Department Assistant Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for department assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for secretarial support for on-going operations, as well as special projects including word processing; composing and proof reading correspondence; presentation and report development; copies, collates and distributes as required.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Access, PowerPoint Excel and Outlook
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials (max 20 lbs), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, crawling, reaching high and low, and repetitive wrist and hand movements
• Proven Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Be a self-starter and a forward thinker
• Commitment to an exemplary level of client service
• Some understanding of Sotheby’s and its culture and services, and of the auction process in general
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written
• Experience with Mac OS, MS Excel/Word, Oracle Financials (expense reports and purchase orders) preferred

In response to your job posting for department assistant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and support with regards to employment policies and procedures that are specific to CS operations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• To provide administrative support to all MAF department employees
• To provide a high standard and efficient administrative support to Medical Affairs Managers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Organized, punctual and professional
• Advanced skills using word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and other software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Input data and run pre-set reports from various databases internal (GCL and Bottling Partners) and external (Customers)
• Track and report the execution of the international agreements on a scorecard by customer in close collaboration with the Bottling Partners
• Previous experience in a student services environment desirable

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the department assistant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for general support within the departments to assure effective and efficient operations including occasional preparation of correspondence, reports, memos and other materials from rough draft, and verbal instructions using computer technology, especially word processing, spreadsheets and data management as well as receptionist duties as required.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Independent, structured and self-confident working
• Excellent time management, coordination, and communication skills
• Previous experience with MS Office and SharePoint preferred
• Hands on experience with office machines (fax, printer, document filer, etc)
• Knowledge and proficiency with Word and Excel
• Fluent English spoken and written, an additional European language is an asset
• Experience in performance and operations management
• Able to problem solve and work independently and quickly

I am excited to be applying for the position of department assistant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for for continuous operations improvement to include: cost per unit shipped, safety, sanitation, accuracy of deliveries/records/reports, quality measurements, operational efficiencies, cultural development.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for coordination, training, and reporting
• Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, Outlook (SAP desirable)
• Geology or Environmental Science, Geoscience concentration major preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent, BA or BS preferred
• Intermediate Excel experience and familiar with generating reports
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Provide administrative support to CDx regulatory department

I would like to submit my application for the department assistant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for safety services for the campus community in accordance with EH&S standards and procedures and with regulatory requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency in Google Platform, Windows, Microsoft Office Software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Project management skills and a sensitivity towards deadline related deliveries
• Trust – a trusted confidante on department issues
• Japanese foreign language skills
• Experience working with a contract management system
• Experience with event planning and related activities
• Interest in interactive entertainment and digital distribution
• Previous experience in event planning and employee engagement highly preferred