1. October 29, 2015
Lifetouch National School Studios
11000 Vikings Drive, Suite 400
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Sir or Madame:
My Business Seminar teacher,Ms. Streich, informed me of the Marketing Intern position at Lifetouch
National School Studios. Your company is known for its beautiful photographs and giving back to the
community. Being a creative person and wanting to give back myself, I am a strong candidate for this
position. I hope to be considered as the Marketing Intern.
Throughout my high school career,I have taken many advanced classes and been a part of severalafter
school activities at Eden Prairie High School. Difficult classes like Advanced Placement Calculus,
Statistics, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, as well as many business classes like Entrepreneurship
and Business Seminar have taught me a lot. This difficult coursework has taught me to be a fast learner,
the ability to complete many tasks in a short period of time, and the desire to learn as much as I possibly
can. Also, classes like Computer Tech have taught me to be proficient in Microsoft Word 2011, Microsoft
Excel 2011, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2011. In addition to being tech savvy, I can speak, write, and read
Spanish at an advanced level from taking Spanish 1 up to Spanish 6. In addition to my schoolwork,
outside of school I am a competitive dancer. The large time requirement of this activity has taught me
important time management skills. Being captain of my team also teaches me to work well in a team
environment, communicate effectively, and to be comfortable in a leadership role. If hired for the
marketing intern position, I will bring creativity, drive, and excellent communication skills to a healthy
team environment.
To further discuss my qualifications and skills, I would appreciate the opportunity to do an interview. I
will contact you within the next week or please feelfree to email me at thurin.michael@yahoo.com or call
me on Tuesday after 4:30 p.m., Wednesday after 5:30 p.m., or anytime on Friday at 952-334-2049. Thank
you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael Thurin
10095 Sapphire Skies
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Enclosure

2. Michael Thurin
10095 Sapphire Skies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347  thurin.michael@yahoo.com  952-334-2049
Employment Objective
Marketing Intern
Ed u c a tion Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Graduate: June 2016 Grade Point Average: 3.6/4.0
Advanced Placement Courses: Calculus, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics,
Statistics, U.S. Government, Comparative Politics,
Specialized Courses: Computer Technology, Wood Crafting, Varsity Men’s Choir,
Accounting, Small Business Technology, Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship,
Business & Marketing Intern Program, Spanish II-VI
Work Exp erienc e
Sales Associate Southdale Mall, Edina, Minnesota November 2015-Present
Responsible for the “Da Bomb” cart; persuade mall shoppers to
purchase bath bombs by individualizing sales techniques to fit
customer personalities, and operate cash register handling both
cash and credit transactions
Dance Instructor Thurin Dance, Eden Prairie, Minnesota July 2015-Present
Develop dance classes, recruit participants and individualize
teaching style to meet dancers’ needs
Dance Assistant Creative Arts Academy, Salt Lake City, Utah July 2015-July 2015
Traveled to Utah to motivate dancers by demonstrating
choreography by Matthew Peacock
Lawn Care Specialist Eden Prairie, Minnesota November 2010-Present
Care for 3 neighborhood homes in the summer
Ac tivities
Competitive Dancer Dance Arts Centre, Chanhassen (20 hours a week) September 2005-Present
Classes
Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap
Competitions
 Bravo! Dance Competition (solos, duets, small groups, large groups in all styles)
 Showbiz Dance Competition (solos, duets, small groups, large groups in all styles)
 24/7 Dance Competition (solo, duet)
 The Dance Awards (solos, duets, small groups, large groups in all styles)
Summer Dance Intensives
 Kirov Academy of Ballet, Washington, D.C. (3 weeks, 2012)
 Joffrey West Los Angeles, California (3 weeks, 2013 and 2014)
 Juilliard New York, New York (3 weeks, 2015)
Volu nteer Exp erienc e
Camp Counselor Spirit In the Pines, Hackensack Summers 2012-2014
Encouraged and counseled children ages 5-12 in their faith
Food Packer Feed My Starving Children, Chanhassen (35 hours) May 2008 - Present
Helped pack, process, and assemble food packages
StrengthsFinder Strengths
 Strat e gi c  Co m peti ti o n  Ac hi ev er  Indi v i dual i z at i o n  Inc l uder 

3. Michael Thurin
10095 Sapphire Skies, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347  thurin.michael@yahoo.com  952-334-2049
References
Julia Levine
Artistic Director
“La Danse Fatale” Dance Company
18690 Lake Drive East
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
952-937-2618
olidukhover@aim.com
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Chelsea Jennings
Dance Instructor
Dance Arts Centre
18690 Lake Drive East
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
763-218-7456
jennings0228@gmail.com
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Karen Brettingen
Business Teacher
Eden Prairie High School
17185 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346
952-975-8172
kbrettingen@edenpr.org
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Anne Gaston
Spanish Teacher
Eden Prairie High School
17185 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346
952-975-6798
agaston@edenpr.org
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Jill Reiken
Studio Owner
Dance Arts Centre
18690 Lake Drive East
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
952-250-5674
jill@danceartscentre.net
StrengthsFinder Strengths
 Strat e gi c  Co m peti ti o n  Ac hi ev er  Indi v i dual i z at i o n  Inc l uder