Tiger Scholarship Fund Recommendation
1000 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 38108
[email protected]
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter on behalf of Patrick Kalango Dede. Patrick is an exceptional student and would make a great addition to the graduate programs. I have known Patrick for two years on both a personal and professional level. Patrick worked as a student intern in the University of Memphis Athletic Development Office. In this role, I had direct oversight of Patrick and thus am very qualified to evaluate his potential as a graduate student.
Patrick exhibited key traits to being successful in graduate level education, such as high level communication, perseverance, organization, and a keen ability to manage up. In his role as a student intern, Patrick was asked to work on a number of donor stewardship activities, which were always completed professionally and timely. Additionally, Patrick exhibited strong attention to detail and adaptability in helping with athletic development events. Patrick always arrived for work open to a challenge and ready to assist with one of a wide range of tasks we had him complete. Lastly, Patrick’s time management and motivation were evident when he took on extra hours to work in the athletic development office, simply at the suggestion of a professor, and not to fulfill any specific requirements.
Both in and outside of the workplace, Patrick was a well-liked team member. One of Patrick’s greatest qualities may be his positive demeanor and personality. Patrick is an energy-giver; he truly betters the office culture and is able to work well with everyone.
I provide the highest recommendation for Patrick and assure you that he will be a quality addition. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Matthew Kirinovic
Associate Director of Development, Midwest Region
University of Michigan Athletics
Greater Memphis Greenline Recommendation
GREATER MEMPHIS GREENLINE, INC.
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this recommendation for Patrick Dede. Patrick served the Greater
Memphis Greenline in the spring semester of 2011. Patrick was always eager to help us
get our various tasks done with enthusiasm for the task at hand. I found him to be a
dependable “go to” guy.
Patrick knew little if anything about our organization or our mission prior to joining us.
He rolled up his sleeves to learn all he could about us and our advocacy mission.
I can confidently state that Patrick will take on assignments with great vigor and the
product of his efforts will be consistently good.
At any point you may feel free to contact me for a detailed job description or other
information about Patrick’s performance.
Regards,
Syd Lerner
Executive Director
Greater Memphis Greenline, Inc
901-219-1059
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this recommendation for Patrick Dede. Patrick served the Greater
Memphis Greenline in the spring semester of 2011. Patrick was always eager to help us
get our various tasks done with enthusiasm for the task at hand. I found him to be a
dependable “go to” guy.
Patrick knew little if anything about our organization or our mission prior to joining us.
He rolled up his sleeves to learn all he could about us and our advocacy mission.
I can confidently state that Patrick will take on assignments with great vigor and the
product of his efforts will be consistently good.
At any point you may feel free to contact me for a detailed job description or other
information about Patrick’s performance.
Regards,
Syd Lerner
Executive Director
Greater Memphis Greenline, Inc
901-219-1059
University of Memphis Recommendation
University of Memphis
To whom it may concern,
I hope this reference letter shines a positive light/image on an extraordinary young man. I had the pleasure to teach Mr. Patrick Dede his freshman year, Fall 2010, at the University of Memphis. Patrick was an amazing student and was a scholar throughout this course. He came from one of the best high schools in the city of Memphis, White Station High School, where he more than likely began his trend of success. He is a very intelligent person and always carries himself in a way that can only be described in one word, gentleman. I was absolutely astonished by his character as a freshman. He is very poised and prepared to tackle any obstacle that comes his way. I am writing this recommendation for Patrick because he is already an asset to society and I hope he gets the opportunity to show you how extraordinary he is.
Sincerely,
Lemmie Griggs
ACAD Instructor
Graduate Admissions Counselor
The University of Memphis
101 Wilder Tower
Memphis, TN 38152
901.678.5580 Office