ADAM O’CONNELL

139 Elgin Street Home: (905) 623-6348

Bowmanville, ON Cellular: (905) 449-6348
L1C 3E8 Email: ao04rs@brocku.ca

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Human Resources
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Re: Position No: 09-381

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ardtoyouresponse.

Sinceryl,

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