Travis R. Desjardins

***, *** ********,

Brownsburg-Chatham, QC

J8G 2Z3

Cell: 1-450-***-****

acdq5h@r.postjobfree.com

April 18, 2014

Les Promotions Synergie Inc

Position: Sports Marketing Representative

Dear Hiring Manager,

My name is Travis Desjardins, a second year Marketing and Finance student at Bishop’s

University in Lennoxville, Quebec. I am contacting you to express my interest for the Sports

Marketing Representative summer position at Les Promotion Synergie Inc. Having completed my

first internship in our Business Co-op program at Bishop’s last summer, my goal is to acquire a

new summer placement that would allow me to gain experience and knowledge that would

greatly help me to move forward in my career.

I am an autonomous individual who is also a great team player. I constantly challenge myself to

improve with every new experience and accomplishment. Being a loyal employee, I take pride in

completing a job to the best of my ability. I am the type of person that would go above and

beyond what is expected of me. I truly believe that the knowledge I have gained throughout my

education and previous employment will greatly benefit your organization.

Should you need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me as I look forward to

speaking with you.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.

Yours truly,

Travis Desjardins

Travis R. Desjardins

253, Rue Woodbine,

Brownsburg-Chatham, QC

J8G 2Z3

Cell: 1-450-***-****

Email: acdq5h@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

My objective is to obtain the Sports Marketing Representative position at Les Promotion Synergie Inc.

This position would allow me to gain valuable experience and the ability to apply classroom material in

real world situations that would greatly help me moving forward in my marketing career.

Education

Bishops University (Lennoxville, QC) September 2012 – April 2016

Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance, Marketing, & Co-op)

Dean’s list 2012-2013

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Bishop’s University Foundation Entrance Scholarship

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Professional Skills

Communications Skills

• I have strong communication skills. I am clear and to the point. I speak, read and write in both

English and French.

Group Skills

• Whether it’s team projects at school, tasks that require group work, or sports, I am a good team

player. I am fair to everyone and listen to all opinions as well as give my own.

Leadership

• I have the ability to bring people together as a team to work on completing tasks. I also have the

ability to resolve conflicts because of my good listening skills. I always lead by example and

constantly try to be a role model.

Determination

• I value my accomplishments, as I am a driven and motivated individual. Reaching goals set forth

by others and myself is very important for me. I am successful at handling many projects at once.

Technology

• I am very up to date with computers and technology. I have experience on many different

programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and I am able to

learn new products and programs easily and independently.

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Work Experience

Management of Documents and Archives June 2013 to August 2013

Brownsburg-Chatham Municipal Office

Indexing data and documents in accordance to municipal policies.

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Organized archives for easy accessibility.

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Research information about properties and buildings

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Update all property roll numbers to conform with the cadastral reform.

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Fruit and Vegetable clerk at IGA Desjardins May 2011 to August 2012

Helped customers find what they wanted.

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Trained new employees.

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Placed and received orders.

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Assisted manager on decision-making.

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Organized and distributed tasks among fellow employees.

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Lachute Protestant Cemetery May to October 2007 - 2010

Was in charge of all the cemetery maintenance.

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Prioritized and planned work schedule around tasks that needed to be completed.

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Was trusted with keys, alarm codes, and maintenance equipment.

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Soccer assistant Coach and Referee Summers 2009 - 2010

Extracurricular

Seed Portfolio (Research Assistant)

• The Seed Portfolio is an exclusive opportunity that offers finance students the opportunity to apply

classroom material in the Canadian market. My roll in the team is to research and offer

recommendations on my sector, consumer discretionary and consumer staples.

DJ and Event Planner 2010-present

• In 2010 I started my own DJ service (under the name Laguna) and have planned and hosted

several events such as a fashion show, prom, school dances, and birthday parties. I am currently

the sole owner of the company and am working on expanding my current market.

Enactus Bishop’s 2012-present

• Enactus is a global non-profit organization that uses the power of entrepreneurs’ ideas to educate

people in the community and to create sustainable projects. I am currently working on a project

that would create a connection between students and Bishop’s alumni. I was also part of the

presenting team that presented at the Enactus Central Canada Regional Exposition in Toronto, in

March 2014.

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