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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful

lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

~Dr. Seuss

COVER LETTERRESUME

mitchell_j_funke@yahoo.com

Mitchell J. Funke

408-8 Applewood Court, Evansville, Indiana

(812) 457-8493

Retail Marketing Intern

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a cover letter simply cannot…

rowing up as the youngest of four,

I found myself emulating my older

siblings. An admiration most commonly

viewed as pestering, eventually made

me regret placing them in such high

regards. Until one, cold spring day…

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y father and I were visiting my

oldest brother in Indianapolis, Indiana,

where we had plans to explore a

local creek and fish along its banks.

As we departed for the creek, I had

an uncontrollable excitement for

adventure growing within me. As soon

as we arrived, I bounced out of the car

and into my fishing gear.

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ust as I was about to forge the

current, my brother picked me up off

the ground; I was destined to cross the

creek on his shoulders. I was covered

from head to toe with fishing vest

and waders. I was safe from the frigid

waters, and could do it myself, or so I

had thought.

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fter we navigated the currents

of the creek, I was lowered from

my makeshift carriage. Eager to be

the first one to catch a fish, I boldly

jumped from rock to rock trying to

reach the fish. Within reach of my

destination, I slipped, and water began

to pour into my waders.

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y feet felt like ice cubes as I

jumped out of the water. My legs were

soaked to the bone. Embarrassed, I

emptied the water from my waders and

continued on, determined not to ruin

the trip. I kept my mishap a secret,

until my brother saw me shivering on

the bank of the creek. He reeled in his

line, walked toward me, and asked me

if I needed anything. Disgruntled, I sat

down and took off my waders to show I

had fallen.

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y socks were wet and my feet

were freezing. I sat there waiting for

laughter and criticism to come from my

brother’s mouth, but was surprised by

what happened next. My brother sat

next to me, took off all of his fishing

gear, and offered me his socks to warm

my feet.

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o this day, I have never

underestimated the impact of a simple

gesture. While it may be simple, it can

make a world of difference to a person

who needs it.

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United States

Honduras

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first heard about TOMS shoes and

the One for One campaign from my

sister, Libby. When I saw a giving video

I realized no one is more deserving

of charity than children, and I knew

I had to become a bigger part of the

movement.

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he first TOMS event I participated in

was the One Day WithOut ShOeS campaign.

I walked all over Indiana University’s

campus barefoot, spreading the

TOMS mission to curious passerbys. I

participated again April 5, 2011, and

took a more active role in promoting

the event. I influenced the Indiana

Daily Student, the campus paper, to

publish an article about the event.

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y favorite TOMS adventure took

place in London, where I traveled with

my TOMS to Trafalgar Square. I was

able to have my picture taken in the

claws of one of the square’s massive

lions. I captured a similar moment in

the Cayman Islands during an exclusive

study abroad program. To date, my

TOMS have accompanied me to four

different countries.

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graduated Indiana University

with a degree in Biology. I began

college with the aspirations to treat

illnesses and help people. However, as

I continued through my college career,

my aspirations began to shift from the

hard sciences to a life long passion

for the arts. Due to the intensity

associated with IU’s Biology program,

I felt I had invested far too much in it

to give up without graduating with a

degree I earned.

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he hard sciences instilled a sense of

structure of discipline in my design

work which has allowed me to display

my pieces in art galleries and produce

concert posters that were mass

produced.

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will be able to bring a new

perspective to the TOMS team. Working

at a young age and in a competitive

atmospshere, I developed the skills to

be a quick study and self starter. As a

result I developed a high expectation

for the work I produce and take a deep

personal pride in what I accomplish.

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he kindness shown to me by my brother

and the work ethic I grew up with has made

me into the person I am today: a smart,

hard working, and creative individual who is

capable of being more that an intern, I can

be an active team member.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I

am looking forward to talking to you soon.

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