Katharine Miller 819 N. 16th Street, Apt.

#415 Milwaukee, WI 53233 920-493-3462 February 7, 2014 Rondell Prinsen, Human Resources Manager Jacobson Rost 233 N Water St #6 Milwaukee WI 53202 Ms. Prinsen, I am extremely excited to apply for the Public Relations Account Executive position Jacobson Rost.. I am currently a senior Marquette University in the Diederich College of Communication with a major in Corporate Communications and a double minor in Marketing and Writing-Intensive English, graduating in May. I have taken multiple courses in the department of communications focusing in the areas of business, public relations, media studies, advertising, graphic design, public speaking, writing and composition, marketing and communications research at Marquette. These courses, in combination with several internship experiences, have prepared me for a future Public Relations career with your company. As a passionate communicator and experienced individual, I offer of the skills you are looking for in an ideal candidate: strong writing, proofreading/editing, oral and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and excellent work ethic. I have knowledge with Microsoft Office and am proficient in social media and web-based tools. I have contributed as a strong leader in various group projects and have excelled in writing and editing through multiple paper assignments during my four years at Marquette. This past semester, I was fortunate to work as a Public Relations intern at Primum Marketing Communications, an agency located in downtown Milwaukee. Throughout this internship, I proved to be resourceful, creative, and dependable in all areas of work while having the ability to multi-task efficiently. The work load was demanding and pushed me to remain organized and utilize my time-management skills. I aided in the building and maintaining of both client relationships and the organizational brand. I am passionate about research and problemsolving, two qualities that are crucial to succeed in a rapidly-growing agency setting. I look forward to the possible opportunity of being a part of your team at Jacobson Rost. I believe I will be a vital and great asset to your organization with the hope of achieving a rewarding career in the Public Relations industry. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me with any further questions, and I encourage you to visit my professional portfolio online for writing samples and additional information. I am very interested in this position and hope for the opportunity to meet with you in the near future. Sincerely, Katharine Miller