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A RESUMEOKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD EMPLOYMENT COORDINATION PROGRAM

Rose State CollegeCareer Services

Professional Training CenterPhone: (405) 733-7488

E-mail: jobplacementesrose.edu

Basic Guidelines for Writing a Resume

.:. First and foremost) your resume should include your name) complete address) E-mailaddress, and the telephone number where you may be reached. If this information isincorrect or has changed, you will never be notified, An employer will not look foryou,

.:. Ajob objective is next. Avoid being vague, but do not be so specific that youeliminate your chances for other closely related positions. You may prepare morethan one resume and tailor your objective to particular job openings. Rememberthat including an objective isoptional.

•:. Your education or training should include names and locations of schools) degrees)certificates or licenses awarded) major area of study) and dates of graduation. Otherthings may be included such as any scholarships, awards, elected offices) or honorsreceived.

•:. Your workexperience should focus on accomplishments, skills and results for full­time, part-time) volunteer work, and lnternships.Be sure to include place of

. employment as well as dates of employment (month and year will do),

.:. Special Skills should include those activities that relate to the knowledge ofcomputers, foreign language) the position you are applying for) or to job relatedskills (leadership) organization) etc). DO NOT include personal data) such as age}health status, marital status) or hobbies unless that information is pertinent to theposition.

"So, Where do I Start?"

.:. Take a pencil and paper and make a list of all of the jobs that you have had .

•:. Under each job, write a list of duties and skills required to perform those duties.

•:. Remember that there are some places to go to help you get started and motivate youto make that first move. Review samples of resumes and cover letters to get ideas.Some sources of help are listed below:

- Any person with experience writing resumes and searching for a job. Teachers)counselors) professors, Mends, and parents can all be valuable sources of help.

Your library where lists of job titles and skills needed for those jobs can beresearched as well as books on resume writing and job searching. For example:Dictionary ofOccupationat Titles; Occupational Outlook Handbook; Knock 'emDeadjob Seekers Handbook; andmanyothers!

- The Job Placement and Career Services Office (Student Services Building, Room106) can help you polish your interviewing skills and prepare an impressive

. resume for today's job market. We can also provide lists of corporate andgovernment employers with career opportunities in the area, and lists ofresources including books and Web sites to assist you in GETTING AJOBI

"How Do I Type Up My Resume?"

For a quick resume, pre-formatted resume layouts can be accessed through any Wordprogram available at the Rose State College Learning Resource Center- Computer Center.

You may access these resume helpers by:

.:. Click New on the File Menu

.:. Then, in the New Document Task Pane, under Templates, click on MyComputer

.:. Click the Other Documents Tab

.:. Double-click Resume Wizard and follow the steps in the Resume Wizard

.:. Remember that when you have more time) it is often better to not use the ResumeWizard macro as it will allow you more flexibility in the long run. Simply type thewhole resume yourself in Microsoft Word. You can then save it and bring it or e-mailit to the Job Placement Officeand we can assist you with wording and appearance.

Helpful Tips

.:. Do NOT present your resume in first person (I, we).

.:. Keep sentences short and punchy, and use action verbs to make your past come. alive. Alist of action verbs has been attached to this packet!

.:. Make sure you are consistent throughout your entire resume. Checkyourvocabulary and verb tense as well as any underlined, italicized, or bolded names. Ifone company name is italicized, make sure all company names are italicized.

•:. Avoid exaggerations and flowery terms.

•:. A one page resume is best, two pages for people with highly specialized or extensiveexperience. Drop offwork experience more than ten years old unless pertinent tothe job for which you are applying.

•:. Never lie on your resume. Always be ready to back up statements with specificexamples.

•:. Always use standard letter size, white, cream, 01' neutral colored paper as well as aneasy to read Font Style such as Arial or Times New Roman.

•:. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! Have someone else with good grammar andspelling skills review your resume as well .

•:+ Always have spare copies of your resume and keep it updated.

Action Verbs for Resume

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JOHN DOE3000 Your street • Your Town, Oklahoma73XXX • @gmail.com • 405.XXX.XXXX

MANAGEMENT PROFILEHuman Resources I Strategic Planning I Key Logistics ~

Recruiting and Staffing I Team Blii/dingand Leadership / Process ImprovementExperienced and talented leader leveraging extensive experience across diverse environments todrive organizational success. Proven strength in developing top-performing teams to deliver reliablegoal achievement. Conduct comprehensive training and provide support in career development.Adept in overseeing inventory processes, holding bottom line accountability. Excellentcommunicator, interfacing effectively. with various audiences and providIng key information tomanagement and staff. Consistently acknowledged for exceptional leadership; dedicated tofurthering standards of excellence. Hold Top Secret Security Clearance.

Aroas of Expertise:

• Motivational Leadership• Operations Direction• Inventory Control• Transportation Processes

• Information Distribution• Comprehensive Staff Training .• Resource Allocation• Logging and Tracking Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. ARMY - Stillwater, Oklahoma

Staff Officer I National Guard (2/2004 to Present)

Hold bottom-line responsibility for goal achievement overseeing team of 38 direct reports and 80indirect reports in accomplishing both short- and long-term objectives; report directly to seniorleadership. Ensure critical accuracy to drive safety; conduct comprehensive training, promoting staffresponsibility and dedication. Accountable for extensive equipment inventory including $6M+ inequipment. Develop strategic plans and lead key staff meetings to facilitate streamlined operations.Interface effectively with staff and management to ensure clear direction and foster optimal resultswithin critical timeframes. Mentor junior leaders, utiliZing key understanding of asset limitations andcapabilities.

+ Served two tours overseas, providing outstanding team leadership; developed key trackingprograms and received Army Bronze Star in acknowledgement of exceptional performance.and dedication.

+ Successfully orchestrated key logistics and provided solid gUidance to executive leadershipregarding team capabilities and asset status.

+ Supported executive leadership in assessing possible courses of action, resulting in creationof decision support template.

+ Consistently facilitated successful completion of strategic support plans prior to execution.+ Provided outstanding team leadership; earned excellent evaluations based on top

performance.

~KLAHOMA MEPS DEPT. - Oklahoma City, OK

Assistant Operations Officer (2/2011 to 7/2011)

Facilitate military recruitment; manage individual processing and oversee ceremonial induction.Communicate with young adults across the state regarding career opportunities, and conduct

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ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) testing. Oversee operations and contractdevelopment, working with all five military branches. Develop time lines; plan school testing andmeet with academic leadership. Conduct staff assessments.

+ Successfully oversaw ASVAB program; supported testing of 15k students and inductedapproximately 200 recruits per week.

+ Held accountability for internal fire escape routes. contributing significantly to safety andefficiency.

FOHD AUDIO VIDEO - Oklahoma City, OK

Inventory Control (1/2009 to 6/2011)Ensured accurate accounting and reliable availability of comprehensive inventory of requiredsupplies; maintained accountability for $1M+ in parts and equipment. Oversaw appropriate andspecific item location, facilitating efficient utilization. Managed logging and tracking; maintained itemsecurity. Handled shipping and returns, interfacing with carriers Including UPS and FEDEX.

*** ** "''''* ** "''''*AddiUonal oxpenenco as in Domestic and International ShIpping for StillwaterDesigns (2006-2008)as well as CadetOfficer(2002~2003) for the Oklahoma StateUniversity PoliceDepartment, both in

stillwater, Oklahoma.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Sociology'" Minor In Military ScienceOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Stillwater, OK

Technological Proticiencles: Microsoft Office 0Nord, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

NAME(405)123~4567 joeslluffy@mycmail.tdh

EXPERIENCEAngust 2008- prcsent: Signal Support Systems Spccialist: Oklahoma Natiollal Glllll'd: Stillwater, OKResponsible forworkingwith battlefield signal support systemsand terminal devices; maintain, install and troubleshootradio and data distribution systems; perform signal supportfunctions and technical assistance forcomputersystems;provide technical assistance and trainingfor local area networks; maintain equipment, terminal devices and assignedvehicles and powergenerators.

• Duringdeployment to Afghanistan worked as memberof 8 manteam responsible to provideall installation,maintenance, and troubleshooting services to 300+ users for all accountsand computersystems,

• Responsible for maintenance and accountability of over$1M of computerand IT equipment duringdeployment

• Planned and executed the installation and repairsof almost200 switches and routers and 2 satell ite systemswhile in country

• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of 50+ vehicle communication systemsto include handheldradios(SlNCGARS and Harris), mobile computertracking systems(Bhle Force Tracker), and antennasystems

• Installation and termination ofCAl'5 and CAT5Ecopper cablefor the 300+ personnel at Forward OperatingBase (approximately 10,000 feet and 200+ drops)

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of the unit's encryption devices (approximately $500,000) toensure communication securityfor theater wide operations

December 2009-Fcbl'unl'Y2011: Proctor: The Contractor School: OKC and Tulsa, OKResponsible for the installation, maintenance and deployment of 50+ computersystems to facilitate the administration ofrequired testing to enablecustomers to obtain certifications in electrician, HVAC, plumbingand natural gas.

• Planned and executed all software installations and setups for all computer systems• Conducted briefings with customers to cover rules and regulations of testing; helped customers complete

applications for licensing for each respective technical arena; provided test preparation for customers• Responsible for testing in two locations(Tulsa and OKC)• Managed logistical equipmentand software between two locations to meet needs of customers

July 2010-February 2011(alld Augnst 2008~March2009): Grill Chef: City Bites: Edmond, OK:Responsiblefor creatingsignatures sandwiches, potatoesand saladsfor customers. Operate drive-thru and lobbycashregisters as needed by takingorders in-storeand over the phone.Febrmll',Y 2007wA))ril2008: Cashien Crest Foods: Edmond, OK:Responsible for maintaining a $1000 - $3000 cash registerwhile scanningand bagging products, Assisted customers infinding productsand making sure it is to their satisfaction,

EDUCATION~ TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONSUS ARMY, SecretSecurityClearance,valid through2018US ARMY, Certification in Basic Bxpcditionary TargetingSystem and SurveillanceCombined (BETSS-C)(essentiallysurveillance system), December2010US ARMY, ArmySignalCorps School (25U- SignalSupportSystems Specialist), June 2009-0ctobel' 2009EDMOND NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, High School Diploma, May 2007

REFERENCgSName, Job Tille (405) 123-4567Emailaddress

John Doe

OBJECTIVE

1234 Oklahoma AvenueOklahoma City, 'OK 73170(405) 123-4567john.doe@gmail.com

I seek a positionofgreaterresponsibility in a majorcorporation 01' employerin logisticsand/ormanagement.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am a provenManager 'with experience in logistics in the US and Overseas. Battletested track record inmanagingequipment and personnel in extremecircumstance underimmensepressure. Utilizes skills toanalyze) plan) design, coordinate and implement programs / procedures / processes consistentwithcorporateculture, management style and business goals. Knownfor beingfail' and objective in regardstodecisionmaking, in particular, with subordinate employees. Approachable and positive leadership style.Strong communications skillsand abilityto meetgiven goals. Compassionate teamplayer.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

ActiveSecret Security Clearance (valid to 5/2015)Intcrmodal TrausportationAdministrationPublic Safety andSecurityLogistics andInventory Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Manager

Personnel and Human Services andManagementCustomer andPersonal ServiceGeography~ Foreign andDomesticForeign andDomestic Inventory ManagementDay-to-day Operations Management

Manageddailyoperations of 6S Employees; workedsimultaneously as a Supervisor for a subsection of myunit; conducted inventories for over $30 million in stock and inventory; coordinated with DirectorsandManagers to executeover 100resupply missions; movementof myunit from one area ofthe country toanother.

• Directedoperations of a publicsectororganization, oversawservice-providing activities, andinteracted directlyand productively with customers.

• Cooperated on all levels to developeffectiveinternalprocedures and maintain smoothdailyoperations.

• Managed staff schedules and work assignments as well as conducted staff performance evaluations.• Planned the use of materials/goods and planned for futurecustomerdemand.

Logistics Supervisor

Supervised and trained 36 employees who droveover 30,000 milesin extremeenvironments; managed over$14 million in stock and inventory; managed a maintenance program for 30 vehiclesresulting in over 90%operational readiness; supported over 600employees by planningand executingover 100deliveriesof over14,000tons over suppliesand equipment to variouslocationsthroughout the district; planned and executedover 20 projects includingresponding to equipment failures and emergencysituation throughout our area ofresponsibility. . .

• Managed logisticssystems, dailyoperations, distribution activitiessuch as planningtruck routes anddetermining shippingmethods.

• Coordinated activities suchas warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customerserviceand planningservicesfor outbound logistics operations.

• Metobjectivesfor productivity, accuracyand timeliness while ensuringcarriercompliance withcompany policiesand procedures,

• Collaborated with otherdepartments to integrate logistics and other business systemsand conferredwithmanagersin ordermanagement and shippingand createdpoliciesfor logistics activities.

Rose State CollegeCareer Services

Professional Training CenterPhone: (405) 733-7488

E-mail: jobplacementesrose.edu

Basic Guidelines for Writing a Resume

.:. First and foremost) your resume should include your name) complete address) E-mailaddress, and the telephone number where you may be reached. If this information isincorrect or has changed, you will never be notified, An employer will not look foryou,

.:. Ajob objective is next. Avoid being vague, but do not be so specific that youeliminate your chances for other closely related positions. You may prepare morethan one resume and tailor your objective to particular job openings. Rememberthat including an objective isoptional.

•:. Your education or training should include names and locations of schools) degrees)certificates or licenses awarded) major area of study) and dates of graduation. Otherthings may be included such as any scholarships, awards, elected offices) or honorsreceived.

•:. Your workexperience should focus on accomplishments, skills and results for full­time, part-time) volunteer work, and lnternships.Be sure to include place of

. employment as well as dates of employment (month and year will do),

.:. Special Skills should include those activities that relate to the knowledge ofcomputers, foreign language) the position you are applying for) or to job relatedskills (leadership) organization) etc). DO NOT include personal data) such as age}health status, marital status) or hobbies unless that information is pertinent to theposition.

"So, Where do I Start?"

.:. Take a pencil and paper and make a list of all of the jobs that you have had .

•:. Under each job, write a list of duties and skills required to perform those duties.

•:. Remember that there are some places to go to help you get started and motivate youto make that first move. Review samples of resumes and cover letters to get ideas.Some sources of help are listed below:

- Any person with experience writing resumes and searching for a job. Teachers)counselors) professors, Mends, and parents can all be valuable sources of help.

Your library where lists of job titles and skills needed for those jobs can beresearched as well as books on resume writing and job searching. For example:Dictionary ofOccupationat Titles; Occupational Outlook Handbook; Knock 'emDeadjob Seekers Handbook; andmanyothers!

- The Job Placement and Career Services Office (Student Services Building, Room106) can help you polish your interviewing skills and prepare an impressive

. resume for today's job market. We can also provide lists of corporate andgovernment employers with career opportunities in the area, and lists ofresources including books and Web sites to assist you in GETTING AJOBI

"How Do I Type Up My Resume?"

For a quick resume, pre-formatted resume layouts can be accessed through any Wordprogram available at the Rose State College Learning Resource Center- Computer Center.

You may access these resume helpers by:

.:. Click New on the File Menu

.:. Then, in the New Document Task Pane, under Templates, click on MyComputer

.:. Click the Other Documents Tab

.:. Double-click Resume Wizard and follow the steps in the Resume Wizard

.:. Remember that when you have more time) it is often better to not use the ResumeWizard macro as it will allow you more flexibility in the long run. Simply type thewhole resume yourself in Microsoft Word. You can then save it and bring it or e-mailit to the Job Placement Officeand we can assist you with wording and appearance.

Helpful Tips

.:. Do NOT present your resume in first person (I, we).

.:. Keep sentences short and punchy, and use action verbs to make your past come. alive. Alist of action verbs has been attached to this packet!

.:. Make sure you are consistent throughout your entire resume. Checkyourvocabulary and verb tense as well as any underlined, italicized, or bolded names. Ifone company name is italicized, make sure all company names are italicized.

•:. Avoid exaggerations and flowery terms.

•:. A one page resume is best, two pages for people with highly specialized or extensiveexperience. Drop offwork experience more than ten years old unless pertinent tothe job for which you are applying.

•:. Never lie on your resume. Always be ready to back up statements with specificexamples.

•:. Always use standard letter size, white, cream, 01' neutral colored paper as well as aneasy to read Font Style such as Arial or Times New Roman.

•:. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread! Have someone else with good grammar andspelling skills review your resume as well .

•:+ Always have spare copies of your resume and keep it updated.