Dear Irosan,
I am not the typical staydu.com traveler. I currently live in southeast Virginia and I have been looking for a place to stay in or near Maryland so that I can finish my bachelor’s degree and be near my friends. I have also been looking for a career such as innkeeping where I can live onsite to save for my future and help out my family. That’s why I am interested working at the American Guest House.
I am computer savvy and I have interacted with the public and answered phones as a retail associate, library assistant and virtual receptionist. I am also interested in social media (I have Facebook, Twitter and Google accounts) and I have done some freelance writing online. As a long-time Food Network fan, I also enjoy cooking and baking.
I have attached my resume below. I hope that you will consider me for a work exchange stay at American Guest House from at least January 2013 to May 2013. Thank you for your consideration.
Best wishes,
Ryanne Ross
RYANNE ROSS
5101 Bayport Landing, Suffolk, Virginia 23435
Phone: 828.351.9883 | Email: ryanneross@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
? Organized and detail-oriented.
? Computer literate: experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
? Well-mannered and pleasant demeanor.
? Fast learner; able to learn new software applications quickly.
? Able to work well independently; require minimal supervision.
OBJECTIVE
? Currently seeking a part-time, live-in opportunity to gain experience in the property management industry while completing undergraduate degree
CAREER SUMMARY
Article and Content Writer, 2011 –2012
Authored web content through Textbroker.com
Composed short pieces for MerchantCircle.com
Created and reviewed blurbs and short articles through CloudCrowd.com
Virtual Receptionist, MAP Communications, Chesapeake, VA, 2010
Answered incoming phone calls for a variety of individuals and businesses, including doctors, plumbing services and exterminator services; showed excellent telephone etiquette and professional demeanor.
Efficiently relayed messages from customers, potential clients, co-workers and other individuals.
Ensured messages where neatly prepared and well documented for business employers.
Campus Retail Associate, St. Mary’s Campus Bookstore, St. Mary’s City, MD, 2008 –2009
Provided assistance to customers in person and by phone; demonstrated outstanding customer service skills.
Adjusted, received and searched inventory using Point of Sale (POS) software.
Recognized as ‘Employee of the Month.’
Library Assistant, The Library at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD, 2008
Aided library patrons with materials checkout and renewal.
Collected, sorted and returned library materials by implementing the library classification system and software.
Worked well in a team environment; showed eagerness in assisting colleagues with their duties.
Plant Genome Research Project Intern, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2006
Quantified color change in transgenic tomato by utilizing the rotary evaporator, microcentrifuge, HPLC machine and spectrophotometer.
Presented research orally at the annual Summer Student Symposium.
Community Service Assistant, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD, 2006 –2008
Created flyers and drafted community service e-newsletters.
Assisted community service clubs with mass mailings and events.
Summer Worker, Ministry of Education and Culture, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, 2003
Assisted with clerical work; typed letters and other documents.
Greeted visitors and displayed good telephone etiquette in answering incoming calls.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Anticipated May 2013)
2005-2009: St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD
Relevant Courses: Culture and the Social Experience, Topics in Writing: Performance in Asia
Awards: National Dean’s List, 2006
2004: H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Vice President, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Gospel Choir, 2008 – 2009
Collaborated with Executive Board to plan choir events.
Completed event planning forms and created flyers.
Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Gospel Choir, 2007 – 2008
Recorded pertinent information at Executive Board meetings.
Designed concert invitations and programs.
