205 Garden Street APT C. Farmville, VA 23901 (434) 394-4016

205 Garden Street APT C. Farmville, VA 23901 (434) 394-4016

Jalen Jackson

205 Garden Street APT C. | Farmville, VA 23901 | (434) 394-4016 |

January 1, 2016

Universal Health Services, Inc.

Human Resources

Cumberland Hospital

New Kent, VA 23124

Dear Universal Health Services, Inc.:

Your advertisement for a behavioral counseling position fits my qualifications perfectly, and I am writing to express my interest in and enthusiasm for the position.

After completing a liberal studies degree from Longwood University in May, I continued my role as president in Longwood University Call Me Mister program to further enhance my credentials in the field.

Course highlights include: Leadership in an Organizational Setting and Performance & Task Analysis in Human Development.

Based on your description of the ideal candidate, I also offer:

• A solid educational foundation in organizational development, and development skills and knowledge of how to use technology to improve individual/organization performance.

• A proven ability to build rapport with individuals from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• A track record of excellent performance as a part-time/summer employee concurrent with full-time college enrollment.

• Technical proficiency in database programs and MS Office Suite.

If you agree that my services would be valuable to Universal Health Services, Inc., I would very much like to meet in person to learn more about your behavioral counseling needs. Please feel free to call me at (434) 394-4016 or email at .

Thank you for your time and review of the enclosed resume, and I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely yours,

Jalen Jackson

Enclosure

Jalen Jackson

205 Garden Street

Farmville, Virginia, 23901

434-394-4016

Objective

Service-focused counselor with a potent influence when serving the needs of low opportunist youth and adults, including students, adults, low social economic families, and people of need.

Excel in leadership and communication, with success in schools, orchestrating youth goals and offering high quality services to youth and adults concerning counseling.

Skilled in increasing community support, alliances and partnerships to offer better programs and support systems. Backed by current presidential position in Longwood University Call Me Mister Program and BS degree.

Work Experience:

Barnes and Noble College2012 – present

  • Responsible for supplying guest with superb customer service
  • Responsible for listening to guest request and guiding them in the right direction to fufill request
  • Responsible for providing supervision of employees

Hilton Garden Inn 2010 – present

  • Responsible for supervising employees
  • Responsible for greeting guest upon their appearance and offer them the services available
  • Responsible for satisfying customers request
  • Banquet employee
  • Had the pleasure of dealing with some of the top corporate businesses in America and abroad
  • Supervised meals, meetings, weddings, etc.

Virginia Wyndham Crossing Resort 2011-2013

  • Served weddings and other conferences up to 500 people
  • Responsible for the actions and work ethics of all employees
  • Ensured customers were satisfied and events were fluents
  • Responsible for supplying outstanding customer service to wedding guest and host

Education

7/2012 - 5/2016 Longwood University, Farmville, VA

Bachelors of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies w/ a minor in Psychology

Organizations:

• Call Me Mister – Farmville, VA (provides leadership skills and aids youth and the community): President, 7/2014 to 5/2016

• 100 Black Men of Central Virginia (Academic scholar group)– Charlottesville, VA, 7/2010 to 1/2016

Skills
Skill Name / Skill Level / Last Used / Experience
• Empathy / Intermediate / Currently used / 3 years
• Listening Skills / Intermediate / Currently used / 3 years
• Social and Communication Skills / Intermediate / Currently used / 3 years
• Boundary Setting / Intermediate / Currently used / 3 years
• Critical Thinking / Intermediate / Currently used / 3 years
  • Business Management
/ Intermediate / Currently used / 3 years

Program Contributions

President of Longwood University Call Me Mister 2014-Present

  • President (Communicate and implement the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction. Leading, guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of other officers. Formulate and implement the strategic plan that guides the direction of the program. Form, guide, lead, and manage an organization sufficient to accomplish the president's responsibilities and the strategic plan of the program. Oversee the complete operation of the program in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans. Evaluate the success of the organization. The president frequently represents the organization in civic and professional association responsibilities and activities in the local community, the state, and at the national level.