This document is a resume and cover letter for Tom Miesen. It summarizes his work experience including building social media presences for five clients and writing public relations materials from June 2010 to October 2010. It also lists his education and provides links to his online portfolio and writing samples. The cover letter expresses his passion for marketing and advertising and emphasizes his adaptability, flexibility and eagerness to learn and grow in his career.

2. Wrote pitches, press releases, and other public relations material to disseminate information to the media.

3. Wrote content for clients, including Twitter updates, blog posts, and Facebook fan pages.

4. Brainstormed new and innovative ways to advertise to consumers in order to cut through the clutter and increase brand awareness.

5. Trusted with sensitive and confidential client information

6. Gained experience in branding, advertising, public relations and social media marketing.

7. Writing articles for a Millennial-centric online magazine.

8. Gaining experience writing content for a real publication.

9. Researching content on and off the internet.

10. Revising content to fit editors’ desires.

11. Gaining experience in writing and meeting deadlines.

12. Participating in the community by responding to comments from others as well as commenting on articles of interest.

13. Writing copy for promotional items.

15. Open Cover Letter (3)

17. Intelligent, able to multitask

18. Great writing skills

19. Darn funny

20. Treats his mother well = Trustworthy

21. Digital native = Very active on social media

22. Seen most episodes of “The Simpsons”

23. Trivia team all-star

24. Curious student of all things

25. Music/TV taste = Above average

26. Testy w/out coffee

27. May have Minnesotan accent (good or bad)

28. Little shy at first. That goes away

29. Average interviewing skills. They’ll get better

30. Lacks experience in a “traditional” work environment (it’s a good & bad thing)

32. Using social media to promote, engage, and interact

33. Office trivia championship w/in grasp

34. New friend around the office

35. Open to learning new things & criticism

36. Someone new to boss around

37. Being a great team player

38. Identical twin = Opportunity for “Parent Trap”-like deception

39. Possibility of “Simpsons” quote overload (not likely)