The letter recommends Andres Traslavina highly for a position as an International Student Advisor. It describes Andres as an outstanding student who is proficient in three languages and has spent considerable time living in other countries, giving him strong qualifications for the role. The letter writer has known Andres for five years and attests to his academic excellence, involvement in student organizations, and promotion of his current university. The letter provides a strong overall endorsement of Andres' qualifications and character.

1. February 23, 2003
Bridgewater State College
Office of Human Resources
Boyden Hall
Bridgewater, MA 02325
To Whom It May Concern::
Andres has asked that I write a letter of recommendation in support of his
application for the International Student Advisor Position at Bridgewater State
College . I can recommend Andres highly. He is an outstanding student
academically, who is not only proficient in three languages, but has spent
considerable time in the countries of these languages.
I have known Andres for five years in my capacity as International Student
Advisor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is active in student
organizations, and now serving as an Admissions Counselor upholding and
promoting the name of our University.
Mr. Traslavina is exceptionally well qualified in his major area of Education with a
concentration in Student Affairs As his resume shows, he has earned many
honors and awards. What his resume does not show is his professional
appearance, his pleasant disposition and his bright smile. Andres has a very
positive attitude and is always courteous and appreciative.
I am pleased to give Andres Traslavina my highest recommendation; he is both
academically and socially qualified to succeed in any higher education institution.
Please let me know if I can provide any further detail to support his endeavors.
Sincerely,
Corliss Süllwold
Director

2. March 6, 2004
Bridgewater State College
Office of Human Resources
Bridgewater, MA 02325
To Whom It May Concern:
It is with great pleasure that I write a letter of recommendation in support of Andres Traslavina,
whom I understand has applied for the position of International Student Advisor, at your
institution. As an immediate colleague of Andres, in the Division of Student Affairs at the
University of Nebraska at Kearney, I have known Andres for nearly three years now. In this time,
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with him on a day-to-day basis. During this time, Andres
has displayed an unsurpassed level of maturity and a work ethic that has set a standard to be
followed by other Student Affairs practitioners. Specifically, it has been my experience that
Andres accepts responsibility for his duties and demonstrates commitment to accomplishing goals
in an ethical, efficient and cost effective manner. Further, Andres has proved his ability to
manage several, time sensitive responsibilities simultaneously, while keeping pace with
competing priorities. Andres anticipates and monitors the needs of the students and responds to
these needs accordingly. Further he displays a talent for identifying their underlying needs and
establishing ways to improve the quality of international student programs and services.
Throughout his employment in Student Affairs, Andres has completed countless assignments.
These assignments include, but are not limited to; assisting with the establishment of the
Inaugural Cultural Unity Conference, designed to assist students from underrepresented
populations with successfully transcending barriers to higher education; the creation of the
Multicultural Community Service Scholarship, design to increase the number of multicultural
students attending UNK; and, serving as an institutional liaison for external constituents of the
university on the local, state and regional level. Perhaps more importantly, Andres brings to our
office and our institution a high regard for diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism, couple with
an unsurpassed level of consciousness on all accords.
In conclusion, it is my professional opinion, Andres successfully demonstrates an exceptional
level of proficiency in the principles and practice of student affairs programs and service. Further
he demonstrates a commitment to the improvement and understanding of facets of student life.
He works well with external and internal constituents, including faculty, staff, students and
parents and he actively participates in building a “group” identity characterized by pride,
commitment and “teamwork.” Thus, I am confident that Andres Traslavina will be an asset to
your institution and continue the impeccable reputation synonymous with. I irrevocably support
his candidacy for the position of International Student Advisor “without reservations.” If further
inquiries are in order, please do not hesitate to contact me at samuelbd@unk.edu or call (308)
865-8243.
Respectfully,
Bryan D. Samuel, M.Ed.
UNCA EIO Presidential Fellow
and Coordinator for Multicultural Recruitment
University of Nebraska at Kearney

3. Masahiro Kitagawa
Renaissance Sapporo Hotel
3-25 Yuuai 3-Jyo 4-Chome
Toyohira, Ku Nishioka
Sapporo, Japan 0062-0033
Kitagawasenaissance@marriot.corp.org
February 19, 2010
Bill Smith
Director, International Department
Microsoft Co
2456 Rodeo Drive
San Francisco, CA 57889-3345
RECOMMENDATION OF ANDRES TRASLAVINA
Mr. Andres Traslavina, whom your company is considering for the position of international public
relations manager, asked me that I submit confidential information on his behalf. Deciding which
candidates to interview from among the many applicants can be an overwhelming task. I believe Andres
possess all the qualities that you are looking to take on this challenging position. Andres has been
working in our hotel for the past year in our International Marketing Department.
Andres has achieved extensive experience in the international relations field. The time that he spent
working at our Hotel gave him the insights to work with customers from all over the world. He learned to
maintain the highest organizational standards by providing the fastest and the most effective systems and
procedures in order to exceed the international customer’s expectations.
Andres came to Japan to master his language skills, along with getting acquainted with the way that we
do business over here. Besides his trilingual skills, Andres works independently, without wasting
company time talking to colleagues. Andres never thinks twice about assisting fellow employees and he
always finish given assignments on time. Often Andres takes extended measures to complete his work.
Andres is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and
profound knowledge in the international relations field.
Andres’ goal has always been to be in a position where he can give his 110 percent, always having an
opportunity to grow. I firmly believe that Andres can be classed as a high-caliber employee.
Consequently, I duly recommend Andres for the international relations management position offered in
your corporation.
Yours Truly,
MASAHIRO KITAGAWA, DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES
MK:rtd

4. College of Business and Technology
West Center Room #403
Kearney, Nebraska 68849
“We cannot change the wind...
But we can direct our sails”
March 6, 2001
RE: Letter of Recommendation
Mr. Andres Traslavina
Dear Potential Employer:
I have been asked to provide a letter of recommendation for Andres Trasalvina. I am
delighted to have been asked to write this letter and I am confident about my
recommendation. I have known Andres since 1998. He has been a student in my classes. I
have found Andres to be bright, energetic, and assertive. Andres’s individual work has been
superior and his efforts with helping others have been exceptional. Andres is very self
sufficient as a young man and possess the abilities and attributes that contribute to fine
academic performance and will integrate with the success determinants of any position he
may seek.
Andres has continued to demonstrate his academic performance throughout his time here at
the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and further demonstrated by academic honors
received in 1999. Andres is never satisfied to be just part of something, rather he works hard
to make situations better. He has actively pursued work, service, and internship opportunities,
both on and off campus, that have supplemented and heightened his understanding of work
experiences and specific management and marketing applications. Andres is a strong role
model for the attributes and successes our campus wishes to instill and nurture in its students.
On a personal note, I feel strongly about the character and promise of Andres. His smile, his
determination, his level of commitment, his work habits, his self-sufficiency, his maturity, and
his general outlook on life cause me to believe he stands head and shoulders above the typical
college student. Andres will use his work ethic, enthusiasm and leadership ability to quickly
become a valuable asset to any organization.
I am very proud of this young man, and do without reservation support my recommendation.
After 25 years of active management practice and observation, I have confidence in my ability
to pick winners and Andres ranks high on that list and has tremendous promise.
Stephen G. Amundson, MBA
Lecturer,
Management & Marketing
Accounting & Finance

5. May 9th 2001
Lee Ann Amm
Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849-2340
Dear Ms. Amm,
It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Andres Traslavina. I have
known Andres through his participation in the Youth For Understanding exchange
program for high school students. I have been impressed by his deep understanding of
the opportunities and challenges that an exchange experience brings to a young person. It
has deepened his awareness to the diversity in culture and has given him a richer
understanding of how each of us as individuals can make a difference in the world.
His desire to give back to the organization is admirable in his belief that there is many
ways to continue his exchange experience as he grows in his adult life and embarks on
his career. He has a deep appreciation for his culture and is a very enthusiastic individual
capable of inspiring young people to follow their dreams and continue with their desires
for higher education.
We feel very fortunate at YFU that Andres has continued to work and volunteer his time
to bring opportunities that a youth exchange offers to other young people in Canada and
the United States as well as his own country of Colombia. We value his high standard of
excellence and appreciate his creativity in working with other people in the program. I
would highly recommend Andres for the position of Admissions Counselor for Hispanic
Students. His experience and sensitivity would be a compliment to your staff and I am
sure your students would benefit in a variety of ways by his guidance
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at my office during
regular business hours at 1-519-653-0550. I would be pleased to talk with you.
Sincerely yours,
National Director
Diane Hahn

6. To:
All organizers of the
James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs
With special thanks to:
Jerald Fox
Ann Marie Harr
Frank Harrold
Allen Jenkins
Margaret Bender
Dear friends, March 16, 2002
This is to express my heartfelt gratitude for the James E. Smith Midwest Conference
on World Affairs! It was both an intellectually and socially rewarding experience. The
kind of hospitality that you showed all of us is truly world-class (to use British
understatement…).
In terms of academics, the choice of topics was excellent. The combination of the
conference with classroom visits was both productive and stimulating. In terms of
social experience, I was pleased to meet a large number of students. A special thanks
goes to a group of Colombian students--Andres, Carlos, and Lina--who showed me
around and gave me a set of beautiful presents. I hope I can welcome them some time
to Palacky University.
Thank you very much for the tourist activities such as visiting the archway and the
tour to watch the cranes. Last but not least, I enjoyed the food you offered at the
International Food Festival, the dinner in the Whiskey Creek restaurant with Dr.
Harrold, and the fine cuisine at the Museum of Nebraska Art.
Given the many positive experiences with UNK both here in the Czech Republic and
in Kearney, I believe there is a good case for expanding the relationship between our
universities in the future. I would be delighted to be involved in a collaborative
program involving student and/or faculty exchange. Another option could be to
collaborate on joint curriculum development similar to a program we have currently
with Valdosta State University in Georgia. Sponsored by USIA with a 3-year grant, this
program resulted in the first English-speaking Master in Public Administration
program in the Czech Republic.
I look forward to welcoming the group from Nebraska next week.
Sincerely,
Gaudenz B. Assenza Cc: Andres Traslavina
Palacky University Lina Traslavina
Czech Republic Carlos Vivas

7. May 2, 2001
Lee Ann Amm,
Assistant Director of Admissions
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE 68849-2340
Dear Lee Ann:
I hereby submit this letter of reference for Mr. Andres Traslavina, currently an applicant
for the position of Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students. I have known Andres
for over four years and have come to understand the sincere commitment and dedication
with which he carries out his duties and responsibilities.
In the time that I worked at the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Andres and I have worked on various high
profile programs together. These programs included Hispanic Heritage Month and the
participation in the United States Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. I
knew that I could always count on his support in dealing with just about any issue having
to do with these programs. Furthermore, he was one of the founding members of the
UNK Hispanic Student Association. When I first arrived at UNK, I found that his years
of experience in dealing with multicultural and international issues, particularly as they
apply to the Hispanic community, made him a valuable asset in developing strategies and
initiatives to address the needs of this community.
On a more personal note, I know Andres to be a generous, dedicated and driven
individual. During my time at UNK, he and I had many discussions where we
contemplated the future directions that our respective careers would take. The position of
Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students will certainly help him get his career off to
a good start. His past experiences as an intern at Disney World in Florida and as an
exchange student in Japan will serve any future employer well.
In closing, then, I strongly recommend Mr. Andres Traslavina for the position of
Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students. I consider it an honor that he would ask
me to serve as one of his references. He indeed has the necessary talents and abilities for
the position.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional information. Best wishes
for a successful search.
Sincerely,
Rolando J. Diaz, M.A.
Director