Cover Letter for USFSA

November 327, 2011

Ms. Kelly Vogtner

Director Athlete Development

U.S. Figure Skating

20 First Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Dear Ms. Vogtner,

This letter and related resume is in response to the open position of Manager, Synchronized Skating with U.S. Figure Skating. I am a successful National Medalist in synchronized skating. I have competed in USFS sanctioned local, Sectional and National competitions. I am a former member of Team USA, where I was honored to represent the U.S. as a member of Hayden’s Junior Lexettes team.

My college education has been focused on sports management and my career goal is to work within a sports organization or sports media. I believe my education, work experiences, competitive experiences, knowledge of USFS and familiarity with ISU competitions and the IJS Judging system provide me with a solid background to make immediate contributions in this role with USFS.

As you will see on my enclosed resume, my degree concentration is within Sports Studies with a minor in English Journalism from the University of New Hampshire. Although I will not attain my degree until this coming May, the USFS position is such a strong fit to my background, education and longer term goals, that I have decided to pursue this position. I have already consulted with my UNH advisors about completing the few remaining courses after the current semester. Through a combination of online studies and course work in Colorado Springs, I believe there is the potential to complete this small amount of course work at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs, which has a major in sports management.

For the last two years, I have been an intern with the UNH Athletics media and public relations office where I have learned valuable skills in sports organization management, media, communications and planning. My knowledge of skating and commitment to the team concept both on and off-ice has earned me a leadership role on the UNH synchronized team and within my work. In both roles I was able to work with others as a team while learning how to independently finish tasks given to me. My professional approach enabled UNH to assign me various roles of heightened responsibilities such as working with pro scouts, game officials, team coaches and liaison with the press and media including the NCAA, Gillette Stadium Media and Comcast media. I know I can apply the same effort to make strong contributions in the Manager role with USFS.

Please refer to my resume for additional details about my background and my references. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Lauren Flanagan