career objective                              

recent graduate with b.a. in history eager to contribute strong research, writing, and administrative skills toward supporting a progressive organization seeking a driven and productive team member

profile                                                

ø  offer solid practical work experience as well as strong academic background in research, analysis, and writing

ø  depth of knowledge in world history, government and politics, and social coalescence; demonstrated ability to distill complex subject matter and produce clear, unbiased critiques

ø  perform multiple concurrent responsibilities in fast-paced settings; gained valuable professional experience concurrent with academic pursuits

ø  provide administrative support including document preparation and review, data entry, and information management

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, public speaking, and relationship management skills

ø  superior time management and organizational abilities

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  sharp technical proficiencies, including microsoft word and quickbooks; type insert number wpm

ø  intermediate french language skills

education                                           
university of pittsburgh, pittsburgh, pa                                                                          december 2009
bachelor of arts in history; minor in classical studies in history and literature

         member, golden key honor society

 

~ select coursework ~

v  accounting measures

v  alexander and the hellenistic empire

v  business law

v  classical greek identity

v  colonialism in literature

v  early modernity and cultural perceptions

v  english literature

v  fundamentals of marketing

v  historical writing seminar in orientalism

v  macroeconomic theory

v  medieval and renaissance government

v  medieval and renaissance identity

v  social relations

v  the british novel

v  the modern french novel

 

~ additional educational background ~

successful completion of pennsylvania praxis exams, pennsylvania department of education   2007

general studies, point park university, pittsburgh, pa    2005 c 2007

professional & volunteer experience                                                       

teacher observation, point park university       2007

         observed teachers in the classroom to prepare detailed, unbiased written critiques of student learning behaviors

 

cashier, festival foods, pittsburgh and wexford, pa    2004 c 2006

         accurately performed cashiering duties in fast-paced, heavy traffic environments

 

administrative assistant, institut du christ roi souverain pr tre, gricigliano, italy           2002 c 2004

         played an integral role in launching new intellectual french seminary located in italy; assisted with domestic and international public relations, scheduling, and business development functions

 

assistant program coordinator, bidwell training center, pittsburgh, pa 2001  

         successfully assisted with preparing food and organizing daily program activities for more than 50 participants

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert specific job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i recently completed my bachelor s degree in history, with extensive coursework in classical studies in history and literature, medieval and renaissance identity and government, and greek culture and politics.  i excel at conducting thorough research, analyzing large volumes of information, and preparing critical reports and synopses.  my strong attention to detail and sharp writing skills have consistently proven instrumental in my success.  to complement this background, i offer professional experience providing excellent customer service and administrative support.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

joseph simelis

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting title of position position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic research, analysis, and written and verbal communication skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

joseph simelis