Chronological Resume Sample: Sophomore highlighting relevant academic courses, projects completed as class
assignments, and experience gained during high school and college
TERRY E. JONES
[email protected] c: 202-555-0000
Local Address Permanent Address
American University 5050 Adams Street
Letts Hall 107 Pomono, NY 09876
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, May 2010
American University, Washington, DC
Honors: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Youth Scholarship (2006), Excellence in Writing Award (2007)
Relevant Courses and Projects:
Writing for Mass Communication: Interviewed 15 local entrepreneurs for 250-word feature article on
management consulting
Reporting, Editorial Policies and Methods: Analyzed and compared journalistic styles in the Washington Post,
Washington Business Journal and Washingtonian Magazine
Western High School, Pomono, NY, June 2006
Honors: Graduated in top 5% of class, GPA: 3.9/4.0, Selected to be Salutatorian
Relevant Courses: AP Journalism, History, and English
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, LexisNexis, Paradox, iMovie
Language: Fluent in Spanish, basic knowledge of French (oral and written)
EXPERIENCE
Hughes Residence Hall Council, Secretary, American University, Washington, DC, January 2009 - present
Plan 12 social and cultural events per semester for 300 freshman and sophomore residents
Develop marketing strategies for annual semiformal, aiming to increase attendance by ten percent and
reduce costs by $800
Edit weekly four-page newsletter, The Hughes News, distributed to 300 residents
Good Hope Camp, Counselor, Severn, MD, May - August 2008
Designed and implemented 10 weekly social, recreational, and educational activities for 50 teens, ages 13-18
Trained five junior counselors in camp procedures
Interacted with parents during regular weekend visits throughout summer
The Elms, Western High School, Yearbook Editor, Pomono, NY, September 2005 - June 2008
Oversaw layout and production of all six sections of 200-page yearbook distributed to class of 500 students
Selected and supervised staff of 35
Wrote 25 articles for five sections, including Sports, Clubs, and Senior Profiles
ACTIVITIES
• Member, Writer’s Guild, American University, Washington, DC, January 2007 - present
• Volunteer, So Others Might Eat, Washington, DC, September 2006 - present
Chronological Resume Sample: Graduating senior exhibiting extensive campus experience and relevant group
coursework
KWAME WILLIAMS
McDowell #309, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
202-885-5555, kwilla@american.edu
EDUCATION
American University, Washington, DC
BSBA, Marketing, May 2008
Overall GPA: 3.3/4.0
Honors: McNair Scholar, 2006 - present
Relevant Courses and Projects:
Consumer Behavior
Created marketing campaign for local restaurant; worked in team of five; discussed findings with company using
20-minute PowerPoint presentation
Analyzed purchasing behavior of consumers to determine marketing strategies; wrote 30-page analysis
Marketing Research
Conducted three student focus groups of 10 to test new advertising campaign; wrote summary report of findings
Developed quantitative survey to test likes and dislikes of new product; utilized SPSS to compile results
EXPERIENCE
American University Office of the Registrar
Administrative Assistant to University Registrar, December 2005 - present
Collect and interpret university professor evaluations of performance that are later used in decisions on tenure,
contract renewals, and merit
Work closely with university registrar and faculty on key issues which affect university community
American University Office of Judicial Affairs
Board Member of Conduct Council, October 2005 - present
Appointed by Director of Judicial Affairs and Dean of Students to participate in forum for resolution of
complaints against students
Create and enforce academic and social sanctions against students who violate Code of Conduct
American University Undergraduate Admissions Office
Ambassador, September 2005 - present
Represent university at official functions designed to recruit over 200 prospective students each year
Selected to speak on student panel held during AU Open House for 400 parents and prospective students
American University New Student Programs
Orientation Leader, May - September 2005
Selected as orientation leader to welcome more than 1,200 new freshmen to AU
Led groups of 20 - 25 students throughout two-day orientation focusing on academic preparation, diversity
training, community building, and alcohol awareness
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SPSS
Language: Conversational Spanish
Chronological Resume Sample: Graduate student using professional profile to highlight skills and tailor chronological
resume to particular industry/field
Michael Brown
6241 Green Street, #110
Rockville, MD 20852
H (301) 555-2154 W (202) 555-8672
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE_______________________________________________________________
Experience in innovative program development and implementation through current work with Federal Prison
Industries
Proven abilities in leadership, motivating people toward common mission and effectively organizing and utilizing
available resources to that end
Able to grasp and persuasively articulate organizational position, enlist and educate others to assist in needed
change
Extensive experience in effectively interacting with people of various ages, socioeconomic, and cultural
backgrounds, including those with physical disabilities, through volunteer work
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________________
Master of Public Administration, American University, Washington, DC, May 2005
Comparative Justice Institute, The Netherlands and London, England, May - August 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, June 1999
WORK EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________
Public Affairs Specialist/Co-op, Federal Prison Industries, Washington, DC, June 2004 - present
Function as team player; writing copy for reports, brochures, newsletters, corporate newsletter facilitating
education efforts with 15 government agencies, private sector parties and congressional interests; instrumental in
coordination of Summit on Federal Prison Industries and National Prison Industries Task Force meetings
Congressional Affairs Intern, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC, January - May 2004
Tracked legislative activity to assess potential impact on Federal Bureau of Prisons
Marketing Representative, The Retirement Education Network of America, Washington, DC, September
2000 - May 2003
Created and managed new advertising client base for corporate monthly magazine (circulation: 45,000)
Commodities Exchange Runner, Linnco Futures, Board of Trade, Chicago, IL, July 1999 - July 2000
Served as liaison between clearinghouse and 175 traders on trading floor
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS____________________________________________________________
Self-Financed 100% of graduate school expenses Dean’s List--fall 1996, spring 1997
Kappa Tau Alpha--Journalism Honorary Society Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
Volunteer--Martha’s Table (Soup Kitchen/Shelter) American Society for Public Administration
COMPUTER SKILLS___________________________________________________________________
Word PowerPoint SPSS Excel Publisher PageMaker
Turbo Stats • Quicken Access • Twitter Wikipages Moodle
Chronological Sample Resume: Graduate student using summary to highlight important skills and separate
experience sections, emphasizing international experience most relevant to his degree.
Joseph Karlotus
3231 Fenton Street NW, Apt. #9, Washington, DC 20016jk8910@gmail.com 202-843-3658
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Development with a focus on Development
Economics
Three-and-a-half years experience in Africa, Latin America, and Asia
Highly motivated self-starter with excellent management, organizational, and communication skills
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, PageMaker, SPSS, and Dreamweaver
EDUCATION
American University Washington, DC
Pursuing M.S. in International Development Management Expected May 2008
Current GPA: 4.0
Relevant Coursework: Survey of Economic Development Policy, Microeconomics, Econometrics,
Quantitative Analysis, Accounting, International Development
University of Wisconsin, Madison Madison, WI
M.S. in Labor Relations, GPA: 3.958 May 2002
Relevant coursework: Policy Issues in Economic Development; International Health, Population, and
Development; Development Theories for Education; Labor in the Global Economy
Teaching Assistant, Labor in the US Economy course, spring 2002
Research Assistant, International Monitoring and Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives, 1999-2000
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
B.A. in History and Public Policy (Interdisciplinary), GPA: 3.698 May 1993
Relevant Coursework: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics, Calculus, Public Policy
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gambi Community Hospital Gambi, Tanzania
Intern/Administrative Assistant July – September 2005
Assisted the staff of a rural hospital in a small village in Tanzania with maintaining the budget, writing grant
proposals, performing basic medical tasks, and interacting with patients and their families
This was a voluntary position I took as a means to gain more experience living in a rural setting in Africa
American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) Guayaquil, Ecuador
Project Manager November 2002 – March 2004
Managed a U.S. Government-funded project which aimed to build the capacity of an association of
campesinos and banana workers in Ecuador to help their members improve their working and living
conditions in rural communities and banana plantations
Opened and managed the office, supervised five staff, worked closely with local partner organizations,
expanded relationships with international organizations, met with government officials, and performed all
administrative tasks, such as maintaining the budget and writing regular reports
Oversaw successful efforts to revitalize this declining and inactive association into a growing regional force
for change encompassing over 1000 members on 50 plantations
Trained the association’s leadership in management, organizational development, and strategic planning
Pop Atziak (Local NGO) Momostenango, Guatemala
Teacher July – September 2002
Taught English and math to local indigenous students and lived with a local family in a rural, highland town.
Taught in a local school two days a week and tutored students after school three days a week
Independent Travel around the World Latin America, Asia, Africa
November 1998 – March 1999, November 2000 – December 2001
Traveled independently through 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and
Central America over a period of 20 months on two multi-month trips
Delivered medical supplies to indigenous communities in Chiapas, Mexico, and studied Spanish and lived
with a local family in Guatemala
Joseph Karlotus, page 2
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 39 Gary, IN
Research Specialist January – July, 2006
Researched and analyzed corporate data regarding quality of care, financial, and labor standards of
hospitals in Gary, IN, in support of AFSCME’s efforts to represent its members in collective bargaining with
various employers
Served as one of three main researchers on AFSCME’s campaign to organize 10,000 new members, many
of whom were low-income immigrants, in hospitals and other health care institutions around Illinois
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Berkeley, CA
Field Representative July 2004 – November 2005
Coordinated labor relations and co-led negotiations for a unit of 1000 service employees (food, building,
and grounds service) with the University of California, Berkeley
As the labor representative, conducted extensive outreach to employees at the worksite (most of whom
were Mexican, Chinese, Filipino, and other immigrants), advocated on behalf of members with university
and government representatives, trained the local leadership, facilitated committee meetings, and designed
communications materials for both the membership and the public
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 31 Springfield, IL
Field Organizer January 1995 – October 1998
Managed and directed election campaigns for collective bargaining rights for diverse groups of low-income
workers across Illinois
Performed extensive outreach with workers, facilitated meetings, managed public relations including
communications with media, and built partnerships with other community organizations
As lead organizer, led or assisted 15 successful campaigns and directed up to four other staff
Decatur Solidarity Coalition Decatur, IL
Community Organizer January – December, 1994
Coordinated community-religious coalition in support of 2000 employees who had been locked out of their
jobs in a labor dispute
Directed group of around 20 religious leaders (pastors, priests, and rabbis) providing support to workers
and families unable to find other sources of income during the three-year long dispute
North Carolina Student Rural Health Coalition Winston-Salem, NC
Undergraduate Coordinator August 1989 – May 1993
Coordinated student chapter at Wake Forest University of a nongovernmental organization that established
health clinics and performed community health education in rural communities of North Carolina
Led successful campaign to establish a new primary health clinic in a small, African-American town with no
health services
Coordinated fundraising efforts that netted more than $50,000
LAURENCE DAVID CHURSED
1234 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
202-555-1234, LDC@american.edu
EDUCATION
American University, Kogod School of Business, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (marketing and finance), May 2007
Universite Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
International Marketing Semester, Jan–April 2006
Completed four courses and an internship in international marketing
Attended seminars presented by top European business leaders
Traveled extensively throughout Europe, including Austria, Denmark, Latvia, and Russia
SKILLS
Computer Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
PageMill, Netscape Composer, Macromedia Fireworks, LexisNexis
Multilingual: Basic knowledge of Hebrew and Spanish (reading, speaking and writing)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Kadlecek, Nedwick, Shroeder and Associates, Washington, DC
Consultant Intern, May 2006–present
Created 40-page marketing plan for strategic communications and event consulting firm
MAB Parcel Service Europe, Brussels, Belgium
Marketing Analyst Intern, Jan–April 2006
Updated and improved MAB.com European Web sites
Analyzed data on usage of MAB.com web site
Prepared MS PowerPoint presentations on usage data, which were then presented to 50 high-level executives
Agnello and Goldenberg Investments, Inc., Wellesley, MA
Financial Advisor Intern, May–Aug 2005
Utilized mutual fund software developed by Morningstar and conducted searches to select mutual funds
Assessed retirement funds to determine future benefits and shortfalls based on amount and diversification of
investments using financial planning software
Judy Kurden Gourmet, Boston, MA
Special Events Assistant, May–Aug 2004
Coordinated and set up 15 business breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners at Rogers Consulting
Audited daily cash flows ranging from $500
–$2,000, managed weekly inventory, and distributed products
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Advertising Federation, Vice President, May 2006–May 2007
Managed accounts and media planning projects
American Marketing Association, Chapter Secretary, Jan–May 2006
Planned six speaker panels attended by 50
100 and kept minutes and chapter history
Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Member, Membership, Professional, Social Committees, Sept 2005–Jan 2006
Created first Annual Leadership Clinic, to mentor high school students on careers in business, attended by 75
Served as co-chairman of winter gala with 300 participants, celebrating year’s accomplishments
Chronological Sample Resume: Recent graduate with international and domestic internships
Chronological Sample Resume: Recent graduate with international and domestic internship experience
JEAN NOMMOREAU
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016, 202-555-5555, jean@american.edu
EDUCATION
School of International Service, American University, Washington, DC, May 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies: Language and Area Studies specializing in France-Europe
Honors: Cumulative GPA 3.89/4.0, Dean’s List (all semesters), University Honors Program
Sweet Briar College Junior Year in France: Paris, France, September 2005–May 2006
• Studied European and French politics while directly matriculated in French university system
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in French, intermediate-level Spanish
EXPERIENCE
Intern. Western Policy Center: Washington, DC, August 2006–May 2007
• Attended congressional hearings, think tank conferences, and other events as representative of public
policy organization promoting U.S. interests and Western institutions in southeastern and eastern Europe
• Drafted and distributed memoranda of events intended for use by 25 key officials at center
• Conducted research for monthly 40-page center publication, the Strategic Report, and culled pertinent
data for center databases
• Participated in weekly staff briefings and informational meetings regarding center activities, projects,
and events
Intern. Association Chretienne pour l’Abolition de la Torture (ACAT) (Christian Association for
the Abolition of Torture): Paris, France, November 2005–May 2006
• Monitored global developments in human rights abuses while working in Paris office of international
human rights group
• Researched and drafted 15 articles for pending publication on death penalty
• Participated in weekly community meetings to devise ways to raise awareness of death penalty
Human Resources Associate. The Smith Company: Washington, DC, June-August 2005
• Managed human resources department of large telemarketing company with team of ten staff members
• Researched and answered 20-40 daily queries from federal and state governments and employers
pertaining to unemployment verifications, welfare funds eligibility, and proof of employment for current
and former company employees
• Reconciled payroll by entering employee wages in database and distributing paychecks to staff of 250
Intern. National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP): Washington, DC, January–April
2005
• Wrote ten biographies of juvenile death row inmates for NCADP Web page and member newsletter
• Planned and attended organizational meetings to prepare to lobby members of Congress
• Solicited donations 10% above previous year and maintained database of 300 NCADP supporters
ACTIVITIES
• Program Director, WVAU, American University Radio Station, January–May 2005
• Group Leader, Freshman Service Experience, American University, August–December 2004
• Volunteer, Calvary Bilingual Learning Daycare Center, Washington, DC, January–May 2004
• Volunteer, D.C. Central Soup Kitchen, August–December 2003
• Camp Counselor, Hi Hills Day Camp, Milwaukee, WI, May–August 2003, 2004, 2005
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Explorer; Google Docs, Group, and Maps; Blogger; Paychex
Chronological Sample Resume: Recent graduate with extensive internship experience utilizing left-hand section titles,
academic achievements, and volunteer experience
ASHLEY DeSALLE
4800 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016, 202-555-5555
1 Grove Drive, Rose, New Jersey 07450, 201-555-5555
Ashley@hotmail.com
EDUCATION American University, Washington, DC, May 2007
BA, Public Communication; Minor: Art History
Overall GPA 3.6/4.0
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2003-2004
Completed courses in art history and Italian culture
ACHIEVEMENTS AU Dean’s List (all semesters)
National Honor Society (fall 2005 – present)
Featured front page and investigative reporter for AU biweekly student newspaper, The Eagle
PROFESSIONAL Special Olympics International, Washington, DC
EXPERIENCE Intern, Communication and Public Affairs Department (JanuaryMay 2007)
Researched, wrote, and edited 20 articles for quarterly magazine with circulation of 5,000 and
official Special Olympics web site
Conducted 15 interviews, gathered information, and wrote summaries for monthly 10-
page
internal newsletter distributed to staff of 300 throughout US
Ketchum Public Relations, Washington, DC
Intern, Public Affairs Department (September – December 2005)
Designed and assembled information packages and participated in brainstorming sessions
Prepared media conference information and placed follow-up calls to maximize media
coverage
Monitored news sources and pitched story ideas to media in healthcare, technology, political,
and financial fields
The White House, Washington, DC
Intern Volunteer, First Lady’s Correspondence Office (December 2004 – August 2005)
Responded to incoming correspondence regarding education and international issues
Served as tour guide and liaison for holiday and special constituent White House events
The National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
Intern, Graphic Design and Special Exhibit Department (September – December 2004)
Created bi-weekly story boards displayed at gallery entrance to inform gallery visitors about
upcoming films and special events
Designed gallery and special exhibit brochures
Planned and executed preliminary and final phases of six special exhibits
ABC Studios, New York, NY
Intern, Twentieth-Century Project (January 2004)
Conducted historical research for ABC’s Twentieth-Century video series on the Holocaust
Collaborated with four production associates during early development of three individual films
and worked directly with five editors and producers in editing room during final stages
COMPUTER Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop
SKILLS
VOLUNTEER Public Relations Student Society of America, September 2004 – present
EXPERIENCE Spina Bifida Association of Bergen-Passaic County, NJ, May – August 2001
Ridgewood Special Services Home and School, Ridgewood, NJ, October – December 2000
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FIRSTNAME!LASTNAME!
4000!Massachusetts!Avenue!NW!|!Washingto n,!DC !200 16!
(202
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=5555!|!student@american.edu
EDUCATION!
School!of!Public!Affairs,!American!University!|!Washington,!DC!|!December!2013 !
Master!of!Science,!Justice,!L aw!&!Societ y! !
GPA!3.66/4.0!
School!of!Public!Affairs,!American!University!|!Washington ,!DC!|!May!2012!
Bachelor!of!Arts,!Justice!|!Minor:!Computer!Science!!
Overall!GPA!3.85/4.0!
Honors:!Magna%Cum%Laude,!Dean’s!List!(all!semesters)!
EXPERIENCE!
Intern!|!Metropolitan!Police!Department,!Financial!C r imes!and !F r a ud!Unit!|!Washington,!DC!|!June!2012!–!present!
Conducted!research!using!online!databases!and!entered!supplemental!reports!into!the!Wash ington !Area !Crim inal!Intelligen ce
Information!Sy stem
Contacted!complainants!to!obtain!information!regarding!crime!reports
Built!a!Microsoft!Access!database!for!the!Sexual!Assault!Squad!and!imported!1,239!cases!from!2008=2012
Created!an!HTML/VBScript!computer!application!(.hta)!to!produce!a!photo!lineup!from!a!folder!of!six!photos
Program m ed!a!PH P!online !scheduling !script!for!the!unit!supervisor
Technology!Assistant!|!American!University!Career!Center!|!Washington,!DC!|!April!201 2!!present!
Provide!customer!service!to!30!staff!members!as!first=tier!technica l!s u pp o r t
Ensure!proper!functioning!of!hardware!and!software!and!maintain!inventory!for!approximately!60!workstations
Generate!mid=year!and!annual!reports!for!the!Systems!C oo rd in a tor!and!five!directo rs!regarding!an!online!resume!builder!and
a!student!survey!conducted!after!career!advisor!meetings
Replaced!20!workstations!under!the!University’s!three=year!replacement!plan
Staff!Assistant!|!American!University!Department!of!Public!Safety!|!Washington ,!DC!|!Jan ua ry!!June!201 2 !
Produced!campus!maps!using!ArcGIS!to!show!department!jurisdictions,!building!lockdown!capabilities,!and!campus
crosswalk!locations
Provided!technical!assistance !to!12!staff!an d!coord inate d!with!Office!of!Information!Technology!to!resolve!issues
Created!a!SharePoint!site!for!department!general!orders,!standard!operating!procedures,!forms,!and!memoranda
Developed!a!Microsoft!Access!database!to!maintain!all!department!purchase!order!requests
Office!Assistant!|!American!University,!Student !C o n d uct!and !C o n fl ic t !R e s o l u t io n !S e r v ic e s!|!Washington ,!DC !|!September!2011!–!
April!2012!
Researched!conduct!policies!at!other!institutions!on!bullying!and!amnesty!for!sexual!violence!v ictims
Created!and!implemented!proposals!for!relevant!technology!workflow!improvements
Wrote!an!instructio na l!manual!to!improve!reporting!and !analytics!for!student!conduct!database!software
Generated!reports!for!the!Director!of!Student!Conduc t!regarding!stud ent !conduct!inciden t s
Reviewed!and!documented!data!inconsistencies!from!the!student!conduct!database!software
Interacted!with!students,!community !membe r s ,!an d!background!investigators!during!office!visits
Intern!|!Metropolitan!Police!Department,!Human!R e s o u r c e !Manag e ment!Div i si o n !|!Washington,!DC!|!February!–!May!2010!
Processed!internship!applications!by!organizing!incoming!emails,!forms!and!recommendation!le tte rs
Managed!personnel!files!to!find!memb ers!performance!history!and!maintained!records!of!discipline!for!departmental
members!through!the!Personnel!Performance!Management!System
Performed!day=to=day!maintenance!for!the!Online!Application!Portal
TECHNICAL!SKILLS!
Microsoft!Office!(Access,!Excel,!and!PowerPoint)!Certified!Application!Specialist;!Adobe!Creative!Suite!(Photoshop,!Illustrator,!
InDesign);!ESRI!ArcGIS;!Python;!Java;!VBScript;!HTML/CSS;!JavaSc rip t;!PHP;!SQL;!STAT!
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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES RESUME
[email protected] 202-555-1212
EDUCATION
American University (AU), Washington, DC
BA, Interdisciplinary Majors: Economics, Art, and History, May 2015
Honors: Major GPA: 3.78/4.0, Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0, STAR Scholarship (2012), Charles Coolidge
Moore Scholarship (2013), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2011), International
Honor Society in Economics (2013)
Relevant Courses and Projects:
Macroeconomics:
o Researched and wrote 20-page paper on “Emerging markets in the third world”
o Wrote five-page paper comparing and contrasting Karl Marx to Adam Smith
Thomas Jefferson - analyzed writings by and about Jefferson to write 20-page paper on the
De
claration of Independence and its relationship to civil disobedience movements
The Artist's Perspective: Drawing:
o Created 12 drawings, in charcoal and pencil, from simple outline drawings of still life settings
to self portraits and copies of master drawing
s
o Pr
oduced 24”X 48” final project in charcoal of still life setting with single light source
Western High School, Pomona, NY, June 2011
Honors: Graduated in top 5% of class, GPA: 3.9/4.0, Selected to be Salutatorian
Relevant Courses: AP Journalism, History, and English
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in SPSS, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, LexisNexis, Paradox, iMovie
Language: Fluent in Mandarin, basic knowledge of Arabic and Urdu
EXPERIENCE
The Good Restaurant, Waitress, Oxford, AR, May - Aug 2012, 2013
Interact with 50 100 customers and handle $500 - $1200 daily and have trained four employees
Open and close restaurant three-four times each week
Take inventory monthly of merchandise valued at $400
AU - Hughes Residence Hall Council, Secretary, Washington, DC, Jan 2012 - May 2013
Planned 12 social and cultural events per semester for 300 freshman and sophomore residents
Developed marketing strategies for annual semiformal, succeeded in increasing attendance by 10%
and reducing costs by $800
Edited weekly four-page newsletter, The Hughes News, distributed to 300 residents
Good Hope Camp, Counselor, Severn, MD, May - Aug 2011
Designed/implemented 10 weekly social, recreational, educational activities for 50 teens, ages 13-18
Trained five junior counselors in camp procedures
Interacted with parents during regular weekend visits throughout summer
The Elms, Western High School, Yearbook Editor, Pomona, NY, Sept 2009 - June 2011
Oversaw layout and production of all six sections of 200-page yearbook distributed to 500 students
and families while selecting and supervising staff of 35
Wrote 25 articles for five sections, including Sports, Clubs, and Senior Profiles
ACTIVITIES
Writer’s Guild, Member, AU, Washington, DC, Jan 2012 - present
So Others Might Eat, Volunteer, Washington, DC, Sept 2011 - present
Jane Doe
Chronological+Resume+Sample:"Sample"Public"Relations"Resume"(Experienced)."
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW ~ Washington, DC ~ (202) 555-1212
[email protected] www.linkedin.com/prresume
Skills
Co
mputer: Advance use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Cision; VOCUS; LexisNexis; Final
Cut Pro; Dreamweaver ; Adobe Illustrator
Language: Fluent in Spanish and Italian; conversational French
Social Media: Ability to produce content and provide analytics for Facebook, Twitter, HootSuite
,
BlogSpot, & WordPress
Professional Experience
2013-pr
esent Director of Media and Promotions, Major Marketing Firm Atlanta, GA
Serves as transition team builder/leader during merger of two advertising and public relations agencies.
Designs and implements new marketing presentations and speeches for top clients
.
Co
nducts market research for new and existing clients specializing in business to business marketing,
industry trends and developments
.
He
ads the event planning, media buying and public relation divisions to ensure future success
.
2008
-2012 Media Relations Manager, Non-Profit Organization Atlanta, GA
Led communications and marketing specialist for internal clients and external stakeholders. Promoted
clients' activities, issues, and strategies to internal constituents, the media and other key publics.
Built and maintained relationships with local and national media outlets. Served as a national
spokesperson and media liaison as part of a national team during national disasters.
Wrote, produced, and developed articles and story ideas for internal and external print and electronic
media. Prepared presentations, briefing documents and messaging, for reactive and proactive media
opportunities, speeches and meetings.
Served as project manager for national African-American Outreach Initiative, leveraging partnerships
with leading publications and organizations, including Essence Magazine, BET, National Urban
League, National Council Negro Women, National Newspaper Publish Association and NAACP.
20062008 Press Officer, ABC Company Washington, DC
Employed high-level written and oral communications skills in disseminating media messages and in
preparation of materials for the news media, company officers, staff and affiliates.
Facilitated relationships with national media and strategic partners to leverage visibility of organization
and key executives
.
Ser
ved as spokesperson, confidential consultant and media liaison in addition to researching, analyzing
issues and providing strategic guidance and recommendations.
2003-2006
Promotions Producer/Sr. Audio Operator, News Channel 8 Washington, DC
Wrote and produced community affairs programs and live events; created daily log sheet and
documented performance of staff and equipment.
Re-designed traffic log system for promotional vignettes and public service announcements.
Operated 48 Channel post-production audio board for primary newscasts.
Served as liaison between production and engineering for live remotes and satellite broadcasts.
EDUCATION
American UniversitySchool of Communication Washington, DC
2006 M.A. - Strategic Communication
2003 B. A. - Broadcast Journalism
John Doe
Online portfolio – [email protected]
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (202) 555-1212
Washington, DC 20016 [email protected]
TECHNICAL SKILLS General knowledge of Avid, Final Cut Pro & Dreamweaver. Very familiar with
Digital, HD and Beta SX cameras. Computer: Microsoft Office. Social Media:
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
G.A. Reporter/ W4
56-TV, Young Broadcasting, NBC Affiliate, Washington, DC.
Fill-In Anchor Reported for shows with Live, Local, Late-Breaking format, with an emphasis on
exclusive stories. Primary fill-in for absent anchors June 2013present.
Reporter/Weekend W4
11, Lewis Broadcasting, FOX Affiliate, Washington, DC.
Anchor & Producer Primarily covered Education and Government beats. Edited own reporter
packages. Produced and anchored Fox weekend newscasts. Feb 2012Jan 2013.
Reporter/Weekend 25
-TV, Great Trails Broadcasting, NBC Affiliate, Baltimore, MD.
Anchor & Producer Shot, wrote and edited own reporter packages. Produced and anchored 6 and 11
p.m. weekend newscasts. Dec 2010Jan 2012.
Production Assistant En
tertainment Tonight, CBS Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
Conducted interviews and gathered sound from press junkets. Developed
ideas for nationally syndicated entertainment news show and TV projects.
Served as assistant producer on several radio projects. May Aug 2010.
Production Assistant TM
Z, Los Angeles, CA.
Accompanied and assisted field producers on shoots. Gathered footage, sound
bites and music for the show open, teases and packages. May Aug 2010.
News Assistant W1
23/Warner Bros.-TV, New York, NY.
Interviewed and retrieved sound from the field for packages and VO/SOTs.
Assisted assignment editors, reporters and producers. Operated NewStar.
Gathered facts and story tips by phone, fax and wire. MayAug 2009.
Co-An
chor/Producer/ American University “AU-TV”, Washington, DC
Reporter/Writer Co-anchored and produced 15-minute biweekly newscasts. Wrote, shot and
edited own reporter packages using ¾ inch equipment. Oct 2008 May 2009.
ACTIVITIES AND
LEADERSHIP
Member, National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
Board Member, Housing Opportunities Made Equal (H.O.M.E.)
American University Resident Assistant
EDUCATION
Am
erican UniversityWashington, DC
B.A. Broadcast Journalism, May 2013
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List
Chronological+Resume+Sample:"Sample"Broadcast"Journalism"Resume."
SIS Graduate Resume
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW · Washington, DC 20016 · (315) 555-1212 · sisgraduate@gmail.com
EDUCATION
American University School of International Service, Washington, DC May 2015
MA International Development candidate
St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY May 2008
BSc. Neuroscience Honours, Magna Cum Laude
Minors: Chemistry, Spanish
Study Abroad & Other Programs:
Development Project Management Institute, Monterey Institute of International Studies May-June 2008
Global Volunteers, Community Based Learning Program, Mt. Vernon, Jamaica January 2008
Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica March - July 2006
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Aga Khan Foundation Scholar 2013 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honorary
American University Hall of Nations Award 2013
Society Inducted 2006
Phi Beta Kappa Society Inducted 2008
Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honorary Soc
iety
Da
vis UWC Scholar 2004 -
2008
In
ducted 2007
SLU Kenyan Scholar2004 - 2008
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges
Dean’s List 2004-2006, 2007-2008
and Universities 2007
EXPERIENCE
Faculty, Hyde School Bath, Maine June 2008 June 2013
Taught Advanced Spanish, Advanced Biology, Honours Biology in classes averaging 10-15 students
Directed Student Jobs Program for an average of 130 students
Advised 8-10 students and their families as part of the Family Education Program
Mentored 25 female students as a live-in dorm parent
Coached Dance and Track & Field teams
Student Manager, Richard F. Brush Alumni House, St. Lawrence University August 2007 May 2008
Responded to email and voice mail daily, took reservations from alumni, parents, and friends of the University
Greeted guests, gave tours of the house, and coordinated maintenance issues with Facilities Operations
Modern Languages Teaching Technology Intern, Language Resource Centre August 2006 May 2008
Maintained the resource collection database for Modern Language learning aids
Assisted Modern Language faculty and students in the use of language teaching technology
Writing and Communication Mentor, First Year Program, St. Lawrence University January 2007 May 2008
Reviewed papers, presentations and projects for first year students to help them build writing and presentation skills
Community Assistant, Residence Life Communities, St. Lawrence University August 2005 May 2007
Created and facilitated a residential environment conducive to the academic mission of the university
Contributed to the educational, cultural and social development of first-year students
Assistant Coordinator, Peer Tutoring Program, Academic Support, St. Lawrence University August 2006- May 2007
Assisted in matching tutors with students in need of tutoring and kept appropriate records
VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
Mobile Food Truck - Bath, ME 2012 - 2013
Go! Malawi (formerly Friends of Little Field) Rockland, ME 2010
Pine Tree Camp - Rome, ME 2010 & 2011
Global Volunteers Jamaica January 2008
Davis 100 Projects for Peace, “Providing Water, Empowering Samburu Women”Kenya August 2007
SKILLS
Languages: Kiswahili (Fluent), English (Fluent), Spanish (Advanced), Bukusu (Advanced)
Computer: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
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