Whyttle. Inc. 3138 Patterson Street NW Washington, DC 20015 December 5, 2016 ‘To Whom It May Concern: Re: Recommendation for Amanda ichols |1am pleased to recommend Ms. Amanda Nichols. For the past three months, Ms. Nichols has served as a business development intern with Whyttle, Inc. — a Washington, DC-based internet startup. Working as part of a three-person team reporting directly to me, Amanda has conducted market research, helped assess our competitive environment, and gathered input from potential customers as we consider new business opportunities. She has also assisted in designing the prototype for a new product we are developing. ‘Amanda has undertaken all her assignments with a high degree of professionalism and has contributed meaningfully to our work. She grasps complex concepts, listens well and effectively synthesizes information from a variety of sources. She has demonstrated tive and flexibility in carrying out her assignments, accepts direction well and communicates effectively. Amanda articulates questions well and reports her findings succinctly and clearly, both orally and in writing. | am especially impressed with her enthusiasm, her commitment to the enterprise, and her eagerness to broaden her experiences and develop new skills. I've seen professional development during the short period in which we've been working together. As a former professor of political science at Miami University, | would be delighted to have had Amanda as a student in one of my classes. She is confident in what she knows and is ready to contribute to the group of which she’s a part. At the same time, she’s aware that she's early on in her educational and professional career, and she's eager to broaden her knowledge and skill set. I'm confident that Amanda will continue to grow intellectually as she furthers her education. Regards, VHOC___ Martin D. Levine President