Dear Employer,

I strongly believe that I would be an excellent asset to your company. I would b

e able to fully accomplish the tasks needed to fulfill your mission, goals, proc
edures, and vision. My following qualities, skills, and abilities list why:
My zest and natural enthusiasm to make a positive impact upon our community and
the world in which we live
My genuine interest in helping others meet their needs
My hardworking and organized nature
Serious attention to fine detail while also being able to focus on accomplishing
the overall goals
My ability to manage multiple complex tasks at one time while remaining calm and
energized
My naturally gregarious and truly kind personality
A cheerful and interpersonally supportive disposition
Pleasant and professional telephone manner
My ability to be consistent, considerate, and continually in contact with client
s and coworkers
Natural, excellent, and refined writing /editing abilities (I have many essays a
nd research papers that I could show you as examples of my writing if you wish)
Consistent and dependable honesty and trustworthiness
A strongly held and genuine respect for all people no matter what their backgrou
nd, ethnicity, or beliefs may be
Effective and considerate interpersonal communication skills
My natural intuition and experience using computers and various types of recent
technologies
I am very experienced with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Power Point, and
Word, as well as multiple internet browsers' functions and capabilities
I personally use popular online social networking programs, so I believe that I
could utilize them effectively for your marketing, networking, or other purposes
in order to benefit your company
I am naturally gifted in the arts of sales and marketing
A consistent positive attitude that is enjoyable to be around
Strong independence and leadership qualities uniquely combined with the ability
to work well in a team environment
Innovative, creative, and artistic qualities and gifts
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism at all times
The ability to remain calm and focused during situations that are stressful
A practical and detail-oriented personality that is able to organize and
manage logistical work extremely well
My intense and complex cognitive abilities
An exceptional array of organizational and analytical skills
The ability to maintain a high level of focus despite distractions
A vast amount of unique life, volunteer, and work experiences
Rapid and accurate data entry and typing speed
Fantastic note-taking and transcription
Database management experience
And, lastly, my recently obtained Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology and Re
ligious Studies all reveal how I could be a true asset to your company through e
mployment.

I recently graduated Magna cum Laude with Honors distinction in Psychology from
the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I accomplished this high level of
achievement after working extremely hard for four years in my courses, and also
conducting an original research project which included writing a fifty page hon
ors thesis summarizing my study (which was about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,
Post-Traumatic Growth, and the impact that social reactions to the self-disclos
ure of traumatic experiences can have upon the survivor - I'd be happy to email
you my thesis manuscript if you would like).
At UNC-Charlotte, I also spent the majority of my time working in several psycho
logy research labs performing data entry, collection, and analysis; conducting p
sychological assessments, doing in-person interviews with at-risk youth and thei
r caregivers in the community for a government funded study, learning statistica
l methods, managing databases, as well as other various clerical and administrat
ive duties. In addition, please see my resume below to become aware of the wide
variety of other unique job and volunteer experiences that I have been fortunate
to have had.
To give you a brief summary of some of these experiences, I have been employed i
n such industries as banking, leasing, administrative and clerical work, data en
try and database management, sales, retail, restaurant, law, and country club gu
est services. In addition, some of my volunteer work includes going to Nigeria,
Africa to serve at an orphanage and hospital for street children and those with
HIV/AIDS. In Charlotte, NC, I also regularly volunteered my time at a women's sh
elter for those who have suffered domestic violence and/or sexual trauma.
Thank you most sincerely for your time and consideration. I will look forward to
hopefully hearing from you soon!
Best regards,
Jennifer Mott

EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
B.A. Magna cum Laude with Honors Distinction, GPA 3.89 / 4.0 in Psychology, Mino
r in Religious Studies, May, 2008
North Mecklenberg High School, Huntersville, NC
High School Diploma, Dean's List, National Honors Society, June, 2000

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Chancellor's List, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2005-2008
Honors Distinction in Psychology, May 2008

SOCIETY NOMINATED MEMBERSHIPS

Phi Kappa Phi
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Golden Key International Honors Society
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society
Psi Chi: The National Honors Society in Psychology

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND ASSISTANTSHIPS

Research assistant: Dr. Kanako Taku, UNCC Department of Psychology, May 21 - Aug
ust 16 2007, Duties: Word processing, Data entry and Analysis, Literature Search
es, Manuscript Preparation
Research assistant: Drs. Ryan Kilmer, James Cook, & Amy Peterman, UNCC Departmen
t of Psychology, September 1, 2007 - December 11, 2007, Duties: Conducting in-pe
rson interviews with at-risk youths and their caregivers who have severe emotion
al disturbances, Data entry and Analysis, Research, Literature Searches, and Col
lecting Measures
Research assistant: Dr. Virginia Gil-Rivas, UNCC Department of Psychology, The L
aboratory on Promoting Well-Being Across the Life-Span, September 2007 - May 200
8, Duties: Data entry and Analysis, Coding Qualitative Data

JOB EXPERIENCE
Washington Federal Savings Bank
Savings Specialist & Customer Service Representative, Seattle, WA (05/2009 -10/2
009)
Beacon Risk Strategies
Data Entry Clerk (Temporary Position), Seattle, WA (01/2009 - 03/2009)
Bank One/Chase
Retail Bank Teller & Customer Service Representative, Phoenix, AZ (04/2003 -01/2
004)
Brookstone Apartments
Leasing Agent & Customer Service Representative, Charlotte, NC (08/2002 - 02/200
3)
Carmen & Carmen Salon e Spa
Customer Service Representative & Salesperson, Charlotte, NC (03/2001-01/2002)
River Run Country Club
Lifeguard & Guest Services, Davidson, NC (05/1997 - 09/1999)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer intern at Safe Passage, a shelter for those who have experienced sexua
l trauma and/or domestic violence, in Rock Hill, SC, June, 2007 - August, 2007
Counseling, teaching, and providing medical care for orphaned at-risk youth and
those with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, Africa with a Nigerian non-profit organization c
alled Pro-Health, Summer 2006

RECOMMENDATION FROM A FORMER PROFESSOR AND MENTOR:

DR. MARIA CARLA CHIARELLA, PH.D.

August 11, 2010

Dear Employer:

I am writing this letter on behalf of Ms. Jennifer Mott. I have known Jennifer
for the past four years. Jennifer was a student of mine in my course, Adolescent
Psychology, while I was teaching in the Psychology Department at the University
of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC).
Jennifer is a diligent and meticulous worker. As a student, Jennifer demonstrat
ed much responsibility, thoroughly and accurately completing assignments in a ti
mely manner. Her comprehension of material presented in class was complete. Sh
e is a thoughtful and original thinker whose written and oral communication skil
ls are outstanding. Jennifer often shared meaningful experiences from her volunt
eering efforts adding rich examples to complement textbook information. Notably
, Jennifer also assumed additional opportunities as a research assistant for sev
eral faculty members in the department of psychology.
Interpersonally, Jennifer is delightful. She is capable of working independentl
y and also being a contributing team player. Jennifer has strong problem-solvin
g and cooperation skills. She possesses a keen intellect and a good sense of hu
mor. Jennifer is articulate, mature, and responsive to feedback. She is excite
d to learn from others and share her own insights. Like few other students, Jen
nifer has always been eager in soliciting advice and information to shape her ca
reer goals. She is passionate about her endeavors and is determined to make her
mark.
In sum, I recommend Jennifer to you very highly. She is an exceptional individu
al, is motivated, and sought many additional training activities as an undergrad
uate at UNCC. Offering this young woman employment will have long-lasting and m
eaningful returns.
If you have further questions, I would be happy to provide additional informatio
n.
Sincerely,
Maria Carla Chiarella, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology

RECOMMENDATION FROM A FORMER PROFESSOR AND MENTOR:

DR. KANAKO TAKU, PH.D.

August 18, 2010

Dear Employer:

I am writing this letter to support Jennifer Mott. Two to three years have passe
d since I worked with Jennifer when we both were still at University of North Ca
rolina at Charlotte. So, I do not know her experiences since then, but I can ass
ess her potential skills as I had known Jennifer for approximately five months i
n 2007 as a research mentor.
Jennifer worked with me on research projects as part of an Independent Studies c
ourse (PSYC 3806 at UNC Charlotte) during the summer of 2007. She has been a tru
sted research assistant and has done an excellent job. In all her duties she has
been responsible, accurate, and timely. More specifically, she has conducted an
exhaustive review of literature then completed a review manuscript to examine a
variety of psychological outcomes as a result of trauma, including posttraumati
c growth, and how it may be affected by social factors such as social support, d
isclosing, and social stigma. She is an original thinker whose written skills ar
e outstanding. Jennifer has been diligent in building a research plan and collec
ting all the relevant materials. In addition to the above comments about her wor
k, Jennifer is very pleasant and easy to mentor, and she gets along well with fa
culty. She clearly is committed to pursuing a career in psychology and I believe
that she has not only the intellectual capacity but also the necessary social a
nd personal skills to succeed in this field.
Overall, I recommend her. She has enormous motivation and eagerness to succeed,
the necessary cognitive abilities. Please feel free to contact me should you hav
e any questions about this recommendation or Jennifer Mott.
Sincerely,
Kanako Taku, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology

In conclusion,

For additional recommendations and references please contact me for an interview

and I would be more than happy to supply them at that time.

Thank you again for your time and consideration regarding possible employment wi
th your company. I hope to hear from you soon.
Best regards,

Jennifer Mott

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." ~ Gandhi