Joshua Wiese is applying for a management/supervisor position. He has extensive leadership experience from his time serving in the United States Marine Corps, including managing diverse groups and projects. He also led the Toys for Tots program in Spokane, WA, where he oversaw the collection and distribution of over 250,000 toys to more than 50,000 children. Wiese believes his military experience has given him skills in areas like leadership, process improvement, customer service, and project management that would be valuable assets to the company. He is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business management and Lean Six Sigma certifications.

1. Joshua Wiese
5101 N Assembly Street
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 879-4125 │joshua.wiese7@gmail.com
Hiring Manager/Talent Acquisition
Letter of Interest
I remember the first time I met a Marine, the confidence, discipline, and poise that individual
exuded was evident – without speaking a word! From that day I was hooked and made a
decision to develop and emulate those attributes; and here I am now! I am writing to express my
interest in the Management/Supervisor position at your company. I believe my experience with
the United States Marine Corps, the Toys for Tots program, and my skills and education qualify
me for this position. I have the following to offer:
 Proven leadership experience – managing diverse groups
 Effective in dealing with customers, executives, and stakeholders
 Synergistic team-builder and collaborator
 Highly effective problem solver and process improver
 Superb team-mate, mentor,and coach
 Computer skills and proficiency with business software: Microsoft office suite
 Strong communication and presentation skills
 Successful, practical experience leading projects and programs
I believe I would be an asset to your organization because I am an experienced, mature and
effective leader. I have a solid history of producing results that exceed expectations. Experience
and skills like mine are critical to companies, such as yours, that must compete in today’s
challenging professional and fiscal environment. Most importantly, as a veteranof our military I
am perfectly positioned to fully understand your values, focus on and commit to safety,
performance, process improvement, profitability, and dedication.
I believe in service to others, whether that is service to the customer, company, or community. I
also believe in being a person of high integrity, and incorporate it into all aspects of my life,
personally and professionally.
My resume is enclosed and reflects my tangible and intangible skills, talents, and abilities that
make me an outstanding prospect that can add immediate value. An interview would provide
the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate my unique strengths.
Thank you for your time and consideration, I hope to hear from you shortly.
Sincerely,
Joshua Wiese

2. JOSHUA WIESE
5101 N Assem bly Street │ Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 879-4125 │joshua.wiese7@gm ail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Experienced,organized, personableleader. Effectiveplanner, teacher,and manager;I
strive to improveprocesses throughinnovation and problem solving. Deliberateyet dynamic decision maker;I am humble
and professional.As a veteran it is my duty and goal to provide the very best service, product,and leadership.
 Leadership  Workplace Safety  Process Improvement  LSS Green Belt
 Problem Solving  Customer Service  Project Management  Logistics &Analysis
WORK EXPERIENCE
U.S. Marine Corps – Operations Manager July 2007 –Present
 Exercise planner for 150 employees–accounting for safety and risk management
 Coordinated (25) exercisesand operations –planning & executing detailedtraining plans
 Effective communicator –verbal,written, and presentation formats - briefing 10 to 150 employees
 Logistics manager –fuel, routes, licensing,manpower, equipment - worth $10-12 million dollars annually
 Ranked #1 among peers (1 of5) 2012-present –performance evaluation results:ranking in top 5% since 2011
Director/Program Manager (Toys for T ots –Spokane,WA) 2011 – 2014
 Collected,inventoried, and distributed over 250,000 toys to over50,000 children
 Managed campaign for (600+) people,(500+) squaremiles, population near 600,000
 Increased market (+12.5%) – networking and addressing public via (50+) speaking engagements
 Awarded for effectiveness –voted “Best in Show, 2013” by Making Spokane Better approval board
 Finalist (top 20) – Director/Campaign ofthe year –competed against 754 othercampaigns nationwide
Human Resources/Recruiter 2004 – 2007
 Contracted(20+%) over quota –“recruiter ofthe month” (4) times, competed with over 50 peers, monthly
 Consistently managedmarketing budget –effectively campaigned yetstayed(10%) or more under budget
 Awarded “Navy &Marine Corps Achievement” medal for exceeding both quality and quantity standards
Surveyor/Team Leader 1999 – 2003
 Demonstrated mastery ofsurvey techniques –honor graduate from Artillery Surveyorcourse
 Trusted leader –controlled $500,000 worth ofequipment,safety, accountability, and training ofteam
 Promoted to instructor –teaching GPS, geodesy,map-reading, traverse, and mathematics to classes of(20+)
Aviation Mechanic 1994 – 1998
 Technical skills –hydraulics, turbineengine,schematics, DC circuits, workplace safety, and refrigeration
 Extensiveknowledge and use ofhand, power tools, and shop equipment (screwdrivers, torque wrenches,
hammers, drills, pneumatic wrenches, sanders, saws, presses, wrenches and ratchets) to includejacks and lifts
EDUCATION
American Public University,Charles Town, WV Expected:2016
Bachelor of Arts Business Management
Villanova University,Villanova, PA April 2015
Certificate Lean Six Sigma & Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & INTERESTS
Pursuit ofLean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification, expected: August,2015
Trustworthy and dependable –currently possess activeSECRET Security Clearance –Expires:2017
Lifelong learning – Pursuit ofGraduate Degree and Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate/license