To: amal.abboud@bunzifoundation.org

From: maria_mcfarland@myemail.com

Date: Thursday, August 22

Subject: Project Coordinator Position

Attachment: résumé_m.mcfarland.pdf

Dear Mr. Abboud,

My friend Josiah Wilkins told me that you are seeking a project coordinator for your company. I have a degree in business administration and am attaching my resume as I think I am an excellent fit for your needs. As you will see, I have experience using several cloud-based project—management programs. Furthermore, my organizational skills enable me to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, and I can convey expectations clearly to team members involved in each phase of a project.

My current role as project coordinator for an international engineering firm, where I have worked for the past five years, has also afforded me ample experience managing teams, schedules, and budgets. While I enjoy the kind of work I do, it has become clear to me that I need motivation from a strong mission. The goal of your company to create sustainable housing projects is something that I strongly support and would be delighted to work on.

Through my work and volunteer activities, I have spent many months abroad in various countries throughout Asia and the Middle East. This seems particularly relevant to mention, as I am comfortable leading geographically and culturally diverse teams.

Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Kind regards,

Maria McFarland

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