Postal Letter - is this a good cover letter and resume?

is this a good cover letter and resume?

is this a good cover letter it is just an example...and resume also..i am looking for a job and want to know if this sounds good. thanks let me know your opinions ps..i did not put my contact info July 8, 2009 Mr. David Smith Employers Title Matheson Postal Services, Inc. 2500 Poplar St Oakland, CA 94607-2414 Dear Mr. Jenniges: Your ad advertisement in the Craigslist website job id number 1234 on Tuesday July 1, 2009 looking to fill an Administrative Assistant in your company interests me. With over nine years of administrative experience, Having strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage and motivate a team and I feel that these assets will make a positive impact on your company. My resume accompanies this letter and would like to be considered for this position. Through my experiences I have developed strong organizational skills that will allow me to contribute to your office operations such as (name specific job duties) Working in a fast paced environment for three years for the United States Army requires that I prioritize my work, accomplish assignments within tight deadlines, but yet deliver high quality work. In addition to create a department that had quickly grown to more then 150 employees. Presently, I have saved my employer thousands of dollars by creating a database and web page to track military officers. This database is used more then ever now. At your convenience I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the position and my candidacy with you. If you have any questions, please contact me at (707) 430-8376 or by email at charles1perez@yahoo.com. I will be contacting you within a week. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Charles Perez Charles Perez Enclosure: Resume CAREER OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging position as an Administrative Assistant which will allow me to both further utilize my education and experience for advancement and career growth. ACQUIRED SKILLS Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint; Typing; 65WPM, Web Designer; Repair Computers. Bilingual in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and interpreting) HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Ambitious self-motivated worker who takes initiative; demonstrating a willingness to take on new and varied projects and an ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines; capable of handling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment; sharp in learning and comprehending new systems and methods; work effectively in collaboration with others; works without constant supervision and acts independently; strong organizational, planning, & time management skills. WORK HISTORY Unit Administrator /Human Resources Assistant United States Army (03/2006-Present) Provided high-level administrative and training support for all components of the United States Army: Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard; saved thousands of dollars by creating website to know where military officers were located; saved time by using databases created in Microsoft Access; self-motivated by taking on tasks not part of job description such as ordering office supplies, coordinated and planned activities with military officers to ensure timely completion; performed office services such as making identifications cards; updated and entered correspondence for new military soldiers into website; created slide presentations and flyers using Microsoft Power Point and Publisher; Assisted Tech Sergeant with duties such as preparing new military officer files, scheduling meetings, filing personnel records, answering multi-line phones up to 6 lines, and keeping track of military data calendars which included vacation time, absences, tardies, etc. General Office Clerk Lipman Insurance Administrators (10/2005-02/2006) Performed administrative and office support activities for multiple managers such as answering telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing; collaborated with others by relieving management of administrative detail and projects by backing up receptionist; doing multiple tasks simultaneously such as sorting and distributing incoming and outgoing mail, received UPS and FedEx shipments; handled Spanish speaking customers and inquiries; organized, filed and retrieved all corporate documents, and insurance records. Administrative Assistant MWB Framing Company (06/2000-06/2005) Created queries using Microsoft Access to save time and money for the company; used Microsoft Excel to prepare order and invoice forms; provided administrative/secretarial support such as answered multi-line phones up to 10 lines; assisted applicants with information

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