This letter recommends Mdm. Venilla Rajaguru for employment. It describes her experience leading community outreach projects through the ASEAN Secretariat Women's Wing, developing partnerships between organizations, and managing resources, programs, communications and sponsorships. The letter details her leadership skills, passion for community development, reliability, and ability to work independently and meet goals. The author expresses confidence that Mdm. Rajaguru will be effective and successful in her chosen career.

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To Whom lt May Concern
I have known Mdm. Venilla Rajaguru in her capacity as Chairperson of the ASEAN
Secretariat Women's Wing. Leading a team of professionals and social workers, she
has spearheaded several Community Outreach Projects in the Education, Environment
and Health sectors, and has won the cooperation and goodwill of various local and
international organizations. She has also successfully developed institutional
partnerships with various NGOs, Government Departments, lnternational Organizations,
media companies and the ASEAN Secretariat.
Mdm Venilla has interests and work experiences in such areas as Organizational
Development, Programme Coordination and Management, Corporate Communications
and External Relations. She has also been responsible for sponsorship, fund
mobilization and resource management of all projects and programmes.
She is a reliable person who can work independently. She has strong leadership skills,
initiative and works hard and tirelessly to produce results is passionate with her work.
She has a passion particularly for community development and volunteerism.
Mdm. Venilla Rajaguru will be an asset in any organization and I am confident that she
will be effective and successful in her chosen career. I am happy to recommend.
DT SURIN PITSUWAN
14 August 2010
Jakarta, lndonesia

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To Whom lt May Concern
I have known Mdm. Venilla Rajaguru for the last three years and had the opportunity
to work with her during the last two years. She is highly competent in managing
resources and in organizing programmes that can engage both professional and
community participation. As the Chairperson of the ASEAN Secretariat Women's
Wing, a Foundation based at the ASEAN Secretariat, she has a proven track record of
mobilizing funds and sponsorships, managing community oriented programs, and
effectively leading a team of both professionals and volunteers.
She has excellent communication and networking skills and has knowledge and
experience in organizational development, brand building and institutional
partnerships. Her competencies in Corporate Communication and projects
management can also be valuable in work areas involving regional communication
strategy and external relations.
I have found her to be a reliable team player who can also work independently when
required to do so. She is efficient and consistent in meeting official timelines and
goals. As a talented professional who is goal oriented and achievement driven, Mdm
Venilla will be successful in any career of her choice. I have no hesitation in
recommending her as a suitable candidate for employment.
G.G
M. Rajaretnam
Special Advisor to ASEAN Secretary General
On Community Building and Outreach
The ASEAN Secretariat
12 August 2010
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Reference Letter
To whomsoever it may concern
Venilla Rajaguru was appointed as an Account Director in Weber Shandwick's
Corporate Practice in Singapore in September 2011. ln her capacity she has
provided strategic counsel on various client initiatives including developing internal
and external communications for a major US-based client, managed media
engagement as well as news monitoring. She has also developed a policy
document on CSR Programming & Sustainability for a major retainer client in the
APMEA region, and has advised on new and changing sustainability reporting
standards. As an ASEAN regional expert in Community Engagement, Venilla has
also been part of new business development activities in the government sector,
such as that involving work in national brand positioning and public
communications.
Venilla Rajaguru is a spirited team worker and motivated individual willing to take
on challenges in new business development. She is keen on thought leadership
platforms such as conferences, newsletters and specialist publications to develop
business in the growing area of Sustainability reporting. Her skills and experience
in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs as well as her ideas and
experience in community engagement, reputation management, and knowledge of
the Asian region make her well-suited for regional management roles in Corporate
and Public Affairs.
nico, Managing Director