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To Whom It May Concern:

The attached document contains my resume, which outlines the skills and qualific
ations I possess that I strongly trust will bring enhanced efficiency and produc
tiveness to your company. The time and effort you spend in review of my credent
ials is greatly appreciated.
This would be an opportunity for you to combine youth and vigor with the coincid
ing determination possessed by the team already present at your company. The ex
perience I have acquired in working in professional environments has enabled me
to gain knowledge of people, along with the significant role I am able to play i
n the structure of a successful business. These two attained qualities along wi
th diligence will prove me to be a notable asset to your company. My profession
al experiences have required me to develop exceptional organizational skills cou
pled with excellent writing and proofreading skills. I am adaptive and innovati
ve with an ability to communicate effectively with clients on a daily basis.
I have an in-depth working knowledge of the most complex, technical rules under
Section 401 of the IRC and the provisions under ERISA. I have a passion for new
technology, particularly where it gives a company a competitive edge to improve
client services. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & Access software and a
complete and total in-depth knowledge of Relius Document PC and ASP program are
a few of the attributes that I would bring to your company.
I am looking forward to meeting with you in an interview to further explain my s
kills and qualifications pertaining to the available position in your company. I
f you have any questions or concerns that may arise before you are available for
an interview, please do not hesitate to contact me on my mobile number: 713.44
4.1200. I appreciate your time and consideration of my qualifications for a pos
ition in your company.
Best regards,
Allison E. Diamond, ERPA, QPA, QKA, APA
Enclosure: resume

OBJECTIVE
I am a self-motivated, driven individual with strong written and verbal communic
ation skills seeking a management position utilizing my extensive knowledge and
experience in the employee benefit field that offers an opportunity for personal
contribution and professional growth. I have a thorough understanding of the re
gulatory/compliance environment with extensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Cod
e (IRC), and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) as well as
other relevant laws and regulations related to qualified plans.
CREDENTIALED MEMBER WITH PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
American Society of Pension and Professionals & Actuaries:
Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA)
Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA)
Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent (ERPA)
National Institute of Pension Administrators:
Accredited Pension Administrator (APA)
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Houston - Downtown, (2006)
Court Reporting Institute - (1997)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Software/Programs: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Windows XP, Word, Access, E
xcel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Relius Documents PC and ASP.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Loren D. Stark Company, Inc. - Department Manager January 14, 2002 - S
eptember 29, 2010
Legal/Document Department
* Provide advice to new business department in relation to the design, implement
ation and ongoing administration of client's qualified plans;
* Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and other legal areas affecting reti
rement plans, such as IRS and ERISA so that I may make recommendations and take
action where appropriate in order to preserve legal and best practices complianc
e of plans;
* Timely delivery of client projects to our new business team including conducti
ng compliance analysis of previous valuation and compliance reports;
* Drafting and maintaining pre-approved and individually designed regulatory pla
n documents such as profit sharing and 401(k) plans, money purchase pension plan
s, cross-tested and safe harbor plans, defined benefit plans including hybrid ca
sh balance plans, offset cash balance/401(k) plans; including related employer p
lans, controlled or affiliated service groups;
* Extensive knowledge of all Title I ERISA reporting requirements such as summar
y plan description, summary of material modification, ERISA 204(h) Notice, ERISA
101(J) Notice, Special Tax Notice 204(f), Safe Harbor and Black-Out Notices;
* Provided technical training with regard to all legislative and regulatory law
changes to consultant and administrative staff; also prepared and presented rela
ted materials to employees orally and in writing, such as in orientations, train
ing, and one-on-one consultations;
* Provide technical support to research questions on various in-depth topics of
ERISA and the IRC to the owner as well as company staff and outside vendors such
as brokers, wholesalers and CPA firms; I am the company "go-to" technical perso
n;
* Responsibilities also include providing legal support for a broad range of ERI
SA and IRC issues such as filing for a PBGC distress termination or representing
our clients in front of the IRS during any Employee Plans Compliance Resolution
System (EPCRS) issues such as Voluntary Compliance Program (VCP), Self-Correcti
on Program (SCP) and Audit CAP agreement proceedings;
* Required to build strong relationships and effectively counsel across all leve
ls of the organization during our interim amendment and restatement periods;
* Consulting skills include but not limited to determination of plan eligibility
, benefit or contribution levels, optimum and maximum tax deductible amounts; pe
rformance of annual testing to demonstrate satisfaction of IRS coverage and non-
discrimination requirements; performing plan coverage testing for all plan types
and situations; performing top heavy testing; performing 401k ADP/ACP non-discr
imination testing, ADP/ACP correction methods; advanced plan cross-testing;
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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