To the Hiring Committee:

I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Melanie Filby, an Assistant Store Manager
at Palm Beach Tan, a national luxury tanning spa corporation. I have known Melanie for more
than four years. I hired Melanie as a part-time sales associate in the fall of 2012. Through hard
work, a sharp business instinct, and a natural leadership ability, Melanie quickly worked her way
into management at our highest volume location in Columbus, Ohio.

During Melanies time at Palm Beach Tan, she was actively pursuing her bachelors degree while
juggling the high-stress responsibility of meeting the sales goal requirements of her job. Melanie
not only showed commitment to the goal requirements, she has continuously exceeded goals
driving record-breaking revenues and consistently ending sales months as the top performer in
the Columbus area. During 2013, Melanie played a pivotal role in our Grove City, Ohio locations
profit increase of over $110,000.

One of Melanies most significant contributions to our company has been her ability to lead
others and motivate those around her. It is not enough for her to be successful on her own
she always demonstrates the desire to make those around her more successful, too. She is a
take-charge person who is able to present policies and sale techniques in a way that
encourages others around her to become better at their jobs. Accurately utilizing our companys
training modules and specific training techniques, Melanie has helped train and continue to
develop many of our markets current managers.

Melanies calm sales approach, excellent customer service, smart communication, and ability to
relate to any type of client, has established her reputation in our business as an all-around
superstar. On top of these qualities, Melanie is one of the most reliable associates I have ever
had the pleasure of working with. She takes on tasks and implements her best efforts until
goals are met, and success is always the end result.

I have the deepest personal and professional respect for Melanie. I genuinely recommend her
for any position that expects excellence and dedication from its applicants.

Heather R. Sagowitz
District Manager - Columbus (COL)
Bronze Body, LLC
dba: Palm Beach Tan
Ph: (614) 313-7978
hsagowitz@truluc.com