March 3, 2009

To Whom It May Concern:

This letter is my personal recommendation for Brittiny Clinton. I have been Brittiny’s supervisor during her term as an Americorps*VISTA with Bosma Enterprises. I admire the fortitude and dedication of any individual who chooses to commit a year of their life in service to people in need, and I have found Brittiny to be no exception. Brittiny joined Americorps*VISTA after having spent several years in the workforce. She reported that she had not yet found a way to combine her talents and passion and hoped to find it through service to others.

While working as a member of both the philanthropy and marketing teams, Brittiny created a number of marketing materials including 7 informational brochures, 3 event invitations, press kits, and several multi-media presentations for use both at Bosma and in public forums. Brittiny participated in a number of community events and was able to effectively speak publicly about the mission of Bosma Enterprises. Furthermore, she was able to form key partnerships with businesses. Her creativity and technological savvy have helped pull Bosma’s marketing efforts into the 21st century.

Not the least of Brittiny’s accomplishments was the coordination and oversight of two major video production projects. She assisted with the script planning and photography for an episode of “Focus on America” featuring Bosma Enterprises. Brittiny also supplied creative direction for a new corporate video promoting Bosma’s mission, programs, products, and services.

During her time as an Americorps*VISTA, Brittiny was an effective voice for change, efficiency, and sustainability. She also coordinated projects involving numerous people, and her ability to work collaboratively while guiding the project quickly and effectively was outstanding.

Brittiny’s creativity, sensitivity, energy, and sense of humor have made working with her a wonderful experience. I highly recommend her as a welcome addition to your company.

Sincerely,

Heather Quigley
Director of Philanthropy

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Letter of Non-Compete for Federal Civil Service

November 19, 2008

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing on behalf of Brittiny Clinton who is presently serving her community as an AmeriCorps *VISTA member. Ms. Clinton will complete a year of national service on June 19, 2009.  In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 5055; upon completion of her term of service Ms. Clinton will be entitled to non-competitive appointment in the federal competitive civil service. This means that a federal agency may hire this former AmeriCorps*VISTA member by establishing that the individual meets the minimum qualifications for a position including any written test requirements. If the member meets these standards, they do not have to compete with the general public to be hired.

Non-competitive hiring privileges extend for a period of one year after the AmeriCorps*VISTA member completes his/her term of service as noted above.

Verification of this status is available from the following:

AmeriCorps*VISTA Certifying Officer
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.  20525

Should you have any questions or require further assistance regarding this matter please contact me at (317) 226-6726.

Sincerely,

Louis Lopez, MPA
State Program Director
Indiana State Program Office
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Letter of Non-Compete for Federal Civil Service