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Christopher White 13 Windy Water Ct. Dana Point, Ca 92629 760.887.4231

October 3, 2010

Dear Jim Sinegal,

I am writing inquire about intern opportunities within Costco Wholesale’s corporate offices. I am currently employed at the Costco San Juan Capistrano location as a bakery manager. I have been with the company for the past 5 years and experienced a variety of different aspects of the business. I am finishing my degree in Management and Human Resources with an emphasis in business management at California Polytechnic University of Pomona. Throughout the duration of my employment, I have grown to understand the true passion that Costco has towards its employees and community and that is why I seek an internship within the corporate side of the business.

Through my tenure with Costco I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of people and with that comes a variety of different personalities. As you well know, people skills are a necessity to succeed in Corporate America and especially within Costco. This is a trait that I excel in. Communication, although important, is not enough to guarantee success in the corporate world. The ability to inspire and lead are traits that are a must to thrive as upper corporate management. California Polytechnic University of Pomona is a hand’s on school that requires many group interactions and developed projects that give their alumni the ability to lead and interact with their peers, subordinates, and superiors. I look forward to the opportunity to further my career with Costco Wholesale and chance to make an impact on the lives of other employees within the company.

Sincerely, Christopher White