1. Dennis R. Griffith
C.E.O.
Trumbull Business College
3200 Ridge Road, Warren, Ohio 44484
Dennis J. Griffith
President
Phone: (330) 369-3200 • Fax: (330) 369-6792
Website: www.trumbull.edu
Candice D. Griffith
Vice-President
Kimberly A. Straniak
Campus Administrator
March 16,2015
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is my personal recommendation for Vanessa Massey. Until recently, Vanessa was an
instructor for several courses in the programs I chair at Trumbull Business College. I found her
willing to tackle the classes she taught with enthusiasm and energy. Vanessa was willing to assume
multiple roles in the college and shared her knowledge with all who asked.
Vanessa is a take-charge person who presented the classroom material with creative ideas and with an
eye toward what students would need to be successful in the workplace. She taught several computer
classes, including Database Management (Microsoft Access), Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint),
and Foundations of Social Media Management.
She used her experience working in the fields students will enter to make the information exciting and
relevant to their career goals. Her attention to detail ensured that each student received the information
they needed to not only pass the class, but to utilize their classroom skills in the workforce effectively.
Her knowledge of each of her students allowed her to be aware if students were falling behind. She
communicated effectively and her knowledge of her students allowed her to tailor assignments to their
needs.
In addition to her instructor duties, Vanessa also worked in the Career Services department where she
interacted closely with students to teach them the skills they would need to acquire a job in their field.
The same passion and expertise she brought to the classroom was utilized in her position in Career
Services.
I highly recommend Vanessa for employment. She is a dedicated team-player and will make an
excellent addition to any organization.
David Corso
Program Chair - Business/Technology