Sample Resume

Below is a sample resume to be used as a template for your professional resume. (Download another sample resume written using the ATS Process.)

YOUR NAME

Temporary Address (until Month, Day, Year):                            Permanent Address:

Street Address                                                                             Street Address

City, State, Zip                                                                            City, State, Zip

Area Code/Phone Number                                                          Area Code/Phone Number

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Entry?level position as a graphic designer with intern experience with a major design firm in the metro area; outstanding communications skills; specializing in web interface design.

EDUCATION:

NAME OF SCHOOL, LOCATION OF SCHOOL
  • Bachelor of Fine Art, Graphic Design, May 2005
  • Emphasis: Digital Media Design
  • Magna Cum Laude 4.0

STUDY ABROAD

Semester in Italy, studying International Design, Spring 2004

COMPUTER SKILLS

Quark Xpress, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash MX, Dreamweaver, MS Office

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

ART INTERN, JWT Advertising Agency, Washington, DC, January 2005?Present

  • Convert manual record keeping systems to a computerized system.
  • Set up a database for the company which included:
    • past and present client information parts and material inventory.
    • automatic estimating and billing procedures.
  • Results: 25% decrease in costs and 40% reduction in labor time.
  • Makes an excellent cup of coffee!

GRAPHICS SPECIALIST, FedEx Kinko’s, College Park, MD, May 2003 ? December 2004

  • Supervised and scheduled a crew of 3 laborers.
  • Researched costs of materials and provided recommendations to employer.
    • Results: 20% decrease in costs.
  • Prospected jobs to develop new clients. Secured over 30 new clients in a one and a half year period.
  • Copied a mean piece of paper.

PAPER COURIER, Self?Employed, Lexburg, PA, June 7 1992 ? August 7994

  • Designed and built porch punches, patio cracks, and decks dents.
  • Solicited new clients through local advertising.
  • Performed all job, materials, and purchasing procedures.
  • Tossed an awesome underhanded Daily Gazette.

ACTIVITIES:

College and High School Golf Team

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity

REFERENCES:

Available upon request

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