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Attached are sample resumes that will help you as you create your own resume. There are 3 versions of two different resumes the first collection is for a person with more senior-level experience. The second set features a resume of someone with fewer years in the professional world. They appear in the chronological, hybrid and functional formats (see our Resume Quick Tips for more information on the 3 different styles). For further assistance with crafting your resume, please make an appointment with Career Services.

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CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME (EXPERIENCED)

NAME NAME
Street Address Cambridge, MA 02138 555.555.5555 [email protected]

EDUCATION HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA Graduate School of Education Master of Education, Education Policy and Management, June 2006

In chronological resumes, we generally suggest placing your education first since that is what you have been doing most recently.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA John F. Kennedy School of Government Master in Public Administration, June 2005 Methodical Areas of Concentration: Leadership and Strategic Management and the Mobilization of Support PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, New Jersey, B.A., Politics, 1989 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PREP FOR PREP, New York, NY 1998 - 2004 Held increasingly responsible positions in leadership development organization which identifies intellectually-gifted lowincome Black, Latino and Asian 5th and 7th grade students from NYC public schools, prepares them academically, and places them in top private schools. After providing academic counseling and leadership opportunities over of 5-7 years, List them through graduation from college. (Prep for Prep helps place each student in a top college and works with your work history in reverse Prep.org) chronological Deputy Executive Director for Alumni/ae Affairs 2003 - 2004 Served as first executive staff member leading alumni affairs office, serving the largest and fastest-growing constituency of the organization. Led Ninth Alumni Giving Campaign committee, raising over $96,000 from 53% of our college graduates. Created and managed alumni community-building events such as Professional Networking Receptions. Alumni Visitation Day, Contingent Reunions, and monthly social gatherings for 1,057 college graduates. Oversaw production of Prep Alumni Monthly newsletter. Deputy Executive Director for Leadership Development 2002 - 2003 Supervised 14 full-time staff members in delivering academic counseling, college guidance, public policy internship and employment to over 450 high school students. Generally, its a good idea to list your employers and titles Managed budget of over $ 1.7 million. on the left hand side since Built relationships with NYC independent school administrators to manage cooperation on students academic, that is the most important personal and college guidance issues. information and people tend to Managed staff and teachers during 16 separate three-night/four day leadership development retreats. side of the page scan the left first. Place dates Developed and supervised planning of 11 week-long overnight college trips for 150 high school juniors. of employment on the Managed relationships with other nonprofit organizations to ensure that students received travel scholarships.right side. Deputy Executive Director for Leadership Development & Alumni/ae Affairs Division 1999 - 2002 Managed division of 28 staff members providing leadership development and academic counseling services to 400 10-12th graders and over 600 undergraduates. Managed budget of over $3 million. Served as staff representative responsible for identifying and helping alumni/ae who lost a parent as a result of attacks of 9/11. Managed organizations financial and personal assistance to these alumni/ae.
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NAME NAME
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Always put your name Director of Leadership Development & College Guidance 1998 - 1999 on additional pages of Managed staff of eight full-time staff members. your resume or CV! Served as head guidance counselor for 140 high school seniors on college application process. Managed relationships with over 40 independent schools college guidance officers to work collaboratively.

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY 1997 - 1998 Candidate for 79th Assembly District, Bronx, New York Ran for political office against nine-term incumbent of New York State Assembly to represent the 79th Assembly District of the NYS Legislature. Overcame political machines effort to block placement on ballot for Democratic primary. Finished 2nd in three-way race after raising $75,000. Initiated and aired public access television show featuring discussion of important issues including economic development, school over-crowding, election reform and fire safety. Conducted and aired exclusive one-on-one interview with former NY Governor Mario Cuomo. NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Special Assistant to Chair of the Democratic Party 1996 - 1997 Hired by Bronx Democratic Party Chairman to serve as ongoing liaison between him and his three offices (Albany office and two Bronx offices). Managed Chairman as he attended to daily commitments and tasks. Prep for Prep, New York, New York Director of Leadership Development Supervised six employees providing leadership development services to over 300 10th-12th graders. Directed college guidance counseling for 150 day and boarding high school seniors. Created and led Preps first Alumni/ae Giving Campaign. Led first six Alumni/ae Giving Campaigns and achieved participation rates above 70% each year. 1989 - 1996 1990 - 1996

Coordinator of Leadership Development Activities 1989 - 1990 Hired as first staff member to design and implement leadership development projects and opportunities for students. Created first Summer Jobs Bank allowing 11th and 12th graders to earn much-needed summer funds while exploring future career options. Chaired student committee launching Students Advocating for Young Children (SAYC), a child advocacy group led and staffed by students.
Including headings such as Activities is optional but it is a Stories, Publications: Author of the epilogue, Be The Dream: Prep for Prep Graduates Share theirgood way to show that you are well rounded and 2003. Gary Simons, et al. Algonquin Books of Chapin Hill committed to your Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy, Volume 17, 2004-05. Book review of Boricuas in Gotham: community or various causes. Puerto Ricans and the making of Modern New York City.

ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS

Hotchkiss School, Lead Agent for 2005 Annual Fund & 20th Reunion Drive, Class Agent, 2002- present. First Alumnus to serve on Prep for Preps Board of Trustees, 1996-2003. Endorsed for State Assembly by El Diario/La Prensa, the nations largest Spanish language daily newspaper. New York University Service Award 1993.Selected by NYUs undergraduates for service to NYC Latino students. The Hotchkiss School Alumni Association Community Service Award Winner, 1993 First Recipient of the Prep for Prep ALUMNI PRIZE, 1989

We included a summary of qualifications because this student had many years of experience and impressive, quantifiable accomplishments. We also wanted to provide a brief snapshot of this students priorities and commitment.

NAME NAME
Street Address Cambridge, MA 02138 555.555.5555 [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

HYBRID RESUME (EXPERIENCED STAFF)

Commitment to lower-income educational issues as evidenced by 15 years of progressively responsible non-profit leadership roles and public service. Initiated efforts to address these issues by running for public office, fundraising and providing leadership development and academic counseling to nearly 2000 underserved students. Managed alumni fundraising campaigns and events with 53-70% participation rates. Experienced supervisor, managing budgets of over $3 million and 28 staff.
In a hybrid resume, strategically order your work history into categories of PREP FOR PREP, New York, NY 1998 - 2004 experience to target your Held positions in leadership development organization which identifies intellectually-giftedbackground to theBlack, Latino low-income positions qualifications and to more and Asian 5th and 7th grade students from NYC public schools, prepares them academically, and places yourself.in top effectively sell them

NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

private schools. After providing academic counseling and leadership opportunities over 5-7 years, Prep helps place each student in a top college and works with them through graduation. (Prep for Prep.org)

Deputy Executive Director for Alumni/ae Affairs 2003 - 2004 Served as first executive staff member leading alumni affairs office, serving the largest and fastest-growing constituency of the organization. Led Ninth Alumni Giving Campaign committee, raising over $96,000 from 53% of our college graduates. Created and managed alumni community-building events such as Professional Networking Receptions, Alumni Visitation Day, Contingent Reunions, and monthly social gatherings for 1,057 college graduates. Oversaw production of Prep Alumni Monthly newsletter. Deputy Executive Director for Leadership Development 2002 - 2003 Supervised 14 full-time staff members in delivering academic counseling, college guidance, public policy internship and employment to over 450 high school students. Generally, its a good idea to Managed budget of over $ 1.7 million. list your employers and titles on the left hand side since Built relationships with NYC independent school administrators to manage cooperation on students academic, that is the most important personal and college guidance issues. information tend Managed staff and teachers during 16 separate three-night/four day leadership development retreats. and people page to scan the left side of the Developed and supervised planning of 11 week-long overnight college trips for 150 high school juniors. of first. Place dates Managed relationships with other nonprofit organizations to ensure that students received travel scholarships.right side. employment on the Deputy Executive Director for Leadership Development & Alumni/ae Affairs Division 1999 - 2002 Managed division of 28 staff members providing leadership development and academic counseling services to 400 10-12th graders and over 600 undergraduates. Managed budget of over $3 million. Served as staff representative responsible for identifying and helping alumni/ae who lost a parent as a result of attacks of 9/11. Managed organizations financial and personal assistance to these alumni/ae. Director of Leadership Development & College Guidance 1998 - 1999 Managed staff of eight full-time staff members. Served as head guidance counselor for 140 high school seniors on college application process. Managed relationships with over 40 independent schools college guidance officers to work collaboratively.
In hybrid resumes, order your work history chronologically under each experience category.

NAME NAME
Page 2 Director of Leadership Development on additional pages of your resume or CV! Supervised six employees providing leadership development services to over 300 10th-12th graders. Directed college guidance counseling for 150 day and boarding high school seniors. Created and led Preps first Alumni/ae Giving Campaign. Led first six Alumni/ae Giving Campaigns and achieved participation rates above 70% each year.
Always put your name

1990 - 1996

Coordinator of Leadership Development Activities 1989 - 1990 Hired as first staff member to design leadership development projects and opportunities for students. Created first Summer Jobs Bank allowing 11th and 12th graders to earn summer funds and explore career options. Chaired committee launching Students Advocating for Young Children (SAYC), a child advocacy group led by students. PUBLIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY 1997 - 1998 Candidate for 79th Assembly District, Bronx, New York Ran for political office against nine-term incumbent of New York State Assembly to represent the 79th Assembly District of the NYS Legislature. Overcame political machines effort to block placement on ballot for Democratic primary. Finished 2nd in three-way race after raising $75,000. Initiated and aired public access television show featuring discussion of important issues including economic development, school over-crowding, election reform and fire safety. Conducted and aired exclusive one-on-one interview with former NY Governor Mario Cuomo. NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Special Assistant to Chair of the Democratic Party 1996 - 1997 Hired by Bronx Democratic Party Chairman to serve as ongoing liaison between him and his three offices (Albany office and two Bronx offices). Managed Chairman as he attended to daily commitments and tasks. Including headings such as ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS
Activities is optional but it is a good way to show that you are well rounded and committed their Stories, to your community or various causes.

Publications: Author of the epilogue, Be The Dream: Prep for Prep Graduates Share 2003. Gary Simons, et al. Algonquin Books of Chapin Hill Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy, Volume 17, 2004-05. Book review of Boricuas in Gotham: Puerto Ricans and the making of Modern New York City. Hotchkiss School, Lead Agent for 2005 Annual Fund & 20th Reunion Drive, Class Agent, 2002- present. First Alumnus to serve on Prep for Preps Board of Trustees, 1996-2003. Endorsed for State Assembly by El Diario/La Prensa, the nations largest Spanish language daily newspaper. New York University Service Award 1993.Selected by NYUs undergraduates for service to NYC Latino students. The Hotchkiss School Alumni Association Community Service Award Winner, 1993 First Recipient of the Prep for Prep ALUMNI PRIZE, 1989 EDUCATION HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA Graduate School of Education Master of Education, Education Policy and Management, June 2006
Although in many cases wed suggest putting education first (since that is what students have done most recently), we chose to place it last since this is a hybrid resume and were focusing on the students many years of experience.

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA John F. Kennedy School of Government Master in Public Administration, June 2005 Methodical Areas of Concentration: Leadership and Strategic Management and the Mobilization of Support PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, New Jersey, B.A., Politics, 1989

We included a summary of qualifications because this student had many years of experience and impressive, quantifiable accomplishments. We also wanted to provide a brief snapshot of this students priorities and commitment.

NAME NAME
Street Address Cambridge, MA 02138 555.555.5555 [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONAL RESUME (EXPERIENCED STAFF)

Commitment to lower-income educational issues as evidenced by 15 years of progressively responsible non-profit leadership roles and public service. Initiated efforts to address these issues by running for public office, fundraising and providing leadership development and academic counseling to nearly 2000 underserved students. Managed alumni fundraising campaigns and events with 53-70% participation rates. Experienced supervisor, managing budgets of over $3 million and 28 staff. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
In functional resumes, create skill headings that encapsulate your main skills.

NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY SKILLS Supervised staffs of varying sizes, from 6 to 28, providing leadership development, academic counseling and college guidance to academically gifted low-income Black, Latino and Asian students from 5th grade through college. Managed budgets from $1.7 million to $3 million. Established relationships with key external constituencies to expand services for students academic and personal counseling needs, e.g. coordinated with other nonprofit organizations to ensure that students received travel scholarships. Initiated programs for student leadership development opportunities and career exploration including creation of first Summer Jobs Bank. Chaired student committee launching Students Advocating for Young Children (SAYC), a child advocacy group led and staffed by students. FUNDRAISING/DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Served as first executive staff member leading alumni affairs office, serving the largest and fastest-growing constituency of the organization. Implemented and led various alumni giving and political fundraising campaigns, with 53-70% participation rates and raising as much as $96,000 in one campaign. Served as staff representative responsible for identifying and helping alumni/ae who lost a parent as a result of attacks of 9/11. Managed organizations financial and personal assistance to these alumni/ae. EVENT MANAGEMENT SKILLS Created and managed alumni community-building events such as Professional Networking Receptions, Alumni Visitation Day, Contingent Reunions, and monthly social gatherings for 1,057 college graduates. Managed staff and teachers during 16 separate three-night/four day leadership development retreats. Developed and supervised planning of 11 week-long overnight college trips for 150 high school juniors. headings, Under skill
experiences but generalize COMMUNITY ACTIVISM AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION SKILLS Ran for political office against nine-term incumbent of New York State Assembly to represent thethem into succinct, 79th Assembly overarching statements District of the NYS Legislature. that quantify results Overcame political machines effort to block placement on ballot for Democratic primary. whenever possible. Generally, do not include Finished 2nd in three-way race. Initiated and aired public access television show featuring discussion of important issues including specific details on economic employers or projects. development, school over-crowding, election reform and fire safety. Conducted and aired exclusive one-on-one interview with former NY Governor Mario Cuomo. Served as Special Assistant to Democratic Party Chair for New York State Assembly, acting as liaison between him and his three offices (Albany office and two Bronx offices). include relevant

NAME NAME
Page 2 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY PREP FOR PREP, New York, NY Deputy Executive Director for Alumni/ae Affairs Deputy Executive Director for Leadership Development Deputy Executive Director for Leadership Development & Alumni/ae Affairs Division Director of Leadership Development & College Guidance NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY In functional resumes, Candidate for 79th Assembly District, Bronx, NY specific details on work history such Assembly Special Assistant to Democratic Party Chair for New York State as PREP FOR PREP Director of Leadership Development Coordinator of Leadership Development
employer, title and dates of employment, are summarized in list format after skill headings. Activities Always put your name on additional pages of your resume or CV!

2003 - 2004 2002 - 2003 1999 - 2002 1998 - 1999 1997 - 1998 1996 - 1997 1990 - 1996 1989 - 1990

ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS Publications: Author of the epilogue, Be The Dream: Prep for Prep Graduates Share their Stories, 2003. Gary Simons, et al. Algonquin Books of Chapin Hill Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy, Volume 17, 2004-05. Book review of Boricuas in Gotham: Including headings such as Puerto Ricans and the making of Modern New York City. Activities is optional but it is a good way to show Hotchkiss School, Lead Agent for 2005 Annual Fund & 20th Reunion Drive, Class Agent, 2002- present. that you are well rounded and First Alumnus to serve on Prep for Preps Board of Trustees, 1996-2003. to your Endorsed for State Assembly by El Diario/La Prensa, the nations largest Spanish languagecommittedor various daily newspaper. community New York University Service Award 1993.Selected by NYUs undergraduates for service to NYC causes. students. Latino The Hotchkiss School Alumni Association Community Service Award Winner, 1993 First Recipient of the Prep for Prep ALUMNI PRIZE, 1989 EDUCATION HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA Graduate School of Education Master of Education, Education Policy and Management, June 2006

HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA John F. Kennedy School of Government Master in Public Administration, June 2005 Methodical Areas of Concentration: Leadership and Strategic Management and the Mobilization of Support PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, New Jersey, B.A., Politics, 1989

Although in many cases wed suggest putting education first (since that is what students have done most recently), we chose to place it last since this is a functional resume and were focusing on the students many years of experience.

NAME NAME CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME (ENTRY-LEVEL)

Street Address Cambridge, MA 02138 555.555.5555 [email protected] EDUCATION Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Ed.M., International Education Policy, June 2006 City University, London, England BSc Actuarial Science, First Class Honors, July 2004 Subjects include Actuarial Mathematics, Economics and Pensions
In chronological resumes, we generally suggest placing your education first since that is what you have been doing most recently.

University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica M.B.B.S. Stage 1 (Pre-clinical), 2000 Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Health (Hons) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Harvard Alumni Association, Alumni Education, Cambridge, MA Student Assistant Assist staff in the Travel and Alumni College programs Harvard Graduate School of Education, Office of Student Affairs, Cambridge, MA Multicultural Festival Planning Committee Member Organized the annual HGSE Multicultural Festival as part of the committee Coordinated food and exhibits City University, London, England Focus Ambassador Encouraged students to pursue higher education, and acted as a mentor. Intensive training included giving presentations and managing small groups Caribbean Examinations Council, Barbados Clerical Assistant Checked scripts and assisted markers in teams Mayfield Cardiology, Barbados Echocardiographic Technician Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Medical Laboratory, Barbados Laboratory Assistant
List your work history in reverse chronological order.

September 2005 - present

Generally, its a good idea to list your employers and titles on the left hand side since that is the most important 2005 Fall information and people tend to scan the left side of the page first. Place dates of employment on the right side.

October 2003 - May 2004

Summer 2002, Summer 2000

You can omit details of past jobs that arent related to your professional goals, such as this students medical positions. This is also a good way to save space.

2000 1998

VOLUNTARY WORK/COMMUNITY SERVICE London Central Education Business Alliance, London, England E-mentor Encouraged students to pursue further education and acted as a mentor. City University, Faculty of Actuarial Science and Statistics, London, England Auntie Gave orientation support to three 1st year Actuarial Science students. October 2003 - April 2004

October 2003 - May 2004

Always put your name on additional pages of your resume or CV!

NAME NAME
Page 2 A. Z. Preston Hall, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica May 1999 - May 2000 Hall Representative Liaised between Hall committee and residents as CEO of a group of 24 hall residents. Organized social & fundraising events, raising over J$70,000.00 to improve finances 100% and fund the groups activities and responsibilities to the Hall. My cluster was awarded Most Improved Cluster and Most Organized Cluster. Mentor, A. Z. Preston Hall Mentorship Programme Encouraged primary school children to succeed in full time education. Assisted with mentees preparation for secondary entrance examinations. VOLUNTARY CLUB/COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Caribbean Research Interests on Learning and Education (CRIOLE) Member Deans Diversity Innovation Fund (DDIF) Committee Member City University, London, England City University Actuarial Society Secretary University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica Student Leaders Workshop, Orientation and Hall Committees, Hall Sports, 1999 - 2000 PRO Sub-Committee, 1998 - 1999 SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES City University, London, England GAAPS prize: Final Year Student Prize for best performance in general insurance, life insurance, investment and pensions, 2004 Final year project titled An Analysis of Lotteries nominated by project supervisor to (UK) Association of Statistics Lecturers in Universities competition, 2004 CSC Financial Services Project, Financial and Investment Mathematics 3rd prize, 2003 We included this Overseas Undergraduate Bursary, 2001 - 2004 students volunteer Government of Barbados work, prizes and Barbados Undergraduate Scholarship Science & Technology, 1998 skills/interests since SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Spanish (intermediate, written and oral) INTERESTS/HOBBIES Music (Clarinet, Theory - Grade 5 distinctions), Barbados National Youth Orchestra, Dance (Latin), Volleyball (Harrison College School team)
most of her work experience occurred while she was in school.

1998 - 2000

September 2005 - present Fall 2005 - present 2002 - 2003 1998 - 2000

We generally do not include a summary of qualifications for students whose undergraduate degrees are more recent and/or who have spent less time in the workplace.

NAME NAME
Street Address Cambridge, MA 02138 555.555.5555 [email protected] EDUCATION

HYBRID RESUME (ENTRY-LEVEL)

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Ed.M., International Education Policy, June 2006 City University, London, England BSc Actuarial Science, First Class Honors, July 2004 Subjects include Actuarial Mathematics, Economics and Pensions

In hybrid resumes of students with fewer years of professional experience, we generally suggest placing your education first since that is what you have been doing most recently.

University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica M.B.B.S. Stage 1 (Pre-clinical), 2000 Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Health (Hons) HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Harvard Alumni Association, Alumni Education, Cambridge, MA Student Assistant Assist staff in the Travel and Alumni College programs Harvard Graduate School of Education, Office of Student Affairs, Cambridge, MA Multicultural Festival Planning Committee Member Organized the annual HGSE Multicultural Festival as part of the committee Coordinated food and exhibits City University, London, England Focus Ambassador Encouraged students to pursue higher education, and acted as a mentor. Intensive training included giving presentations and managing small groups London Central Education Business Alliance, London, England E-mentor Encouraged students to pursue further education and acted as a mentor. City University, Faculty of Actuarial Science and Statistics, London, England Auntie Gave orientation support to three 1st year Actuarial Science students.
In a hybrid resume, strategically order your work history into categories of experience to target your background to the positions qualifications and2005 - present September to more effectively sell yourself.

Fall 2005

October 2003 - May 2004

October 2003 - April 2004

October 2003 - May 2004

A. Z. Preston Hall, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica May 1999 - May 2000 Hall Representative Liaised between Hall committee and residents as CEO of a group of 24 hall residents. Organized social & fundraising events, raising over J$70,000.00 to improve finances 100% and fund the groups activities and responsibilities to the Hall. Generally, its a good idea toawarded Most Improved Cluster and Most Organized Cluster. My cluster was
list your employers and titles on the left hand side since that Mentor, A.important Hall Mentorship Programme is the most Z. Preston Encouraged primary school children to succeed in full time education. information and people tend to scan left side of the page the Assisted with mentees preparation for secondary entrance examinations. first. Place dates of employment on the right side.

1998 - 2000
In hybrid resumes, order your work history chronologically under each experience category.

NAME NAME
Page 2

Always put your name on additional pages of your resume or CV!

VOLUNTARY WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION/COMMUNITY SERVICE Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Caribbean Research Interests on Learning and Education (CRIOLE) Member Deans Diversity Innovation Fund (DDIF), Committee Member City University, London, England City University Actuarial Society, Secretary University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica Student Leaders Workshop, Orientation and Hall Committees, Hall Sports, 1999 - 2000 PRO Sub-Committee, 1998 - 1999 SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES September 2005 - present Fall 2005 - present 2002 - 2003 1998 - 2000

City University, London, England GAAPS prize: Final Year Student Prize for best performance in general insurance, life and pensions, 2004 Final year project titled An Analysis of Lotteries nominated by project supervisor to Statistics Lecturers in Universities competition, 2004 CSC Financial Services Project, Financial and Investment Mathematics 3rd prize, 2003 Overseas Undergraduate Bursary, 2001 - 2004 Government of Barbados Barbados Undergraduate Scholarship Science & Technology, 1998 SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Spanish (intermediate, written and oral) INTERESTS/HOBBIES

We included this students volunteer work, prizes and skills/interests since most of her work insurance, investment experience occurred while she was in school. (UK) Association of

Music (Clarinet, Theory - Grade 5 distinctions), Barbados National Youth Orchestra, Dance (Latin), Volleyball (Harrison College School team)

We generally do not include a summary of qualifications for students whose undergraduate degrees are more recent and/or who have spent less time in the workplace.

NAME NAME
Street Address Cambridge, MA 02138 555.555.5555 [email protected] EDUCATION

FUNCTIONAL RESUME (ENTRY-LEVEL)

Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Ed.M., International Education Policy, June 2006 City University, London, England BSc Actuarial Science, First Class Honors, July 2004 Subjects include Actuarial Mathematics, Economics and Pensions
In functional resumes of students with fewer years of professional experience, we generally suggest placing your education first since that is what you have been doing most recently.

University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica M.B.B.S. Stage 1 (Pre-clinical), 2000 Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Community Health (Hons) SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
In functional resumes, create skill headings that encapsulate your main skills.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND COORDINATION SKILLS Organized many social and fundraising events in higher education environment Coordinated logistical details of events including food and exhibit set-up Managed administrative aspects of programs for alumni and staff resulting in improved funding and operation Experienced in unifying various groups to work towards common goal of improving funding and contributing to goals of organization; in one case, raised over J$70,000.00 to improve finances 100% and increase participation in organizations activities

MENTORING/LEADERSHIP SKILLS Extensive experience in mentoring students ranging from primary school age to college, givingUnder skill headings, advice on how to achieve educational goals include relevant experiences but generalize Supported students during college orientation them into succinct, Coached students preparing for secondary entrance examinations overarching statements Managed and gave presentations to small groups in preparation to mentor pre-college students that quantify results OTHER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Spanish (intermediate, written and oral)
We included this students other skills under the skill headings to lengthen this section whenever possible. Generally, do not include specific details on employers or projects.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Student Assistant, Harvard Alumni Association, Alumni Education, Cambridge, MA Sept 2005 - present Multicultural Festival Planning Committee Member, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Office of Student Affairs, Cambridge, MA Fall 2005 Focus Ambassador, City University, London, England Oct 2003 - May 2004 Clerical Assistant, Caribbean Examinations Council, Barbados Summer 2002, Summer 2000 Part Time Bank Teller, Bank of Nova Scotia, Barbados May - Sept 2001 Clerical Officer, National Insurance Department, Barbados 2000 In functional resumes, Echocardiographic Technician, Mayfield Cardiology, Barbados 2000 specific details on work Laboratory Assistant, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Medical Laboratory, Barbados 1998
Always put your name on additional pages of your resume or CV! history such as employer, title and dates of employment, are summarized in list format after skill headings.

NAME NAME
Page 2 VOLUNTARY WORK/COMMUNITY SERVICE E-mentor, London Central Education Business Alliance, London, England Auntie, City University, Faculty of Actuarial Science and Statistics, London, England Hall Representative, A. Z. Preston Hall, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica Mentor, A. Z. Preston Hall, University of the West Indies VOLUNTARY CLUB/COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA Mem ber, Caribbean Research Interests on Learning and Education (CRIOLE) Comm itt ee Mem ber, Deans Diversity Innovation Fund (DDIF) Secretary, City University Actuarial Society, City University, London, England University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica Student Leaders Workshop, Orientation and Hall Committees, Hall Sports, 1999 - 2000 PRO Sub-Committee, 1998 - 1999 SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES City University, London, England GAAPS prize: Final Year Student Prize for best performance in general insurance, life insurance, investment and pensions, 2004 Final year project titled An Analysis of Lotteries nominated by project supervisor to (UK) Association of Statistics Lecturers in Universities competition, 2004 CSC Financial Services Project, Financial and Investment Mathematics 3rd prize, 2003 Overseas Undergraduate Bursary, 2001 - 2004 Government of Barbados Barbados Undergraduate Scholarship Science & Technology, 1998 INTERESTS/HOBBIES Music (Clarinet, Theory - Grade 5 distinctions), Barbados National Youth Orchestra, Dance (Latin), Volleyball (Harrison College School team)
We included this students volunteer work, prizes and interests since most of her work experience occurred while she was in school.

Oct 2003 - April 2004 Oct 2003 - May 2004 May 1999 - May 2000 1998 - 2000

Sept 2005 - present Fall 2005 - present 2002 - 2003 1998 - 2000