Edward L. McNachtan

360 Blumen Lane - Dayton, Ohio 45418 - (937) 268-6590

edward@mcnachtan.com - www.mcnachtan.com

January 11, 2004

Today's preparation determines tomorrow's achievement

--Author Unknown

Dear Hiring Executive:

As I consider new career options that offer opportunities to “own” my future, experience new challenges, and expand my expertise, I am excited to start a new chapter in my professional life. After a successful and rewarding six-year career at Montgomery County as a Program Manager, I am seeking change. To be more specific I hope to realize growth, find an innovative culture where upward mobility is an option, help others grow and work in a team based environment.

As a program manager working on an innovated, political and complex project, I offer many transferable skills that would add distinction to your company, such as the ability to bring ideas into reality, building long term peer, team and client relationships, and a willingness to learn new skills.  The enclosed resume reflects a multitalented, energetic achiever and team player who enjoys making positive contributions.

The following key strengths also exemplify highly marketable skills and exhibit a strong candidacy for a program or functional manager within your organization:

Leadership Qualities

       Readiness to assume responsibility and accountability alleviates stress on upper management

       Integrity, diligence, and commitment model leadership and reflect distinction toward a positive culture from Good to Great!

       Discernment, prioritization, and delegation encourage teamwork and productivity.

       Ability to see the strategic plan (i.e. big picture) of things as it relates to vision, purpose and values of a company.

       Dedication and loyalty as demonstrated by longevity with a single employer.

       Analytical thinking and common sense foster effective problem solving.

       The ability to recognize and reinforce the potential in every person.

Interpersonal/Communication Skills

       Perceptiveness and attentiveness allow appropriate response to peers, team members and clients.

       Ability to develop rapport and trust with a diverse population.

       Assessment skills provide a competitive advantage to profile peers, team members and clients.

       Communication style that promotes integrity, unity, teamwork, shared decision-making, support, recognition, and justice.

Administrative Skills

       Organization and forward planning imply efficiency and successful outcomes.

       Strong writing skills and technical knowledge base improve efficiencies and improve communication.

       Capacity to coordinate activities, focus on detail, and follow up promotes effective completion of projects and tasks.

       Time Management, multitasking, and follow through facilitate successful completion of assign projects and tasks.

I am confident that my abilities can benefit your company and would consider a personal interview to be mutually beneficial. Relocation is an option for the opportune job offer. Please feel free to call me to explore convenient appointment times. In the meantime, thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Edward McNachtan

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