August 7, 2003

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton

Attention: Supervisor ESS

PO Box 610

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 7J4

Dear Supervisor ESS,

I am writing to you regarding the Employment Counsellor position as advertised in the Sarnia Observer.

Presently I am employed full time in the Office Administration / Bookkeeping field. I feel that I would be a valuable and hard working addition to your company, as I have versatile computer skills, excellent communication skills, and am able to relate and work co-operatively with others.

I have always worked in a computer environment; I am flexible and willing to become involved in all aspects of responsibility associated with office and administrative duties

I am a very organized person both in my personal life as well as in my professional life. I feel these skills will enhance my abilities to perform any tasks asked of me in an administrative position with your company.

Thanking you in advance for your time,

Sharon Haslip

Sharon Haslip

Energetic, accomplished professional with over 15 years of office and accounting experience, reputation for effective team management and strong organization techniques. Critical attention to detail and excellent written/oral communication skills in a fast paced environment. Demonstrated ability to interpret and summarize data into meaningful information. Exceptional multi-tasking capabilities with effective time management techniques

2001 – Present Comput-a-Search Inc. Sarnia, Ontario

I am presently the office administrator (Bookkeeper) for Comput-a-Search. We provide custom computer software to large real estate firms in the United States. Since my employment at CAS I have adapted many of the monthly forms from hand-written to computer generated, I provide timely and accurate monthly financial statements to the President. I have increased by knowledge of computer technology and terminology and provide exceptional customer. I am an essential part of the office team. My duties also included:

1997 – 2001 Alternative Cable Technologies Thedford, Ontario

Alternative Cable Technologies is a Cable TV provider to rural areas using satellite technology. Working at ACT I provided accounting and administrative duties to several other companies owned by the same individual namely Lake Huron Resort Cable, MDI, and ARM Leasing. I implemented and supervised new procedures and accounting requirements for new branches of the cable industry e.g. Multi Dwelling Units. My duties also included some of the following:

1991 – 1992 Sparton of Canada London, Ontario

Sparton of Canada provided Sonoboys for the Department of National Defence. Projects could take years to complete and where invoiced based on the contract. My job was to take the engineers hours balance them with the payroll supervisors data and invoice this time to the Canadian government, keeping track of these hours as to not exceed the contract requirements. My invoices where required to be 100% accurate. I implemented a credit card and vehicle control system for engineers travelling and worked closely with the Controller and Accounting supervisor. I supervised and supplied all export and import papers for world wide shipments. I assisted the accounting supervisor to implement a new accounting system (Accpac) and assisted all government auditors.

1988 – 1991 Aerocare Home Medical London, Ontario

Aerocare Home Medical provided medical equipment and oxygen to at home patients. My responsibility was to invoice either the client or the government program for which medical coverage was approved, validating that all government forms where completed accurately. I maintained all patient files and public relations with clients in fragile situations. I helped implement a new accounting/billing system that would provide a more timely invoice procedure to increase company cash flow.