1. P.O. Box 5001, North Bay, Ontario P1B 8K9 • 705.474.7600 • www.canadorecollege.ca
April 10, 2015
Reference for: Elysia Monahan
Dear Sir/Madam;
Elysia Monahan is a graduating student in the Advertising & Marketing Communications program at
Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario. She has demonstrated enthusiasm and talent for this
creative profession. She has excellent organizational skills to pull together insightful
recommendations in areas of integrated marketing, social media and campaign management, and
all aspects of communications. She has proven to be adept in leadership situations and in team
collaborations, working well with others in both formal and informal settings. She is articulate,
detail oriented, and has strong writing skills and a good design sense.
During her time at Canadore, Elysia has worked with business clients as part of a number of
assignments, and she can be trusted to ask insightful questions of the client, to conduct herself
professionally, to take the initiative in finding resources and getting feedback, and through these
informed efforts she succeedsin generating outcomes to satisfy the client’s needs.She is not ego-
driven, but instead is motivated by a desire to learn, to explore new opportunities, and to bring
her people skills and technical skills to a project. Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivates
others who work with her. She brings both creativity and disciplined strategic thinking to the
table.
Elysia Monahan is diligent in her work habits, attendance, and willingness to explore new ideas
and approaches, both autonomously and collaboratively. She can give and receive constructive
feedback, and brings her full effort and attention to her work.
It is my sincere, informed opinion that Elysia Monahan will be a very worthwhile employee for the
firm who hires her.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Rouse Barbeau, A.O.C.A., M.Ed. (expected 2016)
Professor, Advertising & Marketing Communications
School of Media, Design and Dramatic Arts
jennifer.barbeau@canadorecollege.ca; Ext. 5523