1. November 5th
, 2015
To Dr. David Gurzick, Director of MBA Program at Hood College
I am writing this letter of recommendation for Joseph Pirrone in support of his application for
admission for graduate studies in Department of Economics and Business Administration at
Hood College. I have known Joseph already for about five years. He was a student in the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maryland, College
Park. When I was teaching at University of Maryland, Joe was my student in ENCE 360
Analysis of Civil Engineering Systems where he demonstrated proficiency and separated himself
from other students by his thoughtful approach to problem understanding and solution
techniques. Among all the undergraduate students I have encountered at the University of
Maryland I think Joseph is one of the good students in terms of academic success in construction
engineering/management courses as well as in terms of his enthusiasm about management
science discipline.
I think his background and involvement in various projects and hardworking personality while in
school proved him being a successful individual that sets goals and makes sure to achieve those.
He is very respectful individual, not only to the faculty, but also to other students. He is very
dependable as a team member. In my courses I involve other students in evaluation of their team
members. Joe scored full points from his team members for his dependability, involvement in
various parts of the project completion and most importantly for his management skills of the
project organization and in time and high quality delivery.
Given his potential and enthusiasm in management area I think Joe will benefit significantly
from the acceptance to Hood College.
Joe is highly motivated, knowledgeable individual. He is also quick learner and adopts new
concepts fast. Therefore, I would highly recommend Joseph Pirrone without reservation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
Hakob Avetisyan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
800 N. State College Blvd
California State University
Fullerton, CA 92834
Email: havetisyan@fullerton.edu
Tel: (657) 278 7259
Fax:(657) 278 3916