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2.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street (412) 421-8576
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645 myrofora@comcast.net
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 July 18, 2009
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 412-787-7710
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 Dear Sir or Madam:
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 I am interested in the position of Administrative Assistant.
 As an accomplished professional with broad-based experience in the public and nonprofit sector, I believe I offer the diverse skills and experience necessary for
success in this position. Some of the highlights of my background that are relevant to this position include:
* Demonstrated experience in management
 * Extensive experience in written and oral communication
 * Demonstrated experience assisting business manager in an office setting
 * Experience with inventory and purchasing supplies
 * Proven ability to utilize and learn current technology
 * Experience working with the public
 * Ability to be detail-oriented, cooperative and flexible
 * Proven ability to utilize and quickly learn a variety of computer programs
* Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task effectively
 * Earned a BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing from Seton Hill University
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 I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss further how my background will benefit your company. Thank you.
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 Sincerely,
 Marion Constantinides

3.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street (412) 421-8576
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645 myrofora@comcast.net
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 July 18, 2009
 412-787-7710
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 Dear Sir or Madam:
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 I am interested in the position of Administrative Assistant for your company which was advertised in the Sunday, July 18, 2010 edition of the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
 As an accomplished professional with broad-based experience in the business and nonprofit sector, I believe I offer the diverse skills and experience
necessary for success in this position. Some of the highlights of my background that are relevant to this position include:
 * Experience supervising staff of three and upwards of fifty volunteers
 * Experience writing comprehensive reports, weekly and quarterly bulletins and grants
 * Demonstrated experience assisting business manager in an office setting
 * Experience with inventory and purchasing supplies for a woman’s clothing store
 * Proven ability to utilize current print/copier technology
 * Experience with customer service handling complaints and answering requests
 * Knowledge of social networking programs including LinkedIn and Facebook
 * Proven ability to utilize computer programs including Act, Adobe Indesign, Windows 7, Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Print Shop
 * Strong organizational skills managing several ongoing daily programs as Director of a Senior Center
 * Earned a BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing from Seton Hill University
 I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss further how my background will benefit your company. Thank you.
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 Sincerely,

 Marion Constantinides
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4.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street (412) 421-8576
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645 myrofora@comcast.net
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 January 16, 2008
 CMP
 Corporate Human Resources
 4400 Forbes Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 employment@carnegiemuseums.org
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 Dear Sir or Madam:
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 I am interested in the position of Assistant to the Director for Carnegie Science Center.
 As an accomplished professional with broad-based experience in art and the nonprofit sector, I believe I offer the diverse skills and experience necessary for success
in this position. Some of the highlights of my background that are relevant to this position include:
 * Demonstrated experience in arts management and education
 * Extensive experience in written and communication
 * Demonstrated experience assisting business manager and special events manager in an office setting
 * Proven ability to utilize current print technology
 * Experience working with the public
 * Experience working with volunteers
 * Ability to be team-oriented, cooperative and flexible
 * Proven ability to utilize and quickly learn a variety of computer programs
 * Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task effectively
 * Award-winning writer, editor and artist with a BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing from Seton Hill University
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 I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss further how my background will benefit the Carnegie Science Center. Thank you.
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 Sincerely,
 Marion Constantinides
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5.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street (412) 421-8576
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645 myrofora@comcast.net
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 January 16, 2008
 CMP
 Corporate Human Resources
 4400 Forbes Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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 Dear Sir or Madam:
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 I am interested in the position of Assistant to the Director for Carnegie Science Center. I learned of the position through Dewey and Kaye.
 As an accomplished professional with broad-based experience in the nonprofit sector, I believe I offer the diverse skills and experience necessary for success in this
position. Some of the highlights of my background that are relevant to this position include:
 * Director of South Arts, a community-based arts program
 * Director of Citiparks Senior Center managing several daily ongoing programs including congregate meal, transportation, educational and recreational programs
 * Assistant Coordinator of Leisure Skills Activities Program for Pittsburgh Vision Services utilizing alternative methods of teaching and learning for the blind and
visually impaired
 * Extensive experience writing correspondence, comprehensive reports, grants, and newsletters
 * Demonstrated experience assisting business/special events manager in an office setting including working with a budget, distribution of the mail, internal and
external communication and translation of Greek materials into English
 * Proven ability to utilize current print/copier technology
 * Presenting public information programs utilizing Power Point
 * Supervision and training of staff and volunteers
 * Proven ability to utilize several computer programs including Acct, Publisher, Windows 7, Word, Adobe InDesign and Print Shop
 * Award-winning writer, editor and artist with a BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing from Seton Hill University
 I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss further how my background will benefit the Carnegie Science Center. Thank you.

 Sincerely,
 Marion Constantinides
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6.  MARION CONSTANTINIDESMARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street1019 Mirror Street
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645
 (412) 421-8576(412) 421-8576
 myrofora@comcast.netmyrofora@comcast.net
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 November 4, 2010November 4, 2010
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 University of Pittsburgh PressUniversity of Pittsburgh Press
 Eureka Building Fifth FloorEureka Building Fifth Floor
 3400 Forbes Avenue3400 Forbes Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA 15260Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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 Dear Sir or Madam:Dear Sir or Madam:
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 The University of Pittsburgh Press is a nationally known publisher of academic books, poetry, short fiction and books about Pittsburgh andThe University of Pittsburgh Press is a nationally known publisher of academic books, poetry, short fiction and books about Pittsburgh and
Western Pennsylvania. It would be rewarding to be part of such a fine organization. Please consider the following qualifications in line with yourWestern Pennsylvania. It would be rewarding to be part of such a fine organization. Please consider the following qualifications in line with your
open Acquisitions Assistant position.open Acquisitions Assistant position.
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 I worked as an Assistant Literary Agent for Lee Shore Company Ltd. I also edited fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for SterlingHouse Publisher, aI worked as an Assistant Literary Agent for Lee Shore Company Ltd. I also edited fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for SterlingHouse Publisher, a
subsidiary of the Lee Shore, and assisted the Acquisitions Editor. I also earned a MA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Thesesubsidiary of the Lee Shore, and assisted the Acquisitions Editor. I also earned a MA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. These
positions and my degree afforded me the opportunity to learn the publishing business. My skills and education could be an asset to the Universitypositions and my degree afforded me the opportunity to learn the publishing business. My skills and education could be an asset to the University
of Pittsburgh Press. I am enclosing a resume that details my skills and experience.of Pittsburgh Press. I am enclosing a resume that details my skills and experience.
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 I would like to meet with you to discuss how my background and qualifications maybe beneficial to the University of Pittsburgh Press. Please callI would like to meet with you to discuss how my background and qualifications maybe beneficial to the University of Pittsburgh Press. Please call
me at 412-421-8576 to schedule an appointment at your convenience.me at 412-421-8576 to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
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 I look forward to hearing from you soon.I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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 Sincerely,Sincerely,
 Marion ConstantinidesMarion Constantinides
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 EnclosureEnclosure
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7.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645
 (412) 421-8576
 myrofora@comcast.net


 November 4, 2010

 University of Pittsburgh Press
 Eureka Building Fifth Floor
 3400 Forbes Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA 15260

 Dear Sir or Madam:

 The University of Pittsburgh Press is a nationally known publisher of academic books, poetry, short fiction and books about Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
It would be rewarding to be part of such a fine organization. Please consider the following qualifications in line with your open Acquisitions Assistant position:

 * Assistant Literary Agent for Lee Shore Company Ltd.
 * Editor of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts for SterlingHouse Publisher and College Prowler
 * Assistant to the Acquisitions Editor
 * Award-winning artist and writer with a BA Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University.

 These positions and my degree afforded me the opportunity to learn the publishing business. My skills and education could be an asset to the University of
Pittsburgh Press. I am enclosing a resume that details my skills and experience.

 I would like to meet with you to discuss how my background and qualifications maybe beneficial to the University of Pittsburgh Press. Please call me at 412-421-
8576 to schedule an appointment at your convenience.

 I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 Sincerely,
 Marion Constantinides
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 Enclosure
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8.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street (412) 421-8576
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645 myrofora@comcast.net
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 April 16, 2011
 CCAC
 808 Ridge Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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 I am interested in the position of Secretary/Typist for Community College of Allegheny College.
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 As an accomplished professional with broad-based experience in the business and nonprofit sector, I offer the diverse skills and experience necessary for
success in this position. Some of the highlights of my background that are relevant to this position include:
 * Demonstrated experience in mid-level management as a Senior Center Director, Assistant Manager of a retail chain and Director of South Arts
 * Extensive experience in written and oral communication
 * Demonstrated experience assisting business and special events manager in an office setting including working with a budget, distribution of mail, internal and
external communication, Greek translation, etc.
 * Proven ability to supervise programs, staff and volunteers for the Citiparks
 * Experience in customer service and providing I and R to the public
 * Ability to be detail-oriented, cooperative and flexible
 * Experience working with other departments and agencies including serving on nonprofit special events committees, i.e. Volunteer Recognition
 * Proven ability to utilize and quickly learn a variety of computer programs including Word, Publisher, Act, InDesign, Windows &, etc.
 * Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task effectively
 * BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing from Seton Hill University
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 I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss further how my background will benefit CCAC. Thank you.

 Sincerely,
 Marion Constantinides

9.  MARION CONSTANTINIDES
 1019 Mirror Street (412) 421-8576
 Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2645 myrofora@comcast.net

 April 16, 2011
 CCAC
 808 Ridge Avenue
 Pittsburgh, PA 15212

 I am interested in the position of Secretary/Typist for Community College of Allegheny College. I learned of the position on your website.

 As an accomplished professional with broad-based experience in the business and nonprofit sector, I offer the diverse skills and experience
necessary for success in this position. Some of the highlights of my background that are relevant to this position include:
* Extensive experience in written and oral communications including writing comprehensive reports and business correspondence
* Demonstrated experience assisting business and special events manager in an office setting including working with a budget, distribution of mail,
internal and external communication, Greek translation, etc
 * Experience working with other departments and agencies including serving on special events committees, i.e. Volunteer Recognition
 * Proven ability to utilize and quickly learn a variety of computer programs including Word, Publisher, Act, InDesign, Windows &, etc
 * Ability to oversee several ongoing daily programs as Director of a Senior Center
 * BA in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a MA in Writing from Seton Hill University
 I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss further how my background will benefit CCAC. Thank you.

 Sincerely,
 Marion Constantinides
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10.  * Always include a cover letter with your
resume
 * Tailor your cover letter to the job for which
you are applying
 * Keep your cover letter to one page
 * Use Spell Check
 * Use a dictionary and a thesaurus – Spell
check isn’t always enough