Samantha Rhodes interned at Emerald Coast magazine in the summer of 2014. In a letter of recommendation, the editor describes the most important qualities for success in communications as passion and enthusiasm. She says people like to engage with those who are approachable, likable, and passionate about their work. Success also requires a strong, dedicated team where individuals are accountable. Finally, skill is necessary to get the job done well. The editor says Samantha possesses all of these qualities, describing her as intelligent, reliable, curious, skilled, engaging, and passionate. She would not hesitate to make Samantha a key player on any communications team.

1. January 31, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
I have worked in the communications field for 27 years. In my experience,
one of the most important qualities a successful communicator can possess is
something you don’t find on a resume. Call it passion, call it enthusiasm, it
is a certain spark that fuels people. Those who are self motivated, driven,
engaged have it.
In my experience, when it comes to doing business, people like to engage
with people who are approachable, likeable and again, passionate about what
they do.
With any business, success comes when you can develop a strong team. A
sense of team play is only possible when individuals are dedicated and
accountable.
Finally, all the passion, charm and team spirit in the world is useless if you
do not have the skill set to get the job done. Many can claim they are
excellent writers; I have found those who are organized, systematic and
highly detailed always lead the pack.
I have had the pleasure of working directly with Samantha Rhodes while she
interned with Emerald Coast magazine over the summer of 2014, and she
possesses all of the qualities I mention above. She is the total package:
intelligent, reliable, curious, skilled, engaging and passionate. If I were
building a communications team, I would not hesitate to make Samantha a
key player.
Sincerely,
Zandra Wolfgram
Editor
Emerald Coast magazine
(850) 218-8805