1. April 29, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter serves as a formal application for the Administrative Assistant position as
advertised on Monster.com. I would like to thank you for taking the time to review my
attached resume.
As a member of your organization I can provide:
• Efficiency, reliability, and accuracy
• Maturity, honesty, ability to look at challenges as opportunities
• Knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to develop and work with a team
In my time with University of Rochester Advancement, I have consistently demonstrated
my ability to work amicably with my peers across schools and units. In addition, I have
been responsible for interviewing and mentoring new departmental support staff and
supervising student assistants.
As indicated on my resume, I have been supporting the Senior Associate Vice President for
Medical Center Advancement since March, 2011. In that time, I have provided the Senior
Associate Vice President with all administrative support as it pertains to his time and
calendar. I have worked with his senior staff to prepare for donor visits, meetings,
cultivation and solicitations relating to University Advancement and have been managing
all arrangements for the Senior Associate Vice President's travel, meetings and special
events and ensuring reimbursement for all activities.
I enjoy a demanding and variable work environment and am open to learning new and
challenging tasks to enhance my career. I also appreciate working with people of all
cultures and backgrounds and believe that my knowledge could bring a unique perspective
and highly qualified approach to your organization.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss my qualifications
and what contributions I could make to your organization. Please contact me at 585-750-
0178 or via email at mrsaimeephalen@yahoo.com if you’d like to set up a time for us to
discuss the position. Thank you again for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Aimee L. Phalen