Board President Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for board president, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high-level administrative support to the Deputy to the President and Deputy Secretary of the Board and Deputy Chief of Staff.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite including proficiency in building
• Expert proficiency in social media formats including proficiency with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Appropriate discretion and management of confidential information at all times
• Good leadership and diplomacy
• Excellent judgment, prioritization, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution, analytical and critical thinking, organizational, time management, and oral and written communication skills
• Initiative to draft responsive communications when the circumstances warrant, and research and collect materials efficiently
• Good working knowledge of procurement, travel and fiscal procedures
• Proficiency with computer equipment and various programs, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional

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

Previously, I was responsible for support for various campus events and programs on behalf of the President's Office.

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

• Manage a variety of special projects for the organization and leadership team including conducting topic-area specific research for senior staff, coordinating both internal and external corporate events such as retreats, trainings, celebrations, symposiums
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and an overall proficiency with technology and software
• Willingness to proactively seek out opportunities, identifying possible obstacles and proposing solutions
• Knowledge of US Regulatory Requirements
• Experience successfully leading, managing, and influencing in a highly matrixed environment
• Experience identifying and tracking metrics in a multidisciplinary environment
• Direct experience working within the Research Division of Advisory Board
• Strong knowledge in pulp and paper technologies

In response to your job posting for board president, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support to the Board of Directors including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and sharing information in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Flexibility to travel to and from Board of Regents' meetings if/when necessary
• Good understanding of strategic planning, capital and operating budgets
• Experience serving as administrative support to boards or committees and creating agenda materials
• Proficiency with Banner, Roxen and Google Applications
• Updated with all economic and political events
• Anticipate the needs of the President and senior staff by looking ahead at scheduled travel, meetings, and events with foresight to identify tasks that they can undertake or actively prepare for, even before the task is identified by the President
• Work in partnership with the President, taking ownership of tasks that are not a good use of an executive’s time, and keeping the President from being distracted by non-essential action items
• Act independently and proactively when appropriate to address questions, problems or concerns as they arise

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

Previously, I was responsible for analytics reports to the VP as needed for meetings with the Board of Trustees, President's Council, Executive Committee and other presentations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Reflect the President’s priorities, values, and goals, those of the organization
• Demonstrate an active understanding of the organization’s mission and vision at the micro and macro levels, acting in support of that vision
• Maintain exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and focus to stay on top of numerous projects in addition to daily support tasks in the face of constant interruption
• Excel at persistent and diligent follow-up to get tasks completed, even when faced with a lack of response or follow-through from others
• Manage the President's busy and rapidly changing calendar, plan and prepare for meetings and events, coordinate travel arrangements, and manage all administrative needs such as expense reports
• Schedule and coordinate the details, agendas, and material preparation/collection for recurring senior level management meetings and external meetings as needed, including taking minutes and following up on action items
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office and internal departments, maintaining relationships to foster credibility, trust, and mutual support among staff
• Lead and mentor administrative staff, foster supportive cross-departmental relationships, and model exceptional teamwork to assist management in achieving organizational goals

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for administrative support to the Board of Directors and Chief of Staff including scheduling appointments, maintaining calendars, and providing other support as needed.

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:

• Experience in P/L responsibility, sales and key account management is an advantage
• Experience in engineering management on delivery projects in process industry
• Great leadership and decision-making skills
• Commercial mindset and business acumen
• Outstanding computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, web pages, database management, Power Point, InDesign, FileMaker Pro, Mail Chip, Social Tables, Salesforce)
• Experience with monitoring budgets, performing financial analysis, and developing budget projections
• Handling callers and visitors in a preprofessional manner and maintaining all information obtained in the performance of duties with discretion and absolute confidentiality
• Previous experience working in a university executive suite