Jonathan Zavaleta
510 PorterKresge Road, Box 480 Santa Cruz, CA 95064 (310) 4014292 jzavale1@ucsc.edu Shaz Umer Student Union Assembly Chair Student Union Assembly UC Santa Cruz, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064 Dear Mr. Umer I would like to express my enthusiastic interest in the advertised Student Union Assembly Executive Assistant. I heard about this position through the Career Center database. My extensive writing skills and interpersonal communication experience in various settings make me an able fit for this position. As specified in the listing, this job requires problem solving abilities and an ability to communicate via writing and speaking. An important factor emphasized was the ability to organize effectively and work with others Furthermore, an interest in programs and policies as they pertain to students was cited as a desired factor. As my prior experience indicates, I am a strong candidate for this position. I have extensive writing experience, and have won various awards for my published articles and stories. I have established strong interpersonal skills by working and supervising different kinds of people; these skills allow me to both manage others as well as coordinate and follow specific instructions. Also, I have substantial experience using both Mac and PC computers, various basic programs, as well as advanced programs such as Adobe InDesign. Most importantly, as a Political Science major, a former editor of my high school newspaper and a team member of a local reelection campaign for President Obama, I have a strong commitment the issues affecting my friends, peers, and community. My dedication, organization, and enthusiasm make me a solid candidate for this position. I appreciate your consideration, and would be delighted to speak to you further. Sincerely, Jonathan Zavaleta
Jonathan Zavaleta 510 PorterKresge Road, #480 Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Cell :(310) 4014292 jzavale1@ucsc.edu
Overview Articulate, deadlinedriven student with extensive writing, editing, and leadership experience. Expertise ●
Skilled communicator
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Friendly, affable, and energetic
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Dexterous conflict and problem solver
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Knowledgeable of various professional computer programs
Experience Organizing for America Team Member: March 2012August 2012 ● Made cold calls to prospective volunteers around the state and nation ● Input caller information into database CoEditorinChief for Student Newspaper: September 2011June 2012 ● Worked with diverse group of students under deadline pressure ● Wrote awardwinning articles ● Designed newspaper layouts in a professional program Assistant Martial Arts Instructor: July 2009January 2010 ● Taught younger students discipline and martial arts skills Education University of California, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California Sophomore 3.24 Cumulative GPA University High School Los Angeles, CA AP Classes: Art History, English Language, US History, Literature, World History, 2D Design Honors Classes: Geometry, Algebra 2, PreCalculus, Chemistry, Biology, English 9, Spanish 1, 2, & 3, Government, and Economics Awards First place in the Reflections writing contest, high school Honorable Mention in an ACME animation competition, high school Successful grant proposal to the UTA foundation, high school Journalism Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, twotime gold medal champion