Alexandra+Martin

My name is Alexandra Martin and I am a full-time student at CCRI and a part-time Tattoo Artist at East Providence Tattoo. After this semester I’ll be transferring to Bryant to receive my business administration degree with a focus in finance. I dropped out of high school to study tattooing for two years. later on I realized that I wanted to go back to school in order to broaden my mind and progress forward in life. • I believe family and culture are extremely important. • I am an extreme animal lover and have two cats who mean the world to me. • My daily goals are to make at least 5 people smile and to do 1 good deed that relates to our environment. • I love learning and attending school. Overall, I feel that I am blessed with the life that was given to me, I have a boyfriend who still loves me despite my faults, A mother who I look up to and will always love me unconditionally, and a true best friend who has stood by my side for 17 years.

September 18, 2013

Dear Ms. O’Grady

Due to certain circumstances dealing with our company policy, I am sending this letter to inform you of current concerns that were brought up at last week’s meeting. It has come to our attention that our nondiscrimination policies are to be reinforced to ensure proper communication between an interviewer and a job candidate. Discrimination is neither legal nor fair. Generally, discrimination can be defined as the unfavorable treatment of someone based on having or not having a certain characteristic in regards to his or her race, age, sex, or other differences.

Dealing with discrimination in the workplace can be stressful and undermine production and morale. In order to prevent that, the following thoughts need to be brought to our interviewers’ attention. We believe these guidelines will help them assess candidates fairly and acknowledge what potential value these applicants may bring to our workplace.

• Verbally inform everyone that discrimination will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

• Make sure they don’t discriminate against others by familiarizing themselves with what discrimination truly is.

• During a job interview, they must refrain from asking personal questions such as health, marital status, age, etc.

• Be prepared to immediately respond, investigate, and deal with any and all hints of discrimination.

We sincerely believe these recommendations will help improve employee hiring and further the success of our company. Please do not hesitate to contact me for additional comments.

Cordially yours,

Alexandra Martin

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7.5 Request Refusal: Helping Abused Children.

Ms. Olivia Hernandez 3592 Marine Creek Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76179

Dear Ms. Hernandez: I recently received your request for a donation to CASA Association. I agree that your cause is genuine and recognize the need for helping neglected children find safe, permanent homes. Your thoughts and efforts to include Martin & Associates Inc. are greatly appreciated. I regret to inform you that the company’s charitable contribution funds are limited. We have already allocated them to other organizations.

Please be assured that Martin & Associates Inc. will keep the CASA in mind when we meet again in April to discuss contributions to charity. I wish you and the ACAS Association great success in the future.

Cordially yours,

Alexandra Martin Vice President Martin and Associates Inc.

7.6 Request Refusal: Greening the Office

Ms. Donna Payne Society of Commercial Realtors of Greater Fort Lauderdale 1765 NE 26th street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Dear Ms. Payne: I am delighted to receive your invitation for October 12, 2014. Your company’s concern for the environment is greatly appreciated. The HinesGo program has helped many businesses cut costs while protecting the earth. We strive to create greener workplaces in businesses such as yours.

My availability is limited due to the tremendous amounts of invitations for me to speak at various firms. I would be more than happy to accommodate your request after February 1, 2014. Your company’s decision to participate in the HinesGo program is important to us. We are confident that we can work together for the good of your business and the environment.

Cordially yours,

Alexandra Martin Vice President Hines, Real Estate

 Ms. Donna Payne Society of Commercial Realtors of Greater Fort Lauderdale 1765 NE 26th street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 Dear Ms. Payne: I am delighted to receive your invitation for October 12 2014. Your company’s concern for the environment is greatly appreciated. The HinesGo program has helped many businesses cut costs while protecting the earth. We strive to create greener workplaces in businesses such as yours. My availability is limited due to tremendous amounts of invitations for me to speak at various firms. I would be more than happy to accommodate your request after February 1. Your company’s decision to participate in the HinesGo program is important to us. We are confident that we can work together for the good of your business and the environment. Cordially yours, __ Alexandra Martin Vice President Hines, real estate