Dear University of Maryland,
I am writing in regard to the position of Director of Development at the University of Maryland. I became aware of the position through an intradepartmental memo, as I am currently completing a doctoral program in Sociology.
You included the job requirements within the position description. The memo indicated you are searching for a specialist in varied and integrated communications products and services. I have extensive experience leveraging electronic broadcast, print media, and social media platforms. Due to the nature of my various roles, I have quite a bit of comprehensive knowledge on a variety of info-media streams. In addition, I have written and researched media transmission as a grad student, working with scholars in the MSU Communications Department. I visited Maryland this past summer as an invited speaker to present at the national Visiting Nurse Association of America yearly conference. I am excited at the opportunity not only to work for the University of Maryland, but to work in the beautiful state of Maryland.
As a health care services professional, I have presented my practical knowledge at the National Bereavement Camp Conference as an invitee of the Moyer Foundation. I have also collaborated with state legislators on important health care policy by providing constituent input to lawmakers. My professional background includes many practical applications and I bring that pragmatic approach to generating personal and long-term relationships with a variety of funding groups, lobbyists, and non-profit agencies.
My primary objective is to meet the needs of the University of Maryland. I look forward to having a discussion with you about how I plan to accomplish that should I be chosen as the best candidate to fill the Director of Development position. My curriculum vita is enclosed and I would be happy to submit either written letters or phone calls in support of my application. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further service to you.
Sincerely,
John Girdwood, MSA
