February 23, 2003 Bridgewater State College Office of Human Resources Boyden Hall Bridgewater, MA 02325 To Whom It May Concern:: Andres has asked that I write a letter of recommendation in support of his application for the International Student Advisor Position at Bridgewater State College . I can recommend Andres highly. He is an outstanding student academically, who is not only proficient in three languages, but has spent considerable time in the countries of these languages. I have known Andres for five years in my capacity as International Student Advisor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is active in student organizations, and now serving as an Admissions Counselor upholding and promoting the name of our University. Mr. Traslavina is exceptionally well qualified in his major area of Education with a concentration in Student Affairs As his resume shows, he has earned many honors and awards. What his resume does not show is his professional appearance, his pleasant disposition and his bright smile. Andres has a very positive attitude and is always courteous and appreciative. I am pleased to give Andres Traslavina my highest recommendation; he is both academically and socially qualified to succeed in any higher education institution. Please let me know if I can provide any further detail to support his endeavors. Sincerely, Corliss Süllwold Director

March 6, 2004 Bridgewater State College Office of Human Resources Bridgewater, MA 02325 To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure that I write a letter of recommendation in support of Andres Traslavina, whom I understand has applied for the position of International Student Advisor, at your institution. As an immediate colleague of Andres, in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, I have known Andres for nearly three years now. In this time, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with him on a day-to-day basis. During this time, Andres has displayed an unsurpassed level of maturity and a work ethic that has set a standard to be followed by other Student Affairs practitioners. Specifically, it has been my experience that Andres accepts responsibility for his duties and demonstrates commitment to accomplishing goals in an ethical, efficient and cost effective manner. Further, Andres has proved his ability to manage several, time sensitive responsibilities simultaneously, while keeping pace with competing priorities. Andres anticipates and monitors the needs of the students and responds to these needs accordingly. Further he displays a talent for identifying their underlying needs and establishing ways to improve the quality of international student programs and services. Throughout his employment in Student Affairs, Andres has completed countless assignments. These assignments include, but are not limited to; assisting with the establishment of the Inaugural Cultural Unity Conference, designed to assist students from underrepresented populations with successfully transcending barriers to higher education; the creation of the Multicultural Community Service Scholarship, design to increase the number of multicultural students attending UNK; and, serving as an institutional liaison for external constituents of the university on the local, state and regional level. Perhaps more importantly, Andres brings to our office and our institution a high regard for diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism, couple with an unsurpassed level of consciousness on all accords. In conclusion, it is my professional opinion, Andres successfully demonstrates an exceptional level of proficiency in the principles and practice of student affairs programs and service. Further he demonstrates a commitment to the improvement and understanding of facets of student life. He works well with external and internal constituents, including faculty, staff, students and parents and he actively participates in building a “group” identity characterized by pride, commitment and “teamwork.” Thus, I am confident that Andres Traslavina will be an asset to your institution and continue the impeccable reputation synonymous with. I irrevocably support his candidacy for the position of International Student Advisor “without reservations.” If further inquiries are in order, please do not hesitate to contact me at samuelbd@unk.edu or call (308) 865-8243. Respectfully, Bryan D. Samuel, M.Ed. UNCA EIO Presidential Fellow and Coordinator for Multicultural Recruitment University of Nebraska at Kearney

Masahiro Kitagawa

Renaissance Sapporo Hotel 3-25 Yuuai 3-Jyo 4-Chome

Toyohira, Ku Nishioka Sapporo, Japan 0062-0033

Kitagawasenaissance@marriot.corp.org

February 19, 2010

Bill Smith

Director, International Department

Microsoft Co

2456 Rodeo Drive

San Francisco, CA 57889-3345

RECOMMENDATION OF ANDRES TRASLAVINA

Mr. Andres Traslavina, whom your company is considering for the position of international public

relations manager, asked me that I submit confidential information on his behalf. Deciding which

candidates to interview from among the many applicants can be an overwhelming task. I believe Andres

possess all the qualities that you are looking to take on this challenging position. Andres has been

working in our hotel for the past year in our International Marketing Department.

Andres has achieved extensive experience in the international relations field. The time that he spent

working at our Hotel gave him the insights to work with customers from all over the world. He learned to

maintain the highest organizational standards by providing the fastest and the most effective systems and

procedures in order to exceed the international customer’s expectations.

Andres came to Japan to master his language skills, along with getting acquainted with the way that we

do business over here. Besides his trilingual skills, Andres works independently, without wasting

company time talking to colleagues. Andres never thinks twice about assisting fellow employees and he

always finish given assignments on time. Often Andres takes extended measures to complete his work.

Andres is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and

profound knowledge in the international relations field.

Andres’ goal has always been to be in a position where he can give his 110 percent, always having an

opportunity to grow. I firmly believe that Andres can be classed as a high-caliber employee.

Consequently, I duly recommend Andres for the international relations management position offered in

your corporation.

Yours Truly,

MASAHIRO KITAGAWA, DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES

MK:rtd

College of Business and Technology West Center Room #403

Kearney, Nebraska 68849

March 6, 2001 RE: Letter of Recommendation Mr. Andres Traslavina

Dear Potential Employer: I have been asked to provide a letter of recommendation for Andres Trasalvina. I am delighted to have been asked to write this letter and I am confident about my recommendation. I have known Andres since 1998. He has been a student in my classes. I have found Andres to be bright, energetic, and assertive. Andres’s individual work has been superior and his efforts with helping others have been exceptional. Andres is very self sufficient as a young man and possess the abilities and attributes that contribute to fine academic performance and will integrate with the success determinants of any position he may seek. Andres has continued to demonstrate his academic performance throughout his time here at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and further demonstrated by academic honors received in 1999. Andres is never satisfied to be just part of something, rather he works hard to make situations better. He has actively pursued work, service, and internship opportunities, both on and off campus, that have supplemented and heightened his understanding of work experiences and specific management and marketing applications. Andres is a strong role model for the attributes and successes our campus wishes to instill and nurture in its students. On a personal note, I feel strongly about the character and promise of Andres. His smile, his determination, his level of commitment, his work habits, his self-sufficiency, his maturity, and his general outlook on life cause me to believe he stands head and shoulders above the typical college student. Andres will use his work ethic, enthusiasm and leadership ability to quickly become a valuable asset to any organization. I am very proud of this young man, and do without reservation support my recommendation. After 25 years of active management practice and observation, I have confidence in my ability to pick winners and Andres ranks high on that list and has tremendous promise. Stephen G. Amundson, MBA Lecturer, Management & Marketing Accounting & Finance

“We cannot change the wind...

But we can direct our sails”

May 9th 2001 Lee Ann Amm Assistant Director of Admissions University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE 68849-2340 Dear Ms. Amm, It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Andres Traslavina. I have known Andres through his participation in the Youth For Understanding exchange program for high school students. I have been impressed by his deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges that an exchange experience brings to a young person. It has deepened his awareness to the diversity in culture and has given him a richer understanding of how each of us as individuals can make a difference in the world. His desire to give back to the organization is admirable in his belief that there is many ways to continue his exchange experience as he grows in his adult life and embarks on his career. He has a deep appreciation for his culture and is a very enthusiastic individual capable of inspiring young people to follow their dreams and continue with their desires for higher education. We feel very fortunate at YFU that Andres has continued to work and volunteer his time to bring opportunities that a youth exchange offers to other young people in Canada and the United States as well as his own country of Colombia. We value his high standard of excellence and appreciate his creativity in working with other people in the program. I would highly recommend Andres for the position of Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students. His experience and sensitivity would be a compliment to your staff and I am sure your students would benefit in a variety of ways by his guidance If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at my office during regular business hours at 1-519-653-0550. I would be pleased to talk with you. Sincerely yours, National Director Diane Hahn

To:

All organizers of the James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs With special thanks to: Jerald Fox Ann Marie Harr Frank Harrold Allen Jenkins Margaret Bender Dear friends, March 16, 2002 This is to express my heartfelt gratitude for the James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs! It was both an intellectually and socially rewarding experience. The kind of hospitality that you showed all of us is truly world-class (to use British understatement…).

In terms of academics, the choice of topics was excellent. The combination of the conference with classroom visits was both productive and stimulating. In terms of social experience, I was pleased to meet a large number of students. A special thanks goes to a group of Colombian students--Andres, Carlos, and Lina--who showed me around and gave me a set of beautiful presents. I hope I can welcome them some time to Palacky University.

Thank you very much for the tourist activities such as visiting the archway and the tour to watch the cranes. Last but not least, I enjoyed the food you offered at the International Food Festival, the dinner in the Whiskey Creek restaurant with Dr. Harrold, and the fine cuisine at the Museum of Nebraska Art.

Given the many positive experiences with UNK both here in the Czech Republic and in Kearney, I believe there is a good case for expanding the relationship between our universities in the future. I would be delighted to be involved in a collaborative program involving student and/or faculty exchange. Another option could be to collaborate on joint curriculum development similar to a program we have currently with Valdosta State University in Georgia. Sponsored by USIA with a 3-year grant, this program resulted in the first English-speaking Master in Public Administration program in the Czech Republic.

I look forward to welcoming the group from Nebraska next week. Sincerely, Gaudenz B. Assenza Cc: Andres Traslavina Palacky University Lina Traslavina Czech Republic Carlos Vivas

May 2, 2001 Lee Ann Amm, Assistant Director of Admissions University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE 68849-2340 Dear Lee Ann: I hereby submit this letter of reference for Mr. Andres Traslavina, currently an applicant for the position of Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students. I have known Andres for over four years and have come to understand the sincere commitment and dedication with which he carries out his duties and responsibilities. In the time that I worked at the Office of Multicultural and International Student Services at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Andres and I have worked on various high profile programs together. These programs included Hispanic Heritage Month and the participation in the United States Hispanic Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. I knew that I could always count on his support in dealing with just about any issue having to do with these programs. Furthermore, he was one of the founding members of the UNK Hispanic Student Association. When I first arrived at UNK, I found that his years of experience in dealing with multicultural and international issues, particularly as they apply to the Hispanic community, made him a valuable asset in developing strategies and initiatives to address the needs of this community. On a more personal note, I know Andres to be a generous, dedicated and driven individual. During my time at UNK, he and I had many discussions where we contemplated the future directions that our respective careers would take. The position of Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students will certainly help him get his career off to a good start. His past experiences as an intern at Disney World in Florida and as an exchange student in Japan will serve any future employer well. In closing, then, I strongly recommend Mr. Andres Traslavina for the position of Admissions Counselor for Hispanic Students. I consider it an honor that he would ask me to serve as one of his references. He indeed has the necessary talents and abilities for the position. Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional information. Best wishes for a successful search. Sincerely, Rolando J. Diaz, M.A. Director