1. November6,2015
Dear Recruiter:
I am Sheryl White andyouhave justfoundthe right candidate tofill thisvacancy.Iam a self-starterwith
ambitionanddrive tomeet the expectationsof thiscompany.Myprovenand consistentleadership
capabilities have motivatedme tobe a dynamicteamplayer.My backgroundandexperience consistof
managingthe dailyoperationsof anon-profitorganizationtoinclude mobilizingateamof program
directorsandadministrative stafftoaccomplishthe missionandvisionsetforthbythe agency. I have
beenDirectorof OperationsforGreatPlainsImprovementFoundation,Inc.,alocal community action
agencylocatedinLawton,OK since 2008. However,Ihave beenwiththe agencysince July2003. I
possessastrong backgroundinleadershipandagencydevelopmentthatincludesover10 yearsworking
withvariousprogramswithinthe agency,developingstaff atall levelstoinclude communityvolunteers
and assistingthe lowincome residentsof Comanche County.
Much of my workexperience hasbeeninaccounting andfinance,humanresources,planningand
developmentasitpertainsto a non-profitagency,grantwritingandcollaborationswithother external
agenciestocoordinate resources andservices tobenefitthe clientsthatcome tothe agencyseeking
assistance. Ihave extensive knowledge of the dailyoperationsof anon-profitorganizationtoinclude
board recruitment,compositionandfiduciaryduties,developmentof policies andproceduresforthe
agency, humanresource activities(onboarding, benefits,worker’scompensationclaims,FMLA,
interviewing,andevaluationof employees) developmentandtrainingactivitiesforstaff,and
spearheadingthe VITA (VolunteerIncome Tax Assistance) programforover10 years.
I am responsibleforkeepingthe agency andthe boardof directors informedof local,state andregional
activitiesonacontinual basisviawrittenorelectronicformatsthat are directlyrelatedto carryingout
the mission,goalsandobjectivesof CommunityAction. Iassistannuallywithwritingvariousfederal,
state and local grants forthe agencywhichtotal over$500,000.00 in additional fundingtosupport
servicesandprograms. I attendstate,regional andnational conferencestoobtainthe latest
informationonissuesaffectingCommunityActionandbringthose findingsbacktothe agencyto help
myself aswell asfellow co-workerstoenhance jobperformance. Myprofessionalattributesinclude
beingdependable,detail-oriented,organizedandfocused withstronginterpersonal skills. Iaman
excellentcommunicatorbothwrittenandoral. I follow policiesandproceduresanddemonstrate a
professionalworkethicwhichhassustainedme throughoutmycareer. Iam a graduate of Morgan State
University (B.A) andCameronUniversity(M.S.inOrganizational Leadership) andanative Washingtonian
and wouldbe willingtorelocate tothe area if I’mconsideredfor thisjobopportunity.Iknow Ican be an
assetto your company andwouldlike the opportunitytointerview forthis position.Icanbe reachedon
my cell phone at580-574-0499.
Thank youfor yourtime and consideration.
Sincerely,
Sheryl White