The applicant, James Paul C. Ates, is applying for a vacant position at the National Irrigation Administration in General Santos City. He graduated from Mindanao State University with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He has work experience at NIA doing tasks like encoding documents, field surveying, and organizing seminars. He is looking for new challenges to help him grow professionally. He highlights his skills, education, work history, training, and interests in his resume and cover letter.

1. January 14, 2013
ENGR. GINA LOZANO
Manager
NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION
General Santos City
Dear Maam:
I would like to apply in any vacant position in your good office. I am sincerely interested
in obtaining such position that best fit my qualifications. I am looking forward to
challenges that would help me grow professionally. I hope you will give me the
opportunity to show that I have the ability to make this application worthy of your
consideration.
I am James Paul C. Ates, 26 years of age, married, residing at Zone 2, Blk. 1, Brgy
Fatima, General Santos City. I graduated at Mindanao State University – General Santos
City taking up Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Agricultural Engineering. I
have undergone my work experience at National Irrigation Administration (NIA),
General Santos City. I encoded and filed documents, field surveying, seminar and
workshop organizer and also have undergone NC1 training at S.I.T.E Driving School. I
was previously employed at Frabelle Fishing Corporation as OIC-Head for Shipwright
Department, Engineering Division.
I am trainable, honest, and hard-working, can adjust well to any type of work given to me
by my superior.
I would very much like an opportunity to discuss your specific needs and my overall
capabilities. You can reach me at 09396455858. Thank you for considering me to apply.
Very Truly yours,
James Paul C. Ates

2. JAMES PAUL CANTOY ATES
Zone 2, Blk. 1, Brgy Fatima,
General Santos City
Email address: james_mhee1016@yahoo.com
Cellular # 0939-6455858
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in a company and an organization, which would equip me, technical
and leadership skills and welcome everything that would come as opportunities the
company may bring me.
EDUCATION
Mindanao State University
General Santos City ( June 2004 – October 2010 )
BS – Agricultural Engineering
San Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of Polomolok
Polomolok, South Cotabato ( June 2000 – March 2004 )
Secondary
Matutum Christian School
Cannery Housing, Cannery Site,
Polomolok, South Cotabato ( June 1993 – March 2000 )
Primary

3. WORK EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION (NIA)
Encoding and filing documents, field surveying, seminar and workshop organizer.
FRABELLE FISHING CORPORATION
OIC-Head for Shipwright Department
CABU MANPOWER SERVICES
Project Estimator
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
Autocad Design
S.H.E.E.P Training Center
Mabuhay I.T. Park
General Santos City
NC1 Automotive Troubleshooting and Driving
S.I.T.E. Driving School - Summer 2010
General Santos City
Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PAES) Seminar
August 3, 2009 Agricultural Engineering Complex, General Santos City
1st Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PAES) Seminar
July 29, 2009 Agricultural Engineering Complex, General Santos City
Membership Orientation Seminar on NIA and IA Policies & Systems
NIA Regional Office XII Trainers Institutional Development Division
May 19, 2008 General Santos City
AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS & EXAMINATIONS
Examinations:
Passed: SASE (2003)
High School: Athlete of the year (2004)
Elementary: Athlete of the year (2001)

4. SKILLS
• With excellent computer skills in:
 Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• With knowledge in basic programming
 Autocad Design
 Graphics Design
• Excellent in oral and written communication
• Good skills in managing people and resources
• Good mathematical skills
• Languages: Fluent in English, Filipino
• NC1 Automotive Trouble shooting
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Computers: surfing the internet, games
Literary: reading
Sports: lawn tennis, table tennis, badminton
Arts: watching movies and theatrical presentation
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : July 13, 1987
Place of Birth : Polomolok, South Cotabato
Sex : Male
Civil Status : Married
Citizenship : Filipino
Height : 5’7”
Weight : 78 kgs.
Father : Inecito B. Ates
Occupation : DOLE Employee (Retired)
Mother : Merlyn C. Ates
Occupation : Housewife

5. CHARACTER REFERENCES
Engr. Jane Malasador
MSU - Professor
Tambler, Gen. Santos
City
Engr. Guillermo Pantuhan
MSU - Professor
Tambler, Gen. Santos
City
Medy G. Lamboso
Principal
San Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of
Polomolok
Ysa Ines E. Acac
Liason Officer
Sarangani Resources Corporation
Cannery, Polomolok, So. Cot.