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Out of the Woodwork
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5436 Lomax Way  Woodbridge, VA  22193-3559  www.VaRF.org  (703) 508-5036
Out of the Woodwork is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Educational Entertainment Organization
July 29, 2015
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to write this recommendation on behalf of Katherine Hoppe. Katie has
been a volunteer for the Virginia Renaissance Faire for several years now, and our gift
shop manager for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. As the General Manager of Out of the
Woodwork Productions, I have seen Katie increase our sales by over 20%. I supervise
many areas at the Virginia Renaissance Faire – everything from toilets and tickets to
stage entertainment and security. Katie took responsibility for managing our gift shop
and gave me the greatest gift a supervisor can get: I didn’t have to think about the gift
shop for the entire season!
She took complete responsibility for the gift shop, from set up to close, unpacking and
displaying merchandise, assertively selling merchandise, assisting customers and other
guests, as well as handling the cash management of this profit center.
What made Katie so valuable to us, in addition to those concrete skills, was her sense of
responsibility and dedication. She worked tirelessly, in less than ideal conditions – a hot
tent in the middle of a field in Virginia’s late spring – to make sure that the gift shop was
up and running, taking initiative to ensure complete coverage.
Her attention to detail helped make my job easier. Her willingness to pitch in and take
initiative, as well as her ability to get along well with colleagues made her a valued
member of our team.
I therefore offer my recommendation of Katherine Hoppe without reservation. If you
have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Meredith Eriksen
General Manager
Virginia Renaissance Faire
Out of the Woodwork Productions
301-367-2958
comeplay@varf.org
www.varf.org
Meredith Eriksen

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Letter recommendation-K. Hoppe

  • 1. Out of the Woodwork Productions 5436 Lomax Way  Woodbridge, VA  22193-3559  www.VaRF.org  (703) 508-5036 Out of the Woodwork is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Educational Entertainment Organization July 29, 2015 To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to write this recommendation on behalf of Katherine Hoppe. Katie has been a volunteer for the Virginia Renaissance Faire for several years now, and our gift shop manager for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. As the General Manager of Out of the Woodwork Productions, I have seen Katie increase our sales by over 20%. I supervise many areas at the Virginia Renaissance Faire – everything from toilets and tickets to stage entertainment and security. Katie took responsibility for managing our gift shop and gave me the greatest gift a supervisor can get: I didn’t have to think about the gift shop for the entire season! She took complete responsibility for the gift shop, from set up to close, unpacking and displaying merchandise, assertively selling merchandise, assisting customers and other guests, as well as handling the cash management of this profit center. What made Katie so valuable to us, in addition to those concrete skills, was her sense of responsibility and dedication. She worked tirelessly, in less than ideal conditions – a hot tent in the middle of a field in Virginia’s late spring – to make sure that the gift shop was up and running, taking initiative to ensure complete coverage. Her attention to detail helped make my job easier. Her willingness to pitch in and take initiative, as well as her ability to get along well with colleagues made her a valued member of our team. I therefore offer my recommendation of Katherine Hoppe without reservation. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Meredith Eriksen General Manager Virginia Renaissance Faire Out of the Woodwork Productions 301-367-2958 comeplay@varf.org www.varf.org Meredith Eriksen