Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Revision on Cover Letter

216 Tournament Rd.
Tyler, TX 75702
(903)-316-2735
Ricky.Sherfield@ttu.edu

February 3, 2007

Mr. Chris Hudson
AIA, President
Morris Architects – Downtown
1001 Fannin - Suite 300
Houston, TX 77002


Dear Mr. Hudson:

I recently came across an online job search that your company is looking for new architects to intern for Morris Architects. In May 2009, I plan to receive my Bachelors of Science in Architecture, and I believe that Morris Architects would provide the best place for me to complete an internship with. I have all of the necessary credentials and background that fit your job and if selected will shortly become an asset to the team.

The Morris Architects projects are remarkably familiar to me, and my ambition is to work for a company of your caliber. If given the opportunity, my computer skills and architectural education such as Architectural Design Studio and Architectural Environmental Systems will reap huge benefits for your company. As you can see from my resume, I have held several leadership positions and have an in depth knowledge of architecture. For example, my senior year at Tech, I was one of fifteen students chosen to design the plans for the leisure pool coming to Texas Tech’s Student Recreational Center in the year 2010.

I would appreciate the opportunity to speak to you in person, so that I may answer any questions you may have for me. In the next seven to ten days, I will be in contact with your office to inquire on the status of my application. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thank you for your consideration.


Cordially,

Ricky D. Sherfield Jr.


Enclosure (1)

Revision on Instruction Manual

On the behalf of the Microsoft Corporation, I would like to thank you for your purchase of an X-Box game system.

This guide will probably will properly demonstrate how to correctly assemble and operate the X-Box gaming system.

Warning: Do not play or use the X-Box Game System for more 3 hours at a time. Also do not engage in the X-Box Game System within 3 feet of the television. These precautions should be upheld to avoid the risk of seizures.

Caution: Entertainment Software Rating Board





Materials: X-Box Console, X-Box Controller, Standard AV Cable, Power Cord





Step 1: Connecting the X-Box game system
- Plug the power cord to the X-Box, then plug the cord to an outlet.
- There are 2 AV Cable cards included with the unit one is for connecting to the television and one is for VCR.

Connecting to Television
-Plug (TV) AV Cable to X-Box then to the television
Be sure to match color-coded connectors
Yellow with Yellow Video
Red with Red R Audio
White with White L Audio
Connecting to VCR
-Plug (VCR) AV Cable to X-Box then to the television
Be sure to match color-coded connectors
Yellow with Yellow Video
Red with Red R Audio
White with White L Audio
-Select VCR on the VCR for TV/VCR setting
Step 2: The X-Box game system should be placed in a safe location.
Location should be flat, stable and free of debris
Take precautions
Prevent from overheating
- Don’t block ventilation
- Be well ventilated area
- Don’t put by heat source


Step 3: Connecting the X-Box unit controller
-Connect X-Box controller to any of the ports on the front of the console
* Be sure the inline release is connected


Step 4: Turning on the X-Box game system
-Press the power button on the front of the system
+ The indicator light will come on
-To turn off, repeat this step
+Indicator light will go off



Step 5: Initial Setup of Settings
-On first use of system, the language and clock must be set
-To select press ® button
-You can also select audio, video and auto-off settings
*All of these are one time settings unless the unit is unplugged or loses power



Step 6: Playing the X-Box Game System
-The X-Box game system plays licensed X-Box video games, licensed audio cd’s and licensed DVD movie disks.
-To use the system press the power button
-After the system is running press the eject button, which is located above the power button
-Insert the disc with the label facing up
Then press the eject button again to close the disk tray

Step 7: Setting the Parental Controls
-The content played on the X-Box system can be limited
+Turn on the X-Box with the disc tray empty
+Select settings, then Parental Control and then games
+ The different levels are
-All
-Mature
-Teen
-Everyone
-Kids to Adults
-Early Childhood



The setup of the X-Box Game System is now complete. If you have any questions, concerns or have any problems, call our free hotline at 1-800-XBOX-GAME.

Instruction Manual

On the behalf of the Microsoft Corporation, I would like to thank you for your purchase of an X-Box game system.

This guide will probably will properly demonstrate how to correctly assemble and operate the X-Box gaming system.

Warning: Do not play or use the X-Box Game System for more 3 hours at a time. Also do not engage in the X-Box Game System within 3 feet of the television. These precautions should be upheld to avoid the risk of seizures.

Caution: Entertainment Software Rating Board

Materials: X-Box Console, X-Box Controller, Standard AV Cable, Power Cord

Step 1: Connecting the X-Box game system
- Plug the power cord to the X-Box, then plug the cord to an outlet.
- There are 2 AV Cable cards included with the unit one is for connecting to the television and one is for VCR.

Connecting to Television
-Plug (TV) AV Cable to X-Box then to the television
Be sure to match color-coded connectors
Yellow with Yellow Video
Red with Red R Audio
White with White L Audio
Connecting to VCR
-Plug (VCR) AV Cable to X-Box then to the television
Be sure to match color-coded connectors
Yellow with Yellow Video
Red with Red R Audio
White with White L Audio
-Select VCR on the VCR for TV/VCR setting
Step 2: The X-Box game system should be placed in a safe location.
Location should be flat, stable and free of debris
Take precautions
Prevent from overheating
- Don’t block ventilation
- Be well ventilated area
- Don’t put by heat source


Step 3: Connecting the X-Box unit controller
-Connect X-Box controller to any of the ports on the front of the console
* Be sure the inline release is connected


Step 4: Turning on the X-Box game system
-Press the power button on the front of the system
+ The indicator light will come on
-To turn off, repeat this step
+Indicator light will go off



Step 5: Initial Setup of Settings
-On first use of system, the language and clock must be set
-To select press ® button
-You can also select audio, video and auto-off settings
*All of these are one time settings unless the unit is unplugged or loses power



Step 6: Playing the X-Box Game System
-The X-Box game system plays licensed X-Box video games, licensed audio cd’s and licensed DVD movie disks.
-To use the system press the power button
-After the system is running press the eject button, which is located above the power button
-Insert the disc with the label facing up
Then press the eject button again to close the disk tray

Step 7: Setting the Parental Controls
-The content played on the X-Box system can be limited
+Turn on the X-Box with the disc tray empty
+Select settings, then Parental Control and then games
+ The different levels are
-All
-Mature
-Teen
-Everyone
-Kids to Adults
-Early Childhood


The setup of the X-Box Game System is now complete. If you have any questions, concerns or have any problems, call our free hotline at 1-800-XBOX-GAME.

Revision of Resume

Ricky Sherfield

216 Tournament Rd.
Tyler, Texas 75702
(903)-316-2735

Home Phone: 903-593-3080E-mail: Ricky.Sherfield@ttu.edu

Objective
To obtain an internship position with Morris Architects while designing and constructing drawing for architectural projects

Education
Texas Tech University, Lubbock Texas
Bachelors of Science in Architecture
Current G.P.A: 2.8 Expected Graduation date: May 2009

Work Experience
Residence Halls Association, Vice President of Programming October 2006-Present
Coordinated campus wide programs for 30,000 students
Attending conferences and business meetings
Overseeing a committee of four senators
Event coordinator and advertisement designer
Residence Halls Association, Acting President January 2007-March 2007
Liaison to housing Administration
Chair for RHA senate meetings
Chief Executive officer
Good’s Pharmacy, Delivery Driver May 2006-August 2006
Entrusted with the responsibility of delivering medicine to patients
Driving the company car, running errands and handling money
Receiving signatures and payments from patients

Volunteer Work
Take a Kid to the Game Program Adopt-A-Highway
Mentor Tech P.A.C. Leader (protégé advisory committee) Mentor Tech Ambassador
Mentor Tech Intramural Coordinator Arbor Day Program
Hulen/ Clement Complex Council Committee Hulen First Floor Representative

Memberships
Residence Halls Association Oct. 2006-Present Mentor Tech Aug. 2005-Present
Architecture Learning Community Aug. 2005-Present NAACP Aug. 2000-Present

Awards
Fitzgerald-Patrick Architecture Scholarship 2005
Dale Chapel Baptist Church Scholarship 2005
Pleasant Hill Scholarship 2005

Job Related Skills
Presiding over meetings Putting on and coordinating programs
Portfolio skills Model making and constructing skills
Drawing, painting and sketching

References
Cory Powell, Associate Director, Mentor Tech Program, 806-786-7735
Claudia Cleneay, High School Educator, Robert E. Lee High School, 903-360-2932

Revision of Adustment Letter

February 21, 2007

1005 Money Lane
Lindale, TX 76960

215 Real Deal Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702
(903)-657-8394
www.CompUSA.com


Mr. Buck Wheat:

I was very upset after reading your letter sent on February 1, 2007 about your problems with our computer system. I am truly sorry for this unfortunate incident.

As soon as your letter was received, I immediately requested that a program disk be made with the appropriate software that you need to perform your task. The disk should be sent to you in next 3-5 business days. If you would like, we can make arrangements for one of our trained technicians to visit and install the disk.

On the behalf of CompUSA, we would like to offer you a free 2 year warranty on your new computer because of the situation. We know that we can not do anything about the set back that this may have caused you, but we hope that this gift does some justification.

I hope that this incident does not ruin the relationship that you have established with our company. You are a faithful customer, and I hope that you continue to do business with us.

Sincerely,

Accommodation
Ricky Sherfield Jr., Sales Manager

Revision of Memo

To: Employees of Koller Construction Company
From: R. Sherfield, Assistant Personnel Manager
Subject: Plan of Action for Photocopying
Date: February 21, 2007

The purpose of this memo is to discuss the new plan of action for employees of Koller Construction Company making personal copies on the companies’ machines. The objective of this memo is to introduce a new charge account program for making photo copies.

Summary
The number of personal copies used by the employees of Koller has caused the company hundreds of dollars. The response to this situation is to install a charge account for employees, so that they may purchase any copies that they may need.

Discussion
For the last 6 months, the Koller Construction Company has paid $2000 dollars in unnecessary office fees. 84% of this figure has come from paid employees using the copier system for their own agendas instead of company’s. Over the last few months, there has been numerous of personal copies being made.

The only feasible and reasonable plan is to establish a charge account for all employees. This charge account would require that all employees who print, supply their own funds dedicated to printing. Employees can print as much as they like as long as there is money on there account, however once the account reaches zero, printing stops until more money is put on. The cost to print copies is five cents a page.

This charge account plan will do one of two things. It will either slow down the usage of the printer by employees or it will make it to where the company can gain a profit off the number of printings being done. Either way, both of these scenarios are very beneficial to the company.

Recommendation
I suggest that this plan of action be put into place immediately, as for it will be awfully valuable to company in more ways than one. I also suggest that you come to talk with us about your input for the new charge account program.

Final Course Reflection

During this past semester I have learned a lot of things from my Technical Communication 2318 class. Not only have I learned a lot but I have mastered and accomplished all six of the course goals. In the next paragraphs I will not only show my development but I will demonstrate my mastery of the course goals for this class.

During the first couple of assignments is when I began my process of completing the 6 course goals. Beginning with the business letter and memo is when I 1st got the chance to tackle the goal of designing convincing and usable documents. In both of these assignments, I had to make sure that the ideas and suggestions that I was mentioning were things that could really happen. I also had to make sure that it was something that would be put into place in that situation. The other goal that arose was analyzing communication context. Analyzing was a key factor in this assignment. I had to analyze the audience, the purpose and the situation. This involved me making the right decisions on the company’s behalf. Whatever I choose had an affect on everything.

During the instruction manual I beat the goal of communicating ethically and communicating effectively with diverse audiences. With this document I had to be very ethical; especially, since this product will be used by people of different backgrounds and races. The people who will use this will be very diverse.

For the resume and cover letter I master the problem solving and improving situations through communication goal. With some of my peers in my class we worked together to determine the best and correct way to do the assignment. The big one would be the cover letter. This was rather tricky to discuss with my peers, however we got it worked out.

With the proposal, my teammates and I accomplished the goal of collaborating on communication projects. I had to effectively work with my teammates to successfully master this communication project.

Overall assessment and development

The assignment that I am most proud of is the instruction manual assignment. This is an assignment that I can take and show off to people and just bask in the glory. The assignment is definitely a stupendous one and the grade that I received on this proves this. The instruction manual took a lot of time and hard work to complete but it all paid off in the end. The finish product was a very professional looking document. It actually could have passed for a real set of instruction manual.

If I had to choose an assignment that I was least proud of then I would choose the adjustment letter. This was something that was totally new to me and I had never even heard of an adjustment letter. This assignment was probably my most challenging and most difficult. It was unknown territory for me. I did well on the assignment and I accomplished all of the tasks for it.

The assignment that I learned the most about was the resume assignment. This assignment is one that is very important and affects my life a great deal. There are some many different aspects to the resume and so many different ways that it can be done. This assignment was so beneficial for me because I learned the correct procedure for it and several tips for completing it.

The easiest assignment was the Memo. This assignment was one that wasn’t difficult to complete. It was in some ways self explanatory.

What can I do now that I couldn’t do before

Some of the things that I couldn’t do before that I can do now is I can make professional documents that are for the workplace. Examples of the documents that I can use for when I prepare to enter the work field are cover letters, memos and adjustment letters. Other things that came along with this is knowing what to look for and what to include in these documents. Some of the assignments got me thinking about how to set myself apart from other individuals. Trying to come up with new or creative ways to arrange these documents is key.

Experience with collaborative writing

My experience with working with other people in the class were mostly good ones. There were a couple of times when I felt that things could have been better but overall it was a good experience. Working with other people is sometimes difficult because people are unique but this is something that I have to get use to since I will be dealing with it the rest of my career.