skills, such as word processing, answering phones, drafting correspondence, serving as a point-of-contact for clientele, and working with spreadsheets and databases.
I am a modest, self-motivated organized worker, and I operate well under a deadline. I have a strong work ethic and an intense attention to detail. I enjoy accomplishing a task singularly, but I am also flexible and work well within a team. I enjoy learning new things and am a quick study. For these reasons, I feel I would be an asset to your company and a great addition to your staff.
Please contact me further. I can be reached online at jdawkins@xxxx.xxxx.edu or by phone at (734) XXX-XXXX. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
J. D.
With this cover letter you will find a copy of my resume. I hope that your evaluation of it will persuade you to consider me as your next Proofreader/Editor.
I received my bachelor's degree from Grinnell College, one of the Midwest's premier private institutions. I majored in American Studies, an interdisciplinary major that draws mainly from sociology, history and literature. Following graduation, I found employment in a number of professional environments, most recently as a receptionist for Home Builders Finance, a construction loan company; as a sales associate and customer service manager for Meadowbrook Village, a luxury apartment community; and as a typist for Title One of Washtenaw, a title insurance company, all located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
While at Grinnell, I involved myself in various aspects of print media. I worked as a member of the submissions committees of both the quarterly and annual literary magazines, the Freehand Press and the Grinnell Review, respectively. During my final year, I served as Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Freehand Press. In that capacity, I was the Business Liaison, working with the printing company to make sure the magazine had the look and feel we desired. Also, I was the chair of the editorial board as well as the chief proofreader. Lastly, I was responsible for the final layout of the magazine.
In addition to working on established magazines, I also launched my own literary magazine while at Grinnell. That magazine, the Violet Isis, saw two issues in print as well as a corresponding issue online during the fledgling years of the Internet. This project helped me expand my editorial skills and gave me a bird's-eye view of what it means to be solely responsible for a product from start to finish.
In the years since my days at Grinnell, I have worked primarily as an administrative assistant. My responsibilities in this field require a sharp eye to attention and detail, specifically with regard to spelling, grammar, and style. However, a good deal of my experience has been in customer service. From my first job as a library page to my position as a leasing consultant for Meadowbrook Village, I consistently have striven to present a pleasant and helpful demeanor. I take great pride in being helpful and in doing a job well. At the same time, I have extensive clerical skills, such as word processing, answering phones, drafting correspondence, serving as a point-of-contact for clientele, and working with spreadsheets and databases.
I am a modest, self-motivated organized worker, and I operate well under a deadline. I have a strong work ethic and an intense attention to detail. I enjoy accomplishing a task singularly, but I am also flexible and work well within a team. I enjoy learning new things and am a quick study. For these reasons, I feel I would be an asset to your company and a great addition to your staff.
Please contact me further. I can be reached online at jdawkins@xxxx.xxxx.edu or by phone at (734) XXX-XXXX. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
J. D.