Dave+Thomas



Contact information:

Dave Thomas 614-555-1289 909 Reindeer Lane Gahanna, OH Dthomas@yahoo.com

References:

Minnie Sinclair 614-555-6879 grandmother 1234 Christmas way New Albany, OH Msinclair@yahoo.com

Phil Clauss 614-555-2435 my boss at the "Hobby House" 1423 Ornament Lane Gahanna, OH Pclauss@yahoo.com

President George Bush 614-555-1928 asked me to be a spokesman for his special initiative on adoption 3241 Snowy Avenue Westerville, OH Gbush@yahoo.com

Personal Statement:

Dave Thomas was born on July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was later adopted by his parents, Auleva and Bob. He became close to his grandmother, Minnie Sinclair. She was his biggest influence as a child growing up. His father took care and raised him until he was old and mature enough to make it through life on his own. Also, he went through school but dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and did not go on to college. He went to school in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

As a young adult, Dave had many jobs. Most of these jobs were at restaurants except for the one that was at Walgreens. At many of the places that Dave wanted to work, he was too young. Because he was too young for these jobs, he lied about his age. While being under age, Dave went through two different jobs. The first one was at Wallgreens and the second was at The Regas. He always told the manager he was sixteen if they asked because he wanted to keep the job.

Although Dave Thomas did not go to college, he did end up going to the military where he was a chef in the Mess Hall (dining room). He worked there for about 2 years. After that, he went back to the Hobby House where he worked before he joined the military. He worked under Phil Clauss, whom Dave learned a lot from working at the restaurant.

Ever since Dave Thomas was a young kid, he knew he wanted to run and own his own restaurant. He knew he would have the best restaurant that everyone would want to go to. His grandmother taught him to never cut corners and to never take the easy way out. This is why "Wendy's" hamburgers are squared, in honor of his grandma Minnie Sinclair. When Dave opened Wendy's, he was not around his children very often. This is because he needed to take care of the company and to keep making money for his family. His wife stayed at home with the children while they were growing up. It turned out alright for them. Although Dave was a millionaire, he did not just spoil his children with money because they would never learn how to earn anything in life.

Dave was given many awards but also gave much of his earnings to multiple charities. Some of the honors he recieved were: he was asked by President George Bush to be a spokesman for his special initiative on adoption, won the Horatio Alger award, first person to use the drive up window successfully, and he was also a millionare by the age of 35. Some of the charities he supported were: Children's Hospital, contributed cash and stock to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University, gave money to build a temporary home for children in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and he supported St. Jude Children's Cancer Research Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Once i owned Wendy's, i had wished that I went on to college. That is why i would like to go to teach kids to eat healthy foods and to help them get a good education. As a chef at a school, for lunch, i would serve the kids foods that will help give them energy for the rest of the day in order to help them learn and get the education they need and deserve.

Pictures of Dave Thomas and Wendys

Dave's life lessons:


 * Do the right thing
 * Treat others with respect
 * Profit is not a dirty word
 * Give something back- do community service or give to a charity and support a cause

Dave Thomas Address: 909 Reindeer Lane. Gahanna, Oh 43230 Telephone: 614-555-0099 Email: Dthomas@yahoo.com

Objective: To obtain a job at Gahanna Lincoln High School that utilizes my talents and skills

Qualifications: Throughout my passed jobs, the people I have worked with have said that I am a hard worker, trustworthy, dependable, a problem solver, honest, and respectful. Also, I will always get the job done right.

Education: Attended school through the 10th grade · At Central High School in Ft. Wayne, Indiana · 45 years later he received his GED from Coconut Creek High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Experience: Worked in Mess Hall while in the military · Was a cook · Painted the Mess Hall Worked at //the Regas// · Was a cook under Frank and George Regas Worked at the //Hobby House// · Was a cook under Phil Clauss Owner of a restaurant · Owned Wendy’s Worked at Walgreens

Honors:

· Asked by President George Bush to be a spokesman for his special initiative on adoption · Won the Horatio Alger award · First person to use drive up windows successfully · Millionaire by the age of 35

Service: · Supporter of Children’s Hospital · Contributed cash and stock to the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital at The Ohio State University · Gave money to build a temporary home for children in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida · Supported St. Jude Children’s Cancer Research Center in Memphis · Founded the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

Interests: Sports, food, military, family, Wendy’s

// Reference available upon request //

909 Reindeer Lane Gahanna, OH 43230 December 8, 2010

Emily Straub Human Resource Director Gahanna Lincoln High School 140 S. Hamilton Road Gahanna, OH 43230

To Ms. Straub:

I am interested in working for you at the school. Please send me more information about the position of chef at Gahanna Lincoln High School. As a cook, I have worked hard and a lot with food. During my years of cooking, I have worked many jobs in restaurants. Some of these include The Regas, The Hobby House, and at Wendy’s. Wendy’s taught me a lot about responsibility and learning to be a problem solver. I also have worked hard to challenge myself and learn. I am a dependable and problem solving person and I have great time management skills. I am focused and driven towards my future goals. As my enclosed resume shows, my experience with food qualifies me for this position. You can reach me at (614) 555-0099 between 8 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. You can call or email me at dthomas@yahoo.com. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Dave Thomas Enclosure

Thank you letter: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Jon Smith <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Customer <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">4267 Santa Claus way <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">614-555-1928

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">December 9, 1992 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Dave Thomas <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Wendy’s <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">909 Reindeer Lane <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Gahanna, OH 43230

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Dear Mr. Thomas: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Thank you for a tremendous experience at Wendy’s. I loved the restaurant. The food was great and the service was right on point. Thanks to you and your restaurant, I am going to tell all of my friends and family members about this place. I look forward to seeing you and your restaurant again soon.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Sincerely,

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Jon Smith