Board Member Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of board member. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support for the office and Board members related to; individual meetings, Board meetings, Committee meetings, attending functions, or in studying transportation needs of the state.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of board rules, policies and procedures, federal and state appellate cases, Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Administrative Procedures Act
• Management experience with a Board, Commission, or public agency, or law firm
• Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic program rules, policies, long and short range goals and plans
• Experience working with multiple parties that have competing interests
• Experience working within SPSS, Pentaho, ZenDesk, SendGrid applications
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Board members during board meetings
• Manage the process for the assembly, distribution and retention of Board and Committee meeting materials
• Draft communications to be sent to members of the Board and senior management with respect to Board matters

Please consider me for the board member opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation in the development and revision of policies/procedures as well as consent forms to assure consistency with legal, Institutional Review Board, and DHHS requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Eager to discuss with and learn from top management
• Activating and managing a commercial and/or cultural precinct
• The visual arts, including National Art School alumni
• Leading organisational reform and enhancing performance
• Developing commercial, community and institutional partnerships
• Audit and governance
• Strong organizational and administrative management skills
• Professionalism, maturity, diplomacy, composure and grace under pressure

I would like to submit my application for the board member opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for administrative support services to the Board and Foundation, including appropriate and timely distribution of Board and Foundation communications and notices.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Help to create Board and Committee calendars and schedules
• Manage the process for all payments to Board Members
• Manage the process for tracking Board and Committee meeting attendance
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills and executive presence
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience working with complex holding company organizations with multiple subsidiaries
• Strong communication skills and service minded
• Manager level employee with demonstrated change management success

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the board member position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for or oversees administrative and logistical support to the Board for all Board and committee meetings and events.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated Passion about the D&I arena, as illustrated by personal stories and engagement
• Proven experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams
• Track record of coordinating and leading multiple projects and / or management tasks
• Relevant experience in concept development and strategy implementation, ideally including M&A and acquisition steering
• Strong communication skills, ideally with experience on Senior management level
• Fluent in German (native) and English
• Strong personality with exceptional analytical skills and strategic orientation
• Passionate about business development and improvement

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the board member position.

Previously, I was responsible for high quality proactive Board administrative support including co-ordination of Board papers, preparation of agendas, minutes and work programmes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Significant level of discretion due to exposure to confidential information and high-profile individuals
• Strong MS Outlook and MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Successful Gartner track record (Consecutive Winners Circle and overachievement)
• Proven experience in prospecting and developing new business, by effectively engaging with Gartner sales teams
• High level of professionalism and integrity which builds trustworthy relationships internally with Gartner Research Board, Gartner colleagues and externally with prospective members
• Guidance in areas of personal expertise
• Excellent writing, analytical and problem–solving skills
• Self-motivated and skilled at multi-tasking