Jonathan Ward

1105 NE Gaines UPPER

Pullman, WA 99163
Cell: (425) 753-9892
Email: jonathan.ward@wsu.edu

February 5, 2016

Drew Malachosky
Account Executive/Technical Recruiter at Oxford Solutions, Inc
Youngstown, OH

Dear Mr. Malachosky,

I am applying for the position of materials/metallurgical engineer. I came across this job while researching jobs
on CareerBuilder.com.
Come May of 2016 I will have my degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Washington State
University. While attending, I learned technical skills for materials characterization such as mechanical testing,
electron microscopy, and optical analysis. Using these techniques I worked for a professor characterizing metal
samples through mechanical testing and precise coating thickness measurements for reporting to the clients. After
this project was over I was hired onto the Sports Science Research Lab team where we perform testing to collect
specific data on baseball and softball bats in order to check compliance with the standards set by the ASA and
NCAA. For us to accurately test sporting gear our equipment had to be in top working order and it was the job of the
technicians team, including me, to ensure they were properly calibrated and make repairs. We followed a kiazen
system in the lab and any improvements were a welcome topic at team meetings.
Materials are the backbone of any technological advance and your company is advancing the materials we use.
From my work with characterization techniques inside and outside of the classroom to data analysis and
preparation of analytical reports, I am prepared for a career in research and development. As I learned early on as
a member of the Carlson team, hard work, attention to detail, trust, and customer satisfaction are the keys to
progression both within the team and as a company as a whole.
For your convenience I have included my resume. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward
to meeting with you for an interview. Please call my cell number, 425-753-9892, to schedule an interview or if you
have any questions.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Ward