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Kevin Madden worked as an editor for ACT, Inc. for seven years. His supervisor, Oliver Cummings, found Kevin to be an excellent, thorough, and detail-oriented editor who completed his normal workload and additional tasks in a timely and accurate manner. Although his global experience and knowledge of other cultures were not heavily utilized in his role, Cummings appreciated Kevin as a knowledgeable and dedicated employee.
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Kevin Madden letter
- 1. 28 August2015 ACT,Inc. 500 ACTDrive IowaCity,IA 52243 To whomit mayconcern In regardto: Mr. KevinMadden I have knownKevinforaboutsevenyears,since hiringhimtoworkas an editorforthe WorkKeystesting systemat ACT,Inc. I foundKevintobe an excellenteditor,thorough,detailorientedandhelpful beyond whatwas requiredbythe job.Inadditiontothe normal workloadKevinmaintainedwiththe test developmentgroupinthe program,I oftenreliedonhimtoprovide editorial inputtoreportsandother documentsIproduced.Hisworkwas completedinatimelyandaccurate manner. Althoughwe didnotmake muchuse of it inthe work I supervisedforACT,IappreciatedKevin’sglobal experience andhisknowledgeof othercultures.He wasa knowledgeable anddedicatedemployee. Regards, OliverW.Cummings Program Director,ACTCareerCurriculum PH: 815-761-5456