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Your Cover
Résumé
Story Letter

Cover Letter
Writing Guide
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Your Cover
Résumé
Story Letter

This guide is meant to help you develop a cover letter to help tell your story. Keep in
mind, that a cover letter is only a small portion of the materials needed to present a
holistic picture of who you are to a potential employer. A well-crafted résumé, and
(if necessary for your chosen profession) portfolio are also necessary in developing a
narrative that showcases your abilities.
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Table of Contents
Guidelines for Cover Letter Writing 5

Sample Cover Letter Format 6

Cover Letter Worksheet 7

Rubric 8

Examples 9 – 17

Artists Teaching Cover Letter 16

Artists Letter of Interest 17

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Guidelines for
Cover Letter Writing
Cover letters are key in introducing yourself to a prospective employer. Consider it as additional real estate to your
résumé and a chance to expand on your summary section. Cover letters share what value you can offer the company
and interest them in granting you an interview so they can learn more.

A cover letter should demonstrate:

• Why you are writing and which job you are seeking.
• Your qualifications and why you are a good candidate through the use of concrete examples (beyond “I think I
would make a good candidate”).
• What you know about the company, the position, and/or the industry.
• How you hope to continue the conversation.

Things to keep in mind:

1. Type each cover letter individually. It is best to get a contact name and the title of the person to whom you are
sending your letter.

2. Connect your experience and interest to the company or person to whom you are writing.

3. Keep it brief and to the point. Include examples and accomplishments while keeping it less than one page.

4. Proofread carefully for spelling and grammatical errors. Ask others to check for clarity, grammar, typos,
and spelling.

5. It’s about what is right for the company you’re applying to. Some companies are cheeky, some companies are
corporate, some are in-between and your cover letter should speak to who they are.
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Sample
Cover Letter Format
Include a letterhead that matches your résumé

YOUR NAME
CITY, STATE, PHONE, EMAIL, WEBSITE

Date

Name of person you’re writing to

Company Name
Street Address
City, State, and Zip

Re: or Position: _________________

Dear ___________: (If you can’t find a name, Hello, is better than a generic alternative).

First Paragraph: Introduce yourself, let the employer know your intentions and what interests you about this specific
position/company. If you’ve got a name to drop or somebody recommended you, mention it in the opening. Avoid
starting with “I am applying to” instead start with something that defines who you are in relation to the job (e.g. “As an
avid fantasy reader…”).

Second/Third Paragraph: Elaborate on your specific experience, abilities, or skills that apply to this job. Back these
examples with specific accomplishments. Connect it back to what the company needs and how you fill that need. You
might go more in depth about something on your résumé or describe your approach as it relates to their culture. Avoid
laundry lists of skills and be brief and to the point (remember this is a supplement to your résumé).

Final Paragraph: Potentially bring it back to your interest in the company. Keep your closing simple and fairly neutral.
Thank them for considering your application, possibly direct them to your portfolio or the best way to reach you, and
suggest that you get together to discuss your credentials further.

Sincerely,
Your Name
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Cover Letter
Worksheet
FIRST PARAGRAPH
Why are you writing?

Why do you want to work for this company?

What do you know about this company?

SECOND/THIRD PARAGRAPH
What skills are necessary for this position? What have you done that demonstrates these skills?

What can you offer the company? (Expand on what’s in your résumé, consider particular approaches or values that
brought you to previous experiences and fit what they need.)

FINAL PARAGRAPH
Is there anything else you want them to know?
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Applicant • 2 or more pieces of information are missing • • 1 piece of information is missing • All appropriate info is included Professional email is
Contact Professional email is not provided or inappropriate • Professional email is provided provided
(name, address,
email, phone, date)
(ex. cutebutterfly97@gmail.com)
The • 2 or more pieces of info are missing • 1 piece of appropriate info is missing • All appropriate info is included
Addressee • Salutation is missing or Improper salutation is used • General but appropriate salutation is used (ex. To • Specific and appropriate salutation is used (ex.
(Name, organization,
organization address)
(ex. Dear Sir or Dear Mike, etc.) whom it may concern) Dear Ms. Smith:, etc.)
Targeted • Emphasize why they want the position rather than • Demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge of the • The letter demonstrates the applicant’s knowledge
how they can benefit the organization! position description AND relates their skills & of the position description AND relates their skills
• Does NOT demonstrate knowledge of position qualifications to the position in a general, non- & qualifications to the position AND organization of
description AND relates qualifications in a general, compelling way. interest.
non-compelling way. • Applicant clearly and professionally articulates • Applicant clearly and professionally articulates
• Does NOT or only generally articulates who they who they are but does NOT show what makes them who they are, what makes them stand out, how they
are AND does NOT show what makes them stand stand out and/or how they connect with position & connect with position & organization.
out and/or how they connect with the position & organization.
organization.
Content: • 1 or more intro info is missing • All appropriate intro info is included. • All appropriate intro info is included.
Introduction • Some introductory applicant information is • Some introductory applicant information is • Introductory applicant information is provided AND
(Intro Info: How
applicant learned of
provided AND relation to position is NOT clear and provided AND relation to position is clear yet NOT relation to position is clear and compelling.
position, name of org NOT compelling. compelling. • Description of why the applicant is interested AND
applying for, name of
position applying for)
• Description of applicant interest AND how they can • Description of why the applicant is interested AND how they can add value is clear and targeted.
add value is NOT clear and NOT targeted. (Could any how they can add value is clear yet NOT targeted. • The description is free of platitudes and clichés
(Applicant Info: name,
school, years of
company) • The description has a platitudes or clichés such (such: as always, never, etc)
experience, etc.) • The description has one or more platitudes or as always, never, etc. (Ex. I always deliver on my • Conditional: Included a personal contact or
clichés such as always, never, etc. (Ex. I always deliver promises) recommender the hiring manager would know (if a
on promises) • Conditional: Included a personal contact or connection exists)
• Conditional: Did not include a personal contact or recommender the hiring manager would know (if a
recommender the hiring manager would know (if a connection exists)
connection exists)
Content: • Does NOT describe an experience that illustrates • Describes at least 1 experience that illustrates • Describes at least 2 experiences that illustrate
Body relevant skills or qualifications; instead they describe relevant qualifications AND connects them to the relevant qualifications AND connects them to the
their attributes (ex. Hard working, detail oriented, position. position.
etc.) • SHOWS rather than TELLS how they added value • SHOWS rather than TELLS how they added value
• TELLS how they added value to previous project, to previous project, company, etc. by concisely to previous project, company, etc. by concisely
company, etc. by generally describing what they did describing the project/duty, their contribution(s), describing the project/duty, their contribution(s),
at previous work experiences while lacking in specific the outcome, and follow up (if there was any) the outcome, and follow up (if there was any)
detail (ex. While at this position I made sure I saw a AND then links this experience to how they could AND then links this experience to how they could
project through with diligence and focus, etc.) contribute to current organization and position. contribute to intended organization and position.
• The description uses of platitudes and clichés such • The description is mostly free of platitudes and • The description is free of platitudes and clichés
as always, never, etc. clichés (such as: always, never, etc.) (such as: always, never, etc.)
Content: • Does not thank the reader. • Thanks the reader. • Thanks the reader.
Closing & • Wraps up letter without enthusiasm and/or • Concisely wraps up letter with enthusiasm and • Concisely wraps up with enthusiasm and
Signature professionalism. professionalism. professionalism.
• No mention of follow up. • No mention of follow up. • May indicate follow up plan & time-frame
• The description has some platitudes and clichés • The description is mostly free of platitudes and • Closing is free of platitudes and clichés such as
such as always, never, etc. clichés such as always, never, etc. always, never, etc.
• Ends without a formal & professional closing (i.e. • Ends with formal & professional closing (i.e. • Ends with formal & professional closing (i.e.
Sincerely, etc.) Sincerely, etc.) Sincerely, etc.)
• Ends with applicants first name only • Ends with applicants full name • Ends with applicants full name
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Cover Letter Examples:

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– February February 2017
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CADEN GHEN
10 Spencer Ct. Apt. 03 — 805-804-7045 — cghen@pratt.edu
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ctor Re: Photographer Position as Advertised on Monster December, 2017
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(e.g., DEF Publication, GHI Magazine and JKL Home & Garden) as well as global campaigns cover letter backing up
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on-location Ojai, CA
May, 2017 - June, 2017
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throughout the U.S. to color correction,
capture sound design,
nature, landscape etc.
and architectural
photography for print magazines and websites as a staff photographer for XYZ Publication
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a graphic designer with a focus on branding and creative thi

Dear Dr. Smith:

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Ever sinceInstitute
I started teaching at the elementary school level, I have been passionate in
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students’ interest in technology Graphic Design
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honor to teach your students and serve a district that maintains high educational standards
and provides students with opportunities for personal growth.

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qualifications include 12 years ofEXPERIENCE
elementary teaching experience, MEd and BS degrees
in elementary education, and a current senior professional educator (middle childhood)
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license in the stateDesign
of Ohio. Graphic Designer
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In Prototyping,
my most recent Wireframing
position as elementary educator
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social DEF Public School
marketing District,
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by creating engaging d
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developed and taught 4th and 5th grade curricula. For more than
flyers and print ready design. 10 years, I provided
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effective classroom management, •creative lesson
Illustrated plans,
motion detailed
graphic 2Dstudent evaluations
illustrations and
and managed animat
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highly praised instructional delivery. As an enthusiastic volunteer, I founded and grew
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theInformation Architecturetechnologyprojects
school’s after-school club, anwith
innovative
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assistance.
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technology areas -- from Internet security best practices to Power
• Worked simultaneously on 3+ projects Point tutorials.
based on Theclient workload
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program became so popular that it was the school’s only after-school program that was
Create Illustrations
consistently filled to capacity.
Visual Designer
YAWONI / New York 2017
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you for your interest and consideration. appealing
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hearing from you both
soon.print and dig
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Sincerely, UX/UI Designer
Cardthrifter / New York 2017
LANGUAGES
Winifred Thompson
• Collaborated with product manager and engineering to define
Mandarin (Native) English innovative visual design direction.
(Fluent) • Executed all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off
• Created wireframes, storyboards, site maps to effectively comm
interaction and design ideas.

SIDE PROJECTS

Fall Back
• Conceptualized the design, colors, images, text style, and
an app and website page.

National Anthem
• Created the logo, selected cohesive and intriguing color s
* Sourced from Monster.com • Designed website pages.
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Kezia Chisholm
Industry Experience
1176 Ocean Avenue Apt #3F
Brooklyn, NY, 11230 4 years
C: 347 - 276 - 6532
E: kvchisholm@hotmail.com
Education & Training
2018 - Nontraditional Employment for
Work Experience
Dear Hiring Manager, Women Preapprenticeship Program
Completed coursework in carpentry, tool
ke’mades, Brooklyn, NY, Jan 2013 to present
identification and usage, blueprint reading,
I’m excited
Founder, to be applying for the Architect position at Cloud Clearwater. With a
Creative Director
trades mathematics, construction terminology,
Collaborate with clients to understand client needs, budget, desired
background in project management and a passion for design, I deliver a unique
• measurements/space
Health and Safety Standards, strength training,
restrictions, and decorative style
combination
•
of artistic talent and technical expertise. I’m thrilled at the opportunity
Utilize various power drills and woodworking tools to create pieces of furniture, fixtures, and other
to Electricity and basic plumbing
basic
bring more thanaccessories
decorative 10 years of experience as an Architect to Cloud Clearwater’s industry-
leading
• team.
Draft sketches and drawings of interior and exterior spaces 2014 - BPS Construction Management
• Maintain documents and invoices for bookkeeping
Pratt Institute
Kennedy Construction Services Oct 2018 to present
During my previous role at River Tech, I was responsible for preparing a full complement
Adminstrative Assistant/Assistant Project Manager – Brooklyn, NY
of construction
• documents
Track multiple for high- and mid-rise commercial, residential, and mixed-
projects simultaneously
use•properties. I have specialized
General bookkeeping training
of expenses, fixtures in sustainability techniques and extensive real-
and allowances Certifications
world Provide supportin
• experience foridentifying
construction billing and accounts
project risks payable
and advising client stakeholders on mitigation
OSHA 30 Hour
• Distribution of payroll to employees
strategies. This expertise allowed me to save River Tech clients more than $15 millionCPR, in AED, and Basic First Aid
Turner Construction Company Feb 2015 to Aug 2018
unnecessary costs in 2017 alone.
Assistant Procurement Agent – Continuing Service, Confidential Client - Orlando, FL Mar 2017 to Aug 2018
• Prequalification of subcontractors (review, financials, safety performance, past & current projects)
In addition to my expertise in design, I’m development
also proficient with the major CAD software NOTES:
• Subcontractor, trade, and vendor specific scope per project
systems,
• including
Issuing, trackingAutoCAD, Revit, ArchiCAD
subcontracts, professional and SketchUp.
service agreements, Inorders
and purchase Skills
2013, I spearheaded an Names the software
initiative to use these systems to integrate 360-degree panoramic renderings into our
• Developing site specific safety plans for subcontractors per projects Industry Tools they use in the third
Estimating Assistant – Turner Orlando Main Office - Orlando, FL – Dec 2016 to Mar 2017
client presentations, which resulted in a 150% growth in sales. These renderings have also Familiarity withparagraph, buthammers,
various handsaws, then says
• Assisted in the preparation of complete quantity take-offs wood planes,how they’ve
squares, been
clamps, and screwdrivers,
resulted
• in improved
Aided client communication
in gathering information during
to create scope requisition project construction and have been
packages tape measure,innovative in using
stick ruler, plumb it. wood
bob, laser,
praised
• by clients
Request for providing
and distribute subcontractor “incomparable
proposals clarity and direction” during all stageschisel,
of cordless drill, flat/pry bar, sheetrock plane,
development.
• Visited proposed sites to review existing conditions This shows a much
nail set, utility knife, tin snips, air hose, air wrench,
Field Engineer – Double Tree Hotel - Orlando, FL – Oct 2016 to Dec 2016 miter saw, table deeper
saw, andunderstanding
other basic hand tools
• Reviewed and submitted RFIs and submittals
Thank you for your time and consideration. I’m looking forward to learning more details of the system than just
• Participated in Owner & Architect meetings
about the Architect position and about Cloud Clearwater. I’m eager to combine my artistic Systems Knowledgementioning knowing it.
• Evaluated shop drawings and material samples for submissions Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu,
talents
•
with my technical skills to create award-winning designs for Cloud Clearwater’s
Oversaw work among trades Prolog, PlanGrid
portfolio of clients.
Field Engineer – TopGolf - Jacksonville, FL – Jul 2016 to Oct 2016
• Prepared Daily Construction Reports
Sincerely,
• Conducted Punchlist walks Committees
Ivy Haddington
• Prepared and submitted RFIs and submittals Women in Turner
• Participated in Subcontractor and Superintendent meetings People of Color (Turner)
Contract Engineer – Turner Headquarters - NY, NY – Oct 2015 to Jun 2016
• Initiated Safety Meetings with representatives from Subcontractors
• Executed contracts to various projects
Volunteer Experience
• Collected insurance certificates, bonds, financials, and safety records
• Communicated to staff the general directions of contractual issues pertaining to the various projects
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando
Engineering Assistant – Brookfield Place - NY, NY – Feb 2015 to Oct 2015 -Crew Leader
• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing shop drawings
and product data Service & Love Together (SALT)
• Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties -Hospital volunteer
• Prepared final record for the project including Close-Out documents and OM Manuals
-Homeless volunteer
• Organized, maintained, copied & faxed various drawings and other documentations
Essex Works Brooklyn, NY – Oct 2014 to Dec 2015
Eleventh Hour Laborer
Construction Management Trainee
• Organized and maintained company’s files -Missionary
• Received and transferred phone calls
• Conducted daily inventory of manufacturing stonework
• Supported the President of the company with various tasks
Gilbane Building Company NY, NY July 2012 – Aug 2012
Construction Management Intern
• Served as technical support staff to the Regional Quality Manager and Project
•Manager Assisted in managing projects & visiting job sites
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• Assessed in submittal reviews and other duties specific to each jobsites
• Compiled, sorted and filed records for various projects
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EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE
Dear David:
Photographer, HD Photography;
Photographer, HD Photography;
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EDUCATION EDUCATION SKILLS + TOOLS SKILLS + TOOLS

- Extended experience with

- Extended
Adobe Suite,
experience
including
with Adobe
Pratt Institute Pratt Institute
2017 - 2019 2017 - 2019
Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere,
Photoshop,
and
Lightroom,
InDesign Premiere, a
B.A. & Visual Studies, B.A.
Critical & Visual Studies,Critical
- Fluency with Google Drive
- Fluency
Apps with
and Google
AnalyticsDrive Apps an
Northeastern UniversityNortheastern University 2014
2014 - 2016 - 2016 of DSLR cameras,
- Operation - Operation
35mm,oflarge
DSLRformat
cameras,
film35mm
Media and Screen Studies
Media and Screen Studies processes; light and video
processes;
equipment
light and video equipm
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Proficiency in Microsoft- Office
Proficiency
applications,
in Microsoft
suchOffice
as app
Jensen Beach High School
Jensen Beach High School 2011-2014
2011-2014
Word, Powerpoint, and ExcelWord, Powerpoint, and Excel
High School Diploma, magna
Highcum
School
laude Diploma, magna cum laude
 Create graphics & multimedia for student learning modules on
video-game design, robotics and general IT using the Mouse
14 brand style guide.
Design artwork for incentives and print materials for
educational trainings and program events.

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Participate in the design and development of new features for
917 940 7332
Drupal-based websites; including a social networking platform
@ifrigura with badge-like incentives for online collaboration and
ioanafrigura.com academic achievement, a multimedia learning management

education
system and case-tracking software for schools.
HubSpot:
Draft support content for new features.
Studies inMarketing Certified. Your Develop NOTES:
Associate
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Occupational
you I’m Content recordscurriculum for and
will tell you I’vefacilitate engaging workshops
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a new campaign
about having applied
strategy for my
Bachelor company
of Business – one of your
Administration in latest (andInformation
largest) clients.
Systems & Technology Assistant 2011here / 2012.
before. This works
Computer Information Systems
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freelance College, June 2011 marketing agencies, I spent three
for two Tayloryears
SaleForce to match
at _____, organization’s needs forbrand
where
with the of the
capturing
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than fiveofhousehold names
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other contact with program members. on to show what they
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tech skills
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we’re applying numerous topic clusters to several ancient service pages, validating all the
Create title graphics for online lessons and relates to this company
handouts.
mega-technical blog content I’ve written for these pages over the last year.
which helps share their
Design & Desktop Publishing insight on HubSpot’s
I wantAdobe
to help greatSuite
content
2016 perform better, and you want to helpmod-lab.com
great brands rethink
Creative Mod-Lab
search for content they created years ago. Let’s do both, with me as your SEO & Content
Microsoft Office 365
goals. Brooklyn/NY
Optimization Manager.
Google Apps Suite Technology Intern 2011
Assist Senior Designer with finishing touches on client graphics
Coding is
My résumé Languages
attached, including links to my work. I can’t waitand
tostyle
talk guides.
further!
HTML - Advanced Consult with Senior Designer on client website layouts.
CSS - Advanced
Regards,
PHP - Beginner Write ExpressionEngine theme code for client websites.
Javascript
Xxxxx Xxxxx - Beginner

CMS Theming & Admin Indent Group identinc.com Brooklyn/NY

Drupal - Advanced
Technology Intern 2008
Wordpress - Advanced
Tumblr – Advanced Install, develop, and add content to and maintain six Drupal
ExpressionEngine - Beginner Craft websites for clients.
- Beginner Design logo and brand identity for marketing campaign.

honors
cPanel Administration - Advanced
MySQL - Beginner

extra stuff
Freelance UX and Graphic Designer, Bolton Scholarship Presidential Merit-Based Scholarship
Tech Consultant and IT support Pratt Institute, 2014-2015, 2015-2016 Pratt Institute, 2014-2015, 2015-2016
2008 – present Art Alumni Scholarship Pratt Grant
Pratt Institute, 2014-2015, 2015-2016 Pratt Institute, 2014-2015, 2015-2016

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 EMILY LANGE
15

EMILY
EMILY LANGE
LANGE
EXPERIENCE Managing Associate, Hotopp Associates
EXPERIENCE Managing Associate,
Freelance, September 2015
Hotopp
- Present,
Associates
Seattle, New York, NY
EXPERIENCE Managing
Freelance,
Associate, Hotopp Associates
September 2015 - Present, Seattle, New York, NY
Dear Andrea Hampton:
Hotopp Associates is an Emmy Award-winning design firm specializing in
Freelance,
Hotopp
broadcast September
Associates
studios, is an Emmy2015and - Present,
Award-winning Seattle,
asdesign New York,
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SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Quickbooks, Wordpress,
SKILLS Adobe Creative
Vectorworks, Suite,
Revit, Microsoft
Sketchup, Office Suite,
Autocad, Quickbooks,
3DS Max, Wordpress,
Rhino, public
SKILLS Adobe Creative
Vectorworks,
speaking, Suite, Microsoft
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knowledge Office
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codes and Max, Rhino, Wordpress,
public
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speaking, knowledge
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free-hand sketching 3DSstandards,
codes and Max, Rhino, public
woodworking,
speaking, knowledge of building
metalsmithing, free-hand sketching codes and standards, woodworking,
EDUCATION BFA Interior Design,
metalsmithing, Prattsketching
free-hand Institute, Brooklyn, NY 2006-2010
EDUCATION BFA Interior Design, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY 2006-2010
EDUCATION BFA Interior Design, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY 2006-2010
 Artist Cover Letter
16

(Teaching)
Dear Jane,

I am writing to apply for the faculty position of Part-time Instructor of Social Practice in
Printmaking posted on the Pratt website. I find Pratt’s particular interest in diversity and
interdisciplinary approaches incredibly exciting and believe my teaching experience and
artistic practice fits well with your mission and goal. I am currently completing a keyholder
residency at the Lower East Side Printshop where I have also had the opportunity to teach
3 classes during the last semester. Last year I completed my MFA from Mass Art during
which time I held a teaching assistantship with Fred Liang.

My teaching philosophy is experiential and reflectively based. I take a progressive approach NOTES:
challenging my students to experiment and try new things in order to get them out of their For a position that
comfort zone. One of the most important parts of the educational process is having the involves teaching, include
space to fail and learn from that failure. In working with students, I encourage them to take your teaching philosophy.
risks that may not pan out in the end. For example, in my classes at Mass Art, I worked with Give them an idea of
junior printmaking majors interested in sustainability. While the subject of their work was what you would be like in
clear, I challenged them to integrate the same philosophy into the materials they used. This a classroom setting.
led them to experiment with creating natural inks and using found materials to create their
mark. While many of the natural inks did not create the desired effect, the students were
able to learn the dimensions and framework of the materials, both palette and elasticity.
One student’s piece is now part of the school’s collection.

My own exhibitions, research, and artistic exploration have focused on the effects of Include information on
political and environmental decisions on the current social climate on a global scale. your research and work
These narrative works take a cross-disciplinary approach to social issues using traditional that highlights your
printmaking, sculpture, and performance. My most recent piece “Desert” is part of a accomplishments and
group exhibition at the International Print Center New York. This piece focuses on the interests.
phenomenon of food deserts within urban areas and the ways in which taxes, laws,
and social biases created these deserts and the ways in which they are currently being
addressed.

Both my artistic practice and through my teaching philosophy I hope to bring a lens of
inquiry and questioning to my students encouraging them to make bold choices and ask
larger questions. I look forward to speaking to you more about this opportunity.

Regards,

Xxxxx Xxxxx
Artist Letter of Interest
17

(Residency, Grant, etc.)

A letter of interest (sometimes called request for qualifications) introduces your work and intentions for a committee
to review. It clearly states why this opportunity would further your artistic practice.

Dear Selection Committee,

NOTES:
Begin by addressing your I am incredibly excited to submit my letter of interest for the Summer MFA Residency at
interest in the project Ox-Bow this summer. As a current MFA candidate at Pratt Institute, the opportunity to
(use the information they work with the community of visiting artists, faculty, and students throughout the three-
provided to demonstrate week program would be an incredible asset in developing my thesis project and create
an understanding of what connection with a larger creative community. The wide variety of programs and classes
they are looking for). offered at Ox-bow makes it the perfect place to take a critical look at my own work and
find new processes and pathways to develop ideas.

Elaborate on your vision My main objective throughout the residency program is to develop direction for my
and direction by drawing upcoming thesis project. Currently, my work is focused on a interpersonal relationships –
connections to other how they’re formed, change over time, and exist outside of our own perspectives. In my
projects you’ve done to most recent show “Beyond and Below” I combined photography with more formal painting
show you can achieve techniques to create images to emphasize the different between reality and perception.
your goals. This body of work was my first time integrating other materials and disciplines into my
paintings. I am hoping to use this summer to increase my understanding of photography
and other disciplines that I can integrate into my work. A residency at Ox-Bow would not
only provide me the space to accomplish this goal, but would also allow me access to
other artists to learn from their knowledge of these processes and discuss their own use of
interdisciplinary techniques.

Sum up your I believe that my interest in interdisciplinary exploration, growing artistic community, and
qualifications and dedication to learn make me an excellent candidate for this program. Thank you for taking
what makes you the the time to look over my materials, I hope to speak to you more about this opportunity
best candidate for this soon.
opportunity.
Regards,

Xxxxx Xxxxx