Vanessa Ellingson is applying for a victim advocate position. She has a passion for advocacy and supporting families and individuals during difficult times. Her education and experience volunteering as a victim advocate, CASA, and working in a domestic violence shelter have prepared her to support victims through the legal process and help rebuild their lives. She is committed to advocating for all people respectfully and connecting them to helpful resources.

1. Vanessa Ellingson
Parker, CO |( 720)810-2752 | vellingson5@hotmail.com
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am inquiringaboutyouravailableopportunity assucha positionresonateswithmypassionforadvocacyand
my goal of supporting familiesandindividualsduringtimesof need.Myeducationhasgivenme astrongfoundationin
standingupfor the causesI believeinwhichwillbe anassetinassisting victims throughthe courtprocess andtaking
stepsto rebuildtheirlives.AdditionallyIamconfidentmy currentopportunitiesvolunteeringasa victimadvocate with
the Town of Parker,beinganactive memberof COVA,mytrainingasa sexual assaulthotline volunteeraswell asmy
experiencesworkingata domesticviolence shelterandinaddressingcasesof neglectthroughCASA have preparedme
well tosupportfamiliesinaninclusive manner- emotionally,legally,socially,etc.Withacommitmenttoadvocatingfor
respectforall people,attentivenesstocrisisintervention,includingmytenacitytobe a voice forthe voiceless,and
connectindividualstoapplicableresources,IamcertainI wouldbe an asset at any organizationsimilarlydedicatedto
thiswork.
While atColoradoWomen’sCollege-Universityof DenverItookcoursessuchas Psychologyof Women,
Interpersonal Communication,Critical ThinkingandDecision-Making,inadditiontoDimensionsof Justice,Legal Literacy,
Advocacy,andPolicyandRegulation.These courses,while feedingmypersonal drivetoincrease myknowledge,also
servedtointegrate intomyexactprofessional goal of victimadvocacyandworkingwithall culturesandpopulationsof
people.Ipassedabackgroundcheckfor my workas a CASA and passeda backgroundcheck,polygraph,drugtest,and
was fingerprintedformyvolunteervictimadvocatepositionwiththe Townof Parker.Asa CASA I wrote detailed,
informative courtreportsonmycasesfor each court appearance. Iworkwell incollaborationwithateamandalso
enjoytakinginitiativeonindividualprojects.Ienjoybeinginvolvedinthe developmentandimplementationof
alternative methodsforfamiliestosucceedtogether.Iamcommittedtoprovidingasafe,secure environmentfor
individuals andfamiliestoworkon buildinghealthyrelationshipswhileutilizingresourcesprovidedintheircommunity.I
thrive ina professionalenvironmentof open-mindedness,opencommunication,supportanddedicationasthose
characteristicsall alignwithmypersonal values.
I like talkingwithpeople andenjoyputtingtogethergroupactivities andpresentationsinbothmyeducational
and professional environments.Ienjoyspeakinginfrontof groupsandteachingothersaboutworthycausesand ways
we can reach and benefitvictimstothe bestof our abilities.MostrecentlyIpreparedaCapstone projectand
presentationonsex traffickinginthe UnitedStatesformyBachelor’sDegree. Ihave presentedmyworktothe AFA-
Associationof FlightAttendants,andampreparingittopresenttoa CountyProbationOffice. AsaCASA I spoke onthe
child’sbehalf incourthearingsandprepareddetailedcourtreportsforthe judge. Iam proudof mycuriousmind,ability
to retainnewinformation,andlogical mannerof thinkingunderemotional stress.Ihave neverhada problemworking
withdifferenttypesof people inaworkenvironmentanduse the variousstrengthsandunique qualitiesof peopletothe
bestadvantage of the workplace asa unit.Iam adeptat establishingandmaintainingeffectiverelationshipswithmy
peers,supervisors,social service providersandthe public.
I lookforward to the opportunitytohearfrom you and furtherdescribe how mybackgroundandexperiences
wouldbe a solidfitasan advocate for victimservices. Thankyouforyourtime andconsideration.
Sincerely,
VanessaEllingson