Mary is writing to Jamaal to express her interest in the Communications Coordinator position at Kirwan Institute. She highlights her relevant qualifications and experiences, including internships, leadership positions, volunteer work, and creating new opportunities. Mary believes she would be a strong fit for the role because she is dedicated, hard-working, skilled in writing and technology, and has an entrepreneurial mindset. She is passionate about Kirwan Institute's mission of promoting racial equality and wants to help make an impact.

1. Dear Jamaal,

2. Remember
Me?
It’s Mary! Runner, musician,
aspiring PR professional,
and all around glass-is-half-
full girl.

3. When I said I think I would do a great
job as Communications Coordinator
at the Kirwan Institute, I wasn’t
lying…

4. Kirwan Institute is looking for…

5. Someone who is dedicated.
 4 Internships
 4 extracurricular activities
 Scholars student
 Study abroad participant
 Countless volunteer hours
 Lots of coffee

6. Someone who is dedicated.
I interned with SBC Advertising during Winter
quarter 2012, and came back in the Spring when
they asked me to.
And didn’t get paid a penny.

7. Someone who is dedicated.
I held 3 leadership positions in PRSSA…
At the same time.

8. Someone who works hard.
“I have known Ms. Sundermeier since September 2011 and have
seen first-hand her ability to meet customer needs, positive
attitude, creativity, and flexibility. Throughout our work together,
Ms. Sundermeier always conducted herself with a high level of
professionalism. Additionally, Ms. Sundermeier worked with our
staff on a consistent basis in relation to making our materials
flexible to meet a variety of audiences including parents, youth,
OSU faculty and staff, and the general public. Her flexibility was
one of her greatest assets to our work together.”
-Rebecca Wade-Mdivanian, LiFE Sports
Director

9. Someone who can write.
“Mary is a strong writer. She can tackle many
complex issues and write about them in a way
any audience could understand.”
-Huntington National Bank

10. Someone who is tech savvy

11. Someone with an entrepreneurial
mindset.
I created the PRSSA Philanthropy Chair in 2012.
I created the Communications internship with the
MS Society.
I don’t wait around for opportunities to be handed to
me.
I seek them.

12. But most importantly, someone who
believes in EVERYONE having an
equal chance at the American dream.

13. ??
So, why do I want to work for Kirwan
Institute?
??
?

14. Because I LOVE that you are:
 Changing communities
 Raising awareness
 Seeking opportunities
 Making an impact locally and nationally

15. I would be honored to join Kirwan
Institute in fighting for racial equality.

16. It was great speaking with you today!
Thanks for watching!