RÉSUMÉ WRITING GUIDE

Purpose The purpose of your résumé is to impress the busy professionals and recruiters who will be making a decision on your candidacy for a position. Consider your résumé to be your key to opening doors to competitive internships, jobs and fellowships. Your résumé must be focused on showcasing your accomplishments instead of simply listing responsibilities. Do not underestimate the time it will take to prepare your résumé. Spend hours writing and refining your résumé and seek feedback from Center for Career Development advisors and from multiple working professionals in your field of interest before ever submitting it to an employer. What Employers Want to See

• Accomplishments in Student Organizations, Work Experiences and Service Experiences

• Relevant Experiences • Academic Performance • Evidence of Leadership and People Skills

Layout & Format

• Margins: 0.5” to 1” • Font Type: Times New Roman,

Arial, Calibri or Trebuchet MS • Font Size: 10 to 12 point • Bold: Use it to emphasize school

names and employer/organization names

• Italics: Consider using it to emphasize position titles

• Length: Almost always one page • Typical Sections: Education,

Experience & Leadership. Optional sections include Honors, Skills, Activities, Interests & Volunteer Experience

• Bullets: Use bullets when describing your experiences

• Consistent Formatting: Make sure titles, locations, employers and dates are listed in the same format with each entry

• No Grammatical or Spelling Errors

 

Résumé  Assistance  for  Students    

Walk-­‐in  Hours  with  Career  Advisors:  Stop  by  the  Center  for  Career  Development  from  Monday  to  Friday,    

10:00  am  to  12:00  pm  and  1:30  pm  to  3:30  pm    

Scheduled  Meetings  with  Career  Advisors  or  Career  Development  Ambassadors  (Peer  Advisors):  

Call  704-­‐894-­‐2132  or  Stop  by  the  Center  for  Career  Development  to  Schedule  a  Meeting    

Academic  Breaks  &  Students  Off-­‐Campus:  Call  704-­‐894-­‐2132  or  Email  careers@davidson.edu  to  be  Matched  with  a  Career  Advisor  

 201 Alvarez College Union ♦ careers@davidson.edu

davidson.edu/careers ♦ 704-894-2132

 

Résumé Sections

The format and examples that follow are used in most career fields Header

• Center your name (larger font size ~14-18 point), address, cell phone number and email address. Do not include a photo

• City & State: Use Davidson, NC unless you are looking for a job close to home. You do not need to list your street

• Cell Phone Number: Make sure you have a formal greeting on your voicemail

• Email: Use your Davidson email address unless you are graduating in two to three months

Education Section

• Key Points To Include: School Name; Location; Graduation Date; Degree; Major (if declared or planning to declare)

• GPA: Include if 3.00 or above. Can also list Major GPA if it is higher than your cumulative GPA and if your major is particularly relevant to the position.

• SAT/ACT Scores: Only include if you are applying for positions with consulting firms. Include the scores for each section of the SAT

• High School: Only include if you are a 1st Year Student or graduated from a top school in a city where you are searching for a position

• Study Abroad & Summer Education Experiences: Include as separate education entities

• Relevant Coursework: Optional, but helpful if you have coursework that is related to the career field you are hoping to enter

• Academic Honors & Scholarships: Can be listed here if you have a few. Students with many honors may want to create a separate Honors section

• Thesis: Include as a separate entity in this section and include a bullet or two describing your thesis and the process taken to complete the project

Work, Leadership & Volunteer Experience Section(s)

• Most Important Experiences Near the Top of Résumé: Work, leadership and volunteer experiences do not necessarily need to be in separate sections of the résumé. You can include the most important of these three experiences in one “Relevant Experience” category

• Key Points to Include for Each Experience: Organization/Employer Name; Job, Volunteer or Leadership Position Title; Location of Organization/Employer; Dates of Involvement (be specific here – use months or semesters in addition to years)

• Use Bullets to Describe Each Experience – Emphasize Outcomes

o Two to four bullets depending on the depth of the experience

o Start with a summary statement describing what you did and the main results of your work

o Use a project-centric and/or task-centric structure for each bullet

o In each bullet provide the results of your work and accomplishments and write, specifically, what you did

o Quantify your accomplishments with numbers whenever possible but remember that qualitative results are also important

o Use action verbs to begin each bullet • You Can Include Experiences Before

College if You are a 1st or 2nd Year Student or if the Experience is Extremely Relevant

Skills, Activities & Interests Section(s)

• Can be One Section or Multiple Sections: This depends on how many additional items you wish to include.

• Start with Skills: List language proficiencies first followed by technical skills.

• List Activities that did not Involve Leadership

• Include Interests that Show Accomplishments

 

Alternative Formats & Accompanying Materials LinkedIn Profile

• For any position: Your LinkedIn profile can increase your visibility online and help you build your professional brand that showcases your background to prospective employers. Your profile should include much of the information included on a resume.

Advertising Resume & Blog (See Example at End of Guide)

• For brand strategy and planning positions: You will want a resume that shows more of your personality and promotes your personal brand. An accompanying online blog on a site like Tumblr can be used to share your thoughts on advertising - talk about ads you liked, ads you didn't like, and what you would do differently to improve certain campaigns etc. Note that positions in account management would use a more traditional resume format.

Online Portfolio • For "creative" positions (copywriter and

graphic designer): A resume is truly secondary to the work that you present in your portfolio. Many copywriters and graphic designers attend a portfolio school after finishing their undergraduate degree to develop the kind of work necessary to get their foot in the door.

• For writing-intensive positions: You will benefit from an online portfolio (created using a website like WordPress, Pressfolios, or clippings.me) that includes samples of your writing, such as blog posts, published articles, and/or press releases (depending on the nature of the positions you are targeting). You should provide a link to this website on your resume.

Video “Reel”

• For videographer and production positions: Videographers and producers need to have a “reel” of work that they concepted, filmed and produced. The videos should be posted to a website for easy viewing. Resumes are more of a formality after evaluating the person's reel.

 

Examples of Action Verbs

Use the most powerful and expressive verbs possible to accurately describe what you accomplished.  

Communication Address Consult Document Incorporate Meet Promote Respond

Advertise Contact Draft Influence Motivate Publicize Solicit Arrange Convey Edit Inform Negotiate Publish Specify

Ascertain Convince Educate Interact Network Question Speak Author Correspond Enlist Interpret Observe Recruit Suggest

Brief Define Explain Interview Outline Refer Summarize Collaborate Describe Express Involve Participate Reinforce Synthesize

Communicate Develop Follow-up Lecture Persuade Report Translate Compose Direct Formulate Market Present Resolve Write

Creative

Act Conceptualize Display Fashion Invent Photograph Remodel Adapt Create Dramatize Formulate Market Plan Revise

Advertise Customize Draw Illustrate Model Present Revitalize Broaden Design Entertain Imagine Modernize Produce Shape Combine Develop Execute Improvise Modify Recommend Sketch Compose Direct Exhibit Initiate Originate Redesign Spearhead Conceive Discover Explore Institute Perform Rehearse Transform

Financial

Account for Audit Compute Estimate Measure Prepare Reconcile Administer Balance Control Finance Model Procure Reduce

Allocate Budget Correct Forecast Monitor Project Research Analyze Calculate Determine Manage Plan Purchase Transfer

Helping

Advise Assess Counsel Enlist Guide Protect Represent Advocate Assist Diagnose Ensure Moderate Prevent Serve

Aid Coach Educate Evaluate Observe Provide Simplify Answer Collaborate Enable Facilitate Predict Refer Support Arrange Contribute Encourage Foster Prescribe Rehabilitate Volunteer

Leadership/Management

Accomplish Conceptualize Develop Execute Lead Perfect Replace Administer Conduct Devote Formulate Leverage Preside Review

Adjust Consolidate Direct Generate Manage Prioritize Revitalize Analyze Consult Dispense Handle Maintain Produce Reward Appoint Contact Eliminate Head Merge Propose Save Approve Coordinate Employ Implement Motivate Protect Schedule Assign Decide Emphasize Improve Orchestrate Realize Streamline

Assume Decrease Enforce Incorporate Organize Recommend Strengthen Attain Delegate Enhance Increase Overhaul Recruit Supervise Chair Design Establish Initiate Oversee Regulate Terminate

Choose Determine Evaluate Institute Plan Reorganize Unify

Organizational

Approve Conserve Extract Log Process Review Streamline Arrange Consolidate Generate Maintain Purchase Revise Substitute

Categorize Correct Identify Monitor Record Schedule Standardize Classify Diagram Implement Obtain Reshape Screen Systematize

Code Distribute Incorporate Operate Reorganize Set up Tabulate Collaborate Enlist Inspect Organize Respond Shape Target

Collect Execute Integrate Prepare Retrieve Specialize Update Compile Expedite Join Prioritize Revamp Specify Validate

Research

Accumulate Clarify Design Evaluate Hypothesize Locate Study Acquire Collect Detect Examine Identify Modify Summarize Amplify Compare Determine Experiment Inspect Organize Survey Analyze Conduct Discover Extract Interpret Process Systematize Calculate Critique Disprove Formulate Interview Review Test

Chart Diagnose Dissect Gather Investigate Research Troubleshoot

Results Achieve Award Eliminate Fortify Map Re-establish Succeed

Accelerate Complete Enlarge Improve Maximize Resolve Transform Accomplish Compound Establish Increase Measure Restore Trim

Add Contribute Exceed Initiate Obtain Selected as Triple Advance Decrease Excel Introduce Pioneer Solicit Validate

Attain Double Expand Launch Prove Stabilize Widen Augment Effect Extend Lower costs Reduce Standardize Won

Teaching

Accept Clarify Designate Explore Inform Organize Simplify Adapt Coach Develop Facilitate Initiate Persuade Solicit Advise Command Direct Focus Inquire Postulate State

Analyze Communicate Discipline Generate Instill Praise Stimulate Apply Compliment Educate Guide Instruct Provoke Structure

Appraise Conduct Elaborate Head Interact Question Synthesize Appreciate Cooperate Elicit Hypothesize Integrate Reinforce Systematize

Assess Coordinate Emphasize Identify Investigate Rephrase Teach Assign Correct Enable Implement Listen Research Thank Attend Critique Encourage Incorporate Model Reward Theorize

Challenge Define Evaluate Indicate Motivate Set Goals Train Choose Demonstrate Explain Individualize Observe Set Standards Tutor

Technical

Activate Compute Create Display Integrate Rehabilitate Service Adapt Configure Define Engineer Maintain Remodel Solve Apply Conserve Deliver Exhibit Navigate Repair Streamline

Appraise Consolidate Design Fabricate Operate Rectify Supply Assemble Construct Detect Formulate Overhaul Regulate Survey

Begin Contrive Determine Fortify Participate Resolve Train Build Convert Develop Implement Program Retrieve Troubleshoot

Calculate Coordinate Devise Install Reconfigure Screen Upgrade

 

Center for Career Development Résumé Rubric

Center for Career Development advisors will use this rubric in advising meetings to provide students with feedback and to approve résumés for WildcatLink

Name: ________________________________ ID#_________________ Reviewer: ___________________________________ Target for this Résumé: ___________________________________________________ Date: ________________________ (i.e., career field, specific internship/job posting, summer research, grad school, etc.) Your résumé is an important marketing tool that will reflect your skills, experiences and qualifications. Employers usually spend less than 20 seconds initially examining your résumé. Your goal is to interest the reader so that she or he wants to interview you.

E = Excellent S = Satisfactory R = Revise WildcatLink Approval: You must earn all excellent and/or satisfactory marks with no more than three in the S category.

E S R Name and Contact Information – Name is prominent; only a city and state is needed to show your permanent

or current location, telephone number and email address

E S R Education Section – Each institution is listed in reverse chronological order and includes name, location and relevant dates; degree is spelled out or abbreviated (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or BA/BS); major (if declared or expected) and graduation month/year is indicated (e.g. Expected May 201X); GPA is formatted correctly out to two decimal places (e.g., 3.36); relevant coursework is listed; honors are listed here or in a separate “Honors” section; study abroad is explicit and listed as its own educational experience below Davidson; a high school may be included during the first year or if it is prestigious and close to the city where seeking a internship/job

E S R Experience Sections – Order of sections is relevant to position being applied for with most relevant being listed at top; within sections, each organization is listed in reverse chronological order and includes name of organization, position title, location and date ranges include months & years or seasons/semesters (e.g., August 201X-May 201X, Summer 201X, Fall 201X-Spring 201X); section labels reflect content and content corroborates headings; outdated information is omitted

E

S R Descriptive Statements – Begin with strong action verbs; avoid “Duties included” or “Responsible for”; concrete examples and numbers used whenever possible; reflect correct verb tense for present or past experiences; statements are direct, concise, and indicate one’s impact; quantify results and list in order of importance to the position applying for; describe accomplishments rather than the work environment; bullets are used to separate and highlight each statement

E S R Skills and Interests Section – Accurately identifies skills, communicates strengths, and/or reveals interests; includes items that are relevant to reader; indicates level of proficiency for language or technical skills (e.g., proficient, conversant, fluent, native)

E S R Targeted - Résumé is targeted for desired position, field, graduate or professional school, and/or industry

E S R Appearance – Fills one page without overcrowding; formatting is consistent (sections, paragraphs, lines, words spaced correctly); margins are at least .5” to 1”, and no more than 1”; uses consistent capitalization, bolding, italics, commas, bulleting, etc. throughout

E S R Style – Uses appropriate font style (Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, Trebuchet MS); font size (10-12 point), and formatting (indentation, bold, italic, CAPS, symbols)

E S R Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation – Error-free; verbs are active and in correct tense; personal pronouns and extraneous words are omitted; follows conventions of standard written language (subject/verb agreement, etc.); names of institutions, references, titles, periodicals, procedures are spelled correctly

 

Davidson Student 888-888-8888, dastudent@davidson.edu, Davidson, NC

Education 08/201X-Present DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Minor in Economics; Expected May 2015

GPA: 3.10 Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Introduction to Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory

Experience Summer 201X AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NEW YORK, NY Summer Finance Associate

• Utilized analytic and strategic skills to assist Enterprise Planning Systems project, saving $5M over 5 years • Developed cost reduction model saving $450K annually, increasing productivity by 500% with a 2-year ROI • Evaluated metrics analysis, budget lines and accounting entries to perform company expense reduction analysis • Delivered strategic plan for firm expansion into untapped emerging demographic markets to senior management

Summer 201X LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP HUNTERSVILLE, NC Summer Intern

• Conducted effective negotiations to settle claims after assessing damages associated with claims • Created process improvement initiative to enhance claims productivity and eliminate waste by 75% • Applied analytical skills to evaluate the economic impact of coverage, liability and damage scenarios • Integrated Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve direct-deal retention rates and customer satisfaction

10/201X-Present WILDCAT ENTERPRISES CHARLOTTE, NC Founder, Online Ecommerce Business

• Sustain local competitive advantage through high customer satisfaction and reasonable rates • 100% positive feedback; 400 % return on investment; profits applied to educational expenses • Catalog discarded textbooks from college campuses and sell through online retail web site • Evaluated and formulated financial models to capitalize upon market trends in print media sectors

Leadership Summer 201X SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (SEO) NEW YORK, NY Class of 201X Intern

• Selected to participate in Global Financial Leadership Program, 13% acceptance rate • Completed a comprehensive skills training program including business tools such as Excel, Excel Macros and

PowerPoint; Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis; and business networking workshops • Participated in a week-long leadership development seminar including CEO and CFO roundtables, Fortune 500

executive presentations and mini-MBA courses

09/201X-Present STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION DAVIDSON, NC President, Class of 201X and Admissions and Financial Aid Committee Chair

• Delivered persuasive presentation to budget committee, achieving a 400% budget increase for class • Mediate the concerns of student body to administration, developing favorable solutions for both parties • Advocate student views to faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees as Financial Aid committee chair

09/201X-Present KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, PI MU CHAPTER DAVIDSON, NC President and Community Service Chair

• Recognized as Davidson College service organization of the year for outstanding community involvement • Launched community service initiative creating a scholarship for students with disabilities, raised over $2,000 • Lead programming and service opportunities while monitoring the effectiveness of all organization committees

08/201X-Present DAVIDSON COLLEGE NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL TEAM DAVIDSON, NC Varsity Letterman and Member of Pioneer Football League All Academic Team

• Amplify skills needed to work unselfishly and energetically amongst a group of diverse peers • Serve as team’s Student Athlete Representative voicing student-athlete concerns to the college wide board • Improving time management skills by balancing a full course load with 25+ hours of weekly football activities

Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

 

Davidson Fourthyear

704-123-4567, dafourthyear@davidson.edu, Davidson, NC

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Concentration in Environmental Studies Expected May 2015 GPA: 3.50

• Relevant Coursework: Environmental Policy, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Ethics, Ecology

WORK EXPERIENCE Davidson College Office of Sustainability Davidson, NC Strategic Planning and Communications Intern August 201X-Present

• Updating and reorganizing Davidson College sustainability website to reflect new programs and expanded reach on and off campus

• Assisting in planned growth and restructuring of office to promote more inclusive and comprehensive view of sustainability

U.S. Green Building Council, Charlotte Region Chapter Charlotte, NC Development Intern Summer 201X

• Researched and wrote grant proposals for as much as $30,000 to fund specific programs and general operations • Constructed and advised Chapter on financial planning database in Salesforce for the Organization's yearly

fundraising drive that aims at raising approximately $100,000 • Wrote and edited articles and updates for the council’s monthly newsletter and managed correspondence with

donors Davidson College Office of Sustainability Davidson, NC Sustainability Scholar Summer 201X

• Participated in workshops with Charlotte’s sustainability leaders from the private, non-profit, and public sectors, identifying current trends, best practices, and challenges in the sustainability field

• Presented findings on how to address sustainability issues in Charlotte to local business, government, and non-profit leaders

LEADERSHIP Davidson College Environmental Action Coalition Davidson, NC Communications Manager 08/201X-Present

• Assisting in the creation of a publicity campaign for a campus-wide energy saving program • Solicited over $5,000 through an email marketing campaign for the purchase of new recycling containers for area

schools and businesses Davidson College Responsible Consumption Working Group Davidson, NC Chair January 201X-Present

• Coordinate with students to explore methods of responsible consumption by researching specific products and their environmental and social impacts

• Planning to formally present research to campus leadership using infographics and a PowerPoint presentation Davidson College NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Team Davidson, NC Team Captain (August 201X-Present) August 201X-Present

• Lead a team of 26 athletes while serving as its liaison to the coaching staff • Ensure team mentality that rewards hard work and emphasizes the importance of support amongst team

members • Improving time management skills by balancing a 16 hours per week training schedule with a full course load

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce CRM, writing policy briefs, and grant writing

 

Davidson  Student  888-­‐888-­‐8888,  dastudent@davidson.edu,  Atlanta,  GA  

 Education  08/201X-­‐Present  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE                                                                                      DAVIDSON,  NC       Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Economics;  Expected  May  2015    

GPA:  3.50  H.  Boyce  Connell  Scholar  (Davidson  merit  scholarship),  Omicron  Delta  Epsilon  Honors  Society    

Fall  201X   NEW  YORK  UNIVERSITY                      MADRID,  SPAIN    NYU  in  Madrid  Program  GPA:  3.93                  

   

Summer  201X   TUCK  SCHOOL  OF  BUSINESS  AT  DARTMOUTH  COLLEGE                    HANOVER,  NH       Tuck  Business  Bridge  Program    Experience  Summer  201X   UXOR  IT                                          BUENOS  AIRES,  ARGENTINA  

Consulting  Intern    • Developed  strategy  and  conducted  research  for  launch  of  the  90-­‐employee  multinational  software  developer’s  

new  Warranty  Claims  Service  (WCS),  a  software-­‐based  consulting  solution  designed  for  warranty  claims  management  in  the  Latin  American  automotive  industry  

• Created  quantitative  models  in  Microsoft  Excel  to  estimate  market  size,  potential  market  share,  and  projected  revenues  to  completely  redefine  the  most  profitable  sales  method  for  the  product    

• Studied  industry  trends,  refined  the  target  market,  and  developed  competitive  strategy  and  positioning  • Presented  findings  to  the  President,  senior  management,  and  investors,  resulting  in  the  decision  to  launch  the  

service  in  2013  and  the  acquisition  of  funds  needed  to  actualize  the  project  and  campaign      

Summer  201X   BRIDGESTONE  GOLF,  INC.                      COVINGTON,  GA       Marketing  Intern    

• Analyzed  effect  on  sales  and  brand  image  of  the  Bridgestone  Ball  Fitting  Challenge,  an  experiential  marketing  product  differentiation  program,  to  reaffirm  its  value  as  the  company’s  point  of  difference  

• Examined  data  collected  from  client  feedback  to  recommend  improvements  for  the  program    Leadership  10/201X-­‐Present    DAVIDSON  PRE-­‐BUSINESS  SOCIETY                        DAVIDSON,  NC     President  (01/201X-­‐12/201X)    

• Oversee  a  seven  member  executive  board  charged  with  providing  consulting,  finance  and  management  educational  and  career  preparation  programming  for  over  70  members  

• Scheduled  5  guest  speakers  and  a  practice  GMAT,  facilitated  a  mentorship  program  for  17  students,  co-­‐authored  new  constitution  

   

01/201X-­‐Present  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE  CLUB  TENNIS  TEAM            DAVIDSON,  NC     President  (09/201X-­‐05/201X)    

• Merged  men’s  and  women’s  teams  to  increase  overall  participation  from  12  to  32  players  • Increased  number  of  matches  scheduled  by  100%  • Restructured  biweekly  practices  to  include  clear  objectives  and  predesigned  drills  • Implemented  equipment  rewards  system  to  provide  incentives  for  practice  attendance  

 

01/201X-­‐Present   FRATERNITY  OF  PHI  GAMMA  DELTA,  DELTA  KAPPA  CHAPTER                  DAVIDSON,  NC     Corresponding  Secretary  (01/201X-­‐12/201X)    

• Manage  chapter  as  a  member  of  the  executive  board,  after  increasing  membership  from  16  to  43  in  2  years      • Founded  Public  Relations  Committee  to  conduct  all  marketing  and  communication  efforts  for  the  chapter  • Initiated  fraternity  fundraising  team  to  run  in  the  201X  Charlotte  Thunder  Road  Half-­‐Marathon  

 Skills,  Interests  &  Activities    

• Advanced  Spanish  and  basic  Brazilian  Portuguese  language  skills  • Assistant  Teacher  for  Intermediate  Spanish,  Davidson  College  Spanish  Department  (August  201X-­‐May  201X)    • 201X  Cincinnati  Flying  Pig  Marathon  participant  ·∙    • PADI  Master  SCUBA  Diver  

 

Davidson Fourthyear 704-123-4567, dafourthyear@davidson.edu, Davidson, NC

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC B.A. Candidate for English Expected May 2015 GPA: 3.23

• Chair of Public Affairs for Davidson College Democrats: Design campaign and event literature, manage social media presence, plan and publicize campus and community-wide events

• Volunteer Mentor for The Buddy System: Mentor children in the Davidson community with autism and other special needs. Solicited entertainment acts and organized the program for the 2nd Annual Buddy Benefit Concert fundraiser

• Teacher for Davidson Students Volunteer for Science: Teach science labs to students in underperforming middle schools

• Copy-editor for The Davidsonian: Proofread and edit articles for publication in Davidson’s student-run newspaper

Stockholm University Stockholm, Sweden Study Abroad Program in Communications, Media and Film Fall 201X EXPERIENCE Davidson College Department OF English Davidson, NC Editorial and Research Assistant August 201X-Present

• Frequently requested by English faculty to copy-edit and proofread academic articles and essays for publication • Conduct reviews of primary and secondary academic sources in support of faculty research • Manage and organize professorial work for college archives • Order library books and other necessary materials for faculty

Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. Amelia Island, FL Development and Outreach Intern Summer 201X

• Managed online donor accounts for a not-for-profit organization, which raises research funds for and awareness about Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder that primarily affects females

• Researched and produced detailed data reports on social media presence which were used to develop more effective content

• Implemented a new social media outreach plan that increased Twitter and Facebook followers by 48% and increased hits on the Girl Power 2 Cure website by 59%

Stockholm International Film Festival Stockholm, Sweden Catalogue/Newspaper Department Intern Fall 201X

• Edited the English-language version of the 65-page Stockholm Film Festival catalogue • Managed all aspects of the festival’s English social media presence which had over 10,000 followers • Organized special event logistics, including preparation for red carpet events, press events, and “Face-to-

Face” public appearances by film directors Circle of Care Community Food Bank Forsyth, GA Co-Executive Administrator Summer 201X

• Assisted in the start-up of a community food bank in collaboration with the Circle of Care Thrift Store • Interviewed prospective clients and performed all necessary administrative duties for a food bank projected to

serve over 500 families Dance America National Finals and Dance Olympus Summer Tour Multiple Cities Assistant Production Manager Summers 201X-201X

• Developed strong leadership and management skills as a key staff member for a national arts performing production company with an annual revenue of over $300,000

• Worked as stage manager and customer service representative for Dance America National Finals in New York, NY, Orlando, FL, and Chicago, IL

• Master of Ceremonies, retail salesperson, sound technician, and travel coordinator for Dance Olympus Summer Tour in (201X) New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; (201X) Orlando, FL; Kansas City, MO; Boston, MA; and Houston, TX; and (201X) Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE

 

Davidson Student 888-888-8888 • dastudent@davidson.edu • Davidson, NC

Education 08/201X-Present DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC Bachelor of Science in Biology; Expected May 2015 Concentration in Ethnic Studies GPA: 3.25

• Presidential Scholarship: awarded for outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential and potential to contribute diverse cultural or socioeconomic perspectives to the classroom and to campus life

• Craig Wall, Dean Rusk, McCall, and Abernethy Research Grant recipient: awarded for independent research to study the rehabilitative therapies of traditional healers, bonesetters, and orthodox doctors in Ghana

Health Policy Experience Summer 201X KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC Intern, The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program

• Completed a policy memo and a group policy presentation for seniors scholars, which resulted in the implementation of a new initiative supporting the mental and physical health of teenage mothers

• Developed leadership in health policy by gaining knowledge about the federal legislative process • Worked with congressional leaders on health policy issues affecting underserved populations • Attended weekly site visits to organizations such as the Institute of Medicine and National Institutes of Health

Summer 201X UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST CAPE COAST, GHANA Student & Independent Researcher

• Studied Ghanaian culture, civics, political history, current events, sanitation and environmental management • Invited to UNICEF West & Central Regional Office for presentation on the use of statistics to develop policy • Graduated from the School of African Rhythm and Dance after performing the traditional jere and obolo dances • Interviewed seven healthcare workers to study the rehabilitative therapies of traditional healers and orthodox

doctors • Shadowed two physiotherapists at the Central Regional Hospital for 25 hours to observe patient-provider

relationships Leadership 02/201X-Present THE ADA JENKINS CENTER, FREE CLINIC OF OUR TOWNS DAVIDSON, NC Volunteer

• The Free Clinic of Our Towns is a community-wide volunteer clinic that provides free medical care for the uninsured

• Implemented a program to disseminate education on substance abuse which resulted in a 150% increase in clients seeking treatment and support from the clinic

• Interview bilingual patients and prepare folders on vital background information prior to nurse diagnosis which has helped to decrease appointment times by seven minutes

01/201X-Present TEAGLE FOUNDATION GRANT PROPOSAL, DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC Peer Focus Group Leader

• Pursuing a $100,000 grant for Davidson through the development of a project that integrates data analysis, decision-making, and action to improve student learning

• Created and implemented survey questions to lead three focus groups with a total of 17 first generation students • Trained with the Davidson College Director of Research and Learning to learn techniques to lead peer focus

groups • Serve as only student on committee to determine learning outcomes for assessing the first generation student

experience 04/201X-Present STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION, DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee (201X-201X)

• Delegate responsibilities to members and serve as essential resource for completing duties • Conferred with the Mayor of Davidson to assess town needs and discuss methods for breaking communication

barriers between residents in the town of Davidson and Davidson students • Supervised a programming committee for the 1st Annual Dinner at Davidson to raise $3,500 for the Davidson

Trust, a fund that enables students from diverse backgrounds to graduate 100% loan free • Launched a student movement to increase awareness of the Davidson Trust to create a scholarship for over

$20,500

 

Davidson Student 888-888-8888 • dastudent@davidson.edu • Davidson, NC

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC Bachelor of Science in Economics Expected May 2015

• Phi Beta Kappa • Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society • Select Coursework: Money and the Financial System, International Trade, Finance, International Finance,

Economic Development, Urban Economics, Health Economics • Honors Thesis: The Role of Down Payment Assistance in the Homeownership Decision • Cumulative GPA: 3.79 (Top 10%) Major GPA: 3.85 ACT: 33 Software: Stata and MS Office Suite

University of Oxford, Hertford College Oxford, United Kingdom Visiting Students Program, Read Economics September 201X-June 201X

• Select Coursework: Economic Development, Finance, Game Theory, Money & Banking, Public Economics • Cumulative GPA: 3.78

EXPERIENCE Peter G. Peterson Foundation Washington, DC Fiscal Intern Summer 201X

• Worked with team of ten to learn and analyze fiscal issues with experts such as Steve Bell, Dan Crippen, Bill Gale, Donald Marron, and Peter G. Peterson

• Co-created “The Sequester”, a web video explaining the sequestration for college students that uses interviews with Doug Holtz-Eakin and Joe Minarik

American Action Forum Washington, DC Fiscal Policy Intern Summer 201X

• Worked with Director of Fiscal Policy Gordon Gray to craft exploratory articles for “AmericanActionForum.org”, one noting OMB Budget projections regularly larger than Midsession Review estimates and the other how the federal debt burden is distributed by state

• Researched outsourcing data in over 600 10-K filings; analyzed economic modeling used in CBO reports • Wrote articles on the sequestration and outsourcing for the blog, “PolicyInterns.com”

Communications and Economics Intern Summer 201X • Partnered with Director of Economic Policy Ike Brannon to write analytical op-ed for “The Weekly Standard” about

the home mortgage interest deduction and down payment subsidies • Worked with team of three to plan AAF events, to report on capitol hearings dialogue, and run new media at both • Pitched Op-Ed by former U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite to Orlando Sentinel. Article ran on July 29, 201X

Republican Party of Minnesota Minnetonka, MN Campaign Intern Summer 201X

• Managed team of 15 sign volunteers; personally coordinated 50% of campaign sign distribution in the Twin Cities • Organized and led over 100 participants in Republican sections of fifteen city parades

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT The Davidsonian Davidson, NC Perspectives Columnist August 201X-Present

• Discuss and analyze current policy issues in Davidson’s student run weekly newspaper WALT 1610 AM Davidson, NC Radio Host for Political Talk Show August 201X-Present

• Broadcast a one-hour show on Davidson’s student run station that addresses political and policy issues of interest to college students

PUBLICATIONS “$16 TRILLION AND COUNTING,” AmericanActionForum.org September 201X

• Co-written with Gordon Gray; illustrates the regional distributional burden of the federal debt “NO SURPRISE, A SUMMER SURPRISE FROM OMB,” AmericanActionForum.org August 201X

• Co-written with Gordon Gray; analyzes differences in the OMB’s Budget and Midsession Review projections

 

Davidson  Student  (888)  888-­‐8888,  dastudent@davidson.edu,  Arlington,  VA  

 Education  08/201X-­‐Present  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE                          DAVIDSON,  NC     Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Art  History  Expected  May  2015      

GPA:  3.43  Relevant  Coursework:  18th  and  19th  Century  Art,  Contemporary  Art,  Modern  Painting  and  Sculpture,  Modern  Architecture  Art  History  Honors  Thesis:  “Unretractable  Social  Marks:  The  Critical  Spatial  Practice  of  Street  Art”  • Conduct  extensive  online,  book  and  field  observation  research  which  will  lead  to  a  70+  page  research  thesis  • Will  defend  the  final  draft  of  the  thesis  during  the  spring  semester  in  a  one-­‐hour  oral  examination  

 Spring  201X   DAVIDSON  IN  ROME                                ROME,  ITALY                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

• Completed  intensive  study  of  Early  Christian,  Byzantine,  and  Renaissance  art  and  architecture    Experience  08/201X-­‐Present  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE  VAN  EVERY/SMITH  GALLERIES                    DAVIDSON,  NC                                                                                                                             Gallery  Assistant  &  Docent  

• Oversee  2,000  square  feet  of  galleries  housing  hundreds  of  student  and  international  exhibits    • Provide  tours  to  thousands  of  visitors  annually  at  openings  and  during  regular  gallery  hours  • Organize  publicity  for  upcoming  shows,  resulting  in  a  23%  increase  in  attendance  compared  to  the  

previous  year                Summer  201X   SMITHSONIAN  AMERICAN  ART  MUSEUM                                      WASHINGTON,  DC      

  Education  and  Research  Intern  • Conducted  educational  programs  to  help  audiences  of  all  ages  and  backgrounds  interact  with  art  • Organized  and  preserved  the  Smithsonian  American  Art  Museum’s  historical  records  and  make  them  available  

for  research  • Helped  research  and  organize  upcoming  and  potential  exhibitions  as  well  as  researched,  wrote  and  formatted  

wall  labels  • Supported  the  research  needs  of  staff  and  members  of  the  public  by  effectively  leading  tutorials  on  the  

museum’s  online  search  system  • Wrote  for,  updated,  and  contributed  to  the  museum’s  website  and  social  media  sites  (blog,  Facebook,  

Twitter),  which  receive  over  50,000  views  per  week    Leadership  08/201X-­‐Present  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE  NCAA  DIVISION  I  FIELD  HOCKEY  TEAM                  DAVIDSON,  NC  

Varsity  Athlete  • Amplify  skills  needed  to  work  unselfishly  and  energetically  amongst  a  group  of  diverse  peers  • Serve  as  team’s  Student  Athlete  Representative  voicing  student-­‐athlete  concerns  to  the  college  wide  board  • Improve  time  management  skills  by  balancing  a  full  course  load  with  25+  hours  of  weekly  field  hockey  

activities    09/201X-­‐Present  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE  ADMISSION  OFFICE                      DAVIDSON,  NC                                                                                                                                                                    

Senior  Admission  Fellow  (08/201X-­‐Present)  • Oversee  the  recruitment  and  training  of  35  new  campus  tour  guides  • Maintain  contact  with  prospective  students  and  families,  throughout  the  admissions  cycle  • Plan  and  moderate  panel  discussions  for  parents  and  students  on  college’s  open  house  days  • Review  applications  and  participate  in  admission  discussion  with  Admission  Counselors    Campus  Tour  Guide  (09/201X-­‐05/201X)  • Represented  Davidson  to  prospective  students  and  parents,  communicating  accurate  and  timely  information  

about  the  campus  and  its  history  during  60-­‐minute  tours  • Led  several  tours  per  month,  ranging  in  size  from  two  to  thirty  individuals  

 Skills  

• Advanced  Spanish  and  intermediate  Italian  language  skills  • Extensive  experience  using  social  media  (blogs,  Twitter,  Facebook)  in  professional  settings  

 

Davidson Student (888) 888-8888

dastudent@davidson.edu Arlington, VA

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC Bachelor of Arts in English; Concentration in Communication Expected May 2015

• GPA 3.13, Major GPA 3.42 HONORS & AWARDS Landerman Scholarship Fall 201X-May 201X

• Awarded to three incoming Davidson students each year for exceptional academic performance Sophomore Creative Writing Standout Award February 201X

• Awarded to sophomore placing first in class-wide fiction and poetry competition JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE The Davidsonian, Davidson College Davidson, NC Features Editor September 201X-Present

• Lead weekly staff meetings, design and lay out Features section using Adobe InDesign, and write and edit five to six articles a month for Davidson’s student-run weekly newspaper

• Increased number of Features section readers from 50% to 70% of student body over 18-month tenure as section editor

The Business Journal of Charlotte Charlotte, NC Editorial Intern Summer 201X

• Researched, wrote and edited business profiles and banking reports using AP Style • Managed the journal’s social media presence, maintaining and editing an interactive blog and doubling the

number of Twitter followers over the course of the summer • Recognized by supervisor for accuracy in updating research files and organizing mailings

LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Warner Hall House, Davidson College Davidson, NC President (January 201X-Present) February 201X-Present

• Elected President of Warner Hall, a social and philanthropic organization with 150 female members, after serving as the Social Chair in 201X-201X and as an active member in 201X-201X

• Direct 20 Executive Board officers in the planning and execution of social, service, and academic events • Manage an annual operating budget of $90,000 • Oversaw planning and execution of the annual gala that raised over $22,600 for HIV/AIDS awareness and

prevention • Supervise a full time cook and part time event staff • Conduct weekly House and Executive Board meetings

Office of Admissions, Davidson College Davidson, NC Campus Tour Guide September 201X-Present

• Represent Davidson to prospective students and parents, communicating accurate and timely information about the campus and its history during 60-minute tours

Colony Life Insurance Company Arlington, VA Office Assistant Summer 201X

• Served as youngest assistant in company history to record beneficiary changes and maintain confidential policy files for hundreds of policy holders

• Recommended changes in database structure that increased record updating efficiency by 35% Elk Canyon Ranch Billings, MT Youth Counselor Summer 201X

• Supervised activities of groups of 50 children weekly, maintaining safety and building cohesion among the groups

• Helped children ages 10 to 12 effectively resolve conflict and improve communication skills

 

Davidson Student 704-888-8888

dastudent@davidson.edu Davidson, NC

Education 08/201X-present DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Expected May 2015

Minor in French GPA: 3.45 Coursework includes: Statistics, Survey Methodology, Urban Ethnography, Sociology of Childhood, Globalization and Social Change, Philosophy, and Psychology

Summer 201X SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING TOULOUSE, FRANCE

• Completed intensive language and culture college semester abroad program Research Experience Summer 201X NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER CHICAGO, IL Survey Intern

• Worked with graduate students and staff in the Survey Operations Center department • Developed feasibility test of new questions for a national, longitudinal study conducted for the Bureau

of Labor Statistics • Recruited and interviewed 26 respondents for survey • Compiled 40-page report recommending changes implemented in final draft of a national survey • Created training materials for, and participated in training of, Computer Assisted Data Enterers

Spring 201X DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC

Research Assistant • Conducted Internet-based and library research • Provided assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentation • Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results • Performed descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data using SPSS

Fall 201X DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC

Independent Research Project • Awarded grant to conduct an independent research project with faculty advisor • Used SPSS to conduct linear regression analysis of the General Social Survey 2008-2010 • Produced the academic paper “The Effects of Childhood Family Disruption on Adult Self-Reported

Health,”

Leadership 05/201X-present BLACK STUDENT COALITION, DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC Treasurer (01/201X-12/201X)

• Budget funding for events that increase awareness of African American culture and history on campus • Analyzed past expenditures and increased funding for community service and Black History Month

committees • Manage over $42,000 in 2 school years after composing and presenting budget proposals to Activities

Tax Council 08/201X-05/201X RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE, DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC

Resident Assistant • Supervised residence hall floor of 24 students and serve as member of the college’s Residence Life

Office staff. • Assisted with security and emergency situations; counsel students in a wide variety of issues • Planed and coordinate programs and activities for residence hall community • Advised Dorm Council in planning events and managing budget

Skills

• Computer: Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Adobe InDesign and SPSS • Languages: Highly proficient in written and conversational French

 

Davidson Student 888-888-8888, dastudent@davidson.edu, Los Angeles, CA

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC Honors Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Computer Science Concentration Expected May 2015

• Honors Thesis in Automated Planning • GPA: 3.78 • Relevant Coursework: Programming and Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Electronics and

Instrumentation, Theory of Computation, Data Structures, Analysis of Algorithms University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Non-Degree Student Spring 201X

• GPA: 4.00 • Relevant Coursework: Research in Computer Science

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Java, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, LaTex • Experience using Photoshop, HTML/CSS, iOS, WordPress, Adwords, MySQL, Balsamiq, advanced Excel,

Final Cut Pro • Knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Numerical Analysis

COMPUTER SCIENCE EXPERIENCE Davidson College Department of Mathematics Davidson, NC Honors Thesis in Automated Planning August 201X-Present

• Attaining a working knowledge of major machine learning, automated planning, and Boolean satisfiability algorithms and techniques

• Implement and test (in Java) the upper confidence bounds applied to trees (UCT) algorithm, a modern search technique pioneered for automated Go (a Chinese board game) players

• Creating a class of games in which UCT exhibits a certain unintuitive characteristic called pathology, and will submit results for publication in a computer science research journal

UNC Charlotte, Future Computing Lab Charlotte, NC Computer Vision Researcher, National Science Foundation REU Experience December 201X-August 201X

• Created and implemented (in MATLAB and Java) an automated insect tracking program that processes long video and collects data for biology research

• Published and presented results at the Workshop on the Applications of Computer Vision 201X • Implemented insect tracking program at University of Arizona biology lab where it is used for research in colony

behavior of ants LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Davidson College Math and Science Center Davidson, NC Math and Computer Science Tutor August 201X-Present

• Work an average of 10 hours per week teaching concepts and problem solving techniques to both groups and individuals

• Collaborate with a team of math and science tutors to operate a walk-in student tutoring center Davidson Outdoors Davidson, NC Odyssey Leader (Summers 201X, 201X) October 201X-Present

• The Odyssey program is a pre-orientation program for incoming freshman designed to facilitate the transition into the Davidson community through outdoor experience with other students

• Worked with co-leader to plan, organize, and lead eight-day outdoor programs, including backpacking, white water canoeing, and service projects, for groups of eight incoming freshmen

Wilderness Leadership Skills Course Mentor (Spring 201X, Fall 201X) • Planned and taught classroom material for semester-long extracurricular course to train student leaders in both

the hard and soft skills necessary to lead outdoor trips • Organized and led instructional skills weekends and three/four day backpacking trips as part of course to practice

with and advise student leaders

 

Davidson  Student  888-­‐888-­‐8888,  dastudent@davidson.edu,  Davidson,  NC  

 Education  08/201X-­‐Present   DAVIDSON  COLLEGE                                               DAVIDSON,  NC     Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Political  Science  Expected  May  2016     Concentration  in  Education     Cumulative  GPA:  3.13          Major  GPA:  3.34  

Relevant  Coursework:  History  of  Educational  Theory  and  Practice,  Directed  Field  Placement,  Adolescent  Development,  Schools  and  Society  

 Fall  201X   THE  ALLIANCE  FOR  GLOBAL  EDUCATION                                     BEIJING,  CHINA     Development,  Politics  and  Social  Change  Program    Teaching  Experience  09/201X-­‐Present   COMMUNITY  SCHOOL  OF  DAVIDSON                                           DAVIDSON,  NC     Volunteer  /Assistant  Teacher  

• Volunteer  10  hours  per  week  at  a  charter  high  school  assisting  9th  grade  Spanish  teacher  during  lessons  • Received  the  201X  Volunteer  of  the  Year  award  for  excellent  service  supporting  the  mission  and  vision  of  the  

school  • Lead  one-­‐on-­‐one  tutorials  with  students  who  have  fallen  behind  in  mathematics,  bringing  85%  of  students  

tutored  up  to  the  class  average  on  standardized  tests    Summer  201X   CHILDREN’S  DEFENSE  FUND  FREEDOM  SCHOOLS                                         DAVIDSON,  NC        

Servant  Leader  Intern  • Provided  front-­‐line  care  and  nurturing  to  ten  children  between  Kindergarten  and  8th  grade  • Served  as  a  facilitator  in  the  classroom  and  as  a  leader  of  afternoon  activities  using  a  reading  curriculum  

developed  by  the  Children's  Defense  Fund    01/201X-­‐05/201X   CHURCH  OF  THE  GOOD  SHEPHERD                                         DAVIDSON,  NC        

Youth  Group  Leader  • Assisted  Youth  Minister  in  leading  and  teaching  a  15-­‐member  youth  group  consisting  of  children  between  the  

ages  of  13  and  16  • Led  youth  group  sessions  in  Youth  Minister’s  absence  including  the  creation  of  lesson  plans  and  assessment  

tools  to  ensure  students  meet  established  learning  outcomes    Leadership  and  Student  Organization  Involvement  09/201X-­‐Present   RESIDENCE  LIFE  OFFICE  (RLO),  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE                                       DAVIDSON,  NC  

Resident  Advisor  • Oversee  the  physical  and  emotional  well  being  of  24  first  year  students  through  group  and  individual  advising  

and  programming  • Built  community  by  organizing  over  25  programs  typically  attended  by  90%  or  more  of  students    • Recommended  a  change  to  the  process  for  matching  roommates  which  resulted  in  a  24%  decrease  in  

students  changing  rooms  during  the  academic  year    08/201X-­‐Present   CHIDSEY  CENTER  FOR  LEADERSHIP  DEVELOPMENT,  DAVIDSON  COLLEGE                 DAVIDSON,  NC  

Chidsey  Leadership  Fellow  • Actively  participate  in  a  highly  selective  four-­‐year  comprehensive  leadership  development  program  that  

develops  leaders  through  seminars,  projects  and  mentorship  • Interviewed  professional  leaders,  applying  techniques  learned  in  sessions  to  the  development  of  a  personal  

leadership  style  • Developed  a  Leadership  Culture  Audit  Project  to  better  define  leadership  at  Davidson  College  which  was  

implemented  by  senior  administration  • Gathered  and  analyzed  information  about  leadership  by  interviewing  other  campus  leaders  

 Skills  

• Computers:  Microsoft  Office,  WordPress,  Audacity,  LogicPro,  Finale  NotePad,  iMovie,  iPhoto,  WorkFlows  • Languages:  Advanced  Spanish  

 

Davidson Student

(888) 888-8888 dastudents@davidson.edu

Wilmington, DE

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Expected May 2017

EXPERIENCE Wilmington Grille Wilmington, DE Server Summer 201X & February 201X-August 201X

• Provided superior guest service, friendliness and restaurant cleanliness using the restaurant’s proven training system for customer service

• Excelled in a fast paced environment where strong attention to detail and communication skills were expected • Ensured that all expectations were met by actively engaging customers and quickly correcting issues • Won Employee of the Month in July 201X based on high quality of work

Rehoboth Beach YMCA Rehoboth Beach, DE Camp Counselor Summer 201X

• Led a group of 20 to 30 girls between the ages of seven and ten through a series of daily educational and athletic activities

• Provided instruction to other camp counselors on proper safety and teaching procedures to ensure the camp was following proper YMCA standards

• Provided the camp director with feedback on daily camp operations and recommendations for camper engagement activities

• Received highest level work performance rating by supervisors • Certified in first aid and CPR

LEADERSHIP & STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Honor Council, Davidson College Davidson, NC Sophomore Member August 201X-Present

• One of 11 members elected from the sophomore class to evaluate evidence and testimony to determine proper sanctions for violations of the Davidson College Honor Code and Code of Responsibility

Residence Life Office, Davidson College Davidson, NC Hall Counselor August 201X-Present

• Foster an environment where 16 residents are able to academically perform and ensured the maintenance of 12 rooms

• Implement programs that built community and most importantly, trust, allowing residents to know one another as valued residents

• Respond in crisis situations by assessing the environment and appropriately judging the situation based on extensive alcohol training

Speech and Debate Team, Mount Pleasant High School Wilmington, DC Vice President (January 201X-January 201X) January 201X-May 201X

• Devoted over 60 hours per month to research, discussion, case writing, and practicing for competitions • Learn to think rigorously and critically in preparation for highly competitive debates against teams from across

the mid-Atlantic region • Refined communication skills through continuous practice with coaches and teammates • Developed strong research skills in preparation for debates on current topics in local, national and world affairs • Expanded membership from 13 to 43 debaters during term as vice president through targeted outreach to

members of the student body SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Chinese (conversational) • Travel, French Cooking, Competitive Mountain Biking (placed first in age group at 201X Pocono Championships)  

 

DAVIDSON FIRSTYEAR (704) 123-4567 • dfirstyear@davidson.edu • Anytown, NC

Education 08/201X-Present DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON, NC

Bachelor of Arts (Undeclared Major), Expected May 2018 GPA: 3.04

08/201X-06/201X WILLIAM SMITH HIGH SCHOOL ANYTOWN, NC

Top 10% of Senior Class, Graduated 06/201X GPA: 3.97

• William Smith Award, given to senior with most school spirit • National Honor Society Member, 201X-201X • National Merit Scholar, 201X

Work Experience 01/201X-08/201X JCREW ANYTOWN, NC

Sales Associate • Developed and maintained strong relationships with several customers, keeping record of past purchases to

help provide future suggestions and promote new items • Responsible for closing, including balancing registers, calculating inventory levels, and securing the store • Recognized as Top Sales Associate for the months of May and July

Summers 201X CAMP WIGAMOCHEE SMITHVILLE, ME Counselor

• Assisted with running of regular camp activities, supervision and daily duties, while living with and acting as a mentor to 10 middle school age children

• Served as a liaison between the camp and community by delivering supplies, transporting campers needing medical attention and alternative travel arrangements, depositing money, making change requests, and purchasing necessary items for camp to run smoothly

• Led weekly mountain hiking excursions, responsible for trail planning, food prep, and ensuring safety • Helped camp owner with improving their social media marketing campaign for the 201X summer camp,

leading to a 40% boost in applications Leadership 08/201X-Present DAVIDSON COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION DAVIDSON, NC

Class Senator • Meet weekly to discuss issues pertaining to student life on campus • Lead initiative to bring food vendors to our cafeteria, in response to student’s desire for more food options • Worked closely with Finance Sub-Committee to help allocate a budget of $130,000

09/201X-Present ADA JENKINS CENTER DAVIDSON, NC

Tutor • Tutor at-risk children by leading daily activities and helping with homework, three days a week • Serve as a mentor and role model for students as they prepared for an annual talent show at the Center

08/201X-05/201X WILLIAM SMITH HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM ANYTOWN, NC

Team Captain (08/201X-05/201X) • Lead team to state victory, acting as team morale leader and participant in our medley relay team, which

placed first at state. Also responsible for logistics of trip, from hotel booking to travel plans • Practiced with team, five times a week, occasionally leading workouts when coach was unavailable • Acted as assistant coach for the middle school swim team, involved mostly with leading weekend practices

08/201X-05/201X WILLIAM SMITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION ANYTOWN, NC

President • Lead weekly SGA meetings, being the first president to allow attendance by the general student body as a

way to improve transparency and increase student input Skills

Spanish: Three years of Spanish courses, Intermediate Fluency Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

 

Davidson Firstyear (704) 123-4567 • dfirstyear@davidson.edu • Davidson, NC

EDUCATION Davidson College Davidson, NC Bachelor of Arts in History Expected May 2018 GPA: 3.21 WORK EXPERIENCE Art Emporium Performing Arts Camp Dallas, TX Dance Instructor Summer 201X

• Traveled nationwide directing performing arts day camps with 75 third through eighth graders to put on a musical in five days

• Dealt with discipline issues and communication with parents, while maintaining control over all of the campers • Assigned parts in the musical to children according to skill level and age, taught them the dances, and conducted

rehearsals • Operated the sound during rehearsals and performances; created organized sound scripts and executed them

during performances • Worked with two other staff members to assist with directing the musical and dramatic aspects of the show

Anne’s Boutique Dallas, TX Sales Associate January 201X-April 201X

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with several customers, keeping record of past purchases to help provide personalized suggestions for future purchases and as a way to promote new items to loyal customers

• Engaged suppliers to help create an efficient supply chain of clothing, focusing on decreasing unusable inventory and tailoring our clothing stock to meet current trends; this plan helped increase inventory turnover rate by 10% for the 201X year

• Responsible for closing duties, including balancing registers, calculating inventory levels, and securing the store • Recognized as Top Sales Associate for the months of May 201X, July 201X and February 201X

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Young Life Charlotte, NC Volunteer Leader August 201X-Present

• Dedicate over 10 hours each week to planning and orchestrating activities for a large youth outreach event with 100 high school students

• Lead weekly, group discussions on various topics, while also mentoring students by spending one-on-one time with each individual

Gamut Dance Company, Davidson College Davidson, NC Dancer October 201X-Present

• Selected as one of 15 dancers in Davidson’s dance company known for its commitment to artistic development and technical training

• Dedicate eight hours a week to technique classes and rehearsal for events on campus and the company’s annual show

• Performed in and choreographed tap, modern, and pointe ballet pieces in Gamut Dance Company’s annual shows and Dance Ensemble’s biannual show

Turner Hall Eating House Davidson, NC Active Member February 201X-Present

• Engage the Davidson campus and community through active involvement in a 135-member civic and social organization

• Spend time with residents at The Pines Nursing Home in Davidson, NC, every week, as part of the Adopt-A-Grandparent initiative

Community School of Davidson Davidson, NC Mathematics Tutor September 201X-Present

• Teach math lessons, create exercises, and assign homework for high school students to master skills in mathematics

 

Davidson  Student      (888)  888-­‐8888  

dastudents@davidson.edu  Manchester,  MO  

 Education      08/201X-­‐Present   DAVIDSON  COLLEGE                          DAVIDSON,  NC          

Bachelor  of  Arts  (Undeclared  Major)  Expected  May  2018                                          

08/201X-­‐06/201X   LAFAYETTE  HIGH  SCHOOL                          ST.  LOUIS,  MO  Honor  Graduate  in  June  201X                  AAUW  Student-­‐Athlete  Award,  201X  Wilson  All-­‐American,  Courtney  Wilkerson  French  Scholar    

 Experience  Summer  201X   MANCHESTER  PARK  MUNICIPAL  POOL                                      MANCHESTER,  MO  

Lifeguard                            • Worked  with  two  other  lifeguards  to  ensure  safety  at  busy  public  pool  averaging  1,500  guests  daily    • Recognized  by  supervisors  for  taking  initiative  to  suggest  positive  changes  and  new  policies  to  reduce  

dangerous  incidents  • Assigned  additional  responsibilities  for  special  events  due  to  diligence  and  safety  record  

 Summer  201X   BISHOP  FAMILY                                              MANCHESTER,  MO  

Nanny                                      • Ensured  the  safety  of  two  children  during  daily  activities  as  well  as  over  25  special  recreational  outings  • Designed  activities  to  enhance  learning  and  creativity,  utilizing  a  variety  of  teaching  methods  obtained  

through  independent  research    Leadership    08/201X-­‐Present   DAVIDSON  COLLEGE  CENTER  FOR  CIVIC  ENGAGEMENT                  DAVIDSON,  NC  

Bonner  Scholar                                    • Conduct  280  hours  of  community  service  during  each  academic  year  and  280  hours  during  two  summers  to  

support  the  mission  and  growth  of  local  nonprofit  organizations  • Develop  leadership  skills  through  performance  of  community  service  and  reflection  

 08/201X-­‐06/201X   LAFAYETTE  HIGH  SCHOOL                            ST.  LOUIS,  MO    

Senior  Class  President                                                    • Led  a  14  member  class  council  charged  with  organizing  events  for  seniors  and  bringing  student  concerns  to  

the  administration  • Organized  the  senior  class  prom,  which  had  a  budget  of  $10,000  and  was  attended  by  over  3,500  students  

and  guests    10/201X-­‐05/201X   DRIVE  FOR  SUCCESS,  LAFAYETTE  HIGH  SCHOOL                                ST.  LOUIS,  MO    

Founder  and  Chair                                                  • Conceived  of  and  implemented  a  donation  drive  to  collect  professional  clothing  for  women  in  need  • Collaborated  with  church  administrators  to  design  publicity,  resulting  in  357  business  suit  donations  • Generated  enthusiasm  to  continue  this  as  annual  event  

 10/201X-­‐03/201X   VARSITY  BASKETBALL,  LAFAYETTE  HIGH  SCHOOL                      ST.  LOUIS,  MO    

Captain  (10/201X-­‐03/201X)                                    • Provided  leadership  and  helped  organize  practices  for  a  fifteen  member  team,  instilling  leadership  and  a  

strong  work  ethic  in  fellow  players  • Competed  as  varsity  athlete  201X-­‐201X  and  201X-­‐201X  committing  15  hours  per  week  to  practice  and  

competition    Skills        

Languages:  Proficient  in  Spanish  Computer:  Microsoft  Office  Suite,  Adobe  Photoshop  

 

DAVIDSON STUDENT www.dastudent.tumblr.com | dastudent@davidson.edu | 888-888-8888 | New York, NY

I am a…            

jack-of-all- trades that

builds relationships

and finds solutions

 

                 

I’ve been known to

indulge in the arts

             

and be a jock at times            

wanderlust: I get around

and am all the better for it

               

formal education

           

ask me about

DR I V EN S T U DEN T OF P OP U L A R CU L T U R E equipped with the passion and curiosity to dive deep into the balancing act that is brand strategy. I’m fascinated by people, culture and language and I see the world through a lot of different lenses.  A SERIAL PRO B LEM SO LVER  Leo Burnett – Strategic Planning Intern Chicago, IL/Summer 201X

Impact: Spurring two challenger brands to re-envision their approach and achieve their lofty goals. Ad skills acquired: Synthesize myriad sources of research for succinct, creative and inspirational presentation. Maneuver through the complicated layers and relationships of a large, international, publicly held corporation.

Davidson Community Players (Non-profit community theatre) – Box Office Intern Davidson, NC/Summer 201X Impact: Helped push the organization to record sales and attendance for its two main stage summer shows. Ad skills acquired: Build connections and shared goals with clients to improve negotiation and collaboration. Recruit and supervise volunteers to support essential business operations.

The Ada Jenkins Center (Non-profit social services) – Latino Services Intern Davidson, NC/Summer 201X Impact: Gave hundreds of Spanish speaking immigrants improved access to resources for self-improvement. Ad skills acquired: Mitigate cultural obstacles and facilitate communication between exceedingly different groups. Flexible, solutions oriented attitude in the face of communication barriers and uncertainty.

 

WI TH A UNI QUE PER S PECTI VE ON LEADER S H I P  Androgyny Co-ed A Cappella Group – President Fall 201X–Present

Impact: Spearheaded recording of group’s last CD, iCappella, at a professional studio in Charlotte, NC. Ad skills acquired: Unite and inspire a group of young, creative individuals to accomplish a common goal. Guide unified artistic expression while managing individual identities and business objectives.

Davidson College Department of Theatre – Actor Spring 201X–Present Impact: Forged human connections with diverse audiences as characters unlike myself. Ad skill acquired: Step fully into someone else’s shoes through nuanced character research and strong choices. Award: One of five nominated for 2011 Metrolina Theatre Association “Outstanding Lead-Male Actor in Collegiate Performance” award for role in production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”.

CrossFit Davidson – Training Intern/Coach Fall 201X–Present Impact: Catalyzed client base growth at a new gym through active recruitment as a student coach/advocate. Ad skills acquired: Give and receive useful criticism that always allows for progress and breakthroughs. Motivate clientele ranging from teenage boys to esteemed lawyers to active grandmothers.

 

A PERPETUALLY CURIO US WOR LD TR AVELER  Middlebury College Schools Abroad Santiago, Chile/Fall 201X

Directly enrolled and took courses alongside native students at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Lived with an incredible host family and traveled throughout the southern cone of South America. I was known to convince Chileans that I was a local, despite my blond hair. Ran a half-marathon in the Andes | Learned absurd amounts of Chilean slang | Had a run-in with tear gas

 Davidson in Cádiz Cádiz, Spain/Summer 201X

Completed a rigorous language immersion sponsored by Davidson College and the Universidad de Cádiz. My first independent foray into a foreign country awakened my interest in cultural anthropology. Prayed in an isolated monastery | Partied in a 7 story nightclub | Studied in a Roman amphitheater

 WI TH A L I BER AL AR TS DEGR EE  Davidson College – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Spanish Minor Davidson, NC/May 2015

Relevant work: Major statistical regression paper centered on effect of market qualities on news coverage of the Occupy Wall Street movement across the USA. Semester long independent study of Spanish sociolinguistics, focused on the prevalent cultural influences on voseo in the Chilean dialect.

 WH AT GETS ME EXCI TED?  

Languages & linguistics (Fluencies – English [native], Spanish [professional fluency], French [basic]) Endurance athletics (Especially half-marathons and military style strength training) The Art of Manliness (I might not be Don Draper [yet], but my favorite blog helps guide my evolution) Bellowing Pelican (An unusual name for an unusual folk cover band) Boarding school (I have lived primarily away from home since the age of 14)

DISCLAIMER: An example for creative/advertising strategy positions and should not be considered for most jobs.