Leah Adkins

9621 Glenox Lane, Riverview, FL, 33569 | 813-675-7322 | leah.adkins@live.com

Marianne Korosy
Important Bird Area Coordinator
Audubon Florida
PO 12407 33733-2407
St. Petersburg - FL - US

Dear Marianne Korosy:

I found the Anchor Steward for Indian Shores Beach job posting on your careers website and I am
strongly interested in applying for this position. I believe my coursework, volunteering experiences
and great passion for birds and wildlife conservation will give me a solid foundation for successfully
carrying out the essential duties of the Indian Shores Anchor Steward.
With its illustrious history and familiar reputation in conservation, especially in Florida, working for the
Audubon Society would be a true honor. Conservation practices are growing in necessity from the everincreasing threat of climate change, and being a part of the solution by helping to monitor nesting
birds would be immensely fulfilling and inspiring. My coursework in environmental sciences, especially
in biology, zoology, and wildlife identification, provided me with knowledge of ecological systems,
while volunteering with Coastal Cleanup and Croc Encounters as well as the Outdoor Experience
course have given me some skill with physical work. I also have experience working with people and
excellent skills in writing and communication from my current internship, working in customer service,
volunteering with children, and from other coursework, which would help in the public outreach and
volunteer recruitment aspects of the job. In addition, I can bring some skill with GIS software to
possibly supplement the Florida Shorebird Database with point mapping of nest sites. For more
information on my coursework or skills, my rsum is enclosed for your reference.
I am requesting an interview to discuss the position in greater detail and review how my qualifications
meet your needs. You may contact me by phone at 813-675-7322, or email at leah.adkins@live.com.
Thank you for your valued time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Leah Adkins