Dear Sir or Madam,
As soon as I saw your posting via Planning Planet, I knew it was the perfect position for me – and that I was the perfect solution for you. Let me explain further:
As you will see from the attached resume, I’ve worn a lot of different hats. As a contractor, I’ve run the project management gamut. From buildings to facility management, onshore and offshore, the UK to worldwide, project administration and control to construction, mediation to adjudication, you name it, I’ve done it. I’m extremely motivated, organised, and disciplined – you have to be to work contract for as longs as I have – and, it’s important to note, never had a dissatisfied client.
While my official title at the Rumaila Project was Senior Project Manager – Project Services, in reality, I was known as the person who could do everything. Hats I wore there included systems implementation, project manager extraordinaire, P3, P6, Pertmaster, PowerPoint, Word and excel guru and my favourite – He Who Must Be Obeyed (earned for putting stricter project processes and procedures in place to make projects work). We were a large company where everyone had to pitch in, and I thrived on the excitement of being involved at every level of every project.
No matter where I’ve been, I’ve produced top-notch work because I’m dedicated to making sure each and every piece stands out from the crowd. Whether it’s motivating and mentoring people around me or managing work at a corporate level, I pride myself on my ability to recognise and articulate a distinct voice for every project. And that’s not always restricted to the written word. I’ve also designed, produced, and implemented many automated software process and systems for various clients enhancing collaboration and communication. The lack of the latter is one of the major contributors to project failure.
While sorting out other people's problems is where I usually lodge, project management is my bread and butter. Keeping on top of project delays and making sure all parts get to the finish line at the same time is one thing I do best. The ability to juggle projects and never to miss a deadline didn’t just develop through my professional experience. It also comes from having a broad range of industry experience all with very different structures, needs, activities, schedules and demands. It was adapt or die trying. I’ve learned to budget my time and my assets, and most importantly, I’ve learned to be flexible and to get things done.
I know what you’re thinking – that yes, I am the perfect person for the job, but there is no way you can afford me. But I’m not in it for the money – well, I am, but I’m looking for a position where my contributions count and my efforts are appreciated – and hopefully a long-term commitment.
Sincerely,
Bill Lord