1009 Productions Ct. T: (616) 392-5000 E: info@eostar.com Holland, MI 49423 F: (616) 392-1178 www.eostar.com 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. 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