Paul Gooding is highly recommended for any position by his former colleague. Over 8 years of working with and for Mr. Gooding, he demonstrated exemplary work ethic and leadership skills. As Floor Manager at a children's museum, he successfully recruited, trained, and scheduled staff while also handling visitor issues and emergency situations. Even with his responsibilities outside of work to his family, Mr. Gooding went above and beyond, often working late or on his days off to ensure tasks were completed. He is described as a hard worker who leads by example and advocates for a respectful workplace culture. The writer would be satisfied to learn this letter helped influence a hiring decision.

1. January 2014
To Whom It May Concern
Re: Mr. Paul Gooding
This won't be a standard reference letter. Paul has many friends and associates,
business and personal, who I'm certain will attest to his considerable communi-
cation and interpersonal skills. I've worked with and for Paul for over 8 years.
I'm a retired Human Resources executive with an MBA and my share of profes-
sional certifications. I've made literally hundreds of decisions concerning the
selection, development, and promotion of employees. I think I've developed a
pretty good sense of talent over the years.
To me, Paul Gooding is what coaches call a "set and forget" player. His work
ethic is exemplary. He was my boss at the DuPage Childrens' Museum, a highly
acclaimed non-profit organization that provides a relatively rare opportunity for
children learn to self-motivate and play constructively. Paul was responsible
for recruiting, selecting, training and scheduling staff members who could best
facilitate that. Also, as the Floor Manager, Paul handled all manner of visitor
problems and inquiries, requests from other managers for staff assistance, and
the occasional emergency situation. As if that weren't enough in a 7-day-a-week
operation, as the institution's primary link to the visitor's experience, Paul was
included on numerous committees involving event and exhibit planning. All this
often meant I'd get information-updating emails from Paul late in the evening or
on his non-scheduled day- all this from a married man with young children of
his own and the added responsibility of caring for an adult family member.
In summary, I can't think of many people I'd be more comfortable with recom-
mending to other managers as a "can't miss" addition to their teams. Paul gets
things done, often with less support than would be appropriate. I can't ever re-
call, in all the years I worked for and with him, that he ever assigned anyone any-
thing that he wouldn't do himself. Our organization put a lot of effort into devel-
oping a workplace culture based on mutual respect and honest, open communica-
tion; Paul was among the most vocal advocates during that process. Frankly, I'm
honored that he asked me to write this, and it would give me great satisfaction if
I were to learn that it impacted a hiring decision.
I am more than willing should anyone wish to speak with me further.
/s/
Raymond P. Janicek
Phone 630-357-4919
Cell 630-373-4920
Email rpj915@gmail.com