TheophileKhayatletter-23JUN2015.doc
- 1. To Whom it May Concern: This missive is in support of the candidacy of Mr. Theophile Khayat for a position with your firm. I recommend Mr. Khayat to you. I know that Mr. Khayat will prove to be a credit to your firm and that you will benefit greatly from his participation. I have known Mr. Khayat since the spring of 2014. He has been a student in my upper level finance courses and my forecasting course as well as an independent study in Statistical Decision Theory in the department of Finance and Quantitative Methods. Mr. Khayat has shown himself to be an intelligent and highly motivated individual. He has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to grasp complex abstract concepts as well as interpret these concepts in more practical terms. Mr. Khayat’s intelligence is indicated by his scholastic standing in a rigorous and demanding course of study. His motivation is supported by the extracurricular activities in which he has been engaged as well as performing exceptionally well in the classroom. In the classroom Mr. Khayat has consistently been prepared. He has frequently anticipated assignments and has consistently most satisfactorily completed them. Mr. Khayat has demonstrated originality and independence of thought in the application of various abstract tools and techniques to particular problem solving situations. He has indicated an ability to perform on his own. Additionally, Mr. Khayat has, in the process of completing courses of study evidenced an ability to pursue independent research in the course of analysis and to communicate the results of these activities. In summary I iterate my recommendation for Mr. Khayat whom I would rate highly among the students it has been my pleasure to have assisted in their quest for knowledge and understanding. I stand ready to be of further assistance in this matter so please do not hesitate to contact me. Until then, I remain, Dr. Philip A. Horvath Professor of Finance Director, Master of Quantitative Finance Program hap@fsmail.bradley.edu