1009 Productions Ct.
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Holland, MI 49423
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Kent Quander
Lead Software Developer
Rutherford & Associates, Inc.
May 19, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
I’ve worked with Karen Van Iwaarden for the past several years while she’s been
employed at Rutherford & Associates, and it is with considerable regret that Karen’s
position has been consolidated due to a company-wide reorganization.
However, at my behest, I am very pleased to provide this strong letter of
recommendation on her behalf.
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Karen exudes professionalism, excellent judgment and personal
responsibility.
She is a skilled coordinator and office manager.
The work she performs is always polished and well-executed.
And, she has been a wonderful company representative when working with
our customers and business associates.
Karen also possesses a number of intangible qualities that make her stand out among
her associates. She is level-headed, has “get it done” skills under pressure, has a
strong intuitive awareness of proper business relationships, and is graced with an
excellent eye for detail and design.
Karen assumed a wide variety of responsibilities while at Rutherford & Associates, all of
which she performed admirably. I’m confident that she would be a harmonious asset
and thrive in almost any professional environment.
Feel free to contact me at 587-731-0551 or via kent@eostar.com. I’d be very pleased
to answer any questions in regard to this letter.
Sincerely,
Office Management /Marketing / Business Development
L.K. Machinery, Inc.
Garry Overbeek
Controller at L.K. Machinery Inc
I have worked with Karen about 2 years. Before coming to L.K. Machinery, I had
been a controller for over 30 years. I retired in 2008 from my full time job and
started working at L.K. Machinery part time.
Karen is one of the most competent people I have had the pleasure to work with
through the years. Her computer skills and knowledge are excellent. She is a very
dedicated and dependable employee. She brings a very positive attitude to the
workplace daily and is a great team player.
I would highly recommend Karen as a highly skilled person with an excellent
attitude that would be beneficial to any organization.
April 26, 2010, Garry worked directly with Karen at L.K. Machinery, Inc.
Office Management /Marketing / Business Development
L.K. Machinery, Inc.
Kevin Brady
Sales Manager Cinpres Gas Injection North America
Karen is one of the most resourceful and creative people that I have had the
pleasure of working with in my career. As the Business Development and
Marketing administrator for L.K. Machinery she demonstrates a keen sense of
direction for the company and performs in her capacity in an efficient and
effective manner. I would be happy to have Karen on my team in any situation.
May 20, 2009, Kevin managed Karen indirectly at L.K. Machinery, Inc.
Bachelors in Multimedia Design and Development
DeVry University
Lee Brostrom
Senior Software Developer at Sempra Energy
Karen did a great job in my Advanced Web Design class at DeVry University
from January - February 2012. Karenled a web design and development team that
built a mall website from scratch. Besides her work with the web team Karen did
a great job on the class quizzes and discussion forums. Her discussion posts were
insightful, well thought out, and well stated. Karen is a talented designer, a hard
worker, and a quick learner and I highly recommend her work in the web design
field.
February 13, 2012, Lee taught Karen at DeVry University
To whom it may concern,
In 2012, Karen van Iwaarden was my student for a course in:
Media Portfolio
Karen demonstrated excellent technical skills in this course, exhibiting a
professional demeanor and willingness to contribute above and beyond the
requirements of the course. The course project involved designing and
implementing a portfolio website which included layout, navigation, scripting and
server implementation. Karen’s website was exemplary.
Karen was an exceptional asset for me and for her fellow students in the
discussions of this course. Her grades were excellent and she is obviously eager
to learn and to successfully carry out the work she is assigned.
I recommend her without reservation.
Sincerely,
Mike Crone
Professor
DeVry University
Van Iwaarden Letter of Recommendation
Mike Crone, Professor - DeVry University
June 13, 2012