Joshua Bredehoeft

Maria Vanegaz-Zea
American Lung Association
14 Wall Street, Suite 8C
New York, NY 10005
Date 9/13/10

Dear Vanegaz-Zea,

14 Wall Street I saw American Lung Association’s advertisement on monster.com for the Manager of Public
New York, New York 10005
F 646.807.4758 Relations. I believe my background in communications and public relations would allow me to
alahr@lungusa.org successfully add to the company’s success. As a long time supporter of the American Lung
Association I hope to be considered for the position.

I will graduate from the North Dakota State University in December of 2011 where I have studied
communications with an emphasis in public relations. I have learned a lot about applying
communication theories to the professional world as well as maintaining and building company
relations with the media, clients and consumers. I have focused most of my research on public
relations within non-profit and health communications.

Alongside my academic career in communications, I have experience communicating in the work

place as well as working on public relations campaigns in the North Dakota State University
community, specifically with Public Relations Student Society of America. I have worked at Gap
as a Customer Experience Manager where I motivate employees to implement customer service
techniques to further business success and customer relations. From my experiences at Gap I have
learned the importance and fine skill of working with customers and selling product. While
working on public relation campaigns at NDSU. I have gained experience listening and working
with clients in order to best represent them to the public. With PRSA, I have greatly developed my
leadership and organization skills.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet and discuss future employment with American
Lung Association. I truly believe I can positively add to this position and American Lung
Association. Thank you for taking the time to consider me as a candidate for the managerial
position.

Sincerely yours,

Joshua Bredehoeft