Cover Letter Sample

Ms. Mary Brown
Public Health Advisor
National Safety Council
1725 K Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20006

Dear Ms. Brown:

Please find enclosed my resume and writing sample for the position of Public Health Advisor, Announcement 99-875, at the National Safety Council.

My relevant experience includes:

• Public Health Advisor at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 12 years. I managed projects and provided consultation to private organizations and educational institutions. Through the media I improved information on physical activity and nutrition.
• Expert in physical activity and nutrition issues including authoring curriculum, classroom text chapters, press releases, newsletters, grants and training materials.
• Successfully directed the first public policy conference for public health graduate students and national forums on the importance of physical education on health and well-being.

I would be an asset to your organization because of the following qualifications:

• MS, Health Promotion and Wellness from American University.
• BS degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Health Education from The University of Virginia.

I am seeking new opportunities where I can use my knowledge of physical activity and nutrition issues gained from my years at the National Institutes of Health. I am aware that disseminating environmental and health information into the school systems is vital and challenging. I would like to get closer to the students and teachers in schools by writing, creating and managing educational programs that will have an impact on environmental health through education.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

John R. Smith

Enclosures: resume and writing sample