Sven Olsen
1819 E. 10th Street
Duluth, MN 55812

November 30, 2007

Department of Drama and Theatre
University of Hawaii, Manoa
1770 East West Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Please accept my application for the position of costume shop manager at the University of Hawaii, Manoa as advertised in the flyer sent to the Department of Theatre at the University of Minnesota Duluth. After reading your advertisement, I believe I am uniquely qualified for the position, and look forward to learning more about your program.

I received my BFA degree in Design/Technical Theatre with honors from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May, 2006, specializing in Costume Design. As part of my degree, I designed two main stage productions; assisted our faculty designer, Pat Dennis, on two additional productions; and worked as a seamstress and wardrobe crewhead on several other plays. I believe my experience in the areas of costume dyeing, millinery, and special crafts using veraform and celastic make me particularly qualified for your position. I also have some experience designing make-up and hair.

Thank you for considering my application. Enclosed please find a copy of my resume and a few samples of my work. References will be forwarded to you under separate cover. My complete portfolio is available upon request.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Sven Olsen

Enclosure: Resume