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Devon Marlowe                                                        (916) 770-9720, dmmarlowe2003@yahoo.com


                                                                                                    1717 Tourney Way
                                                                                               Sacramento, CA 95833




            Koff and Associates
            2835 Seventh Street
            Berkeley, CA 94710

            January 3, 2020


            Dear Hiring Recruiters at Koff & Associates:

            I am writing to express my enthusiasm for working as an Assistant Planner for the Town of
            Paradise.  I have a Master of Arts Degree in Geography and Planning from California State
            University, Chico.  I have a professional background in GIS, having utilized various GIS
            programs for a marketing company, for a master’s thesis in graduate school, and a few other
            small projects.


            My decision to pursue a career in planning came about because, while I am passionate about
            geography and mapping, I decided at one point in my career that I wanted to leverage those
            skills and apply them toward place-making efforts.  My career in planning thus far has included
            processing use permits and writing staff reports for planning entitlement applications, sketching
            street and lot layout for greenfield development, corresponding with City and County
            government regarding Specific Plans on behalf of a consulting firm, and compiling required
            paperwork for submittal of development applications.


            The reason I would like to work for the Town of Paradise as an Assistant Planner is that I have
            ties to Paradise from my years living in Chico.  I know several people who lost their homes
            there in 2018, and like many I was saddened to see the losses incurred by the town.  It would
            be an honor for me to be part of a team to help rebuild, and restore Paradise to its original
            charm.


            My greatest strength is in the way I am able to combine my analytical skills with my customer
            service skills, in order to help people obtain optimum results.  Moreover, I am motivated by a
            passion for community identity, and would like to work as part of a team that strives for this
            goal.  These characteristics would make me a good employee and a good community servant.
            I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss the job prospect with you, and to tell you
            more about my qualifications.  Thank you for your time and consideration.


            Sincerely,



            Devon Marlowe
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