Cover Letter

I would like to be considered for an internship position at your company.
I am a full- time student at Mercy College majoring in Media Studies/ Radio, Television Production. I am currently a sales associate at Macy’s in White Plains, New York Galleria. Recently, I have become a pact peer mentor to a freshman student majoring in business administration. Some of my other jobs included baby-sitting and working in my high school office. A couple of words to describe me are determine, dedicated, hard working, responsible, and work well with others. My career aspirations include me becoming a radio personality or magazine columnist. I think I will be an asset to your company because I can bring a unique style and fresh ideas to incorporate into the company. My hard work ethic, ambition, and leadership skills are qualities that any company will want in a potential intern applicant.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my application and I look forward to having an opportunity of meeting you to discuss the possibility of interning with your company.

Occupation – Full- time College Student
Part- time Sales Associate

Education
• Mercy College: 2009- Present Dobbs, Ferry New York
Expected graduation date May 2013- Bachelor’s of Science degree
• Major: Media Studies/ Radio, Television Production
• The Bronx High School Performance & Stagecraft: September 2005 to June 26, 2009 Bronx, New York
Received High School diploma on June 26, 2009
Experience
• Pact Peer Mentor: November 14, 2011 - Present Dobbs, Ferry New York
Advise freshmen student
• Macy’s Sales Associate: April 18, 2011 – April 7, 2012 White Plains, New York
Cashier in Lingerie Department
Sold merchandise
Fitting room checker/ cleaner
• Office/ Service- (First semester of 12th grade) 2008- 2009 Bronx, New York
File papers
Organize paper work
Answer phone calls
Tutoring younger students in reading, writing, and math
• Baby Sitting- November 2005 to September 2010 Bronx, New York
Care taking of an infant since birth
Maintain proper hygiene including changing diapers and bathing
Played age appropriate games to keep her entertained
• Girls Inc- ( First semester of 9th grade) September 9, 2005 to February 1, 2006 Bronx, New York
Promotes girl’s voice
Self- esteem issues
• Courses taken Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, New York
Fundamentals TV Production Spring 2010 semester (Hosting, directing,
Engineer, graphics
The Feature Article 1 Fall 2010 semester (Created short stories &
Articles)
Newsletter Writing Fall 2011 semester (Created a publication,
Used Microsoft Publisher)
Media in America Spring 2011 semester (Learned about the
Media, and media terms)
Publicity Writing Spring 2011 semester (P.S.A’s, Media Kit,
Brochures, Microsoft Publisher)
Radio Production 1 Fall 2011 semester (Cueing a album, Created
A 30 second P.S.A, interviews)
Video Editing Workshop Fall 2011 semester (Edited videos on a
Computer system called Edius, created a 3
Minute video with still pictures)
Radio News Writing/ Production Spring 2012 (Learned interview
Techniques, created listening logs,
Created 15 minute feature on a
Musician, editing on audacity)
Computers/Application Software Spring 2012 semester (Learned different
Skills about computers, used
Microsoft Word, excel
Magazine Editing/ Production Fall 2012
Understanding Media Technology Fall 2012


• Activities
Musical activities: 9th grade to 11th grade Bronx, New York
Participate in band, played the clarinet
An alto singer in chorus
Performed in school shows, ceremonies, schools and community events
Received trophies and recognition for participating and outstanding leadership
• Awards
The Quill Award for Publicity Writing: May 2011
Honor Roll 9th grade- 12th grade
• Skills
Communicate well with others
The ability to learn new material at a fast pace
Well organize and very responsible
The ability to type and use Microsoft Word
Edit videos using a computer program called Edius