This letter is a recommendation for Joanne Hermanson from her manager Dan Leyden at Toyota Tsusho America Corporation. The letter details that Joanne has worked at the company for over 16 years, starting as a Sales Assistant and now working as a Senior Administrative Assistant/Office Manager. In this role, Joanne has demonstrated excellent performance, earning high praise from her supervisor and colleagues. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of office management, sales coordination, and administrative functions, including supervising other employees. The letter recommends Joanne for any prospective position, stating that her skills and experience would be an asset in any environment.

1. 1618 SW First Ave, Suite 220, Portland, OR 97201
April 21, 2016
Dear Sir/Madam
During the past 16+ years,Joanne Hermanson has worked at Toyota Tsusho America Corporation in
what has proven to be a beneficial and rewarding relationship for both parties.
Joanne was first hired as a Sales Assistant in the Food and Ag Dept. in October, 1999. Since that time
Joanne has been a full time employee within the department serving in various capacities up to and
including her current position as Senior Administrative Assistant / Office Manager.
Joanne's job performance in a very exacting, precise and demanding industry has been excellent and
earned her the highest performance marks, accolades and recognition from her supervisor and
colleagues.
Joanne's duties have put her in charge of all aspects of office management and sales coordination, and
administrative roles including the supervision of other employees both corporate-wide and within the
Portland office. In carrying out her responsibilities, Joanne has demonstrated strengths to think
independently, pay attention to extreme detail, and successfully troubleshoot the wide variety of
obstacles that occur with great regularity in the import/export agricultural trade. In addition, Joanne
has been able to work in a fast paced, pressure-packed work environment where multimillion dollar
transactions are the norm.
I would recommend Joanne without hesitation to any prospective employer and I am sure her
intelligence, skills, and experience would be an asset in any environment. I am confident Joanne will be
successfulin any endeavor or job she chooses to undertake and I wish her great prosperity in the future.
Regards,Dan Leyden,
Branch Manager, Food & Agribusiness Division
Toyota Tsusho America Corporation, Portland OR
503-758-2242 / dan_leyden@taiamerica.com