Dear Hiring Manager,I am contacting you in regard to the open position you have advertised. After reading through the job requirements you have listed in the post, I am fully confident that I would make the ideal candidate for this position you are looking to fill and would be an asset to your staff because of my college coursework and prior experience. For six years I have worked as a Distribution Manager for Gadabout SalonSpas Distribution Center. I was very successful in carrying out the many duties assigned to me and thrived in a high pressure environment. I received several company awards during my time with Gadabout including “Team Player”, “Commitment”, and “Dedication” awards. I was in charge of overseeing the company distribution facility including managing departmental budgets, ordering all retail and professional products, and monitoring productivity goals. As a result of my hard work and commitment, the company achieved a 50% reduction in inventory “on hands” while increasing retail sales by 35% even through a recession. My responsibilities included providing the needed products for more than 300 stylists, manicurists, masseuses, administrative and cleaning staff members, and managers at seven different locations located throughout the greater Tucson, Arizona area.I have an associate degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, as well as several years of experience working within the distribution, management, and manufacturing segments. I have experience in hiring and training staff and have effectively handled complaints and provided clients with workable solutions to their problems. I have outstanding communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills as you will see if given the opportunity for an in-person meeting.