resume writing tips & samples
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September 2014
Commerce Career Services Rouss & Robertson Halls, Suite 407 434.924.7986 www.commerce.virginia.edu/careerservices
Your resume will be one of the most important tools you use in marketing yourself to employers. Your resume
summarizes your most relevant experiences and accomplishments while demonstrating your written communication skills
and professionalism to potential employers. In turn, employers use resumes to select candidates for interviews and to
structure interview questions.
When faced with the prospect of writing a resume, many students worry about what they will include. Far too many do
not see their experiences and accomplishments as being significant to prospective employers. Nothing could be further
from the truth! Most education, work, and extracurricular activities are relevant and can be presented in a manner that
demonstrates your skills and potential. Remember, this is your opportunity to sell your strengths as a future employee.
This handout provides basic guidelines for constructing a resume. If you are interested in more information, Commerce
Career Services (CCS) hosts workshops and employer panels each year on resume writing. The CCS staff is also available
to meet with you to discuss your resume throughout the year.
FORMAT
One of the most important aspects of format is consistency, as this makes your resume easy to read and visually
appealing. As a student, the resume should be limited to one page, prepared on a standard 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper. A
standard 10-pt Times New Roman font is easy to read. No margins should be lower than 0.5" and equal on all sides. The
resume should be structurally organized, with margins and titles logically arranged to guide the reader. White space
should be used when appropriate to separate sections of the resume and avoid an overly crowded page as that can make
the resume difficult to read.
If you are submitting your resume online or sending as an email attachment, it is best to convert your word document to a
PDF, unless otherwise noted by the employer. A PDF ensures that document formant remains intact, regardless of what
software or operating system the employer uses.
Most resumes have separate sections including the following information (not necessarily in this order):
Contact information
Objective-this an optional section
Education
Honors and awards
Experience, related experience, and/or other experience
Leadership activities
Skills, such as computer skills or languages
Interests (optional section)
EMPLOYER TIP!
“A great resume is a tool I can effectively use to prepare myself as an interviewer. It provides clear
examples of leadership, service, and academic/business results. It answers my basic questions about
the student’s qualifications and generates interesting topics for the interview discussion.” John Brandberg, Finance Manager, Proctor and Gamble
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CONTENT A. Identifying Information
This includes name, address, telephone number, and email address. Use of a larger and bold font size will help your
name and information stand out.
1. Address- Many students list both a current (school) address and permanent (home) address.
2. Phone Number- Most students list only a cell phone number. Do make sure your voicemail is professional,
appropriate, and easily identifies your name.
3. Email Address- Use your school email address or an appropriate email address such as [email protected].
Save cute or clever email address such as [email protected] for personal use.
B. The Objective Statement
People have varied opinions about whether an objective statement should be included on the resume. Objectives are
generally more suited to seasoned professionals with very specific career goals. If you choose to use an objective, it
should be focused. It should include specific information about the type of position that is being sought (e.g., brand
management) and the type of organization sought (e.g., consumer goods marketing company). Make sure that your
objective is compatible with the opportunities available at the organization to which you are sending your resume.
C. Education
This section includes, in reverse chronological order, your graduate and/or undergraduate institution, degree, expected
date of graduation, academic concentration, and any other information that might be especially relevant to your
objective such as study abroad. Many students include any related coursework, percentage of college expenses earned,
and grade point average. If you choose to list relevant coursework, do so using easily understood course titles, for
example, Intermediate Accounting, rather than COMM 2010. Should you choose to list coursework, give each course
some thought to determine how it is truly relevant. This is key, as a recruiter may ask you questions about your
coursework and the value it may add to your candidacy. Also, try not to list too many relevant courses as that can be
difficult to read.
1. Listing your GPA. Although listing your GPA on the resume is optional, most recruiters indicate that they would
prefer to see it. If you have a strong GPA, mentioning it on the resume will demonstrate your academic talents
and achievements. If you choose not to list your GPA, recruiters may assume that it is not strong. In most cases,
recruiters will raise the issue of grades in the on-Grounds interview. Students with lower GPAs should be ready to
convince recruiters in the interview that they have the necessary skills to compete. Another option is to list your
Commerce GPA on your resume, particularly if it is higher than your cumulative GPA. SIS calculates these
GPAs for you. Do not calculate them yourself. Typically, students do not report their concentration GPA. If
you decide to do so, make sure that you have taken more than one class that counts towards your concentration.
2. Emphasize the McIntire School of Commerce and the University of Virginia. Both the University of Virginia
and McIntire have an excellent reputation nationwide.
3. Listing your second major. If you have a major from the College of Arts & Sciences, make certain to list it as a
second major, not as a second degree. In other words, you cannot receive both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of
science. Please refer to the following for an example:
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Concentrations in Marketing and Management
Second Major in Spanish from the College of Arts & Sciences
4. Make sure to highlight special achievements. Your resume is your opportunity to highlight your unique skills
and qualifications. Some students feel uncomfortable with the thought of “bragging” about themselves. If you
have accomplishments you are proud of, let others know on your resume. List those special achievements, such as
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“one of six students selected for special honors program,” or “full scholarship recipient,” or “financed 100% of all
educational expenses,” etc.
5. Should you include high school? It is generally recommended that college students exclude high school
information on their resumes.
6. If you transferred from another school, should you list the corresponding information? CCS recommends
that you include your previous institution on your resume, especially if you decide to include information
concerning your experiences and accomplishments from your previous institution. You will want to include the
name of the institution, dates attended, and area of study. Include this information below your University of
Virginia educational information so that an employer can reference those accomplishments and experiences
during the dates of attendance at that institution. Do not combine your GPA from your previous institution
with your UVa GPA. Simply list each GPA under the corresponding institution.
D. Honors and Awards
This section, when included, should contain academic achievements, such as Dean’s List, scholarships received, and
election to any honor societies. If you have achieved several academic honors, it is usually recommended to include
them under a separate Honors and Awards section on your resume. Students with fewer academic honors may choose
to include them in the education section. This is also the section to list awards and honors related to collegiate
extracurricular activities such as athletics and artistic performance. The listing of high school honors and awards is no
longer necessary once you are beyond your first year of college.
E. Experience
This section should include not only any paid positions, but also any unpaid internships, significant volunteer
experiences, and extracurricular activities. Similar to the educational section, information presented here should be
organized in reverse chronological order and should include names and locations of employers and dates of
employment.
This section presents students with the best opportunities to market themselves to employers. Don’t sell yourself
short. The description should detail the level of responsibility, as well as the breadth of exposure. It is most important
in this section that strong, effective language be used. The language should be succinct, crisp, expressive, and
personal. You will want to make the reader pay attention by using words that convey measurable accomplishments
and problem-solving abilities. When crafting this section, think about not just WHAT you did, but HOW you
accomplished tasks.
1. Know your transferable skills. Many tasks you have performed may not seem pertinent to include on your
resume. However, much of what you have learned is transferable to other jobs and can be presented in a way that
is appealing to prospective employers. The key is recognizing your transferable skills. To help you, a list of
commonly acquired skills is included in this handout.
2. Make sure to support the position you are trying to obtain. Your experience section should directly relate to
your goal by highlighting relevant skills. For example, if your objective is a position in brand management, then
your experience should demonstrate those skills brand managers look for (creativity, communication skills, etc.).
You may want to have a RELATED EXPERIENCE section on your resume to emphasize the specific experiences
you have acquired that directly supports your objective.
EMPLOYER TIP!
“I encourage job applicants to be clear and direct – understand what you want and ask for it. I
encounter fuzzy thinking so often that when I meet a candidate who focuses on one opportunity and
who understands how it fits with their career plans, they usually get the job”. Mike Elliott, VP Financial Planning and Group Treasurer Rolls Royce North
America
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3. Use active rather than passive language. Use “action” verbs to give your resume more impact. Rather than
saying “Responsible for all direct-mail marketing activities,” say, “Created direct-mail marketing campaign.” A
list of action verbs is presented at the end of this handout.
4. Indicate progressive increases in responsibility. If you have worked for the same company for two consecutive
summers, and your job responsibilities have increased, make sure you specify the increased responsibilities on the
resume.
5. Indicate if you have received a full-time offer from your summer employer. If your summer employer has
extended you a full-time offer after graduation, indicate this fact as one of your descriptors on your resume for
that employer. We encourage you to include this fact even if you do not plan to accept the offer—for example,
“offered full-time employment upon graduation as a result of positive performance review.”
6. Highlight either your job title or your employer. Some students may have had experience when they have
worked for impressive organizations (Oligivy +Mather, KPMG, etc.), but their job titles may sound unimpressive
(receptionist, teller, etc.). If this is the case, it may be more effective to list the company first (highlighted by bold
print or italics) and then the job title. If you have had an impressive-sounding title (project manager, assistant to
the president) but worked for a less-known company (Jones and Company), you may want to list the job title first
(highlighted) and then the company name.
7. Prioritize your accomplishments. If 75% of your internship was spent making copies, but you meet with clients
and worked on an advertising pitch for 25% of your time, prioritize your client interaction and pitch work.
F. Leadership and Extracurricular Activities
This section should also be in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent experience. If your
leadership and activities are more substantial than your work experience, include this section before your work
experience section. This section includes those extracurricular activities in which students are engaged outside of the
classroom. When listing extracurricular activities, give the name of the organization and the dates when you were
involved with the organization. Make sure to mention any leadership positions and titles held. Employers will want to
see signs of leadership potential. Community and civic organizations may be included here. Whenever possible,
describe your extracurricular activities, rather than just listing your activities. Recruiters are more interested in
knowing what you’ve done rather than what you’ve joined.
G. Skills
This optional section can be used to highlight skills that you feel deserve special attention. Good examples of these
are computer and foreign language skills. Many students include these abilities in other sections of their resumes, but
making a separate section may draw an employer’s attention to these accomplishments.
H. Interests
This section, usually optional, includes such items as personal hobbies and travel experiences. If you decide to include
an interests section on your resume, try to keep it engaging! Reading, cooking, and running appear all too frequently
on many students’ resumes. A way to keep your interests section looking fresh is to be a bit more specific. Instead of
just listing cooking as an interest, consider “Trying every recipe in the Joy of Cooking”. Remember that employers
are likely to ask you about one or more of your interest areas during an interview, so be sure to include only those
interests in which you have been actively involved and feel comfortable talking about at length.
I. References
There is no need to include the statement “References Available upon Request.” Employers assume that you have
references. The space that becomes available by not listing a reference statement can be used more effectively to
describe experiences.
Most students find it useful to prepare a printed reference sheet, with the names, titles, company/university affiliation,
addresses, business telephone numbers, and email addresses of three or four references. The reference sheet may be
taken to the interview to hand to the employer as requested.
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You will want to make certain, however, that you have specifically asked people to serve as references. Usually, no
more than three or four references are necessary. Faculty members, present and former employers, community
leaders, business owners, and supervisors all make excellent references. Make sure that any references you list can
recall and describe their interactions with you. Once you have secured a position, follow up with your references with
thank-you letters for their role in assisting with this process. An example of a reference sheet is attached to this
handout.
J. GENERAL TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE RESUMES
The following hints may be helpful while you are completing your resume:
Have your resume critiqued by more than one person.
Use the minimum number of words necessary to convey meaning. For example, eliminate unneeded articles (a,
an, and the) in your position descriptions.
Avoid using passive phrases such as “Duties included…” or “Responsible for…”
Use short, concise phrases, with each phrase starting with an action verb. For example, “Researched and analyzed
effectiveness of new social media campaign”
Ensure that verb tense corresponds with timing of the experience. For example, if you are still involved in an
activity, use present tense for verbs within that position description.
Be sure spelling and punctuation are correct – check for typographical errors.
If you have difficulty fitting everything onto one page, begin to eliminate the information that is least recent and
least relevant to your job search.
Use consistent phrasing and language throughout your resume.
Spell out all names rather than using abbreviations or acronyms.
Avoid using personal pronouns (e.g., “I” and “me”).
Use highlighting (italics, bold print, and capital letters) in a consistent manner to make the resume more readable.
EMPLOYER TIP!
"Rather than listing a typical laundry list of duties and responsibilities, I advise students to determine what skills and
experiences will be required to perform the functions of the jobs to which they're applying. Students should then
decide if a bullet or description on his/her resume has any applicability to the requirements of the jobs which they are
seeking." Dave Ong, Director, Corporate Recruiting, Maximus
September 2014
K. PRINTING THE RESUME
The appearance of your resume is just as important as its content. In making final copies of resumes for employers,
students should keep the following guidelines in mind. Always use a high-quality, medium-bond paper that looks and
feels professional. Do not use standard photocopy paper. The color of paper should be white, off-white, gray, or beige.
Also, make sure to buy enough blank paper of the same type and matching envelopes to use for cover letters and
mailings.
L. HELPFUL WEB SITES FOR THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS
college.wsj.com
wetfeet.com
vault.com
careerpath.com
EMPLOYER TIP!
“A resume is one of the most important documents you will create over the course of your career. Proper attention to
detail is vital to your success. Items to be especially careful of include:
o Random, capitalized words that do not require capitalization
o Inconsistent verb tenses
o Typos: A typo will often deter a prospective employer from interviewing you. Consider having at least
3 people review your resume. As a final check, read each line of your resume backward, looking for
typos.”
Danielle Timmons, Brand Manager, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco
September 2014
Resume Points to Consider
Double check that contact information correct? Phone numbers
included? E-mail address?
Does the resume lead with strength? What stands out when you look at
it for 10 seconds?
Is the overall appearance visually appealing? Balanced margins? Clear
font?
Does it look burdensome to read? Is it longer than 1 page?
Does it look cluttered or too short?
Is education clear? Is GPA included? Major GPA? Work-related
coursework? Concentrations?
Are academic honors included? Are they substantial enough to merit an
“Honors” category?
Are other educational endeavors such as study abroad, special programs,
independent studies, minors, etc. included?
Has the resume highlighted job titles or employer/organizations? Which
look stronger?
Have you emphasized skills relevant to the position?
Are descriptions written with most impressive information first? Using
action verbs? Is there enough information to visualize what you did?
Has the formal (order of Work Experience, Related Experience,
Activities, etc.) allowed most important experience to be up front?
Does your resume highlight your accomplishments? Are items
quantified where possible?
Are leadership roles well defined?
Are language and computer skills mentioned?
Have you included dates for all your experiences? Is the format used to
list dates consistent throughout the document?
Are college summers accounted for through internships, part time work,
or volunteer experiences?
Are interests or personal data included appropriate? Does this
information aid the reader in understanding your strengths?
Does the resume communicate a track record of success?
Has the resume avoided personal pronouns such “I”?
Have you converted resume to PDF to send your resume via email or
upload?
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Transferable Skills
Acquired customer service skills
Administer programs
Advise people
Analyze data
Appraise services
Arrange social functions
Assemble apparatus
Audit financial records
Budget expenses
Calculate numerical data
Check for accuracy
Classify records
Coach individuals
Collect money
Compile statistics
Conduct research
Confront other people
Construct buildings
Coordinate events
Correspond with others
Counsel people
Create new ideas
Decide uses of money
Delegate responsibility
Design data systems
Dispense information
Display artistic ideas
Distribute products
Edit publications
Estimate physical space
Evaluate programs
Exhibit plans
Find information
Generate reports
Handle complaints
Handle detail work
Initiate communication
Inspect physical objects
Interpret languages
Interview people
Inventing new ideas
Investigate problems
Listen to others
Locate missing information
Manage an organization
Measure boundaries
Mediate between people
Meet the public
Monitor the progress of project
Motivate others
Negotiate contracts
Operate equipment
Organize people and tasks
Persuade others
Plan agendas
Plan organizational needs
Predict futures
Prepare materials
Process status reports
Program computers
Promote events
Raise funds
Record scientific data
Recruit new hires
Respond to inquiries
Repair mechanical devices
Review programs
Run meetings
Sell products
Serve individuals
Set up demonstrations
Sketch diagrams or charts
Speak in public
Supervise others
Teach lessons
Update files
Work with precision
Write clear reports
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Action Verbs
A accomplished
achieved
acquired
adapted
administered
advanced
advised
allocated
analyzed
applied
appointed
approved
arranged
assessed
assigned
assisted
attained
audited
B bought
broadened
brought
built
C calculated
centralized
clarified
collaborated
combined
completed
composed
conceived
concluded
condensed
conducted
constructed
consulted
contracted
contributed
controlled
converted
coordinated
corrected
created
cut
D decentralized
decreased
defined
demonstrated
designated
designed
determined
developed
directed
discovered
documented
doubled
E earned
edited
eliminated
employed
enforced
established
estimated
evaluated
examined
exceeded
executed
exercised
expanded
expedited
extended
F financed
forecasted
formed
formulated
founded
fulfilled
G generated
guided
H handled
headed
helped
hired
I identified
implemented
improved
increased
influenced
initiated
inspected
installed
instructed
integrated
interpreted
interviewed
introduced
invented
invested
investigated
L
led
liquidated
located
M
made
maintained
managed
marketed
mediates
minimized
modernized
modified
monitored
motivated
N
negotiated
O
obtained
operated
ordered
organized
originated
overhauled
oversaw
P participated
performed
pinpointed
planned
prepared
presented
prevented
processed
procured
produced
programmed
projected
promoted
proposed
proved
provided
published
purchased
R realized
recommended
recruited
reduced
reinforced
renegotiated
reorganized
reported
represented
researched
reshaped
resolved
restored
reviewed
revised
S saved
scheduled
secured
selected
served
settled
shaped
showed
simplified
sold
solved
sponsored
staffed
standardized
started
streamlined
strengthened
structured
studied
suggested
summarized
supervised
supported
surpassed
surveyed
sustained
T tailored
taught
tested
traded
trained
transformed
translated
trimmed
tripled
U
undertook
used
utilized
V verified
W widened
won
worked
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Oliver Thompson 1122 Rugby, Charlottesville, VA 22904
[email protected] (908)234-5555
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA Expected Graduation: August 2012 Candidate M.S. in Commerce—Financial Services
• Overall GPA 3.73/4.00 • Relevant Coursework: Advanced Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Markets & Financial Advisors, Information
Management for Financial Services, Intermediate Financial Accounting, and Intermediate Cost Accounting University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA August 2007- May 2011 B.A. Economics and History
• Overall GPA 3.3/4.0 • Relevant Coursework: Behavioral Finance, Financial Aspects of Engineering, International Finance and Macroeconomics,
Theories of Money and Banking, Introduction to Management Accounting, and Introduction to Financial Accounting
University of Virginia, International Hispanic Studies, Valencia, Spain Summer 2009 Summer Study Abroad Program
• Sharpened linguistic skills and acclimated to a foreign culture while living with a Spanish family for two months
WORK EXPERIENCE
SNL Financial LLC, Charlottesville, VA Summer 2011 Marketing and Corporate Sales Intern Compiled capital adequacy, asset quality, peer comparative, market analysis, and performance metric reports for
financial institutions, real estate, and insurance sales groups using the SNLi and SNLxl financial platforms Researched effectiveness of past marketing campaigns using Salesforce and AlphaMessenger software platforms Distributed sector specific PR outreach initiatives to national media sources using Vocus software platform
University of Virginia Athletics Department, Charlottesville, VA August 2010- present Marketing and Promotions Intern
• Promotes UVA Athletics through in-stands and on-the-field marketing efforts MySavu, Inc., Winston Salem, NC Summer 2010 Marketing and Sales Intern; Charlottesville Team Manager
• Collaborated with headquarters to develop campaign strategies for the Charlottesville market • Strengthened presentation skills through daily demonstrations of the mySavu business model to local proprietors
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity, Lambda Chapter, Charlottesville, VA August 2007- May 2011 President and Brother
• Elected by 40 peers to lead the Lambda chapter for the 2009-2010 school year • Won 2010 UVA Interfraternal Council Most Improved Chapter Award during presidency • Collaborated with the House Executive Board on a bi-weekly basis to discuss management of $90,000 budget
University of Virginia Baseball, Charlottesville, VA August 2010- July 2011 Student Volunteer Assisted coaching staff with fundraising efforts, recruitment mailings, and equipment room projects
Interfraternal Council Judiciary Committee (UVA IFC-UJC), Charlottesville, VA August 2008- December 2009 Judge
• Elected by group of peers to adjudicate issues between fraternities and/or the UVA administration
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, SQL query language, Microsoft Visual Studio, SPSS software platform, Visio Process Modeling, Google Applications, and Social Networking Media
• Spanish (7 years of classroom experience and lived in Spain for two summers) • Enjoy reading, traveling, the outdoors, sports, and listening to all kinds of music
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Stacy Avezzano 726 Pocahontas Way Brick, NJ 08723 (732) 991-2346 [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA Expected August 2014
M.S. in Commerce, Marketing and Management Available to work July 2014
GPA: 3.850, GMAT: 660/81%, Honors: Partial departmental scholarship, Beta Gamma Sigma
Relevant Coursework: Strategy & Systems, Project Management, Global Commerce, Customer Analytics and Brand Strategy
Penn State University, State College, PA May 2012
B.A. in Art History with Honors; Second Major in International Affairs; Minor in Spanish
GPA: 3.826 Honors: Partial academic scholarship, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, General Honors Award
Study Abroad: Granada, Spain Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010
EXPERIENCE
McIntire School of Commerce Office of Graduate Programs, Charlottesville, VA—Social Media Intern Sept. 2013-present
Generate topics and write articles to be posted on the M.S. in Commerce blog site to market to potential students and alumni
Use analytics to understand reader behavior and preferences
Book Publishing House., New York, NY—Trade Publicity Intern Jan. 2013-April 2013
Wrote pitch letters, follow-up letters, and author Q&A’s to persuade publications to review current titles
Researched potential reviewers based on reviewing history and searches on Meltwater and Cision
Start-Up LLC, New York, NY—Social Media and Branding Intern June 2012-Oct. 2012
Independently managed social media intern team of 4 and acted as liaison between it and the COO
Generated a schedule of goals for the internship, prepared agenda for weekly conference calls, and kept meetings on task
Penn State University Honors Program, State College, PA—Writing Fellow Aug. 2011-May 2012
Met with professors to understand their teaching method and subject, and to define their vision of success
Guided Honors freshmen in revising English papers and helped them adjust to college-level work
Interviewed potential new Fellows, recommended and mentored incoming Fellows
Random Publishers, New York, NY—Children’s Editorial Intern August 2011
Reviewed manuscripts to make publishing recommendations and, subsequently, generated reader’s reports and rejection letters
LEADERSHIP
Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Committee, Charlottesville, VA Jan. 2014-present
Brainstormed ideas to raise $10K for the construction of four houses in Southeast Asia and Latin America
Co-ran the letter writing campaign: wrote generic letter and kept communication frequent between stakeholders
XYZ Sorority
Advisor, Charlottesville, VA Aug. 2013-present
Support the collegiate Vice President in accomplishing her goals and living her values
Act as a soundboard for new ideas and as a resource for inquiries
Vice President, State College, PA Jan. 2010-Dec. 2010
Created, updated, and maintained the chapter calendar and co-ran weekly chapter meetings for 120 members
Used budget of $4000 to plan and run the chapter retreat, composites, and bid day pictures
Promoted social responsibility by leading chapter fireside chats, Human Dignity workshops, and the senior pursuit program
Director of E-Communications, State College, PA Jan. 2011-Dec. 2011
Maintained/updated website and converted paper polls and votes to greener Formspring surveys
Caesura Literary Magazine, Newark, DE—Lead Editor of Creative Nonfiction Aug. 2011-May 2012
Managed a team of 8 editors to select the best submissions for the yearly magazine
Conferenced with editor-in-chief and 3 other lead editors to set goals and publish magazine
SKILLS: Conversant in Spanish; Public Speaking; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; SPSS; Visio (basic); SQL (basic)
INTERESTS: Hiking, Cooking, Blogging
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Samantha York 41 Daffodil Court ● Charlottesville VA 22903 ● (444) 555-0989 ● [email protected]
EDUCATION University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, M.S. Accounting, Charlottesville VA May 2012 University of Alabama, B.S. Accounting, GPA: 4.0, summa cum laude, Tuscaloosa AL May 2011
ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE Intern, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Philadelphia PA Jan-Mar 2011
Analyzed financial statements and work papers to prepare memos, engagement letters, and tax provisions in a team environment for insurance and pharmaceutical clients
Built professional relationships and developed technical accounting skills through formal training and on-site mentoring by partners, directors, and associates
Director of Internal Finance, Forza Financial, Tuscaloosa AL Jan 2009-May 2011 Created business plan for domestic microfinance institution in Alabama Researched laws and regulations to file non-profit paperwork and establish student-run initiative Applied for grants and secured funds for operations to finance small business entrepreneurs
Financial Analyst, Culverhouse Investment Management Group, Tuscaloosa AL Aug-Dec 2009 Analyzed stocks for UA-related, value-oriented portfolio (IT/Telecom sectors) Prepared and presented research reports for review and vote by the Board of Directors
Participant, xTREME Games, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tuscaloosa AL Oct 2009 Researched, analyzed, and presented business case-study solution with five-member team Winner of 2009 xACT case competition at the University of Alabama
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE University Volunteer, University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA Jan 2012
Assisted UVa professor of sustainable economic development on trip to Bangladesh Visited BRAC and Grameen to research microfinance initiatives, climate change, and poverty alleviation
Project Leader, SEED, Charlottesville VA Sep 2011-May 2012 Provided strategic recommendations to MFI with 60,000 borrowers and $20 million loan portfolio Developed implementable internal controls solutions for socio-economic environment in Mexico
Graduate Teaching Assistant, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville VA Aug 2011-May 2012 Assist with data entry, grading, recording, and distributing assignments Hold office hours to tutor M.S. Commerce students in accounting
Logistics Director, Alabama Action, UA Honors College, Tuscaloosa AL Aug 2008-Dec 2010 Oversaw project: 300 sixth-graders, 110 freshmen volunteers, and 25 student leaders Developed problem-solving skills through preparing a $29,000 budget, coordinating meals and transportation,
planning projects with administrators, managing staff, and arranging guest speakers
Resident Advisor, UA Housing & Residential Communities, Tuscaloosa AL Aug 2009-Dec 2010 Established and promoted community among 80 student residents Planned programs promoting campus involvement and personal welfare and safety
Tarp Crew, Crew Champion, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore MD Mar 2007-Jul 2008 Performed game duties: batting practice set-up, infield drags, and breakdown Covered field in accordance with Major League Baseball regulations
HONORS Recipient, 2011 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team, 1st Team Nov 2011
Attendee, PricewaterhouseCoopers National Leadership Adventure, Chicago IL Jul 2010 Recipient, PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Scholarship, Tuscaloosa AL Apr 2010 Recipient, Outstanding Business Ethics Award, Tuscaloosa, AL Apr 2010
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Katherine L. Abbatelli 27 Winthrop Road | Charlottesville, VA 22901
[email protected] | 555.000.1111
EDUCATION University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce – Charlottesville, VA May 2014
Candidate for BS in Commerce | Marketing, Management and Global Commerce
Cumulative GPA: 3.71, Intermediate Honors
Award: 2012-2013 Joseph Miniotas Communication Scholar for excellence in management communication
Summer Program: Market Insights in China Class May 2013
Traveled for 3 weeks with McIntire class led by Market Research Professor Trey Maxham
Observed Chinese business culture and traditions by visiting with both local and global companies
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
WCG (W2O Group) - New York, NY – Corporate & Strategy Communications Intern Summer 2013
Researched analytics and social gaming to support the executive team during WCG’s 2014 strategic planning
Compiled research on market trends and developed media monitoring reports for clients and internal team
Performed and presented findings on a competitive gap analysis for WCG’s Corporate & Strategy offering
Drafted content pieces for Verizon Wireless and EMD Serono’s internal communications plans
UVA McIntire School of Commerce – Research Assistant Fall 2013 - Present Gather information from undergraduate business programs specializing in analytics and present recommendations
to expand McIntire’s Business Analytics curriculum
Analyze and summarize findings on customer service research for retail companies working with McIntire
Vector Management - New York, NY – Music Management Intern Summer 2012
Managed social media accounts, itineraries and schedules for 3 performing artists
Assisted tour managers with artists’ needs and VIP ticket lists during concerts and events
Analyzed album and singles sales using Nielson Soundscan as well as artist discography to identify trends
Reported results of artist profile analysis to President for use in client meetings
ACTIVITIES
McIntire School of Commerce Mentor Program – Student Mentor Fall 2013 - Present
Mentor group of 6 students during their first year in the McIntire Integrated Core Education (ICE) program
Serve as a resource to discuss past experiences, monitor group dynamics and observe presentation rehearsals
The Consulting Group at McIntire – Vice President of Operations Fall 2012 – Present
Collaborate with the Executive Committee to plan the Navigant Case Competition in Spring 2014
Coordinate a Case Interviewing Workshop for CGM members led by former consulting interns
Schedule and participate in Executive Committee meetings to discuss upcoming membership events
McIntire School of Commerce Ambassador – Social Media Co-Chair Fall 2012 - Present
Manage McIntire Student Services’ Facebook Page, which provides relevant information for applicants
Host information sessions and answer questions for students interested in applying to McIntire
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority – Active Member
Scholarship Chair Fall 2012 – Present
Hold monthly Scholarship Meetings for members with a GPA below 2.6 to develop a semester study plan
Plan a Scholarship Tea in the Spring for 150 members to present awards for academic achievement
Offer workshops for networking, resume building and career development with the help of ADPi Alumnae
Appointed Membership Education Vice President Spring 2012 – Fall 2012
Managed positions: Scholarship Chair, Leadership Chair, New Member Coordinator and Guard
Planned sisterhood events for 150 girls, organized leadership workshops and managed $3,000 budget
Compiled reports of member retention rates, satisfaction rates and event success to send to District Director
September 2014
School Address 318 Rugby Charlottesville, VA 22904
SARAH ROBERTS [email protected]
(111) 222-3333
Permanent Address 611 Rosewood Lane Knoxville, TN 37919
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA May 2015 Candidate for B.S. in Commerce Cumulative GPA: 3.99 Concentration in Finance; Business Analytics Track Commerce GPA: 4.00 Economics Major in the College of Arts and Sciences; Dean’s List Economics GPA: 4.00 SAT: 2300 (Math: 750, English: 800, Reading: 750); ACT: 34 Jefferson Scholarship, full-ride scholarship based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement Echols Scholars Program, honors program comprised of the top 8.5% of students in the College of Arts and Sciences
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Jefferson Scholars Travel Study Program Summer 2013 Two-part study abroad program designed specifically for Jefferson Scholars:
Four-week course in China on the nation’s politics and cross-strait relations led by a U.Va. professor Five-week independent study program in South East Asia and Europe; project on the “Intrinsic Value of Travel”
Institute for Leadership and Citizenship Summer 2012 Two-week public speaking course and seminar series on leadership, ethics and business led by McIntire faculty
WORK EXPERIENCE University of Virginia Housing and Residence Life, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2012-Present
Resident Advisor Create a positive living environment for residents; provide conflict mediation and informal advising Identify and target specific resident needs through weekly programs and a community newsletter Collaborate with other RAs to plan programs and address dorm-wide concerns
Camp John Knox, Ten Mile, TN Summer 2012 Residential Counselor Mentored and oversaw the residential camping experience of 30 campers Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop and teach environmental education and teamwork workshops
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Smart Woman Securities Fall 2011-Present Chief Development Officer Coordinate a 10-week seminar series led by McIntire faculty to educate women on finance and investing Communicate with guest speakers and sponsors; reach out to recruiters and industry professionals Design career development and public speaking workshops for members Healthcare Industry Analyst Prepared stock memos and presented recommendations to I-board for the club’s investment portfolio
College of Arts and Sciences Council Fall 2011-Present Chief Financial Officer Develop and allocate $160,000 annual budget; manage its administration and records Redesigned application and reimbursement processes using IT to improve transparency and efficiency Underclassmen Representative Worked on a team to plan university-wide events aimed at promoting cohesion within the College Created a geographically-organized marketing system to improve role clarity and coverage of advertising
Virginia Rock Climbing Team Fall 2011-Present Captain Organize practices for 30 members; manage $20,000 annual budget Compete in regional and national climbing competitions Individual Performances: 3rd Place 2013 Collegiate National Championships; 1st Place Regional Championships
Goldman Sachs Women’s Leadership Development Camp, Participant April 2013
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Visio, Intergraph SmartSketch, Adobe Photoshop
September 2014
Christopher Robert Smith [email protected]
(434) 665-5578 Current Address Permanent Address 426 Clement 123 Roger Drive
Charlottesville, VA Lynchburg, VA
Education
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA May 2014
B.S in Commerce, Concentrations in Finance and Management Cumulative GPA: 3.60/4.00 (Dean’s List)
Experience
Investure, LLC – Charlottesville, VA May 2013 – August 2013
Operations Intern
Performed 5% testing on $4.9 billion in reported asset values, created VBA macro to automate this process
Researched fund managers for Valuation Committee using audited financials to describe their investment strategy, financial
reporting basis, valuation policy, and compliance with Financial Accounting Standards
Calculated fund management and incentive fee allocations using audit confirmations and annual reports
Populated in-house database with information on fund managers after researching SEC documents
Compiled records justifying asset valuation decisions and documents for 6/30 and 9/30 client year ends
Collaborated with technology team to reconcile prior in-kind transactions with up-to-date valuations
Participated in meetings with fund managers discussing investment theses and strategy
UVA Office of Housing and Residence Life – Charlottesville, VA Fall 2012 – Present
Resident Advisor
Supervise residential community of 24 new students while acting as a resource and peer mentor, often resolving roommate
conflicts and facilitating the adjustment to college life
Coordinate events centered around improving health, building cultural awareness, and creating sense of community
UVA Office of Orientation and New Student Programs – Charlottesville, VA Summers 2011 & 2012
Senior Summer Orientation Leader
Managed a team of 9 Orientation Leaders, mediated conflicts, and evaluated their work performance
Instructed 47 new orientation leaders on University resources, academics, and extracurricular opportunities
Organized and directed team meetings to discuss strategy and operational improvements
Selected to conduct new candidate interviews and make recommendations for potential new hires
Leadership and Activities
Class of 2014 Trustees Spring 2013 - Present
Selected to plan and program social, reunion, networking, and graduation activities to build school spirit
Supporting fundraising efforts to make a class gift to student organizations and the university community
University Guide Service Spring 2012 - Present
Trained in public speaking and crafted unique tours highlighting student life and university history
Interviewed candidates and facilitate the training of select new members
Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity Spring 2011 - Present
Treasurer
Allocated $26,000 budget to committee chairs for use, forecasted cash flows, collected dues, and managed expenses
Integrated means of electronic payment to organization website, greatly increasing collection efficiency
Honor Committee Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Honor Counsel Support Officer
Selected to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and compile case-logs for reported honor offenses
Skills and Training
Ethics and insider trading compliance training
Software: Advanced MS Excel training, MS PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Outlook, VBA Coding, Adobe Acrobat
September 2014
Monica Wahlburg [email protected]
Current Address: 608 Preston Place, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 977-1234
Permanent Address: 7839 King Solomon Drive Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 978-3669
REFERENCES
Dr. Margaret McGonagall
Professor of Finance
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce
P.O. Box 400173
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 924-1234
Mr. Donald Seasley
Manager
American Eagle Outfitters
234 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22003
(703) 223-6789
Mr. Martin Malfoy
Volunteer Coordinator
Madison House, University of Virginia
170 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-4949