Colegio San Agustin Makati

Senior High School

Sample Cover Letter

2326 Tower Place

Cincinnati, OH 45220
April 8, 2009

Mr. Kyle Jones

Acme Marketing Research Associates
P.O. Box 482
Cincinnati, OH 45201

Dear Mr. Jones:

I am applying for the position of first-year associate at Acme Marketing Research Associates, which I learned
about through the Office of Career Counseling at the University of Cincinnati. I am a senior mathematics major
at the University of Cincinnati who is interested in a career in marketing research. I am highly motivated, eager
to learn, and I enjoy working with all types of people. I am excited by the prospect of working for a firm like
Acme Marketing Research Associates, where I can apply my leadership and problem-solving skills in a
professional setting.

As a mathematics major, I have developed the analytical proficiency that is necessary for working through
complex problems. My courses in statistics have especially prepared me for data analysis, and my more
theoretical courses have taught me how to construct an effective argument. My leadership training and
experiences have given me the ability to work effectively in groups and have taught me the benefits of both
individual and group problem solving. My work on the Strategic Planning Committee has given me an
introduction to market analysis by teaching me skills associated with strategic planning. Finally, from my
theatrical experience, I have gained the poise to make presentations in front of small and large groups alike. I
believe these experiences and others have shaped who I am and have helped me to develop many of the
skills necessary to be successful. I am interested in learning more and continuing to grow.

I look forward to having the opportunity for an interview with you. I have enclosed my résumé with my school
address and phone number. Thank you for your consideration. I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Elisa C. Vardin
Colegio San Agustin Makati
Senior High School

Sample Résumé

Elisa C. Vardin
2326 Tower Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Phone: (513) 861-2497
E-mail: ElisVardin@UC.edu

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To use my intellectual abilities, quantitative capabilities, communication skills, and proven leadership to further
the mission of a high-integrity marketing research organization.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, B.A. in Mathematics, June 2009. GPA 3.36. Dean’s List.

National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, Waterford, CT. Fall 2008. Acting, Voice,
Movement, Directing, and Playwriting.

WORK AND OTHER BUSINESS-RELATED EXPERIENCE

Reynolds & Dewitt, Cincinnati, OH. Summer 2008. Intern at brokerage/investment management firm.
Provided administrative support. Created new databases, performance comparisons, and fact sheets in Excel
and Word files.

Mummers Theatre Guild, University of Cincinnati, Spring 2008–Spring 2009. Treasurer.

Responsible for all financial/accounting functions for this undergraduate theater community.

Breakthough, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, OH. Summer 2007. Teacher in program
for at-risk junior high students. Taught seventh grade mathematics, sixth- and seventh-grade speech
communication, sign language; academic advisor; club leader. Organized five-hour diversity workshop and
three-hour tension-reduction workshop for staff.

Strategic Planning Committee, Summit Country Day School, Cincinnati, OH. Fall 2003–2004. One of two
student members. Worked with the board of directors developing the first Strategic Plan for a 1,000-student
independent school (pre-K through 12).

AYF International Leadership Conference, Miniwanca Conference Center, Shelby, MI. Summer 2002–2003.
Participant in international student conference sponsored by American Youth Foundation.

PERSONAL
Musical theater: lifetime involvement, including leads and choreography for several shows. A cappella singing
group, 2006–2009; director 2007–2008. Swing Club 2007–2009, president and teacher of student dance club.
Junior high youth group leader, 2006. Math tutor, 2005. Aerobics instructor, 2008–2009. University of
Cincinnati Choral Society, 2005–2009. American Sign Language instructor, Winter 2007, 2008.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND TRAINING: SAS, PASW, Excel, Access, Word. Univariate and multivariate
statistics (2 courses), regression analysis (2 courses).

REFERENCES: Available on request.