The applicant is seeking permanent employment and has applied for a position posted by the prospective employer. They have extensive work experience spanning over 30 years, including roles in administrative support, database and grant management, and customer service. They highlight skills in organization, attention to detail, analytical abilities, and ability to work in fast-paced environments. References and examples of their qualifications are provided.

1. Dear Prospective Employer,
I was excited to see the vacancy on your website. I have included my cover letter and my resume which
outlines my knowledge, skills, and abilities that I believe will meet your application and employment criteria
for the positon posted.
I have an extensive work history with several fortune 500 companies; I spent 8 years in the United States
Naval Reserve and received an honorable discharge. I can bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and abilities to
your organization. It is time for a change where we both can benefit! My background includes database and
grant management, I have a few years of administrative support, working with stakeholders and managing
programs. I have a strong analytic and organizational skills with a keen eye for details and able to meet
deadlines on a fast paced environment.
Currently I am a contract employee looking for permanent employment. Please feel free to contact my
current supervisor or anyone on my reference list. I appreciate your time and consideration, I look forward
to an interview invitation. Thank you, and have a great day.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Macek
5440 Flower Court | Arvada, CO 80003
H: (303) 455-1458 | C: (720) 933-1499 lmmacek@aol.com
Professional Experience
Sundyne Headquarters | 14845 West 64th Avenue | Arvada, Colorado 80007
Dec 2015 to Present | Kraig Lothe, Director | 303-940-2985
MBO Partners | 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive #300 | Herndon, VA 20171
Dec 2015 to Present | Michael Albert Business Manager | 703.793.6206
I am a Contract employee (MBO Partners) working for Sundyne as a Document Coordinator. Sundyne is a
leading manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and compressors for use in the oil and gas, petrochemical,
chemical, power generation and water processing industries. My job responsibilities include entering
incoming unit orders with information provided by the project manager and/or other internal suppliers.
Accuracy and attention to detail is imperative, as the information provides (invoicing, shipping
schedule/instruction, pricing, commission allocations, quantity and model, special accessories, etc.).
Develop, complete, and maintain an accurate vendor document index with information from customer's PO.
Assign and track due dates for the various documents in support of the overall project schedule.
Independently compiles and revises technical data to provide the customer with accurate information for
proper installation and operation of the “as built” equipment. This consists of parts lists, instruction manuals,
test results, certifications, recommended spare parts lists and sub-vendor data.
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2. State of Colorado – Exceptional Student Services Unit, Finance and Operations
1560 Broadway Street, Ste. 1175 | Denver 80202 | 303-866-6694
February 1998 to November 2015 | Vicki Graham | Supervisor | 303-866-6694
As a General Professional III I managed the Special Education Fiscal Advisory Committee
(SEFAC) High Cost data collection. This is a $4million dollar Grant from the State of
Colorado for high cost special education students in a K12 setting. I developed the Excel
VBA spreadsheet and the VBA extraction tool. I worked with the committee
to create and maintain program policies and practices. I assisted with the Annual Legislative Report to the
House and Senate Education Committee. I was the Web Content Coordinator for the Fiscal and Operations
Unit. I am proficient with many Microsoft Office products, Excel, Word, FrontPage, Outlook, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Drupal, and Survey Monkey.
Also during my tenue, I was the Building Warden at the Colorado Department of Education and I was part of
the Homeland Security Team during the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Managing many sensitive
security issues, I received a certificate of appreciation from Dwight Jones, Commissioner of Education
(2007-2010) for my work.
Hampton Inn & Suites, Denver Downtown | Guest Services Agent, Valet | *Part-time
1845 Sherman Street | Denver 80203 | 303-864-8000
September 2005 to September 2012 | Toby Stevenson or Jodi Mota
Great part-time job and Hilton offered many training opportunities, excellerated
customer service skills, cash management, and on the fly problem solving skills. A guest
service agent would manage guests special requests; deal with difficult issues with
courtesy and respect, valet parking, bellhop, and concierge duties. I learned the Hilton
On-Q system, which included reservations and daily reports.
Hilton taught me how to help difficult people, treat them with quietness, respect, and listen to them so we
could achieve customer satisfaction.
Xcel Energy (PSCo) | Human Resources, Technical Training Holly Service and Hampton Park
West
August 1990 to May 1997 | David (?) Supervisor | 303-571-7511
I started as a union meter reader and I worked my way into the Holly Service Center as
Meter Reading office assistant. I was the weekend metering supervisor to 15-40 union
employees. I transferred to Hampden Park West during the first merger as an
administrative assistant and worked my way into the corporate tuition reimbursement
program downtown. I assisted in developing and conduct Bomb Threat training, and worked with the
emergency action committee. I maintained the PUC and DOT compliance records and managed the OSHA
certifications for gas servicemen. I had a brief stint as “Zappy” the orange dinosaur at the lineman rodeo &
picnic at Holly Service Center and Parade of Lights.
United States Naval Reserve | Storekeeper | April 1988 to April 1996
Honorable Discharge from United States Naval Reserve after 8 years of service. NAS
Oakland, Storekeeper, Forklift certified, and Navy Integrated Storage Tracking & Retrieval
System (NISTARS) automated warehousing system certified. Active Duty Training (ACDUTRA)
Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Florida, NAS Oakland California, NAS Treasure Island
California, NAS San Diego California, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)
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3. Yuma, Arizona, and NAS Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans
Ball Corporation | Mailroom Support Services | Inventory Management | Corporate
Headquarters
Broomfield, CO | June 1985 to February 1990 | George Paugh, Supervisor | 303-469-3131
Managed daily incoming and outgoing mail, imported and exported engineering materials
goods and services. Managed and maintained a small general store where we sold Ball
products i.e. Ball canning jars, Ball mugs & pitchers, and collectibles. Cash management
duties, and provided personal shipping for Ball employees, answered internal and external questions.
Derma Lock Medical Corporation | Graveyard Shift Supervisor, Littleton, CO | June 1984 to February 1985
Graveyard Shift Supervisor (7:00pm to 5:00am) for 10-14 employees. Derma Lock manufactured synthetic
skin/wound product called Synthaderm. This wound dressing had many applications, it was packaged and
sold for leg ulcer and burn patients. We QC'd every piece of material, packaged and labeled in sterile
conditions. My paychecks bounced before the manufacturing plant closed 1985.
The Illini Tower – Banquet Hospitality Manager, Champaign, IL | June 1982 to April 1984
The Illini Tower has a range of fully furnished suites for University of Illinois students in a secure living
environment, including optional meal packages. As Banquet and Hospitality Manager, I would manage the
kitchen and dining room. Inventory the pantry, make the schedule for the kitchen crew and student resident
employees, make the weekly dining menu, and plan special/holiday meals or functions.
National Council of Teachers of English | Warehouse and Data Entry, Urbana, IL | 1979 to 1982
NCTE’s educational materials are shipped all over the world. Starting in the warehouse shipping and
receiving, then I transfered to the data entry center where I put those high school typewriter-keyboarding
skills to good use. Besides working at a pizza joint, this was a great first job.
Community and Organizational Involvement
I am a member of Wilmore-Richter, American Legion Post 161 in Arvada, CO. In May 2016 I was nominated
and appointed to the Board of Governor's. We have many charitable events for veterans and their families.
I am a novice gardener that loves to grow Dills Atlantic Giant Pumpkins and competes annually in the Arvada
Festival of Scarecrows.
Education and Professional Development Training
1982-1983 Parkland Community College Champaign, IL Food Service Mgmt., non-certificate
1989-1990 Red Rocks Community College International Business, Certificate
1989-1990 Red Rocks Community College (TQM) Total Quality Management, Certificate
Personal and Professional References
Brown, Judy Principal Consultant, and co-worker at ESSU - Judy and I managed Special Education
Fiscal Advisory Committee (SEFAC) $4 million grant since 2006. Judy was the Director with the RITS unit at
CDE, and an auditor for the school districts. C: (303)-378-2296 rsbrown458@msn.com
Faris, Richard Michael Founder, President GlobalEos Inc. (Meter Reading Supervisor) - I worked with Mike
Faris, Sandy Beckius, and John Velasquez at Holly Service Center. C: (410) 746-2259
mike.faris@hotmail.com mike.faris@globalEos.com
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4. Vicki Graham Supervisor, and co-worker at ESSU - Vicki was my supervisor in the Finance and
Operations Unit; you are more than welcome to contact her for a reference and employment verification.
Work: (303) 866-6442 Cell: (720) 280-9851 graham_v@cde.state.co.us
Linscome, Kama Retired Supervisor, and Director of the Facility Schools Unit, in ESSU - We collabored
on many projects for the facility schools unit. C: (720) 971-7762
Lucio, Patty Retired Supervisor - Patty was the Assistant to the Director of Special Education, and
the Assistant Commissioner (Ed Steinberg). Drrect line supervisor and we managed special projects,
conferences, and meetings. Home: (303) 433-9140 Cell: (303) 810-6788 patricialucio427@msn.com
Mooney, Michelle Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. - Michelle was a meter reader at Holly Service
Center C: (713) 303-6796 Home: (218) 412-6167 michellemmooney@yahoo.com
Paulmeno, Charm Retired Director, Student Support Services, ESSU - Charm was my direct line
supervisor and we worked together 10+ years. Charm was an excellent mentor to all thing special education
or finance and data. Home: (303) 399-7733 Cell: (303) 378-2116 charmp@comcast.net
Steinberg, Ed, Ph.D Retired Assistant Commissioner, ESSU, State Director - Working with Charm and Ed
in the executive suite for more than 6+ years. Assisted with many special projects, filled in for Ed’s assistant
during her absences. C: (303) 915-2719 edsteinb@gmail.com
Brief Professional Development Summary:
Over 700 classroom clock hours:
⦁ Adobe Acrobat (Fundamentals, II and Advanced)
⦁ Adobe Photoshop 6.0, Introduction and Intermediate
⦁ Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0
⦁ Basic English Review for Business Writing: Part 1 and
Part 2
⦁ Intro Contracts, Contracts I and II
⦁ Cyber Security Quiz – 2011 OIT
⦁ Customer Information Systems (CIS)
⦁ Defensive Driving
⦁ Domestic Violence – OIT
⦁ Employee Handbooks: Communicating without a
Contract
⦁ Empowered Communicator
⦁ Energy Fundamentals, A Utility Perspective
⦁ FERPA 101: Awareness Training
⦁ FERPA 201: Data Sharing, Awareness Training
⦁ FrontPage for Windows, Intro, Fundamentals and
Intermediate
⦁ Hilton: Every Guest, Hilton Honors
⦁ Hilton: Security Training
⦁ Hilton: Effective Communication
⦁ Hilton: ADA Service Animals
⦁ Hilton: ADA Emergency Procedures
⦁ Hilton: ADA Proper Assignment
⦁ Hilton: ADA Reasonable Modification of Policies and
Procedures
⦁ Hilton: ADA Maintenance of Accessible Features
⦁ Hilton: ADA Provision and Use of Roll-in Showers with Fold
Down Seats
⦁ Hilton: ADA Provision and use of Removable in-tub seats
⦁ Hilton: ADA Communication Equipment for the hearing
impaired
⦁ HTML, Introduction and Intermediate
⦁ HTML, Advanced – Cascading Style Sheets
⦁ Improvement Technology: Applied Problem Solving
⦁ Itron Premier Plus System (Meter Reading)
⦁ Key Board Literacy
⦁ Lotus 2.3, Advanced and Intermediate
⦁ Managing Conflict in the Workplace
⦁ Medic First Air/ CPR Basic Course (my current certification
expired)
⦁ Microsoft Excel 5.0 - 2007 (Intro, Fundamentals, Advanced,
Cascading Style Sheets, Tools & Techniques, Workbook
Automation & Flexibility, self-taught VBA programing)
⦁ Microsoft Access 2007/2010 (Fundamentals, II and Advanced)
⦁ Microsoft Power Point 4.0 for Windows
⦁ Myers/Briggs: Understanding Personalities
⦁ NIMS ICS-402 for Executives
⦁ NLP–Communication Excellence: Skills for Influential
Interactions
⦁ Pluralism – Diversity Training
⦁ Relationships = 50% of your Success
⦁ Run-Hide-Fight-Treat
⦁ Security Awareness Training OIT
⦁ Sexual Harassment & Violence in the Workplace
⦁ The Challenge of Change
⦁ Writing & Designing Training Materials
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