To whom it may concern,

When reviewing your posting for the Assistant City Planner job within Barcelona City Council which has been posted and advertised on LinkedIn.com, I was pleased to discover that your requirements match perfectly with what I offer as a professional. Therefore, I am certain that I am a perfect candidate for this role and I also believe that I would be a valuable addition to your organization.

As stated in my attached CV, I am the University of Derby graduate with a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning which serves as a great evidence of my field knowledge and expertise. At the university, I was not only involved in multiple extracurricular activities, such as Engineering Society, Chess Club, and Tennis Club but I also won the Dean's Award once for achieving exceptional academic results. (4.0 GPA).

On top of my education, I worked as an Assistant City Planner at Braga City Council for more than 3 years. There, I was given the responsibility for participating in the management of multiple landscape architecture and city planning projects, developing detailed site plans, and reviewing relevant documents to ensure the accuracy of all data. Additionally, I prepared professional presentations, update city maps, and identified federal grants to secure the financing of assigned projects. Throughout the years, I have demonstrated numerous times that I am a performance-driven individual possessing extraordinary problem-solving skills and the important ability to function well both independently and in fast-paced team environments.

Finally, I am adept at using all software programs required for the job. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions on my qualifications. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Kind regards,

Xavier Machado