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General Cover Letter

2 January 2004

Dear Employment Manager, 3 April 2005

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Stonehill College in Easton, MA, and a Master of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. Having always been involved with student life, I feel that leadership is a seed in everyone, and that it is our obligation and compulsion to point students in the right direction so they can recognize their potential. My current position at Newbury College entails two primary responsibilities: being a Resident Director and the Campus Activities Coordinator. I chose this job in particular because the duality allows me to explore both areas in a small, yet diverse, school. As the Campus Activities Coordinator, I had the unusual role of filling in for the Director of Campus Activities while she was out on maternity leave, which provided a huge learning curve for me as a new professional. This included carrying out Orientation Leader training, and a full First Year Student Orientation. Although challenging, I believe I gained so much from the experience, and feel I am ready to move forward in my professional career in the area of Student Affairs. Below I have briefly touched upon what I think I can contribute to a larger school, given the opportunity.

Although I do not have a degree in College Student Personnel, I believe my experiences, jobs, and Communication degrees have provided a well-rounded background that is essential to a position in Campus Activities. As the Campus Activities Coordinator, I have planned and successfully carried out the College’s first overnight snowboarding trips. The first one was in December to Killington, Vermont, and the second was in February to Sunday River, Maine. Both were three days, two nights, and have really helped me gain a reputation here because of the careful planning involved. I am currently planning a weekend camping trip. In addition, I have been involved with Orientation Leader selection and training, have carried out First Year Student Orientation, Student Clubs/Organizations Fair, Family Day, and have maintained communication with the Dean of Students, the Director of Facilities, the Director of Residence Life, and the Director of Campus Activities.

I have a well rounded vision of the student body because of both my positions, and understand the student life issues that professionals face when involved in Student Affairs. I have found from working in Campus Activities and Residence Life, that involvement and leadership affects commuters and residential students if they do not find their niche in student life. Thus, I have always encouraged every student I meet to get involved in some way—or I have sequestered their help during events and programs, to make them feel like they are a part of something.

A letter and resume can express so little about my motivations and ambitions; therefore, I included some references who will be happy to answer any questions you have about me as the Campus Activities Coordinator, Resident Director, graduate research/teaching assistant, or my dedication to being a student advocate. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I welcome the opportunity to discuss my background further with you by phone or email: 508 333 4923, [email protected]. Thank you kindly for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kelly Mailly

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Dear Employment Manager, 3 April 2005

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Stonehill College in Easton, MA, and a Master of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. Having always been involved with student life, I feel that leadership is a seed in everyone, and that it is our obligation and compulsion to point students in the right direction so they can recognize their potential. My current position at Newbury College entails two primary responsibilities: being a Resident Director and the Campus Activities Coordinator. I chose this job in particular because the duality allows me to explore both areas in a small, yet diverse, school. As the Campus Activities Coordinator, I had the unusual role of filling in for the Director of Campus Activities while she was out on maternity leave, which provided a huge learning curve for me as a new professional. This included carrying out Orientation Leader training, and a full First Year Student Orientation. Although challenging, I believe I gained so much from the experience, and feel I am ready to move forward in my professional career in the area of Student Affairs. Below I have briefly touched upon what I think I can contribute to a larger school, given the opportunity.

Although I do not have a degree in College Student Personnel, I believe my experiences, jobs, and Communication degrees have provided a well-rounded background that is essential to a position in Campus Activities. As the Campus Activities Coordinator, I have planned and successfully carried out the College’s first overnight snowboarding trips. The first one was in December to Killington, Vermont, and the second was in February to Sunday River, Maine. Both were three days, two nights, and have really helped me gain a reputation here because of the careful planning involved. I am currently planning a weekend camping trip. In addition, I have been involved with Orientation Leader selection and training, have carried out First Year Student Orientation, Student Clubs/Organizations Fair, Family Day, and have maintained communication with the Dean of Students, the Director of Facilities, the Director of Residence Life, and the Director of Campus Activities.

I have a well rounded vision of the student body because of both my positions, and understand the student life issues that professionals face when involved in Student Affairs. I have found from working in Campus Activities and Residence Life, that involvement and leadership affects commuters and residential students if they do not find their niche in student life. Thus, I have always encouraged every student I meet to get involved in some way—or I have sequestered their help during events and programs, to make them feel like they are a part of something.

A letter and resume can express so little about my motivations and ambitions; therefore, I included some references who will be happy to answer any questions you have about me as the Campus Activities Coordinator, Resident Director, graduate research/teaching assistant, or my dedication to being a student advocate. Please feel free to contact me with any questions and I welcome the opportunity to discuss my background further with you by phone or email: 508 333 4923, [email protected]. Thank you kindly for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kelly Mailly