Employment in the management field of agriculture3/10/2009Carl McLean 20488 N 90th Lane Peoria, Arizona 85382 623-696-7082 CMcLean54@aol.com To: Whom It May Concern This cover letter is in support of my resume for a position with your company. I have recently relocating to the Phoenix Valley Area and I am seeking full time and long term employment in the field of agriculture, preferably in management. With my background I am a quick study in all aspects of farming which makes for a short learning curve. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Agriculture from Washington State University and an extensive agricultural background. For over twenty-five years, I owned, operated, and managed diversified farms, which included fruit trees, cattle, and hay. I also have experience doing custom hay and caterpillar work. Through these experiences, I have gained strong mechanical skills and occupational safety awareness. Since leaving farming, I have become skilled in retail sales, purchasing, inventory control, shipping, and receiving. I have top-notch communication skills and I am equally comfortable speaking to one person or a large group. My strongest attributes are my organization and leadership skills. I work well independently and as a team player. If given the chance, I will utilize my energetic and ambitious personality to prove to be an asset to your company. I thank you for your consideration of my application. Attached you will find my resume with additional information about my qualifications. An opportunity for an interview would be truly appreciated. I am eager to put my talents to work for you. Sincerely, Carl McLean 20488 N. 90th Lane Peoria, Arizona 85382 (623)-696-7082 CMcLean54@aol.com Summary of Qualifications • Owner/Manager of a diversified farming operation • Operations Management • Inside/Outside Retail Sales and Management • Purchasing Agent Experience • Shipping and Receiving Experience • Self-motivated team player with strong oral and written communication skills • Excellent customer service • Dependable and reliable Employment History • Manager for Commercial Hay Farm • Operations Manager for MSI HVAC – Phoenix, AZ • Purchasing and Special Ordering Agent for Tube Art Signs – Yakima, WA • Product Manager for Product Management Incorporated – Yakima, WA • Hardware Pro and Head of Commercial Sales at Lowe’s – Union Gap, WA • Store Associate for Home Depot – Gilbert, AZ • Shipping and Receiving for Coleman Spas – Chandler, AZ • Owner/Manager for C&L McLean and McLean Ranch Inc. – Cowiche, WA Education • B.S. Degree in General Agriculture – Washington State University Military • U.S. Navy Community Service • Cowiche Fire Department Volunteer for seventeen years • Central Washington Fire Fighters Association Board Member • American Red Cross Instructor • Chairman of the Ahtanum/Cowiche Coordinated Planning Group • President of the Upper Yakima Valley 4-H Leaders Council • Youth Coach | 
