To Whom It May Concern:
It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter of recommendation for Sara Hughes, who has been an exceptional member of our team at Longhorn Office Products. While we are sincerely sorry to see her go, we are confident that her next employer will quickly recognize the rare combination of initiative, intelligence, and dedication that made her such a valuable asset to our organization.
Sara joined us in response to an advertisement for a Warehouse Specialist during a time when our warehouse operations were in considerable disarray. With no functioning inventory system and years of accumulated clutter, it was a daunting environment. Within just one month, Sara transformed the entire operation by implementing a structured inventory system, reorganizing storage for efficiency, and providing full visibility into stock levels for the first time in years.
One particularly impactful project involved identifying and sorting through four pallets of cleaning products that were past their labeled sell-by dates. Rather than disposing of the products, Sara contacted the manufacturers to confirm continued usability. She then coordinated donations to local charitable organizations and ensured proper documentation for a $30,000 charitable contribution credit—an impressive demonstration of creativity, responsibility, and business acumen.
Sara’s role quickly expanded beyond the warehouse. She proactively assumed ownership of product returns, specialty procurement, delivery scheduling, and on-demand fulfillment. Her reliability and initiative earned her a promotion to Warehouse Supervisor, where she became a core member of our operations team.
When our company acquired a second business—a family-owned laser engraving and custom products shop—we entrusted Sara with managing the transition. With only a three-month training period alongside the former owners, she mastered laser engraving, sandblasting, heat press, sublimation, rubber stamp manufacturing, and award customization. Under her leadership, the shop returned to profitability within one month, and by the end of 2024 had tripled the previous year’s sales.
Despite holding a salaried position, Sara consistently exceeded expectations. During a staffing shortage, she worked 70-hour weeks to ensure uninterrupted production and customer satisfaction. Her work ethic and commitment set a lasting example for our team.
Sara leaves behind a legacy of operational excellence and professional growth. We wholeheartedly recommend her for any role requiring intelligence, leadership, initiative, and integrity. Should she ever choose to return to Texas, she will always have a place with us.
Sincerely,
Marcia