Fasharra Branagan

fbranaga@smith.edu Campus Address: P.O box 6414, 1 Chapin Way, Northampton, MA 01063 (518-572-1830) Permanent Address: P.O box 37 West Chazy, NY 12992 The Democracy Center Casilla 5283 Cochabamba, Bolivia Whomever It May Concern, I am currently a sophomore at Smith College majoring in Government and this cover letter is a positive response to a volunteer position within your program. With experience leading, analyzing, and conducting programs I have acquired multiple skills that would be a benefit to your work as leading advocates for human rights in the South American country of Bolivia. As reflected by my resume, my previous work experience has rendered me a professional and adequate candidate for this position. As an Office Assistant for a non-profit public law firm I am given multiple responsibilities that test my time management, memorization and organization. Responsibilities that includes answering phones, filing/copying papers,mailing and customer service. Working as a librarian has provided me with rewarding skills of patience, resourcefulness, and delegation. I gave constant advice and information to answer the needs of the customers who may be having difficulties. My strong work ethic accumulative to my strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, I am a perfect choice to help your institution continue to succeed in what it does best. As a Volunteer, I hope to give a new and fresh perspective that will prove my determination as a worker and a future lawyer. With my analytic and self-motivating clout I will strive to not only make your jobs easier, but to also create a symbiotic work environment in which all parties benefit. Allowing me to complete my assigned tasks to the best of my ability whether it be individual or team-oriented projects. Given the opportunity, I offer my passion and willingness to work out of the box and take initiative in helping you provide exceptional representation. The Democracy Center will not only be an accurate placement for me but an inspiring one as well. Your work as advocates for the human rights of citizens of Bolivia stimulates me to do better as a person and a worker. The current projects of Climate & Democracy, Challenging Corporate Power, and Citizen Advocacy are important to all countries. These issues need to be addressed to all countries/governments and I believe that the work at The Democracy Center is a step in the right direction. My first government class may have been taken on whim, but it became one of the best decisions of my academic career. Now as a bona fide Government major, with dreams of attending law school, I believe this job will give me the perspective and experience needed to secure my future. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you. Fasharra Branagan