Business writing

Nicole Rodriguez 5500 Universit y Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407

9 May 2018

Forever 21 3880 N Mission Los Angeles, CA 90031

Re: Associate Graphic Designer Position

Dear Forever 21 Corporate Team ,

I recently came across the job posting for a full-time associate Graphic Designer position, primarily for the packaging of Forever 21 product lines. I am interested in the position and would like to introduce myself. My name is Nicole Rodriguez – although I also go by “Niko Renee” for my creative work – and I am currently in the process of obtaining my Bachelor ’s degree in Graphic Design and Marketing at California State Universit y, San Bernardino. I plan on graduating Fall of 2018 and making a move to the greater Los Angeles area for exciting work opportunities, such as the opportunit y to work for the Forever 21 company.

With 5+ years of graphic design experience, I am certain that I can produce exceptional work and provide fresh ideas that will enhance Forever 21 products and their reception in the marketplace. I have hands-on experience in the areas of graphic design, such as layout design, product design, and color theor y. I also have a background in marketing and advertising, both print and web. Each of which has been put into practice through freelancing and working as a Graphic Designer at the on-campus advertising agency, Coyote Advertising.

In the time I have spent at CSUSB, I have pushed myself to go above and beyond in my design work, from print to web and ever ything in bet ween. In regards to packaging, I recently redesigned packaging for Might y Leaf Tea, which can be viewed on my portfolio at nikorenee.myportfolio.com.

I look for ward to hearing back on the position. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding my application at (909) 333 - 33333 or at [email protected].

Thank you for your consideration,

Nicole “Niko Renee” Rodriguez

NICOLE “NIKO RENEE” RODRIGUEZ 5500 U N I V E R S I T Y PA R K WAY, S A N B E R N A R D I N O, C A 92407 (909) 333  3333 | N I KO R E N E E@G M A I L.C O M

HIGHLIGHTS - 5+ years graphic design experience

- Professional (Gold, Silver, & Bronze) and Student (Bronze) American Advertising Awards winner

- Hands-on and social media marketing experience from Amazon Brand Ambassador role

- Experience with real-world clients, deadlines, and collateral

EDUCATION CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSIT Y, SAN BERNARDINO 2015 - 2018 B.A. Graphic Design and Marketing - Cumulative GPA: 3.76 - Dean’s List (7x) - Dean’s Letter (3x)

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE SUMMER, 2015 - 2017 Concurrent Enrollment

ACADEMY OF ART, SAN FRANCISCO SPRING, 2015 Online Pre -College Program, Graphic Design and Advertising

WORK EXPERIENCE COYOTE ADVERTISING SAN BERNARDINO, C A

2017 - CURRENT Graphic Designer

- Lead designer on multiple campus-wide projects/campaigns

- Project deliverables include: posters, fliers, banners, social media graphics, web graphics, marquees, billboards, brochures, mailers, logos, specialty product wraps, and more

- Helped with the award-winning campaign, “1984”, which claimed the first professional Gold American Advertising Award received by Coyote Advertising

FUSE MARKETING SAN BERNARDINO, C A

2017 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR Amazon Prime Student Brand Ambassador - CSUSB

- Recruited to be one of the first-ever Amazon Prime Student Brand Ambassadors at the CSUSB campus after exceeding expectations as a Amazon Prime Student Street Team Member the previous year

- Planned and hosted events with partnered Brand Ambassador where we would hand out promotional items and hold giveaways

- Promoted the Amazon Prime Student brand via social media networks

- Received bonus recognition for most sign-ups, being a “social guru”, and hosting large, well-received events

view my work at NIKORENEE.MYPORTFOLIO.COM

TJ MA XX SAN BERNARDINO, C A

2015 - 2017 Cashier/Merchandising Associate

- Considered a head cashier and leader in TJ Maxx Rewards Credit Card sign-ups

- Trained as a Cash Office Associate where I performed balance sessions for the daily store cash holdings

- Aided in visual merchandising with product display building

- Received recognition as Associate of the Quarter, 2016

FUSE MARKETING SAN BERNARDINO, C A

WELCOME WEEK, 2016 Amazon Prime Student Street Team Member - CSUSB

- Held events and giveaways for Welcome Week at CSUSB to promote the Amazon Prime Student brand

- Promoted the Amazon Prime Student brand via social media