1. Borden Dairy Company  5327 South Lamar Street  Dallas, TX 752154  Cell 214.207.4631  Fax 214.426.5841
Small Format Division
Randy Watkins
May 10, 2012
Dear HiringManager:
I am delightedtowrite aletterof recommendationonbehalf of Annie Stender.Ihave known Annieforover
fouryears. Annie wasamemberof my teamwhile Idirectedthe 7-ElevenTeamforKraftFoods. She was a
crucial part of my team. She was my linkage betweenourretail repsandthe 7-Elevenstores. She insured
we got our programsimplementedinstore byworkingwithherrepsbutalsobybeingthe leadamongstall
the Retail SalesManagersacross the country. Annie wasa huge successat executionaswell asfroman
analytical aspect. She wouldbringherfieldexpertiseintoourplanningsessionsandenabledusto
maximize oureffortsbyunderstandingthe climate inthe storesatanygiventime.
Annie developedatool tohelp the repsunderstandthe 7-Elevenprocess,lingoandexpectations. Thiswas
implementedandutilizedinall areas. Itwas a real helptounderstandingthe complexityof 7-Eleven, their
procedures,andwhattoolsto use to communicate withthe franchisees.
Annie alsoservedas a key liaisonwiththe 7-ElevenFranchiseeOwners’ Association. She wasable to
endearmanyof the influentialleadersdue to herfocuson meetingtheirneedsasstore ownersand
operators. She wouldutilizedatabothinternal andexternal tohelphereducate the ownersandassist
theminmakinggooddecisions.
As a colleague, Annie isapleasure tobe around.She establishes rapporteasilywith everyone fromthe CEO
downto the nightshiftworkers. She hassucceededincreatingenthusiasmamongall whoworkalongside
her. Her desire tosucceediscontagiousandcausesotherto stepup theireffortsorbe leftbehind.
Annie Stenderisanassettoany teamor organizationthatisluckyenoughtohave her. Annie has my
strongestrecommendation.Iknowwhomevergivesheranopportunitywillnotbe disappointed. If you
have any questionsorwouldliketospeaktome regarding Annie feel freetocontactme.
Sincerely,
RandyWatkins
BordenDairyCompany
Small FormatAccountManager