1. ROBERT JAMES HONZELL
2822 40 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3E 3J7
Cellular: (403) 978 8269 Email: rhonzell@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/robert-james-honzell-26512a41/
February 26,2017
Dear Sir/Madam:
Please regard this as an application for the position listed by your company. I have more than a
decade of experience relevant to this position, and can assure you that if you choose to bring
me in for an interview, you will not regret it.
I believe that my recent experience, combinedwith that of an entrepreneur andsuccessful
small business owner, shows my unique background would be an asset to your company. I
bring to the table the rare combination of work ethic, professionalism and creativity you will
rarely find. I have matchedthe specific requirements of this position with my aligning skills.
Your company My Aligning Skill and/or Expertise
 Good communication skills.  4 years at MRU in all aspects of
communication techniques. Daily cold
call communication skill development
at the Calgary Sun. 10+ years of
communication skills in small
business with customers, vendors and
landlords.
 Persuasive, patient andpersonable.  By trial and error and an awareness of
constant self-development, was able to
cultivate a communication skill set
that allows me to flourish in all
communication arenas.
 Flexible and adaptable.  My ability to think on my feet, analyze
a situation, come up with a solution
and execute it, is what has set me
apart for years. I act as a responsible
representative of the business in all
situations.
 Ability to work well under pressure
and prioritize accordingly.
 Through the deadline-driven business
of journalism, the day-to-day of small
business ownership and the high-
pressure environment of a drilling rig
floor, have developed a strong ability to
operate at a high level under pressure.
I am confident that my ability to connect with people of all backgrounds on a professional and
personal level, through all methods of communication, will prove that I would be an asset to
your company. Business ownership has given me invaluable insight. My unique background
offers a multi-dimensional approach to everything I undertake. After you have reviewed my
resume, I welcome an opportunity to discuss this position further.
Sincerely,
Robert James Honzell

2. Robert James Honzell
2822 40th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta T3E 3J7 e: rhonzell@gmail.com M: 403 978 8269
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 10+ years of progressive experience in all aspects of business operations
 10+ years of experience interviewing, researching, writing and developing pre-hire
performance indicators and key performance indicators
 Broad experience in creating, managing and monitoring a wide variety of
marketing campaigns on various platforms, including social media
 Experience as a journalist, in both writing, reporting and copy editing
 H2S Alive, CPR and First Aid, Lifting and Rigging, Fall protection, Genie Boom
Operation, POD Safety, Fall Rescue, Confined Space Entry/Rescue, Confined
Space Pre-Entry, Off Highway Defensive Driving, Akita Fire Fighting Course,
WHMIS, General Safety Orientation, Shell HSE Orientation, Shell Onshore Wells
Worksite Expectations,
 Dual citizen with valid U.S. passport
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Odd Job Rob Handyman
and Landscaping November 2015 to present
Owner/Operator
Calgary, AB
 Handyman jobs including fence and deck builds, home renovations and repairs,
landscaping and home and yard maintenance
 Helped home owners get ready to sell their homes by offering a variety of services and
skills under one umbrella, saving the clients time andmoney
 Quoted estimates, handled billing and payments and all other related paperwork
Accomplishments
 By face to face interactions, online marketing and constant research, developed a client
base that led to steady, full-time work within 4 months
 Within 6 months referral business became so common that marketing needs were cut
in half
 Developed a logo, flyer and business cards, as well as a website and Facebook presence
in the local communities, all of which helped bui ld referrals and grow the brand

3. Akita Drilling July 2014 to November 2015
Floor Hand
Calgary, AB
 Spent first 2 months building the drilling rig in the yard and getting trainedand
certified
 Worked in Northern Alberta drilling in Sag-D operations
 Comfortable with working outside in extreme weather conditions
Accomplishments
 Learnedvarious aspects of drilling operations, including drilling surface and
intermediate holes in all types of terrain, running andpulling casing, proper safety in
all types of high risk situations and invaluable knowledge on running a safe, yet highly
effective, drilling operation
 After we shut down, was informedby driller that in his 10+ years of experience I was
“the easiest guy he ever trained”
 Proved myself amongst other peers with more extensive oilfieldexperience in an
extremely physically demanding and high-risk andhigh-demand area of employment
HG2 Clothing/High Grade Clothing September 2006 to June 2014
Owner/Operator
Calgary and Edmonton, AB
 Oversaw a team of up to 15 employees
 Controlled vendor payments and managed daily cash flow, book balancing, year-end
book keeping and payroll
 Developed, implementedand maintainedexternal communication tactics, tools and
initiatives that supported overall branding and growth
 Forecasted sales and budgets on a monthly and yearly basis
 Createdall operational and educational manuals for the business
Accomplishments
 Gained 10+ years of sales experience, in both salesman and purchaser roles, gaining
valuable insight into how both sides of the sales world work
 By developing a focused set of pre-hire key performance indicators for interviewing
potential employees, a new set of incentive bonus programs, and implementation of a
direct yet flexible training approach, was able to boost annual sales by 40% within the
first 2 years
 By developing a keen set of negotiation skills, was able to negotiate several key
exclusive and semi-exclusive contracts with brand reps, which strengthenedthe store’s
position and product offerings alongside our competitors

4. The Calgary Sun April 2004 to September 2006
Entertainment Reporter, Writer, Page Designer, Photographer
Calgary, AB
 All aspects of developing, reporting, interviewing andwriting stories
 Developed story ideas for the entertainment section
 Organized, developed and photographed fashion shoots for the Style section
 Daily creative page design and copy editing
Accomplishments
 First student from my journalism program to be hiredby a major daily newspaper
straight out of school
 Honed my face to face interview skills by interviewing, on deadline, an extensive list of
celebrities andmusicians, such as Gord Downie, Bonnie Raitt, Ani DiFranco, Bob Rock ,
Tony Hawk and many more
 Attaineda higher level of being able to perform under pressure through stadium concert
reviews that would often have to be submitted before the band was even off the stage,
and would be read by more than 100,000 people
EDUCATION
Mount Royal College
Applied Communications - Journalism Degree