Professional Profile

&

Resume of Qualifications For

 

Michael C. Ross, J. D.

Legislative Advocate, Teacher, Author

 

(916) 923-2217 - Fax: (916) 923-2216

www.michaelross.net - ssorleahcim@comcast.net – www.thecaliforniaindex.org

 

 

Letter Of Introduction

 

RE:   Sample Cover Letter

To Whom It May Concern;

I am writing today with respect your ----- Sample Cover Letter ----- Job Posting. With that posting in mind, please accept my Professional Profile & Resume of Qualifications as my application for the position advertised.

As you review my documents, I hope that you will notice that the following concepts match specifics found in your job description:

 

• Worked on/for Boards of Directors as both a professional and volunteer, in business and public sector(s);
• Public Relations  - the ability to develop integrated community relations plans and communications strategies for  TV, Paper and Radio that has resulted in the production of over 2500 ‘media events’;
• Ability to brief, prepare and counsel legislators, executives, company leaders and the public;
• An understanding of how to support current goals and programs while establishing new ones;
• Established long range plans  and walk them through the adoption process;
• Once adopted, I also have learned how to work with others to alter them when necessary;
• Trade Shows: Helped produce trade and/or collectibles shows  (I have also had booths at trade shows);
• Staff relations – have been part of both professional and volunteer staff(s);
• Volunteers – Worked with volunteers to produce desired ‘events’;
• Membership –newsletter, website and internet communications experience;
• Fundraising – Worked on a team that raised over $1 million per year;
• Budget – knowledge of how to create, write and follow yearly and event oriented budgets;
• Legislative Advocacy: from bill tracking to committee testimony - National, state and local experience;
• Collector, family member is in the button/buckle/bead business;
• Public Speaking -  From small group seminars to presentations before legislative bodies;

 

The listed skills have been used in a variety of ways over the last 30 years. Specifically I have:

            1) Produced and distributed a legislative tradefax (5 years to 2,000 readers at $1,000 per subscription).

            2) Helped pass or defeat hundreds of pieces of legislation.

            3) The creation of educational seminars around the country to help organize membership.

            4) Additionally I’ve written 2 screen plays (one became an educational video).

            5) Experience with the design, production and marketing of collectibles (trading cards including the Grateful Dead, Billiard Players and Antique Dolls). Additionally, I collect a variety of items including bobbing head dolls, Beatles & music memorabilia, lunch pails, and games.

 

As an entrepreneur, I’ve not only spent the last 25+ years lobbying, but have “dabbled” in the creation (and sale) of websites, and have an extensive online presence. Current websites can be found at:

a)       my personal profile - (www.michaelross.net)

b)       economics (www.thecaliforniaindex.org)

c)       politics (www.lobbyist.org)

d)       consumer advocacy (www.consumersnewservice.com).

 

To develop these sites, I have had to: story board the site, creating written copy and conduct photo shoots supporting those websites.  

As an applicant for your position, I’d also like to share with you a couple of final thoughts:

            1)  I am an idea person who can work on multiple projects at one time;

            2)  I have a portfolio of written and digital material;

.           3)  I am technologically “bilingual” - proficient with Windows and Apple computers and related programs

Thank you very much for accepting my application. I look forward to hearing from you.

  
Sincerely;

Michael Ross, JD

phone (916) 923-2215

email: ssorleahcim@comcast.net