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 Edgardo Velez Fernandez

📧 velez.edgardo@gmail.com
Seattle, WA
[Date]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name or Publishing House Team],

Howdy! I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Edgardo Velez Fernandez, and I'm writing to introduce myself as a dynamic creator with over two decades of experience in the restaurant industry, now choosing to follow a more nomadic, expressive lifestyle rooted in creativity, community, and storytelling. After 21 years of working every angle of a restaurant—earning a Sous Chef certification from Skyline Developmental Center and developing a deep understanding of operations, hospitality, and leadership—I'm transitioning into a path that allows me to merge my entrepreneurial spirit with my artistic side.

I believe in following the energy, and recently, it led me to your corner of the world. Your work, your presence in the community, and your creative footprint immediately resonated with me. I’m reaching out because I believe that the right collaborations are born from mutual authenticity and shared values—and I felt that here.

After spending time studying improv at The Hideout in Austin and traveling with my wife during our extended honeymoon, I’ve landed in Seattle with the intention of putting down roots and finding my next creative home. While my background is deeply rooted in food, hospitality, and team leadership, my core strengths lie in storytelling, human connection, and disciplined dedication—qualities I know are equally valuable in the world of publishing.

I’m looking to bring my skills to a creative environment where adaptability, vision, and hustle are welcomed. Whether in a role involving sales, content development, administrative coordination, or even something as hands-on as event support, I am ready to offer my focus, drive, and dedication. I also bring trilingual communication skills (Spanish, English, and Italian, with conversational Hebrew and Japanese), a love for community-building, and a sharp business mind that thrives under pressure and collaboration.

This shift in my journey is about more than a job—it’s about investing my energy where it counts. I want to grow with a team that values innovation, creativity, and human-centered progress. I’m open to various roles that would benefit from my hospitality experience and entrepreneurial mindset, and I’m eager to learn the tools of the publishing trade while contributing my own.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. I’d love the chance to speak further about how I can support your mission and grow within your brand. Email is currently the best way to reach me.

Talk soon, and until then—work hard, talk less, listen more, and live more.

Warm regards,
Edgardo Velez Fernandez
📧 velez.edgardo@gmail.com