This is a page from the packet I FedEx’ed to Magellan’s on July 6, 2010:
What others say:
If former bosses, colleagues, and others are glad I’ve been in their lives, historical indicators suggest you’ll be glad you brought me onto your team, too.
Bill Reibl, President and CEO, Progressive International Corp:
“Matt is exceptional at analysis while recognizing the importance of communication and building a strong working rapport with peers, subordinates and superiors. He has effectively balanced the needs of both internal and external customers to get the job done. The combination of these skill sets has enabled him to be individually successful while being an effective team player.”
Paul Buzzo, Senior Functional Analyst, Starbucks:
“I worked with Matt at Eddie Bauer. He brings a wide-ranging set of experiences to the job – and most importantly, analytical skills and curiosity that are not typical. Matt is a team player who raises the bar and inspires the team to not only solve the problems, but to look at the problems differently as well. He is thorough in his work, enjoyable to be around, funny, thoughtful, and inspiring in his approach to life.”
Ross Mead, IBM Executive Consultant (retired):
“Matt and I met through the Istanbul Toastmasters club he founded. Our relationship developed further as we both enjoyed exploring innovative business opportunities, and I noticed two impressive qualities in Matt:
First, his personality is a unique mixture of warmth and professionalism. He is well liked, highly respected, and genuinely cares for the well being of others. The result is a strong international network of people who are proud to be his teammates.
Second, Matt puts thought into action. I have seen his ability to grasp the full scope of an idea or project, break it into components, develop a plan, and take action on it. Additionally, as he implements, he keenly observes new information, makes adjustment decisions, and improves the delivery. He not only gets the job done but develops knowledge, experience, and new teammates along the way.”
The contents of the FedEx packet:
Section 1:
Letter to Mark Gallo
Section 2:
My qualifications
I will do much more for you, too
Cover letter to Alyssa Baris
My resume
References
What others say
Section 3:
Earplugs as a gateway drug
Improving the newsletter
Stealing an idea from Zappos
Section 4:
Three reasons why I want to work at Magellan’s
I love travel
I love multi-channel retailing
I love Santa Barbara
The clincher
Section 5:
Activity log