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Ramona M. Vargas It726 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049

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M a y 1 8 ,1 9 - CarolShannahan 655 RedwoodHighway MillValley,Californta94941 DearCarol, My presentpositionwith the NationalManagementAssociationis part-time, and I'm tryingto definemy careergoals.I havea clearidea how I would like to proceed,but I'm not sure what positionor departmentwithina company that fits. Enclosedis a scenarioof how I want to spendthe next five years. lt is obviouslyidealistic.(The scenariowas an exerciseof envisioningwhat my futuremightlook like if | "had a magicwand.")| seek your helpto make it realistic. Followingthe scenarioare two lists--onetellingwhat I'vedone,and one tellingsome of what I can do--aswell as a letterdescribinghow some people perceiveme. I am askingyou to respondto some or all of the following questions: 1. How can I make this scenariomore realistic? 2. What beginningpositionin a companyam I describing? 3. Who, if not the CEO, is the logicalpersonfor me to reportto? 4. What is the career path to move to externaland internationalareas? 5. ls it appealingto a companyto have me on retainer? 6. Whereare the holesin my logic? 7. What trainingdo I needto supportthesegoals? 8. ls theresomeoneelse you thinkmighthelp me clarifythesegoals? 9. Do you have suggestionsas to what company/industry mighthave such a position,and/orat what levelI shouldmake contactto pursue such a position? 10. Any othersuggestions/direction? I realizeeveryorganizationis different,but I respectyour insightand experience,and believeyour suggestionswouldbe applicable. As with anyonein the job market,my internaltime line is short,so a quick responsewould be greatlyappreciated. A self-addressed envelopeis enclosedfor that purpose,or if it's moreconvenientfor you to call me, please do. You have my sinceregratitudefor helpingme to pursuemy careergoals, Carol. Ramona

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Paul H. Gutknecht . Westminster, Colorado 80234.(303)465-1236 11374 V/ay Quivas

May 18, l9-Ms. Marilyn Henry 1238 Oak Creek Drive Littleton, Colorado8012I Dear Marilyn, While continuing the searchfor a full-time job, I wish to add some new consulting assignments.I hope that you can help me in that regard. A partial list of things that I can do for clients is enclosed.Pleasetake a few minutes and think about friends, or customers,or problems where my talents and intelligencewould be useful. I'll call next week to hearyour ideas. V/ith many thanks, Paul Gutknecht PG/ Enclosure

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BRUCE D. ROBERTSON,CPA 3182SouthHolly Street Denver,Colorado80222 (303)7s6-7434 (H) (303)77e-r4r7(W)

October8, 19-Mr. Robert C. Kingston Corporate Controller 232 Main Street Tiburon, California 9 4920 (4l s) 43s-2000 Dear Bob: It was greatto meet you at the Financial Executive Institute's55th InternationalConferencehere in Denver.I thought it was a stimulating meeting and found the sessionsmost interesting.One of the things I really enjoyedwas the opportunity to meet you. I look forward to visiting with you at future conferencesand meetings.I trust you enjoyedyour stay in Colorado. I am seekinga pennanentposition in finance or internationalbusiness. To help market myself, I have put togetherthe enclosedresume.I am opento any industry with positions locatedalmost anywherein the world. Shouldyou be awareof any openings,which might be appropriatefor me, I would appreciateyou informing me so that I may follow up. Thank you very much for your assistance. Sincerely, Bruce D. Robertson.C.P.A. BDR/bI Enclosure

Author'sNote: Every personyou meetat a conferenceis fair gamefor a follow-up letter. However, the letter hasto offer them something:a thank you, an ego stroke,an article from a recentjournal, somethingof interest.

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R i c h a r dT .B a i r d 1 0 2 S t e w a r tS t r e e t S e a t t l eW , ashington 9 8 10 1 ( 2 0 6 )4 4 1 - 4 1 0 0

October29, 19-Mr.GeorgeOchs Urbanlnvestmentand Development Go. 1801California Street,Suite4600 Denver,Colorado80202 DearGeorge: I appreciate ourmeeting thismorning andyourinsightintothe realestate development management andproperty industries. Propefi management is of particular interest as it provides theopportunity to manageassetsas wellas people.Fromyourdescription, it'sapparent thata largecomponent of thejob is clientrelations, an aspectwhichis most challenging andrewarding. George,I am a resource manager withexcellent interpersonal skillsanda participatory management style.I thrivein an environment whichis challenging anddynamic. I lookforwardto speaking withyouon Wednesday afternoon. Again,thank youforyourtimeandconsideration. Wishingyoufurthersuccess, Richard T. Baird RTB/Iac cc: Mr.WilliamFrank

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BRUCE D. ROBERTSON,CPA 3182 SouthHolly Street Denver,Colorado80222 (303)7s6-7434(H) (303)77e-r417(W) October14, l9-Dr. PeterA. Firmin M+A International, Inc. 600 South Cherry Street,Suite ll25 Denver, Colorado 80222-1712 Dear Peter: Thank you for the time you spentwith me at lunch October I 3. I am working on the many suggestionsand ideasyou raisedduring lunch. I will keepyou postedon my progressin this job search. I have put togetherthe enclosedrecapof my Administrative and FinanceCapabilitiesin order to market myself for what I believe will be the most productive and exciting yearsof my life. Should you becomeawareof any of your businessassociatesor friends who may be in the market for new blood and innovative thinking, I would appreciateyour sendingthem a copy of my resumeor capabilities recap. Any additional advicethat you can give me at this exciting time in my life would be greatly appreciated. Also, I thought you might enjoy a couple of newspaperarticlesabout M+A International,Inc. from the October 13, DenverPost. With warmest thanks, Bruce D. Robertson.CPA BDR:bl Enclosures

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M I C H A E LD .B U R N S .2OOO MA02110. WESTFEDERAL STREET.BOSTON, TWOTHOUSAND OAKSTOWERS (617)765-9898

October27, 19-Mr. Cole McClure Bechtel P. O. Box 3965 San Francisco,California94119 DearCole: Just a briefnoteto thankyou for takingthe time to meetwith me last week--especially on such short notice. As you know,I spentthe week talkingwith peoplein the hazardousmaterials industryand these interviewsconfirmedmy initialpositiveimpressionabout its potential.I want to becomepart of it and I appreciateyour concrete As you suggested,I am writinglettersto EdwardS. Halland suggestions. Hugo Edwards.PleasethankSuzannefor sendingme Mr. Hall'sbusiness address. Once again,thankyou for your help,and tellArt I also appreciatedhis comments.I hopeour pathswill crossagainsoon. Best regards, MichaelD. Burns MB/fl

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NancyL. Navarez

49 LocustStreet Denver,Colorado80222

June22, 19-KarenBewley andBenefits Manager of Compensation NationalJewishHospital 1400JacksonStreet Denver, Colorado 80206 DearKaren: on June21. I findyour Justa quicknoteto thankyoufor my interview youropenness and andI appreciate interviewing styleveryrefreshing, honesty. position assistant and andbenefits I am veryexcitedaboutthecompensation is exactlywhatI thechanceto workwithsucha greatteam.Thisposition hopeI am the personyouarelooking havebeenlooking for,andI sincerely pleasefeelfreeto contact or concerns, foras well.lf youhaveanyquestions to talkingfurther. meat 736-7374. Thankyouonceagain,andI lookfonruard Withgreatinterest, NancyL. Navarez

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RONALDL. KREJCHA 375 ParkAvenue,Suite3201 New York, NY 10152 (212)688-8585(o) (212\88e-1543(h) June 29, 19-Mr. R.L.Blackburn Technical Sales,Inc. 1212WoodlandPlace ArlingtonHeights,lL 60004 Dear Mr. Blackburn: I am writingto you becauseyour companymay be in needof someonewith my financialand businessexperience.Here are some of the thingsI've recentlyaccomplished: \-'

- As ChiefFinancialOfficerof a major,regionalwholesaledistribution company,I reducedexce_ss_inventory by $2.5M._However, customer servicewas improvedto 96% and turnoverto 8.0 turns for stock goods.This inventorydispositionreducedinterestexpenseby $SOrc over a five-yearperiod. - lmplemented freightcost analysisto identifynegativeimpactof absorbedcostson profitability. The companyis now realizingannual savingsof $240K. - Solicited,negotiatedand managedinsurancerisk programsto reduceannualexpenseby $40K.Loss controlprogramsimproved worker'scompensation experienceratiofrom 1.61to 1.00in five years. - Reducedpersonnelwithinmy areasof responsibility while expandingbothcapabilities and productivity. Absorbedfunctionsfrom otherdepartmentsduringthis period. - lmprovedqualityof receivables, decreasedbad debt expenseand addednew techniquesfor collectionand protectingmoniesowed. Restaffeddepartment.ReducedDSO by ninedays,stabilizedmonthly collectionpercentageat670/o-680/o level,and improvedpast due balancesto lessthan 10% of receivables. lf you feel that your companyis in needof someonewith my background,I wouldenjoytalkingwith you aboutopportunities. Pleasecall me today, RonaldL. Krejcha

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C l i nton D . Jones 1330 Marion Street D e n v e r , C o l - o r a d o B0 2 1 8 (303) B6r-1356 November 3,

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Author'sNote: Somepeopledon't everwant to work full time. Clint Jonesis one of them. (So isNancy Thomas,the attorneywhoseletter appearsonpage 21.) Clint doesa goodjob of telling his friends exactlywhat industrieshe wants to be involved with. Don't leavepeopleguessingwhat you want to do. Targeta specific market. Make somedecisionsabout where you belong and communicatethosedecisionsto your supportgroup.It's a big mistaketo keep your optionstoo open.

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Lai Nam Phan

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May 21, 19-WilliamS. Frank President GareerLab 304 InvernessWay So., Suite465 Englewood,Colorado80112 Dear Mr. Frank: I would liketo provideyour firm with a convenient,high-quality, low-cost trainingalternative. I excelin thiswork and enjoyofferingtraining: -

as short{ermor long{erm repetitiveassignments as a substitutefor unavailablestaff(vacation,illness,travel) to enhancecurrentstaff temporarilyfor specialprojects withoutaddingto vour headcountor benefitscosts

As headof a managementconsultingfirm,are your talentsneededmorefor marketingand directing?Are you and your staffof consultantsless inclinedto do the dailygrindof standuptraining?My interestand expertiseis stand-up trainingfor all areasof businessmanagementfrom new-hireorientationto outplacement. I specializein flexibiliÇ,short notice,and teachingthose basic, repetitivecoursesfrequentlyrequestedby new or smallerfirms. My trainingexpertisefocusesin the areasof managementand professional development. I've had over 10,000adultclassroomtraininghoursin business.I'm a highlyexperiencedtrainerwith top-notchgroupfacilitation skills. My backgroundincludesstart-upcompanies,largemulti-national and high{echfirms,as well as the publicsector.With my word processing equipmentI can tailormy materials(or yours)to meetclientneeds. Keep me in mind.Don'tturn down a strategically importantor profitable opportunitybecauseit'stoo basicfor your firm to handle.When you need some temporaryhelp,I'm available.l'll bet a needwill arisesoon. Let'stalk. Lai Nam Phan

Author'sNote: Perfectexampleof a well-planned"problem-solver"letter. Lai obviously spenta lot of time on this piece.He understands what my problems might be. Good guessworkon his part. He's sendingthe right letter to the right person.The letter is extremelypersuasivewithout being hard sell. It says"I'm great"without bragging.If I had a big assignmentand neededhelp, I'd certainly give Lai a call.

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BRUCED. ROBERTSON,CPA AssistantProfessor ROBERTSWESLEYANCOLLEGE 2301 WestsideDrive Rochester,New York 14624-1997 (716) 594-9471x324 (r|tl) (716) 5e4-2766(H)

December8, l9-Mr. Bill Frank President Careerlab 304 InvernessWay So., STE 465 Englewood,Colorado801l2 DearBill: Thank you for your supportduring my recentjob search.As you know, I haveacceptedajob as AssistantProfessorof Businessat RobertsWesleyanCollege,a small ChristianLiberal Arts college founded in 1866.I am teâtiy enjoying teaching in the college r"ltting. This semester,ffiy favorite courseis Income Tax. Next semester,I will be teachingMicrô Economics,Cost Accounting, and Beginning Accounting. I am also involved in developing internationalcourses and working them into the existing curriculum. I will be expandingmy consultingpractice in accountingand internationalbusinessin Denver during breaksfrom school. I plan to be consultinein Denver on the following dates: -

Friday, DecemberI 8th through Sunday,Januaryl0th Friday, February l2ththrough Monday, February22nd Thursday,March 3 I st through Monday, April I I th Monday, May l6th throughFriday, August l8th

If you know of companiesthat might need tax, accounting, internationalor financial help, I would like to know about them. Thank you for your continuing help and support. In friendship, Bruce D. Robertson,CPA

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Bud lnzer 237AcomaStreet Denver,Colorado80223 (303)771-3548 March18,19-Mr.William S. Frank President Gareerlab WaySouth,STE465 304Inverness Englewood, Colorado 80112 DearBill: FouryearsagoI attended oneof yourseminars andyourpresentation made a distinctimpression on me.Yourcertainty andbeliefthatit is notonly possible butpractical validated my own to pursueworkthatis fulfilling convictions. Yoursuccessovertheyearsencourages meto seekyouout,for the purpose of learning moreaboutthecareerdevelopment fieldtoday.As yourheartandstayedwithit,yourexperience whofollowed someone and opinions areveryvaluable to me. Likeyou,my owncareerfrustrations becamea motivation for educating myselfin theprocessof careerchange.Although, for severalyears,I developed andleda numberof successful workshops andconsultations, I position. becamefrustrated withthefinancial I am presently runningmy own smallpromotions business butam interested in returning to thecareer field.My purposeis notto lookfora job,butto gainmore development information. I wouldliketo callyoushortlyto arrangea meeting. I knowthatyourtimeis valuable so pleasebe assuredI won'taskfor morethan30 minutes. Withwarmregards, Budlnzer

Author'sNote: Bud appealedto my €go, sayinghe liked one of my seminars. {hat kind of oprniry ry.ouldprobably get anyonea meeting with me--I like sincerepraise.But Bud's final sentenceguaranteeda meeting. He said, "I know your time is valuable so pleasebe assuredI won't ask for more than 30 minutes."If you assurepeopleyou won't wastetheir time, they will be more inclinedto meetwith you.

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David J. Hansen 6023 S. EudoraWay Littleton, CO 80121 Residence:(303) 7 96-9429 Ans. Serv.:(303)757-2590 A u g u s t1 5 , 1 9 - Mr. WilliamS. Frank President Careerlab 304 InvernessWay So.,Suite465 Englewood,CO 80112 Dear Mr. Frank: Bob Schulzat Jones IntercablesuggestedI contactyou. I am seeking information from individuals activein promotinggrowingfirms,or firms undergoingtransition. I do not expectyou to haveor knowof any "openings"at this time.Rather,I am seekingexpertiseand guidancein becomingacquaintedwith one or more firmsseekingan experiencedmanager. lwould liketo becomeassociatedwith a smallor mid-sizedfirm startingup or makingthe transitionto a professionally managedorganization. My backgroundincludesstrategicplanningand tacticalproblemsolvingthat wouldcontributeto any organization needingan experiencedand versatile manager.An association with a firm requiringinterimor full{ime management would be welcomed.My qualification summaryis enclosed. May I havethe favorof a briefmeetingwith you to discussplanning, developmentand managementin smalland mid-sizedfirms?| am told that thereare any numberof new firmswith greatideasthat only needgood managementto establishthemselves.I wouldwelcomeyour ideason how to contactthesefirms. I will contactyou by phoneon Tuesday,August20, to arrangea meeting. Thankyou for your attention. Warmly, DavidHansen

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DOUGLASP. ARNOLD,JR. 295 TREETOPLANE N.W. . FT. COLLINS,COLORADO80521 . (303) 578-2929

15,19-January Mr.Richard R. Nelson President REMAX P.O.Box255 Ft.Collins, Colorado 80522 DearMr.Nelson: I wasin theaudience lastThursday whenyouspokeaboutJustIn Time(JlT) (TQM).Yourtalkwas inspirational-l andTotalQualityManagement tookfive pagesof notes--and I enjoyedmeetingyou. youarea leaderin the Ft.Collinsbusiness youradvice Because community, yearshere(summary andideasareof valueto me.After13 productive of accomplishments I am seekingto makecontactwithotherFt. enclosed), Collinsbusiness who maybe in a position executives to providemewith adviceregarding my nextcareerstep. I willcallyounextThursday between3:00and4:00p.m.,andI would yourthoughts appreciate hearing aboutwhereyouthinksomeone withmy skillsandabilities mightbe needed.Pleasenote,I willnotbe askingyoufora position in yourfirm.I askonlyfor fiveminutesof yourvaluable time,andthe benefitof yourexperience. Manythanks! Douglas P.Arnold, Jr. Enclosures

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StevenR. I1285 Admiral Road xxxxxw Mexico 87112 (s05) 821-4420 February3, l9-Mr. JeffreyD. O'Toole Vice President xxx 2000 East RandolphDrive Chicago,Illinois 60601 DearMr. O'Toole: I know what it takesto make a profit in the consulting industry becauseI have beenthere--asa Managing Partner in a large consulting engineeringfirm (Dames& Moore), as Presidentof a mid-size consulting firm, and as Founder and Presidentof a multi-discipline firm. I am interestedin a firm that has growth andlor diversification goals and needsan executivemanagerwho can assumeboth P&L and marketing responsibility and, eventually,* equity position. I know the consulting industry. I know that it takes an innovative and unique marketing strategyto produce a top line, and it takes decisivemanagementto meet chargeabilitygoals--I can provide both. In addition, I have the financial experienceto manageand analyzeaccounting information and negotiate with bankersand other financial groupswith respectto longand short-termborrowing, lettersof credit, payroll arrangements,etc. I would like to meet to seeif an associationwould be beneficialto both of us, and I'll call you early next week. Very truly yours, StevenR. MacDonald SRM/btK Enclosure:Fact Sheet

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