SAMPLE FUNCTIONAL RESUME
Cindy J. Smith
Present Address Permanent Address:
150711 Grand River Ave 12345 Maple Street
E. Lansing, MI 48823 Rosedale, MI 47389
(517) 555-1212 (313) 222-6789
Employment Objective
To obtain a position in public relations, editing,
or research that utilizes my communication,
analytical, and writing skills.
Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
(September 19xx to present).
Bachelor of Arts expected June l9xx. Major: English.
Additional coursework in Advertising, Philosophy,
and Mathematics.
Human Relations and Communication Skills
Communicated in writing and by phone to many
customers of the bank.
Handled complaints and customer discrepancies,
conferring with senior bank personnel in an effort
to resolve problems promptly.
Participated in numerous fund-raising activities.
Developed new funding proposals which obtained
grants totaling $1,500.
Represented departments in meetings and relayed
information and concerns to appropriate parties.
Administrative and Management Skills
Gathered information to process customer accounts.
Organized billing to maintain timely accounts.
Improved training for incoming employees.
Interacted with various personnel through interviews
which enhanced overall efficiency of operations.
Other Skills Areas
Strengthened communication skills by volunteering
for special projects.
Enhanced writing technique by gaining experience in
different styles of writing, including press
releases, public service announcements, and problem
solving letters to customers.
Acquired data retrieval and Word Perfect
word-processing skills.
Work Experience
The American Red Cross, Lansing, Ml (June 19xx -
present, Public Information Intern.
National Bank and Trust, Rosedale, Ml (Summers,
19xx, 19xx, and 19xx). Accounting/File Clerk
Silver Lake Concession (Summers, 19xx and 19xx
Cashier/Cook
Organizations. Honors. Awards
Secretary, Michigan State University Advertising
Club (19xx-xx)
Acquired six Advanced Placement credits in English
Rosedale High School Yearbook Editor, 19xx-xx
National Council of the Teachers of English (NCTE)
nominee
References
Available Upon Request
SAMPLE CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
Joe Williams
Campus Address: Permanent Address:
12345 East Shaw Hall 10030 Wild Oak Drive
East Lansing, MI 48825 Flint, MI 42909
(517) 355-1234 (313) 555-7890
Objective:
A position in sales or customer assistance for
a major grocery products corporation .
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824
(September 19xx to present) .
Bachelor of Arts in General Business Administration
(March l9xx). Additional coursework in computer
science, French, and Psychology.
Michigan State University Overseas Study: Paris,
France; July 19xx
G.P.A.: 3.3/4.0
Honors:
Dean's List -2 terms
Alpha Lambda Delta - Freshman scholastic honorary
Experience:
Night Manager
Good for You Grocery, Grand Ledge, Michigan
September 19xx to present
* Monitor inventory and supervise overnight
stocking procedures
* Maintain store security and ensure friendly,
efficient service for all-night customers
* Increased store sales 20%
Resident Assistant, Holden Hall
Michigan State University Housing Programs, East
Lansing, Michigan
September l9xx to June 19xx
* Coordinated social, cultural, educational, and
recreational programs for a community of fifty-
two undergraduates
* Acted as a resource person, conflict
intermediary, and counselor
* Improved key programs with new systems
Sales Intern
Land O'Lakes, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota June
19xx to September l9xx
* Assisted in development and implementation of
market survey
* Made independent sales calls in local area
Earned 75% of college expenses through above
employment and additional part-time jobs as waiter,
cashier, and news carrier.
Activities:
Vice-President, Marketing Association, 19xx-xx
Member, Student Alumni Association
Intramural Basketball, l9xx-xx and 19xx-xx
Volunteer Fundraiser, WKAR-TV, l9xx and 19xx
References:
Available upon request.
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