1325 Cummins Ct

Dubuque, IA 52001


August 5, 2014


Bob Schaffer
Director of Employee Services
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging
PO Box 388
2101 Kimball Avenue, Suite 320
Waterloo, IA 50704

Dear Mr. Shaffer:
I am writing to apply for the case manager position with your organization. This position may
benefit from my BA in Social Work & Spanish and professional strengths in leadership,
organization, and experience with various populations.
The enclosed resume details various accomplishments related to your position. Among the
highlights:
Academically accomplished
Experience in the human services field
Leadership
These may be particularly helpful to you in the areas of case management, respite care, and elder
abuse initiative.
I am excited to speak more with you regarding this position. Respecting your busy schedule I
will call you on _______ to discuss the next steps in the interview process. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Brooke Pasker
Brooke Pasker



Encl: Resume



Brooke M. Pasker

1325 Cummins Ct
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 513-1081
brooke.pasker@yahoo.com


Education Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Spanish (August 2014)
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
GPA: 3.2/4.0 (Cumulative)
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain (January- May 2013)

Experience Field Placement Student (Summer 2014)
Project Concern, Dubuque, IA
Provided case management for homeless clients under supervision; aided clients
in setting goals to attain permanent housing.

Field Placement Student (Summer 2014)
Opening Doors Teresa Shelter, Dubuque, IA
Assisted guests with basic living skills, needs, and issues; provided a hospitable
environment for guests.

Intern (January-April 2013)
Breogn Primary School, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Prepared children for meals; sang and read stories in English and Spanish;
supervised and engaged children during free time.

Club of Pirates After School Program (January-April 2013)
Los Tilos Association of Recreation and Culture, Santiago de Compostela,
Spain
After school program for 8-12 year olds. Taught basic English; supervised snack
time, helped with homework, and facilitated discussions on a variety of topics,
including responsible consumerism and teamwork.

Playground Director (May-August 2012- summer term)
AmeriCorps Partners in Learning, Dubuque, IA
Supervised children on playgrounds in Dubuque and planned activities that
engaged their bodies and minds and promoted teamwork and creativity.

McKee, Kentucky Service Trip (Fall 2011)
Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Traveled to Appalachia to visit homebound parishioners; cooked, served, and
delivered Thanksgiving meals; visited senior citizens in a nursing home

Leadership Director (Spring 2014); Assistant Director (Fall 2013)
Antioch Retreat, Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Planned and led retreat for 62 college students to build community/strengthen
faith.