1. Erica Shephard
3235 Caspian Ave.
Long Beach, CA. 90810
ericadshephard@gmail.com
1-562-265-9108(cell)
June 16, 2016
Dear, Personnel Office
I would like to expressmy interest in the Entry-levelEnvironmentalScientist position in that youhave advertised
on the job board. Asa recent graduate of the General ArtsDegree with a concentrationin Environmentalin
Science and soonto be graduate student of John Hopkins University Master of Environmental Science and Policy
degree program I believe that, I am a strong candidate for the Entry-levelEnvironmental position with your
organization.
Youstated that youare lookingfor a candidate with that has effective writingskills and excellent verbal
communication and negotiation skills. As part of my concentrationof Environmental Science I have become well
educatedabout Environmental Regulation, Ethics, and Natural Resources. These course have allowedbe to become
proficient at:
 Collecting, interpreting, analyzing ecological data to determine possible ecosystem stressors.
 Drafting community risk assessment reports to determine the level of risk to public health.
 Researching environmental laws and regulation on both state and federal level for case scenarios.
 Researching biodiversity, natural resources, and climate cycles for drafting high detailed research papers.
As graduate student at John Hopkins UniversitiesMaster of Environmental Science and Policy degree program, I
will gain more knowledge that applies to this job and its qualifications, allowing me to become specialized in my
career as an Environmental Scientist with your organization.
While working as a Seasonal Clerk and Office Manager I have gained the skills necessary to performvarious
administrative tasks requiredas part of being an Entry-levelEnvironmentalScientist. While working these two jobs
I gained the experience of making, and reviewingreports, maintain and updating database, developingspreadsheet
and PowerPoint presentations. That is why I’m confident about my ability to carry out certain duties of this position
with your organization.
Although, I am a recent college graduate, my maturity, practicalexperience, and eagerness to be a productive worker
for the Environment will make me an excellent EnvironmentalScientist. I would love to begin my career with your
organization, and I’m confident that I would be a beneficialaddition.
I have enclosedmy resume, hopefully we can arrange a time to speak together. Thank youso much for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Erica Shephard
3235 Caspian Ave.
Long Beach, CA. 90810
ericadshephard@gmail.com
1-562-265-9108(cell)