Dear Sirs, My name is Simona Parri and I am a native of Florence, Italy, where I also completed my undergraduate education. Having resided for many years in America, I hold dual US/Italian citizenship. In addition to being fluent in English and Italian, I am also proficient in French. I have extensive experience in translating at trade shows organized by The Italian Trade Commission, including those featuring hi-end jewelry and fashions. In addition, I held a managerial position with Alitalia, gaining valuable organizational experience, supervising a team of employees and having responsibilities over my group's expense management. Most recently, I managed an art gallery for two years. I managed a high-end clothing store ELU in the West Village and I am currently working as a store manager for Carolyn Roumeguere jewelry store. I consider myself an extremely engaging person by nature with a natural ability to work effectively with both clients and coworkers. My experience as a translator is seminal to my skills in this area: there is nothing more essential to effective communication than clarity of language. These qualities and more would make me a valuable addition to your organization. My resume, which is enclosed, contains additional information on my experience and skills. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss potential employment with you and to provide further information. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you. Sincerely, Simona Parri

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