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DAWN R. POLSTON-HORK <br />19308 R~'~h Ct. NV'~' <br />Elk River, MN 5533~ <br /> <br />tmaddhork:a:msn.com <br /> <br />February l4,2002 <br /> <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br /> <br />I am submitting my application for appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission for the City of <br />Elk River. <br /> <br />OCCUPATION: Mortgage Consultant, Home Net Mortgage <br /> Real Estate Sales Agent, Guidance Realty <br /> Licensed Child Care Provider, Sherburne County <br /> <br />I have lived in Elk River for 3 years. <br /> <br />I'd like to serve on the Park & Recreation Commission because I am interested in utilizing my skills to <br />become more active in our community. <br /> <br />EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: I have a BA in Business and a minor in <br />Marketing from Metropolitan State University. I hold professional licenses in Real Estate and Child Care. <br /> <br />I believe that the skills I have obtained through my professional experiences are a good fit within the Park <br />and Recreation Commission's overall function. <br /> <br />Specifically I have excellent organizational, research, project management and communication skills. For <br />example while employed at Miracle Ear I served as corporate marketing liaison to the Minneapolis based <br />Franchisee Marketing Co-op group. I worked with this group of local franchisees to coordinate and bring <br />to fi'uition their cooperative marketing efforts. I offered recommendations on the planning of; and project <br />management of; their marketing plans. <br /> <br />CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: During high school I served on the Youth <br />Commission for the city of Mound, MN. Additionally I have been involved in city government <br />throughout most of my teenage and adult life while supporting my father's efforts in the city of Mound. <br />My father was a council member for 6 years and a Mayor for 2 terms (8 years), for a total of 14 years. My <br />family was very active in our father's political endeavors. <br /> <br />ATTENDANCE: Yes, I am aware of the importance of regular meeting attendance including the <br />time commitment involved in preparing for meetings and I do feel I have the time available to be an active <br />participant. <br /> <br />CONFLICT OF INTERST: I can think of no potential conflicts of interest that could arise ifI <br />become a member of this commission. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Dawn R. Polston-Hork <br /> <br /> <br />