To:
Julie Fie Vice President, Basketball Communications Phoenix Suns
From: Zena O. Lewis Re:
Application for the Position of Public Relations Coordinator
Date: August 15, 2012 Dear Ms. Fie: Please forgive any violations this email may present. I would like to make you aware of my interest and application for the position of Public Relations Coordinator with the Phoenix Suns. I am certain you are looking for the best qualified individual, and with more than seven years of experience in the communications field (public, media relations and community relations), I am confident that my qualifications meet the requirements listed in the vacancy’s posting. I hope you take the opportunity to look over my resume and review my references. My experience and duties were similar with stints at the University of Michigan, Tennessee State University, Clark Atlanta University and the Georgia Department of Human Resources. In similar functions, I assisted the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League ranging from coordinating visitor locker room interviews and transcribing quotes. With the collegiate institutions, I managed all internal and external communication efforts producing newsletters, press releases, feature stories, brochures while developing media and marketing strategies for my assigned sport. I also served as the department's liaison to the local and national media and several community outreach programs. More importantly, I supervised game-day operations, social media practices, and in-game distribution including archiving statistical data and media clips. I also conducted the preparation of key administrators, coaches and players before press conferences and community engagements to help maintain consistency in regards to the institution/department's brand or vision. With several opportunities, I functioned as the department's graphic designer. I have experience in a number of print, video, and graphic design software with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Apple I-Life, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office Suite. With my experience in design, I managed the production of all publications which included camp brochures, internal newsletters, billboards, media guides, posters and schedule cards. I was also in charge of drafting and monitoring content for the athletic websites. In your review, I am confident that you will conclude that there is an absolute match between the job responsibilities outlined for the position and my credentials. While I am convinced that you will not find a more qualified candidate with a humble and cooperative spirit, my challenge is to assist you in reaching the same conclusion. I respectfully request an opportunity and welcome an invitation to visit. I am available to answer any questions or provide any further documentation, including a link to my online writing and graphic design portfolios. I can be reached at your convenience at (404) 444-1186 or at zlewis2005@yahoo.com. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, Zena Lewis
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