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Montse Paz Forniels
C/ Gran, 22, 3r 2a
08759 Vallirana
Telephone: 669 555 555

Kirurgia Ins. SL
Sr. Jordi Duchs
C. Nàpols, 154
08013 Barcelona

Barcelona, 6 march 2007.

Mister,

I felt free to writing to you this letter because I have knowledges in high technology products regarding to surgical attention of your company, and also your effort to innovate constantly. That’s why I would like to collaborate with you.

As you can see in my curriculum here enclosed, I have worked for two years in technical sales of surgical and hospital material. I am advanced technician in Laboratory Diagnosis and nowadays I’m finishing a course of Commercial Managament in the health field. I have been the person in charge, nationwide, of the surgical technology product range, such as the THELM 28 electric scalpel. I have a a great motivation for the technical field and I can bring professional knowledges. I have an special ability for relationships and negotiations.

I will be grateful to you if you can interview me.

Yours sincerely,

Montse Paz Forniels