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Resume Advice

 

MAKE SURE IT IS A FULL PAGE, NO HALF PAGES TO BE INCLUDED, PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF YOURSELF ON TOP, USE PAST TENSE VERBS WHEN APPLICABLE, LIST ACCOMPLISHMNETS NOT JUST TASKS AND DUTIES! IF PROMOTED MAKE SURE IT CAN BE IDENTIFIED ON RESUME, TRY TO INCLUDE FACTS, NUMBERS, PERECENTAGES WHEN APPPLICABLE.

 

SAMPLE I (INTERNSHIP)

 

COLLEGE STUDENT INTERN CANDIDATE

920 Parker Road • Lemont, IL 60439 • (708) 000-0000 • ckfisherman21@gmail.co 

 

Summary 

 

Highly dedicated and conscientious student athlete who strives to give his best in each endeavor. Willing to accept responsibility, exhibit maturity and provide leadership while serving in multiple roles that demand an individual lead by example and set the bar for performance. Ambitious with a heightened sense of duty and obligation to make a difference. Able to utilize a strong work ethic and exceptional academic focus to be successful in each endeavor. Seeking the opportunity to gain entry into the Naval Academy in order to serve my country within the highest capacity and reach my potential on a personal and professional level. 

 

Education 

 

  •   GPA: 4.2/4.0

  •   Mu Alpha Theta – Mathematics Honor Society(2013-2015)

  •   National Honor Society (2014-2015)

  •   National English Honors Society (2014-2015)

  •   Physical Education Leadership Program – Leaders to peers through Physical Education(2014-2015) 

 

Athletics

  •   Baseball (2012)

  •   Volleyball (2014)

  •   Soccer (2011- 2014)

  •   Track (2013- 2015) 

Clubs and Leadership

 

  •   National Honor Society Officer – Community Service Officer for all NHS members (2015)

  •   Track Captain – Captain of Track team (2014 and 2015)

  •   Soccer Captain – Captain of Soccer team (2014)

  •   Junior Achievement Vice President – Business Club; Vice President in 2012- 2015

  •   Future Business Leaders of America President and Vice President – Business Club; Vice       President in 2014; President in 2015 (2012-2015)

  •   TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics, and Science) – Engineering Club;           tests are taken in the Chicago Regional Competition (2012-2105)

  •   Athletic Council – Mentor/leader for future and current high school athletes (2014- 2015) 

 

Community Involvement

 

  •   Civil Air Patrol – Earned position of Cadet Flight Sergeant

  •   Children of the Lord - Instructor for Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church (2008-Present)

  •   Community Service Leader – Organizer of all Community Service events through National Honor

    Society with over 80 members and more than 20 community service events yearly (2015) 

 

Skills/Awards/Experience

 

 

  •   United States Naval Academy STEM - (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Program NASA Wings Camp – Utilized Southern Illinois University’s aviation and Space equipment (2013)

  •   Naval Academy Summer Seminar (2014)

  •   Math and English Tutor – Academic tutor to students inside and outside of school(2013-2015)

  •   Airline Pilot Apprentice – Shadowed Southwest Airline’s pilots at Chicago Midway Airport (2014)

  •   2014 Junior Achievement Company of the Year – Awarded after placing in 1st at Junior Achievement

    State Competition (2014)

  •   2014 Officer of the Year – Awarded at the Junior Achievement State Competition (2014)

  •   Athlete Award – Awarded due to “high honor roll” and Varsity Letter (2013- 2015)

  •   All-Conference and All-Sectional – High School Soccer (2014)

  •   Prairie State Achievement Exam Award – Awarded for Mathematics (2014)

  •   Assistant in Pro Shop at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club (2013- Present)

  •   Currently pursuing my Private Pilot’s License 

 

SAMPLE II (RECENT GRADUATE)

 

Recent Graduate-Sales

4115 North Colony, The Colony, TX 75056

salest@outlook.com (000) 736-0444 

 

Professional Profile

Energetic, committed, and passionate professional who utilizes competitive spirit and tenacious attitude to overcome challenges to achieve results. Motivating and enthusiastic leader who takes the initiative to motivate others and build a high performing team. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and establish trust with clients and coworkers. Strong attention to details and the willingness to accept additional responsibilities when needed. Seeking an opportunity to drive revenues as a high performing team member within a dynamic organization. 

 

Education

 

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas- December 2014

Bachelor’s Degree -Organizational Behavior/ Human Resources

GPA 3.25/ 4.0- Marketing – Minor 

 

Achievement/Activity

Dean’s List -Top 10% Freshmen
Collegiate Volleyball Conference Tournament-MVP Collegiate Volleyball-2011

Business Environment Analysis Competition Finalist-2014

American Marketing Association Member
Special Olympics Volunteer 

 

Experience

 

Spine Dynamics, Chicago, IL                                                        March 2015-present

  •   Conducting selling strategies to drive revenues and improve market share within the medical device field including spine and respiratory products

  •   Cold calling and prospecting to identify and qualify sales leads

  •   Creating detailed reports on sales activities and client engagement and presenting key findings

 

TagMeBro Photo Booths, Grapevine, TX                                     June 2013 – present

Sales Representative/Management

  •   Successfully trained , led and managed team of 10 salespeople

  •   Coordinated efforts within team members to allocate scheduling priorities

  •   Spearheaded campaign to create awareness and increase market share through various

    marketing strategies and tactics

  •   Utilizing social media vehicles to increase brand awareness and retention rates

  •   Achieved financial success for sales goal in 2014 for CEO

 

Top Golf, The Colony, TX                                                             October 2013 – May 2014

Events Team/ Bay Host/ Platinum Host

  •   Led, planned and implemented events through the coordination of up to 20 team members,

    vendors and stakeholders

  •   Set the agenda, assigned responsibilities and identified priorities to meet and exceed

    expectations

  •   Served as brand ambassador and host to platinum/gold member bays of 150+ customers daily

  •   Met monthly sales goals successfully for events 

 

SAMPLE III (ENGINEER)

 

FIELD ENGINEER ENTRY

LEVEL ADDRESS
CELL/ EMAIL 

SUMMARY:

Ambitious, eager and business minded individual who has consistently achieved results by balancing priorities accordingly. Willingly to always accept additional responsibility and regularly exceeds in each venture. Extremely diagnostic professional who is seeking to advance career in a more challenging scope that will reward in professionalism and growth. 

 

EDUCATION:

William Harper College Palatine, Illinois

GPA: 3.25/4.0 

 

RELEVENT COURSEWORK:

REFRIGERATION FUNDAMENTALS

HEATING PRINCIPLES
HEATING AND COOLING CONTROLS

ADVANCED CONTROLS

DOMESTIC REFRIG APPLIANCES 

 

WORK HISTORY:

Fuji Hunt USA, Rolling Meadows, Illinois                                                       December 2011-Present   Material Handler

  •   Ensured production lines had materials needed

  •   Handled, wrapped and transferred finished goods in AS400

  •   Quality checked and adjusted all finish goods in accordance with International Standards

    Organization (ISO) 

 

U.S. Army National Guard Joliet, Illinois                                                       May 2007-Present               Section Leader / Force Protection Security

  •   Determined best travel routes, confirmed arrival dates, and verified cargo types

  •   Ensured vehicles are properly loaded to meet to meet required safety standards

  •   Assured proper tag collection of cargo trailers and connex

  •   Performed routine vehicle maintenance and repairs for six different types of vehicles

  •   Maintained security on a Quick Response Force for a 10sq mile radius

  •   Provided security for V.I.P.s, military leaders, as well as other convoys in over 300

  •   missions 

 

Michael Lewis Company Wood Dale,                                                            1998 -2007                       Illinois Team Lead                                

  •   Pulled and filled orders with outstanding accuracy

  •   Loaded semitrailers according to weight distribution and specifications

  •   Monitored over $1 million of lot sensitive perishable product

  •   Supervised a personnel of up to 6 assuring the correct product was pulled not only by

    quantity and location but also by lot number 

 

 

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