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Richard C.
Johnstone
4500 Maxwell Avenue, Apt 3
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 74292
(405) 555-1212 / johnstone@worldnet.att.net
August 13, 20__
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcomb Boulevard
HMB 205
Houston, Texas 77030
I’m responding to your classified in the August
8th Houston Chronicle regarding your search for a Director,
Physical Plant. The following shows how my qualifications
match your stated requirements:
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YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree
7 years of progressive manage-
ment and operations experience
Be responsible for the operation and maintenance
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MY QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. in Physics, 19__
7 years as a field engineer and 12 years as a district
manager for Schlumberger, the world's largest provider
of technical services to the oil & gas industry.
Direct the planning, budgeting and controlling functions
of the physical plant Submitted yearly budgets which
included revenue, costs, service, maintenance, environmental,
safety and personnel objectives. Was appraised on
the district’s results versus these objectives.
Was remote from my boss and managed my district
without supervision. Worked daily with customers,
vendors, peers, and subordinates to meet the customer’s
service and logistics needs. Managed 30 employees
including engineers, technicians, semi-technicians,
maintenance support, and clerks, and 9 million in
assets. Was responsible for recruiting, hiring,
training, developing, appraising, and terminating
of all district employees to meet district and budget
objectives
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Perhaps the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center needs someone
with my versatility and experience in management. I have
enclosed my resume and references and have other accomplishments
which may interest you. Please call me at your convenience
or return the enclosed reply letter.
Best regards,
Richard C. Johnstone
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REPLY
LETTER
Dear Richard:
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you.
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Sincerely,
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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