1. MICHAEL LESLIE 4740 Connecticut Ave., Apt. 1005  Washington, DC 20008
michael_leslie@me.com  202.248.0393 H  313.613.1823 C
As a knowledgeable, passionate, and skilled non-profit program manager with years of experience
managing highly successful non-profit educational programs, I am confident in my ability to exceed
your expectations as your next Program Officer. It would be an honor to build a rewarding career with
your organization, and I appreciate your kind consideration of my resume.
As you will note, my career is marked by unwavering dedication and success in trade union advocacy,
advisement, education, leadership development, fundraising, and program management. Most recently,
as a Program Officer for the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, I have led the charge in developing and
implementing trade union strengthening programs for union leaders and workers throughout the U.S.
and West Africa.
Additionally I offer you…
 Outstanding oversight of programs focused on leadership development, human rights, gender
equality, workplace safety, and economic and social justice.
 A strong background in union activism, and valuable experience as Vice President of the
United Auto Workers Union (Local 735),advancing the goals and interests of more than 8,000
union workers employed by General Motors.
 Success establishing and strengthening the strategic partnerships needed—with global
organizations and agencies in West Africa—to successful deploy meaningful programs that
yield their desired goals and benefits.
 Polished communication and presentations skills, with experience delivering training and
educational programs to unions, college students, and social justice groups.
 A talent for reaching out to potential students and a track record of exceeding program
recruitment goals.
Further, I hold a master’s degree in English and a bachelor’s in written communication and am skilled in
writing grant proposals and program reports that gain reader attention and secure needed funding. To
that end, if you agree that we have the basis for an excellent match, I would appreciate the opportunity
to meet and discuss your needs in greater detail. Thank you for your kind consideration in the interim.
Sincerely,
Michael Leslie