David Diamond 412 Dayton St Yellow Springs, OH 45387 (937) 286-2511 davidcaryndiamond@gmail.com Academic Advising Office Sinclair Community College 444 West Third St Dayton, OH 45402 Dear Academic Advising Staff, I am inspired by Sinclair’s mission to provide accessible, high quality, affordable learning opportunities This work is vital to the continued development of our society I’m excited to be applying for the Academic Advisor position I found on Glassdoor.com on May 8th My friends in the Sinclair Music Department, John and Renée Parcell, describe a supportive atmosphere focused on student success The Academic Advising Center offers terrific support to students, helping them define educational goals and providing them information, encouragement and advice for making good decisions I look forward to contributing to the success of this crucial office I am confident I will be a valuable addition to Sinclair’s advising staff I have had the good fortune to follow a 13-year military career with a position as adjunct trumpet instructor at Wright State University I have also gained valuable experience as the Media and Education Coordinator at a non-profit organization Through my different experiences, a common thread has been my advising sessions with younger employees I have listened to my co-workers’ concerns, helping them navigate academic and professional challenges by understanding policies, procedures, and deadlines; monitoring their progress and performance; and setting goals and creating customized action plans for career development I have also taken steps to further my knowledge; my work as a M.Ed student in Pennsylvania State University World Campus’ program in Higher Education Administration has been challenging and rewarding As a December 2018 graduate, I am ready to apply my knowledge to a position at Sinclair Community College Thank you for reading my application, and I wish you the best of luck in your search Sincerely, David H Diamond