How well recommended are you?
Aug0
Good:
To Whom It May Concern,
I interacted with Matthew from the Spring Semester of 2008 to the Spring Semester of 2009 during his internship and marketing associate position at CampusLIVE Incorporated (“CL”) and worked as his direct supervisor on various marketing initiatives during his time at CL.
Over the course of his internship Matt repeatedly demonstrated his ability to go above and beyond my expectations as a marketing intern. The complex pressures of a web media startup often demand longer hours and extra effort to ensure efficiency and Matt was a natural fit for our fast-paced and always-changing environment. His dedication to learning the fundamentals of marketing to college aged students was critical to our success in creating a virally spreading message throughout the New England area. Coming in with only limited real world experience in the field of marketing, Matt was able to learn quickly and adapt to the company culture in a way more expected of a marketer with solid years of experience.
Matt was critical in the development and implementation of a variety of our marketing techniques. He worked for our online, print, guerrilla and event marketing departments. He demonstrated his ability to discuss effectively via several channels, including phone conferences, email and social tools. Matt expressed interest in generating sales leads after our marketing pushes, and was often working directly with our sales managers to process and close open opportunities.
The tasks Matt engaged in were initially created for a graduate marketing position but were filled by him at the last minute. During his internship Matt was able to stay on track at this challenging position by asking insightful questions when further direction was needed and was able to effectively incorporate team feedback into his work.
Matt is a very well-rounded individual with the ability to excel in a constantly evolving field. He has the necessary ability to grasp new strategies and initiatives extremely quickly, and the verbal and written communication skills to excel in his future career in business development, sales and marketing.
Regards,
Boris Revsin
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
CampusLIVE, Inc
Great:
Dear Isenberg Review Committee:
As the current Chief Operating Officer of CampusLIVE, Inc and direct supervisor of Chris, I feel qualified to expound upon Chris’ professional leadership ability. I have known him for over two years as a student at UMass Amherst, and most recently as our Marketing Associate. I have had the privilege of advising him in academic, professional and personal endeavours alike.
Chris has proven himself to be an expert at fostering relationships with employees and clients alike. His ability to build rapport and gain the confidence of all who meet him is invaluable in business, and most specifically in his areas of interest: advertising, sales and marketing. When I met Chris over two years ago, I was impressed by his raw talent and confidence. Over the course of these years, I believe that Chris has been able to hone his raw talents into a specialized skill-set and polish his confidence into a fierce desire to excel. Matching Chris’ growth with increased responsibility has been vital for me and my company.
Chris’ current major, Resource Economics, offers its own set of unique opportunities towards his future growth. It is a growing field, and offers knowledge used by a variety of promising careers. That said, I believe that with a Marketing degree and the resources that the Isenberg School of Management provides, Chris will develop his true talent in marketing and entrepreneurship. CampusLIVE has already offered Chris a full-time marketing and sales position upon his graduation. His ability to succeed at this position has already been proven with his tireless work ethic and determination. I do believe that if Chris were able to have greater access to the marketing professors and resources at SOM, his success would be even speedier than I predict and his knowledge base would be that much greater.
Chris Ziomek is the type of student who is professional in all aspects of his life. He attends Chamber of Commerce meetings to forge connections and friendships. He attends UMass Career Fairs and Alumni speeches. Chris attends so many speaking and sporting events that the office will joke about how he “bleeds maroon and white”. He stays at work until midnight to prepare for the next day of classes and meetings. He juggles work, school and hobbies flawlessly, motivated simply by his desire for personal and team success.
I hand-picked Chris out of a field of over forty interns, and he has not disappointed me or the rest of our team. I believe that our entire team would unequivocally recommend him for this new major and this new opportunity. I am writing this recommendation in lieu of a laundry list of hand-written praise from the team over the past couple of years. Chris will excel as a student of the UMass Amherst Isenberg of Management. He will help lead other students, and will be an invaluable asset to the major, the business school and the University.
Regards,
Boris Revsin
Chief Operating Officer
CampusLIVE, Inc
