MARK FITZGERALD HALSTED
126 East 56th Street, Apartment 1300 | New York, NY 10023
O: 212-555-1212 H: 212-555-1234 | halsted@worldnet.att.net

March 2, 20––

Dr. Roberto L. Mattana
President/CEO
American Semiconductor
445 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Dear Mr. Mattana:

Managing a company has changed dramatically over the last 5 years.As companies  begin to explore the benefits of Empowered Worker, Total Quality Management or Learning Organizations, Human Resources has become a central part of that change. Culture change needs change agents to supporting the effort and Human Resources is the best prepared discipline to assist in making the vision become reality.

I joined USA Microelectronics 5 years ago. At that time we were primarily a captive semi-conductor research and manufacturing site for three other IBM  companies. The new vision for the facility was to move toward a commercially viable entity. My contribution was to assist in the change of the culture to support this business objective. We accomplished this by bringing effective participative management practices and Total Quality Management techniques into the organization. Currently we have an external sales base that makes up 90% of our total sales, and at the same time, our expenses have been reduced by 60%.

As you know, progressing in large corporations requires relocation and I would prefer to remain in the New York metropolitan area. While I'm not aware that you're in the market for a V.P. of Human Resources, you may be contemplating a move in your company 's culture. I could be a significant asset in that effort.

If you're curious about change, it would be beneficial for us discuss your Vision and my experiences, regardless of your need for a Senior Human Resources manager.

Sincerely,

Mark F. Halsted

P.S.--I'm not just looking for a job, and I'm certainly not interested in wasting your time "networking." I'm interested in finding a company that's trying to move forward in the way they manage. If this seems to fit your long-term business objectives, please call me at work (212) 555-1212 or at home (212) 555-1234.