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Ken C. Hartsock
3-D Modeler and Animator

123 Elmo Avenue
St. Paul, MN 12345
123-555-1234
khartsock@bamboo.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Skilled at generating organic models and character animation.

- Creative interest in surreal productions.

- Proficient in: SGI:
Alias Power Animator with all advanced modules
Macintosh: MacroModel, StradaVision, Sketch, Illustrator, and FreeHand

- Lifelong pursuit of drawing, painting, modeling, music, and acting.

RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

3-D MODELING, RENDERING, AND ANIMATION

- Contracted by Crux Corporation as 3-D animator for Virtual Space Chase video game for the new 32-bit Morris by Glenco (to be released this December):
* Generated all animation.
* Created human and object models.
* Produced a realistic feel despite restricted resolution.
* Completed project prior to deadline.

- Modeled and animated pyrotechnical effects for Blast Off’s new CD-ROM game.

- Applications engineer for Flashtech, one of the largest Alias retailers in the U.S.

- Generated models and flying logos for Channel 5 in Montreal.

FINE ARTS AND MUSIC

- Achieved scholarship to attend Frazer College of the Arts.

- Contracted by the Museum of Native American History to construct a model of a pueblo from the first millennium.

- Won the Granby Society Scholarship for gifted painters.

WORK HISTORY (Concurrent with education)

2001-pres., Marketing Associate, Sleep Safe, Inc., St. Paul, MN

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS, Multimedia, University of Minnesota, 2006

Computer:
SGI System Administration Course
Advanced Animation Course by Alias

Fine Arts:
Watercolor Classes, Frazer College of the Arts
Architectural Modeling Workshop
Portrait Painting with Bridget Snyder
Landscape Painting with Lynette Long (renowned landscape painter)

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STEVE PERRY
1223 Southbridge Street
Woodside, CA 12345
123-555-1234
sperry@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE
Position as a Broadcast / Electronics Engineer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Eleven years of experience as a highly organized Broadcast Engineer; effective at multitasking and working under pressure to accomplish overall objectives.

- Committed collaborator and team leader.

- A quick study; adapt easily to new computer environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998-pres., COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS, San Mateo, CA
Electronics Test Technician

- Tested complex radar antennae to ensure compliance with specifications. Performed troubleshooting to component level and consulted with departmental engineers when necessary.

- Utilized Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Sweep Generators and other standard microwave test equipment as part of product evaluation.

- Rapidly promoted to higher level based on quality of work, speed in acquiring new skills, communication and team leadership.

1996-98, WXYZ, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast Engineer

- Received and recorded satellite feeds, ensuring accurate television programming in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.

- Operated and optimized digital and analog equipment required for television broadcasting, including routing switchers, audio boards and video switchers.

- Monitored and adjusted remote broadcast transmitter and related equipment to ensure proper signal levels for air transmission.

1994-96, VINEBURG WINE & SPIRITS, Mendocino, CA, Sales Representative

- Established a strong client base and increased territory by identifying prospects and maintaining superior client-focused service.

1985-94, KLMN, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast Engineer

- Operated computer-based video control equipment for live remote broadcasts and pre-recorded programming. Equipment includes:
Digital video editors
Audio components
Digital video effects generators
Video switchers

- As Technical Director, supervised crews of more than 20 technicians, ensuring that all equipment was in place and operating correctly prior to broadcast.

EDUCATION

B.A., Radio & Television, MIT, Cambridge, MA

A.A.S./E.T., College of Marin, Kentfield, CA

FCC General Radio Telephone License

Learn about careers in similar lines of work:
Acoustical Technicians
AV Technicians
Broadcast Technicians
TV, Video and Film Camera Operators

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Joseph Williams
123 Westminster St.
Chicago, IL 12345
(123) 555-1234

Foreign and National News Editor
with more than 20 years at prominent national publications

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1995-present, Foreign-National Editor, The Chicago Call Bulletin, Chicago, IL

** Oversee national and international news coverage in The Chicago Call Bulletin (the 10th largest Sunday paper in the U.S.).

** Shaped news coverage for events such as:
The war in Iraq
The capture of Saddam Hussein
The terror attacks of 9/11
The Enron scandal
The space shuttle Columbia disaster
The Gulf War
National elections
The Oklahoma City bombing
The Middle East peace process

** Established reputation for story selection and editing skills that produce an enterprising balance of news, features and graphic presentation.

** Manage reporters and a network of national and international stringers, developing stories and beat coverage.

1986-1995, Assistant Features Editor, The Chicago Call Bulletin, Chicago, IL

** Selected and edited features for Style section of daily and Sunday papers.

** Supervised layout and production.

** Broadened scope of coverage by developing a twice-weekly health page.

1984-1986, Copy Editor, Night News Editor, The Chicago Call Bulletin, Chicago, IL

Previous Experience
Staff Writer, 3 years, The Washington Star, Washington, D.C.
Staff Writer, 4 years, Congressional Quarterly, Washington, D.C.

EDUCATION AND AWARDS

University of Illinois, B.A., Economics

Stanford University, Knight Journalism Fellowship

American Political Science Association, Reporting Award

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Andre Murphy
123 Lyon Street
Kansas City, KS 12345
123-555-1234
AndreM@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: Assistant to the Art Director

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

+ Skilled at presenting technical and abstract concepts in a clear and concise way.

+ More than five years as a professional artist (photographer).

+ Strong background in layout and design.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1994-present, FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER
Concurrent with Medical Abstractor, 1999-present
Dr. Harold Zinser, Kansas City, KS

+ Created layout and design of over 80 four-color photographs of finished jewelry and precious metals. Photographed using 4×5 format and coordinated production of a 100-page annual catalog (for three years) at A.G. Roberts & Manufacturing Co.

+ Provided large format photography with challenging interior set ups that emphasized the qualities and specs of products. Photos used in brochure for Range Rover, a stove manufacturer.

+ As photographer at Superior Portraits, made portraits using 2-1/4 format, artificial light, and diverse studio backdrops.

+ Photographed surgical procedures and did copy work of x-ray film for slide presentations to the American Medical Association.

1997-1999, For Keeps Color Lab, Kansas City, KS
TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE, 1998-1999
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, 1997-1998

+ Initiated marketing ideas that targeted professional photographers and led to advertising programs currently in place.

1991-1993, HMJ Corporation, Hollywood, FL
MARKETING COORDINATOR

+ Increased sales at least 15% by creating the company’s first color brochure and implementing the first advertising campaign.

- Selected products, oversaw photographer, and supervised production.

- Coordinated national sales team of 15.

EDUCATION

Associate of Arts, Photography, 1995
Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, 1990
Florida International University, Miami, FL

Professional Development:
APA Seminars, 1999-present

Corporate Art Consulting Class, 2003

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Russell Intershalle
123 Louise Elllington Avenue
Gary, IN 12345
123-555-1234
Russell_Intershalle@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE
PR/Communications Specialist or Event Planner

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* High-energy professional with 10 years’ experience with: broadcast sales, trade shows, celebrities and VIPs, budget management, TV news production

* Motivated self-starter; able to spark interest and take initiative.

* Organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2002-pres., Assistant, Affiliate Sales And Marketing, Prairie Networks, Gary, IN

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

* Created humorous beach concept for client premium mailing; sent beach bags, baseball caps, and margarita mix to the Prairie Channel’s top 20 prospects.

* Handed out promotional materials at trade shows, interacting with the crowd and generating enthusiasm for Prairie Networks programs.

* Registered and welcomed guests at an annual corporate event, setting an energetic social tone and involving them in mixer games and prize giveaways.

* Assisted back stage with high-profile marketing events such as Pride Venture.

EVENT PLANNING

* Planned eight successful VIP receptions in various cities to help launch Rolling Planet, a mobile set on an 18-wheeler truck.

* Arranged four formal client dinners at fine restaurants in New York City, attending meticulously to details such as media presentation equipment, Prairie Network banners, custom menus, and napkins with our logo.

* Arranged a 100-person staff holiday party on short notice, pulling off a great event on a very low budget.

BUDGET MANAGEMENT

* Managed and reconciled $750K regional budget of six ongoing accounts, using Excel spreadsheets. Year 2003 ended with over $100K to spare.

* Made spending decisions, and processed and tracked check requests, invoices, and expense reports to meet and manage numerous project budgets.

1999-02, Sales Assistant, AGM-FM, Ft. Ord, CA

* Produced hundreds of sales proposals, program one-sheets, and sales kits on tight deadlines as the sole support for ten account executives and three managers in a busy sales department.

* Created bar graphs and charts on Harvard Graphics and PowerPoint, incorporating qualitative data gathered from Scarborough database.

* Established and maintained ongoing account list of hundreds of clients.

1998, Executive Assistant, TRP-FM, Miami, FL

* Provided multi-faceted support for the station’s owner, often interacting with celebrities, politicians, and corporate executives, exercising diplomacy and discretion at all times.

1995-97, Field Producer, Cable News 33, Ft. Ord, CA

* Produced general news and human-interest stories such as a two-part story about an unusual religious group.

* Frequently selected to write business stories because of my clear, concise writing style and ability to simplify complex details.

1990-94, Case Management Assistant, Office of Welfare Appeals, Washington, DC

1989, News Intern, News Outlet, Washington, DC

EDUCATION

1989, BA, Broadcast Communications, Princeton University, Princeton, PA

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ARNOLD LEWIS
1234 Gray Street, #3
Phoenix, AZ 12345
123-555-1234

OBJECTIVE: A Management position in Marketing Communications

PROFILE

- Over five years of experience in Marketing Communications, with a strong visual sense, excellent writing skills, and the ability to translate marketing ideas and design concepts across all organizational levels.

- An organized and effective project manager, skilled at seeing the big picture and identifying tasks to facilitate on-time and cost-efficient completion.

- A confident and concise communicator; able to deliver enthusiastic presentations with clarity and humor to diverse audiences.

- A strong leader and team player; adept at supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Marketing Communications

- Conducted in-depth interviews of marketing, editorial, and sales experts at Bioverse to create promotional materials for sales force. Wrote and edited copy for corporate brochures, sales tools, and direct mail pieces.

- Wrote advertising copy for newspapers and technical periodicals, working closely with graphic designers at Smythe Consulting and Bioverse to develop visually effective marketing messages.

- Acted as media spokesperson on numerous television and radio programs to promote Go Art’s mission and upcoming events. Delivered marketing presentations to prospective donors.

- Interviewed authors, synthesized information, and wrote promotional copy for technical and scientific books at International Publishers.

- Researched and delivered engaging educational lectures to small and large groups at the Phoenix Art Museum on specific topics related to the history of art.

Project Management

- Created and implemented media campaigns and strategic plans for successful launch and promotion of new Bioverse products.

- Researched and acquired lists for direct mail efforts at Smythe Consulting and worked with mail houses to complete mailings to targeted market segments in an efficient and timely manner.

- Directed and managed the development and production of catalogues, brochures, flyers, and direct mail materials at International Publishers.

- Developed, managed, and tracked marketing communications budget of $260K at Bioverse.

- Conducted online research to identify funding sources, establish media partnerships and advertising opportunities, and further develop Go Art’s website as a promotional tool.

- Planned and coordinated the annual “Go Art Art Sale,” raising $40K each year for six consecutive years. Managed 60 volunteers, solicited in-kind donations from vendors, and coordinated 500 artists.

WORK HISTORY

1999-pres., Marketing Communications Consultant
INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS, Phoenix, AZ
SMYTHE CONSULTING, Full Moon Bay, CA

1999-pres.(concurrent)
Executive Director
GO ART, Phoenix, AZ

1998-99
Marketing Communications Specialist
BIOVERSE, South San Francisco, CA

1990-97
Curator and Assistant to the Director, Exhibitions
PHOENIX ART MUSEUM, Phoenix, AZ

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
M.B.A., Washington University, St. Louis, MO

M.A., Art History, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

B.A., Art History, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

- Email Marketing & Website Development, Digital Media Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Marketing and Media Planning Seminars through: Phoenix Arts Council, Media Alliance & The Management Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Computer skills include: MS Word, Excel, QuickBooks Pro, HTML

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Peter Kaufman
123 41st Avenue, Denver, CO 12345n
(123) 555-1234n
pkaufman@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: Executive Director of Performing Arts for Children

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Four years of experience in a nonprofit art organization. Positions included Board Member, Fundraiser, Event Planner, and Newsletter Editor.

- Committed to motivating children through art, education, and recreation.

- Published writer and skilled presenter.

RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FUNDRAISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

Denver Museum of Modern Art

- Directed fundraising committees that produced events including lectures, balls, parties, receptions, and home, gallery, and corporate tours.

- Served on Modern Art Council, the primary fundraising arm of the museum.

- As a founding member of the Young Donors Committee, recruited new members and solicited higher level of financial commitment from existing members.

- Promoted educational and fundraising events by producing a bi-monthly newsletter with circulation of 250.

Finley Galleries

- Wrote press releases and designed invitations that generated full-house attendance at exhibitions.

- Interviewed and quoted in national magazines.

- Wrote and co-designed exhibition catalogs.

ADMINISTRATION

Finley Galleries

- Managed day-to-day operations for the largest art gallery in Denver.

- Conducted monthly fiscal analysis, set goals, and led management-level meetings to plan revenue generating strategies.

- Hired, trained, and supervised staff.

PROGRAM PLANNING AND SUPPORT

Denver Museum of Modern Art

- Co-chaired “Art Sandwiched-In,” an ongoing lecture series that drew full capacity. Continually evaluated effectiveness of themes, promotions, and services.

Finley Galleries

- Developed and managed twice-yearly openings to promote local artists.

- Wrote three articles published in Art of Colorado and Fine Art and Antiques International magazines.

WORK HISTORY

2002-present, Independent Art Consultant, Denver, CO

1996-2002, Director/Curato, Finley Galleries, Denver, CO

1994-1996, Full-time Student, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

1992-1993, Athletic Coach, Winter Park Ski Team, Winter Park, CO and Boulder High School, Boulder, CO

EDUCATION

B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1988-1991, 1994-1996

TRAVEL AND STUDY ABROAD

Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Denver Museum of Modern Art, 2001-presentn
- Contemporary Extension: Executive Board Member, Newsletter and Editor and Publisher, Events Chairn
- Young Donors Committee: Executive Board Member
- Modern Art Council: Co-Chair of “Art Sandwiched-In,” and Auction Committee Member, Fundraisern
- World Affairs Council, Member, 1999-present

Denver Art Academy, Judge, M.F.A. Exhibitions, 2001, 2002