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Victoria Simmons

(440)309-8469

torisimmons07@gmail.com

2155 Fowl Rd. Elyria, OH 44035

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vlsimmons
June 30, 2014
Dear Hiring Manager at Pearson,
As a senior at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) pursuing a career in public relations, I am eager to utilize the
skills I have gained thus far in pursuing my degree. After exploring job opportunities, I am fervent to apply for the
marketing assistant position for Pearson. I researched your organization, and I am drawn to the commitment to bold
thinking and product innovation.Please accept this letter and my enclosed resume as my inquiry for a possible match for
this position through my skills and experiences.
As a public relations major, my experiences and course work provided me the essential knowledge for fostering
relationships and executing events effectively. My experiences within the field have also prepared me to become an
effective marketing assistant.

Working as an intern for the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau, I gained experience in


working to benefit a community at large through the implementation of events and promotional


materials. Through this internship I gained experiences in seeing how consistent marketing


and communication was integral to community development.


As a member of my sorority, Delta Zeta, I was granted the opportunity to expand my leadership



abilities on the BGSU campus. Through my membership as a Delta Zeta I gained the ability to foster


positive relationship between an organization and administrators on campus and to execute and


plan events accordingly. I was able to maintain multiple positions in the sorority, and among those

positions I was able to implement a statewide conference for more than 700 attendees and develop

the first annual Black and White Gala philanthropy event.


Additionally, through my pursuit of a Bachelors degree in public relations I am educated in the discipline

of building mutually beneficial relationships between an organization and its publics. With this


knowledge I have developed a foundation of effective communication and marketing skills, which

can benefit your companys drive to improve learning and to inspire users to be better.
Through my public relations and marketing experiences, I developed skills that enabled me to simultaneously work
on multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines, and develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. Overall, my
marketing and public relations experiences enabled me the abilities to think on my feet, engage in community outreach
and foster positive relationships among community members, organizations and students.
I welcome the idea of utilizing my skills and experiences to help expand marketing and communication efforts at
Pearson. I will be in contact you within the next two weeks to see if you require any additional information regarding my
qualifications. Thank you for taking the time and consideration for reviewing my inquiry, and please do not hesitate to
contact me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Victoria Simmons