3000 Andre Drive
Columbus, OH 78321
March 15, 2011
Mary Louise Chiu
Glory Banks
4009 Washington Place
Columbus, OH 78321
Dear Ms. Chiu,
Thank you again for the opportunity to interview for the teller manager position. I appreciated your hospitality and enjoyed meeting you and members of your staff.
The interview convinced me of how compatible my background, interests, and skills are with the goals of Glory Banks. As I mentioned during our conversation, my experience as a teller at the Bank of Ohio has prepared me well for a management position. During the last five years, I have learned the ins and outs of customer-service operations in the banking industry. Also, I may have failed to mention during our meeting that I have experience in loan processing as well. I know if given the chance to put this knowledge to use at your institution, I can be an asset to your Glory Bank team. I am confident that my contributions will result in increased productivity and customer satisfaction.
For more information on my experience as a teller, please call Bill Larrinaga at 650-345-9085. I look forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely,
Ralph Yarborough
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MUSCLES Magazine Writer's Guidelines
From time to time, we need new, independent writers to add fresh voices for articles and stories to be published in Muscles Magazine. To be considered, contact Editor Rena Mubarek with your story idea. Please follow the guidelines below in preparing your submission:
1) Please be sure to include the names and qualifications of all your personal sources and why you chose them as experts for your story.
2) Please specify whether your story is to appear as a column or a feature, and which column you would prefer your story to appear in.
3) Please include your contact information and identify your preferable mode of communication. If return of your submission is desired, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided.
All submissions are carefully considered, and an emphasis on male fitness is a must. Although care will be taken, we assume no responsibility for lost submissions. Send your story idea to:
Rena Mubarek
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Memorandum
To: Cal Commerce Employees
From: Jenny Calhoun, Office Manager
Re: Office Closures
The main office of Cal Commerce and all branches will be closed from December 22 to January 2 for the holidays. Additionally, several branches will be closing early on Thursday, December 21. Please consult the chart below for more detailed information on branch closings.
Miami December 21 - noon closing
Coconut Grove December 21 - regular business hours
Virginia Gardens December 21 – regular business hours
Bay Heights December 21 - closing at 3 p.m.
Palmetto Bay December 21 - noon closing
We remind all employees to submit time sheets to the payroll department by 1 p.m. on December 19 to ensure payment before the holiday closing. If you are not able to turn in your time sheet by the 19th, you will not get paid for
the final pay period of the year until regular business hours resume on January 2. We wish all of our employees and their families a happy holiday season. For more information on this and other holiday closures, please visit our website: www.calcommerce.com.</p>
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IntelliCorp is Now Hiring
Work with one of the nation's top recruiting companies and gain valuable skills for tomorrow! IntelliCorp is currently looking for ambitious individuals to fill an important data entry position at our new Summerville office. The Data Entry Specialist will be in charge of updating and maintaining our database as well as improving upon our existing system. Duties will include programming as well as be responsible for data entry.
The Data Entry Specialist will also be responsible for communicating information with other branches around the country in a timely manner and will work under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in information technology or programming, although candidates with degrees in other disciplines will be considered.
Other preferred qualifications include: familiarity with databases, attention to detail, proficiency with database software, experience maintaining electronic files and the ability to work independently. We offer excellent insurance benefits as well as a retirement plan. We also provide paid training and a fun work environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance. For more information on the position, contact Michelle at 607-332-0003 or email hiring@IntelliCorp.com.
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Economist Joao Arruda Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Last week the University of Sao Paulo awarded Joao Arruda, one of the most influential economists of our time, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony was held at the university, which is located on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, not far from his hometown of Mairipora.
Arruda is the economist credited for the economic recovery of his native Brazil by recommending progressive economic plans based on micro-lending and sustainable development. Two years ago, he was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for this work. As Minister of Finance for Brazil, he also helped develop a thriving economy based on ecotourism that would not disrupt the fragile environment of the Amazon nor interfere with the indigenous groups that call the Amazon home.
Arruda trained under the great Robert Jenkins and was part of The Chicago Five, an elite group of economists at the University of Chicago. From the beginning of his illustrious career he has been credited with revolutionary thinking, especially in the field of Solidarity Economics which emphasizes the importance of a local, culturally-centered economy.
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