The letter introduces Kendra Gartrell, who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University with a Bachelor of Architecture and is seeking a design intern position, as evidenced by her resume which details her education, skills, volunteer experience in architectural design projects, and technical proficiencies to further her career goals in residential architecture. She emphasizes work attributes of being hard-working, diligent, and a quick learner from an early passion for residential design.

1. Dear Sir or Madam:
If I needed to describe my work ethic in just a few words they would be:
hard working, diligent, and a quick learner. I have a love for art and design and
a passion for residential architecture that began at an early age. I am seeking to
further my experience and passion for residential design through a position as a
Design Intern on the path to licensure. Please review the following achievements
in light of your companies needs:
- Graduate of California Polytechnic State University
Bachelor of Architecture | June 2016
- Member of Cal Poly’s Cheer Team | 2011-2015
- Recipient of the Cal Poly Outreach Scholarship | 2011-2016
My resume is enclosed, detailing my skills, education, and experience.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kendra A. Gartrell
Kendra A. Gartrell
Enclosure
Kendra A. Gartrell
11360 County Road 4 1/2
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(509) 910-9230
kendragartrell@live.com

2. Kendra A. Gartrell
11360 County Road 4 1/2
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(509) 910-9230
kendragartrell@live.com
OBJECTIVE
Design Intern on the path to licensure
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Architecture | June 2016
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Junior Achievement | Concept Initiator | Yakima, WA | July 2015
- Assisted with the design development for a new “AG World”
booth in the activity room of the Yakima, Washingtion, JA World
Riverside Christian School | Volunteer | Terre Blanch, Haiti | July 2010,2011
- Participated in the building and painting of a school room
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Various Food Service Restaurants | San Luis Obispo, CA
- Gained substantial experience in customer service, hospitality,
problem solving, and quick thinking
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Photoshop Graphic Design/Illustration
Illustrator Microsoft Office
InDesign Manual Drafting
Rhino 3D Model Building
Sketchup Painting
Basic AutoCAD Hand Drawing
Form-Z Watercolor
Rhino Rendering: some V-ray Wood & Metal Working
*Willing to learn any recommended programs or software
ACADEMIC HONORS
Cal Poly Outreach Scholarship | 2011-2015
Cal Poly Cheer Team | 2011-2015