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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an IT capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid experience in systems troubleshooting and administration, proficiency in IT security and risk management, significant talents in networking, and a strong ability to complete project initiatives on time and within budget parameters. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished analytical, critical thinking, and end user relations skills which are essential in a <insert job title/position> role.  

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be an incisive and industrious professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through an impressive work ethic and dependability. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driven IT Specialist with broad industry experience eager to contribute talents toward supporting the employer in maximizing business performance through dynamic technology-driven solutions.

 

 

         Strong experience in network administration, IT security/intrusion prevention, IT consulting, system performance tuning and end user relations.

         Extremely skilled at installing, configuring, fine-tuning and maintaining hardware, software, platforms and peripherals; proficiency with accounting and finance applications.  

         Combine veracity, sharp prioritization skills, and a collaborative work ethic toward consistently meeting or exceeding employer and/or client expectations.

         Diligent problem solver with a proven track record of executing innovative and strategic solutions to meet specific business goals and needs.

         Exemplary capabilities in project management, technical documentation, process improvements, vendor management, quality assurance, and IT strategic design.

         Highly skilled in conducting data backups and applying disaster recovery strategies and contingency plans to safeguard business-critical information.

         Superior expertise in developing and executing strategic policies, processes, and procedures to optimize, streamline, and improve technology performance.

         Outstanding capabilities in scrutinizing, diagnosing and rectifying complex technical errors and issues to ensure and optimize seamless business continuity.

         Adept at configuring user accounts, e-mail, network protocols and security procedures.

         Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving, and documentation skills.

 

 

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Information Systems, Curtin University of Technology,

Perth, Western Australia, 2007

 

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

 

Security +

 

 

Operating Systems:       Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server

Development:               HTML, Fireworks, Dreamweaver

Software:                      QuickBooks, NetSuite, NetSuite Small Business, Director, E-Vault, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Salesforce, IDEA Data Analysis

 

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KPMG, Toronto, Ontario, 2007 to 2009

Staff Accountant

         Provided accounting and auditing support to diverse client base by reviewing and preparing financial statements, conducting comprehensive account analysis, contributing to preparation of audit binders, and educating clients in regulatory compliance.

         Identified and managed client risk by meticulously evaluating internal business and information systems, and leveraging advanced knowledge of audit best practices and risk management techniques.

 

St. Andrew Goldfields, Oakville, Ontario, 1999 to 2007

Network Administrator / Analyst

• Applied keen multi-tasking skills toward installing operating systems and software on desktops, performing system backups and data recovery, and troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing broad-based technical problems.
• Ensured optimal operational results by delivering superior user technical support as well as effectively troubleshooting and resolving wide-ranging user issues.
• Established and maintained collaborative relationships with technology vendors to expedite problem resolution and minimize downtime.
• Regularly monitored and fine-tuned systems and network to fortify security and performance optimization.
• Elevated productivity of remote sales and accounting staff by introducing new accounting system with global connectivity and Salesforce.com-based CRM solution for investor mailings.
• Provided end user training following new software roll-outs.

 

Additional Experience includes IT Consulting Assignment with St. George Minerals, Toronto, Ontario; Assessed client accounting systems, designed proposed system enhancements, and migrated legacy QuickBooks systems from four companies to multi-user ERP solution, successfully enabling each company instant access to real-time financial data.