Recommendation Letter for Bill Finch

July 2, 2009

Robert Hansen
District-Level Supervisor, Network Design

RE: Second-line Engineer Position

Dear Robert,

I am responding to your inquiry considering Bill Finch for the second-line engineer position. Currently, Bill is a customer services supervisor with a background as a first-line foreman. My experience working with Bill on our community improvement group has been positive. He’s a very active and dedicated community volunteer, serving in the Lions Club and on the YMCA Board of Directors.

With regards to Bill’s work ethic, he's known to be a team player and runs the best crew on site; consistently meeting objectives by a substantial margin. Bill’s personnel evaluation (10 months ago) points out his ability to retain good expense control and effectively meet safety objectives. For example, just last month, Bill was a key contributor at our family safety night event.

Although Bill has a great work ethic, his strong personality can challenge his ability to communicate effectively with co-workers. I don’t see this as a problem but rather a development opportunity. The business relationship coaching class offered in human resources would benefit Bill and help fine tune his skills. On a personal note, I feel it’s important to point out that Bill is also dealing with a difficult personal issue. His lovely wife Eloise has cancer and the prognosis is not good. However, even with the additional stress, Bill continues to produce exceptional team results.

With that said, I would recommend Bill Finch for the second-line engineer position. This would be a great opportunity for Bill and your group would acquire a dedicated, hard working engineer.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to give me a call, (860) 225-5252.

Sincerely,

Krystal Miarecki