Cover Letter and Resume

Katie Marie Wood

March *, ****

To Whom It May Concern:

I am very interested in pursuing a career in pharmaceutical sales. I feel confident that the numerous skills

and responsibilities I have acquired while attending graduate school in psychology are well suited for this

field. I possess a very outgoing personality and flourish in challenging and results-oriented environments. I

am certain that my competitive nature, combined with my interpersonal skills, will only lead to future

success given the opportunity to work for such a respectable pharmaceutical company.

I graduated cum laude from Birmingham-Southern College in May 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree

in Psychology. It was during my undergraduate career that I familiarized myself with the importance of

helping others. Therefore, I decided to further my education by attending graduate school at the University

of South Alabama in Mobile. In May 2008, I will graduate with a Master of Science degree in Psychology.

As a graduate student, I have conducted weekly therapy sessions at South Alabama’s Psychology Clinic with

clients who are experiencing depression and anxiety. This exposure has enhanced my ability to

communicate ideas and concepts clearly and effectively. Within my course work, I have investigated the

biological mechanisms associated with psychological disorders and have given numerous presentations to

classmates and faculty members on various topics, including the effectiveness of antidepressants in the

treatment of depression. The knowledge and experiences I have gained while attending both South

Alabama and Birmingham-Southern have fostered my competitive-nature and allowed me to refine my

organizational skills. I feel confident that my communication, time-management, and organizational skills

will enable me to excel in a sales position.

As a result of my clinical encounters, I have received a first-hand account regarding the importance and

effectiveness of pharmaceuticals in the treatment of depression and anxiety, specifically. Therefore, I am

very interested in the employment opportunity that is available. I thank you for your time and I look

forward to hearing from you in the near future. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions

you might have.

Sincerely,

Katie Wood

Katie Marie Wood

Summary

Excellent oral and written communication skills and problem-solving skills.

Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, managing time well, and

communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Clinical Psychology, Anticipated May 2008

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.

Current cumulative G.P.A. of 4.00.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Minor in Studio Art, May 2006

Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL.

Graduated cum laude with cumulative G.P.A of 3.66

Professional Experience

Master’s Thesis, The Effects of Gender, Infidelity, and Empathy on Perceptions of Dating Violence, May 2008

* Conducted thesis proposal presentation for thesis committee members

* Performed extensive data analyses with SPSS software and Excel program

* Worked directly with committee and faculty members

Graduate Student Therapist, U.S.A. Psychology Clinic, Fall 2007 to Spring 2008

* Facilitated the treatment of seven clients per semester.

* Conducted Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, clinical assessments, and compiled testing reports.

* Administered intelligence, attention, and achievement tests, and memory and personality inventories.

* Created and led a Breast Cancer Support Group

Graduate Student Teacher Assistant, Introduction to Psychology, Fall 2006 to Spring 2008

* Taught numerous lectures (i.e., personality disorders, treatment of psychological disorders)

* Learned new Personal Response System software and educated faculty members in this technology.

* Graded assignments and exams, conducted study sessions and individual tutoring sessions, created,

administered, and graded quizzes.

* Organized and maintained grade book for approximately 460 students

Presentation at Birmingham-Southern Senior Conference, Spring 2006

The Importance of Friendship and Peer Groups on Adolescent Development

Presentation at the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies 39th Annual Convention,

Washington, D.C., Fall 2005

* Authorship on Measuring perceptions of intimate partner violence among college men: Perceived normality and

minimization of abuse (2005). Tricia Witte, Ph.D., Katie Wood, John Paul Wilson, Jessica Neil, Sean Hollis,

and Paul Bell.

Volunteer at St. Vincent’s Hospital Neurology Department, Summer 2005

* Assisted nurses with daily tasks such as patient care and daily paperwork

St. Vincent’s Gift Shop Sales Associate, Summer 2005

* Responsibilities included customer service and financial transactions

Memberships & Affiliations

National Dean’s List

Golden Key National Honor Society

Founding Member of Birmingham-Southern College’s Clinical Psychology Research Team

* Recruited and interviewed potential new members

Chi Omega Sorority

* Organized and managed freshmen recruitment

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