An example of the research I conducted for a sample elevator pitch for a potential career path I am interested in.

1. Elevator Pitch
By: Donald Lee Kelly Jr
2/7/20
1. Background Research:
Land, Sea and Air Security. (n.d.). Retrieved February 7, 2020,from https://hartinternational.com/
Cilliers,E.(2017, July 31). Lord Westbury MBE - Enigma Alliance:Buildingenterprisingpartnershipsand products.
Retrieved February 7, 2020,from https://www.enigma-alliance.com/team/lord-westbury/
Intelligence,M. (2020). Global MaritimeSecurity Market: Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2020-2025).Retrieved
February 7, 2020,from https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/maritime-security-market
MaritimeSecurity Officer Salaries.(2020).Retrieved February 7, 2020, from
https://www.careerbliss.com/maritime-security-officer/salaries/
a.
o Job Target- Maritime Security Officer
o Target Company- Hart International
o Target Person- Lord Westbury MBE
b.
o Education- Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida Anticipated: December 2020
o Military Education- United States Marine Corps boot camp, School of Infantry,
Infantry squad leader’s course, combat instructor course and brown belt martial arts
instructor course.
o Skills- Combat veteran, expert level rifle and pistol qualified, extensive leadership
and manager experience and vast educator experience.
o Accomplishments- Two combat deployments to Iraq, Entertainment Business
Bachelor of Science Anticipated: December 2020
o Work Experience- United States Marine Corps Infantry Rifleman (2004-2012),
United States Marine Corps Combat Instructor (2008-2011), United States Marine
Corps Martial Arts Instructor (2008-2012), Operations Manager: Coastal Carting
(2017-2019)
o Awards- Marine Corps GoodConduct Medal (w/ 1 Bronze Service Star), Combat ActionRibbon, NavyAnd
Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Iraq CampaignMedal (w/1 Bronze Service Star), Sea Service Deployment
Ribbon (2nd Award), Global War onTerrorism ExpeditionaryMedal, Global War onTerrorism Service Medal,
NationalDefense Service Medal, Meritorious Mast (x2)
Relevance: All listed careers, skills, education, accomplishments and awards are relevant to the
desired career with Hart International. It is relevant, as it requires direct violence of action
against forces that would cause harm/destruction and piracy against crews shipping cargo under
the protection of the Hart International Company.

2. 2. Actual Pitch:
Hello, my name is Donald Kelly and I am a combat and martial arts
instructor as well as a combat veteran. I’m interested in an employment
opportunity with your company Hart International, as I resonate heavily
with the standard of excellence that you all have demonstrated around
the world over. I’m interested in a position as a Maritime Security Officer
as I possess a unique skillset and experience as well as a true passion of
keeping the wolves at bay.
My qualifications include numerous military awards, combat experience,
extensive managerial experience and passion for protecting the innocent.
I can benefityour great company sir notonly as a finger behind a trigger,
but also as a firearms and martial arts instructor which wouldhelp assist
in keeping your employees lethally efficient: but also, to potentially
reduce costs with annual training that may be required for your
employees.
(Hands Lord Westbury MBE a business card with contact info)
Well, it was a pleasure and honor meeting you sir. I won’t take up
anymore of your precious time, is there a better time that we could
discuss further my qualifications and prospect’s in serving in your ranks
with other security professionals? Maybe a sit-down interview or even a
phone call? Have a great rest of your evening andI look forward to
speaking again soon!
(Firm Handshake with eye contact, then part ways)