About Andy Expertise I can help prepare candidates for job interviews; assist in discussing problems with your supervisors or peers; help in creating a resume that gets results; answer general work related questions.
Experience I have been in a management leadership role for the past 30 years. I have extensive knowledge re: the interview process, problem solving, team building, communcation with executive management, company mergers, downsizing, outsourcing of jobs, project management, disaster recovery, office politics, management consulting, business ethics,career changes, job relocation to another part of the country & becoming an agent for change within a corporation.
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what is a cover page and does it matter if i have one? what should i do to make my resume look cleaner and more noticeable? what are some of the things employers look for on a resume?
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Hi Skyler,
A cover page for your resume serves the purpose of introducing yourself to a potential employer & allows you the opportunity to tell them how interested you are in joining their organization & what position you wish to fill.
Hiring Managers look closely at resumes to review a candidate’s work history, education, training & career achievements. They look to see how long you have worked with a company, the types of companies that employed you & your role in those companies.
To make your resume stand out, rather than just noting your previous job responsibilities, note what you achieved in these positions. For example “I increased sales by 15%” or “I reduced customer service problems by 15% by creating new processes and procedures.”
Your cover letter & resume are extremely important because this is your first (and could be your last) opportunity to impress a Hiring Manager so you can get that personal one on one interview. If you need help in creating a cover letter or in “punching up” your resume, send me a copy & I’m willing to help you.
Skyler, I hope this advice is helpful & I wish you all the best in whatever career decision you choose. When time permits, please complete the allexperts.com questionnaire. Best of luck to you.
Regards,
Andy
heres my resume, what can i do to make it look better and more eye catching!!!
Skyler B. Shumway
7942 W. Bell Rd Ste C5 #121
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 328-7388
Objective: To use all of my knowledge in the aforementioned field and to acquire new knowledge that may help me in the future.
Education: Olathe East High School GPA: 3.2
Olathe, KS
Graduate 2004
Johnson County Community College GPA: 3.6
Overland Park, KS
Skills: Microsoft Word XP, 10 Key by touch, 35 WPM, Defensive Tactics class completion.
Job History:
Company: Famous Footwear (623) 979-2722
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Title: Stock Associate
Dates: December 2006 - Present
RFL: Not applicable
Responsibilities: Stock store and ensure it is fully stocked with all shoes possible at all times, maintain store cleanliness. Provide guests assistance.
Company: CPR & R (480) 330-7858
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
Title: Crew Foreman
Dates: August 2005 - Present
RFL: Not applicable
Responsibilities: Gather all material as well as prepare the material for coinciding job. Delegate responsibilities to hired laborers, ensure job completion. Negotiate prices as well as what needs to be done with the clients budget.
Company: Macerich Company (623) 979-9764, (623) 412-3321
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Title: Security Officer
Dates: October 2006 - December 2006
RFL: More pay
Responsibilities: Customer service, answer phones, ensures safety of mall attendees, mall lockup. Patrol mall, ensuring cleanliness of mall, and write reports on any key events that may have happened within the confines of the mall.
Company: B &L Lawn care (913) 226-3303
Location: Olathe, KS
Title: Co-Owner
Dates: March 2002- July 2005
RFL: Closed due to move of owner
Responsibilities: Customer service, arrange appointments on estimates for customers’ lawns. Give price of lawn care for customers. Provide materials for co-workers, payroll. Aerate, seeds, and fertilize lawn. Complete lawn care from; trimming, to planting trees, to clean up.
References: Available Upon Request
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Skyler,
You've done quite a few things in different industries but in order for me to create a cover memo & highlight your skills in your resume, I need to know what type of work you want to do now. Are you looking to working outside or getting a position inside or are you unsure?
Andy
right now im totally undecided and working inside would be preferable. desk job 8-5 would be ideal!
Answer Skyler,
Below I've created a cover letter & a "punched up" resume for you. I wish you the best of luck in your job search & hope this resume lands you the job you want.
This took some time for me to prepare for you, so I will now ask two things of you. Return this act of kindness to someone in your community. With your background, there's plenty of people you can help as well. Secondly, I would appreciate you filling out the allexperts.com questionnaire when time permits. Good luck to you Skyler.
Regards,
Andy
Dear Hiring Manager,
I recently saw your open position for a XXXXX & have attached a copy of my resume for your review.
I have worked in a number of different industries as well as being a business owner. So I understand the importance of customer service while maintaining profitability. I’m experienced in managing teams & negotiating contracts with vendors. I work well independently as well as in a team environment.
I am very interested in your XXXXX position & would like to speak with you further regarding this position as well as my skill sets. I can be reached at 623-328-7388 & look forward to speaking with you at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Skyler Shumway
Sklyer B. Schuman
7942 W. Bell Road
Suite C5 #121
Glendale, AZ 85308
Ph# (623) 328-7388
Email: sschuman@aol.com
Objective: To utilize my experience gained in various industries as well my customer service, project management, computer & leadership skills in a fast paced growing organization.
Work History:
Famous Footwear, Glendale, AZ December 2006 to Present
Position: Stock Associate
. Receive shipped product, cross check shipping manifest versus product received for verification purposes. Utilize hand-held scanner device to electronically enter received product into the Sales system.
. Stock & store product based on vendor, model & size for ease of selection by Sales Associates.
. Provide customer service to clients on a when necessary basis.
CPR&R, Queen Creek, AZ August 2005 to Present ???? Crew Foreman
. Ensure all building material is complete & ready for use prior to the crew’s arrival to the jobsite. Manage any crew concerns or issues that arise on the jobsite. Allocate crew resources based on the tasks scheduled for the day. Monitor the quality of work performed & take corrective action on a when necessary basis.
. Meet regularly with customer & perform daily as well as weekly updates. Inform the customer of any delays or issues.
. Negotiate materials cost to stay within the customer budget.
Macerich Company, Glendale, AZ, October 2006 to December 2006 Part-Time Security Officer
. Provide customer service to clients entering the premise & answer questions both on the phone & in person.
. Ensure safety of mall customers including at closing time & mall clients.
. Create reports of any key events that may have occurred for executive management review.
B&L Lawn Care, Olathe, KS, March 2002 to July 2005, Co-owner
. Arranged new customer appointments & provided estimates for work requested. Assist customers in landscape planning. Aerate, seed & fertilize customer lawns.
. Schedule crew for daily jobs while providing the necessary materials.
. Manage the business including sales, marketing, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable & receivable.
Education:
Johnson County Community College, Overland, KS GPA 3.6
Olathe East High School, Olathe Kansas, 2004 Graduate
Other Skills:
Microsoft Office Products, contract negotiations, project management & customer service.
