This job seeker managed two tricky issues in her resume: job hopping and a career change. She used a functional resume format to stress her skills rather than her sketchy work history, which contains job titles that are not relevant to her job objective. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Juanita Gomez
123 Waterford Drive
Lexington, KY 12345
123-555-1234
juangomez@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: A position teaching Secondary English at the high school level

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Nine years working with teenagers as their manager and trainer, emphasizing a collaborative yet decisive style.
* Resourceful and insightful; adapt quickly to challenges.
* Commended for top-notch organizational skills.
* Innovative, enthusiastic, and uncompromising work ethic.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

TRAINING AND MOTIVATION at Lenny’s, Savvy Shoes Group, Inc., and P. Pants
* Recruited teen employees and trained them in good work habits, product information, and effective sales techniques.
* Motivated staff to perform at their best and reach their goals by offering incentive programs and district-wide training programs.
* Resolved conflict among employees through an enhanced open-door policy.
* Created new policies and procedures to improve client-employee relations.
* Awarded for high level of service within Lenny’s, 2002.

ADMINISTRATION at Bells Hotels National Sales
* Developed program of monthly booking logs that increased response time by 25%.
* Coordinated the Lexington Client Event and the Kentucky Client Appreciation Event for Bells Hotels 2004.
* Won Team of the Year Award for Bells Hotels Corporate 2004.
* Recognized by Director of Sales and Operations Manager for superior service to the company.

WORK HISTORY
2003-present, Office Manager, Bells Hotels National Sales, Lexington, KY
2000-2003, Store Manager, Lenny’s, Louisville, KY
1997-2000, Store Manager, Savvy Shoes Group, Inc., Louisville, KY
1995-1997, Store Manager, P. Pants, Lexington, KY
1993-1995, Teacher, A Learning Place, Lexington, KY

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, English 2000
Lexington University, Lexington, KY

AFFILIATIONS
Member of National Education Association
Member of National Association for Women in Education
Member of National Council of Teachers of English

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Reading teacher for local area adults in English as a Second Language Program
American Red Cross Certified, Child and Infant CPR

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The Education and Credentials section was placed near the top of this resume because the applicant’s new credential is highly relevant to her job objective and will help advance her career as a teacher. Notice how she explained her gap in employment by stating “full-time parent, part-time student” in her Work History section. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Dorothy Miller
123 West 92nd St., #3
New York, NY 12345
123-555-1234
dmiller100@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: ESL Teacher

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- More than 15 years as a teacher in New York metropolitan area rich in cultural diversity.

- Extensive experience living and traveling abroad in Asia, Latin America, and Europe.

- Ability to integrate theoretical concepts and practical ideas, and apply them to actual classroom situations.

- View teaching and learning as a dynamic and interactive process.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIAL

ESL Certificate, anticipated Winter 2006
Coursework to date:
Strategies for Teaching Beginning ESL Students, K-Adult
Methods and Materials for Teaching ESL
Cross-Cultural Communication
Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers

Bridge School, New York
M.A., Education, 2001

New School for Social Research, New York
B.A., Social Science, emphasis: Psychology, 1980

New York Early Childhood Teaching Credential, 1983

Toyama International Language Institute, 1978

Japanese, Shakuhachi, 1978

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

TEACHING

- As classroom teacher, built rapport with students and families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

- Created trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students’ strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning styles.

- Engaged students through humor and activities designed for maximum interaction in large and small groups.

- Developed curriculum that was appropriate to students’ learning abilities and reflected their needs and interests.

- Achieved maximum results by breaking down seemingly large learning tasks into meaningful and manageable segments.

MULTICULTURAL / INTERNATIONAL

- As an American Field Service Exchange Student, lived with a non-English speaking Peruvian family as their “adopted daughter” in Chiclayo.

- Married into a Japanese family and participated in cultural ceremonies while living within my extended family in Kanazawa and traveling throughout the country.

- While studying French at the Ecole DuFour in Lyon, stayed with a non-English speaking family.

- Lived with an Egyptian family while participating in an archeological dig.

- Boarded with a Mexican family while studying at the Hernandez School in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

- Hosted exchange students from Japan, Spain, and Italy for periods of six months to a year each.

- Accompanied electronics firm CEO on business trip to India, Turkey, and Sweden.

- Toured the Lakes District in England by bicycle. Traveled extensively throughout Italy and Spain.

WORK HISTORY

1993-1995, 1998-present, TEACHER / SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, PS 123, New York, NY

1995-1996, TEACHER, Westside School, New York, NY

1990-1993, Full-time parent, Part-time student – M.A. Education Program

1988-1990, TEACHER, JFK Middle School, Queens, NY

1983-1987, TEACHER, Staten Island High School District, Staten Island, NY

Previous experience:
1/2 year, ESL TEACHER, Kanazawa English School, Kanazawa, Japan

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Instead of writing a job objective statement at the top of his resume, this job seeker wrote his professional title, indicating that he wants to stay in the same career path. In the early part of his work history, he held two relevant jobs concurrently, so he listed them both. His impressive professional experience and training outweighs the fact that he has no college degree. Chronological resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Shannon K. Mahoney
123 Nosegay Street
Northampton, MA 12345
123-555-1234
smaho1@bamboo.com

Technical Instructor

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* More than 10 years’ experience as a technical instructor. Skills include:
Curriculum Development
Technical Expertise
Individual and Group Training
Client Service

* Effectively communicate technical information to non-technical audiences, improvising curricula and style to meet diverse audience needs.

* High-energy, confident professional with an infectious enthusiasm for technology.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2002-pres., Computer Networking & Data Communications Instructor, TTI, Northampton, MA

* Developed entry-level and advanced curricula on a wide range of topics, consistently meeting tight deadlines. Subjects included:
- Networking basics (topologies, protocols, architectures, cabling schemes)
- Windows NT 4.0
- UNIX and Novell 3.12 (courses and labs)
- Client/server applications vs. peer-to-peer networking
- Fiberoptics

* Geared curricula and presentation style to needs of diverse audiences, from recent high school grads to foreign-born Ph.D.s, addressing learner issues such as:
- English as a second language.
- Differing levels of computer skills and technical ability.
- Culture-based learning styles and classroom etiquette.

* Earned 2002 “Rookie Teacher of the Year” award for teaching excellence.

1999-02, Electronics Instructor, Hammersley Training Institute, Boston, MA

* Incorporated field experience and technical knowledge into learner-centered presentations emphasizing interactive, hands-on practice.

* Ensured that curriculum was current with changing industry requirements.
- Surveyed past graduates and conducted a needs analysis.
- Acted as ongoing liaison between management and learners.

* Presented programs to prospective clients on:
- Organizational vision and goals.
- Program opportunities and applications relevant to client needs.

* Promoted a relaxed, supportive learning atmosphere that featured teamwork and students teaching one another.

1997-99, Telecommunications Network Technician, Nassau County Administrative Services, Nassau, NY

* Empowered school district receptionists-most of whom had no computer experience-to take advantage of the latest computer technology.
- Trained staff on newly installed hardware and software.
- Patiently provided ongoing technical assistance in-person and by phone.

1995-97, Field Engineer, ProDoc Office Systems, Syracuse, NY

* Developed extensive background in technical troubleshooting and maintenance.

1995-97, Adjunct Professor, Carrier Technical Institute, Syracuse, NY

* Taught courses covering a wide range of electronic disciplines.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Microsoft Certified Curriculum Windows NT 4.0
Solaris UNIX 2.X System Administration
Apple Connectivity & Networking Applications

Associate of Occupational Sciences-Electronics Technology
Carrier Technical Institute, Syracuse, NY

COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Network Operating System Theory
Windows 95, 98, XP and NT Workstation/Server 4.0
Client/server application development
Basic telephony
MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer, Women in Technology International Conference and Summit, 2005

Learn about careers in similar lines of work:
Application Software Developers
Computer and Information Scientists
Computer Programmers
Computer Support Technicians
Computer System Specialists
Data Communication Analysts
Database Administrators
IT Software Developers
Network Administrators
Systems Analysts
High School Trade Teachers
Middle School Trade and Vocation Teachers

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This resume for a mother re-entering the workforce shows that she is a dynamic woman who has done volunteer work concurrent with attaining a teaching credential, which she’ll need for her new career. Although she is technically unemployed, she looks far from unoccupied. Chronological resume (sort of a mini CV for academic purposes). Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Hannah Cassutto
15 Riverside Drive
New York, New York 12345
123-555-1234
hcassutto@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: Teacher, Fulbright Commission in Milan, Italy
Subjects: English, Art, Literature, Social Sciences

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Five years of teaching experience, students K-12 and adults.

- Eighteen years working in international/multicultural environments as a teacher, scholar, or professional international liaison.

- Particular strength in bridging cultural gaps among people through education and interpersonal relations.

- Independent travel and research in the Far East and Europe.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL

Hunter College, New York, NY
MA, Liberal Arts, 1994
BA, English, 1986

New York Teaching Credential, anticipated Spring 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1998-present, Guest Teacher/Lecturer
Public Schools:
Audre Lorde High School, Brooklyn, NY
P.S. 129, Brooklyn, NY
Bridge Street School, New York, NY

- Made classroom presentations to students K-8, demonstrating the importance of art to our physical and mental well-being.

- Tutored high school students of “Project Read,” integrating reading and writing to offer new perspective and respect for their own life stories.

- Conducted cultural field trips to sites including businesses, performing arts centers, and museums.

Lecturer/Volunteer Teacher
Wharton Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY

- Lectured on “Art of Japan” to groups ranging from 10-60 adults.

- As a teacher in the “View and Do” program, taught children ways of “looking” at art and motivated them to create art with museum artists.

- Managed groups of students from multicultural backgrounds, including non-English speakers.

- Conducted museum tours for persons with physical and developmental disabilities.

1996-1998, International Liaison
The Cultural Exchange Speakers’ Bureau, New York, NY

- Served as International Liaison to visiting artists and scholars from Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa.

1986-1996, International and Domestic Hostess
Ford Motor Company, Oakland, CA

- Served as hostess and cultural advisor on company trips for up to 200 winners of sales contests. Destinations included: Morocco, The Caribbean, Spain, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada

INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Presenter, Conference on Women’s Art History in the United States and Europe
August 2002, Paris, France.

Independent scholar/researcher focusing on the works of Romaine Brooks
Musee de l’Odeon, Paris, 1995.

Independent study and travel to most major art centers in Europe and the United States. Guided others and helped develop their interest, knowledge, and enjoyment.

PUBLICATIONS

Cassutto, Hannah L., Romantic Motifs in the Work and Life of Romaine Brooks.
Journal of Women in the Arts, 1996.

Cassutto, Hannah L., “Women’s Art on the Left Bank in the 1920s” and “Thelma Wood, Sculptor,” The Gorilla Girls History of Women in the Arts (textbook), University Press of New England, 1999.

AWARDS

Volunteer of the Year, Wharton Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY, 1998.

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In this resume, the promotions listed near the top of page one send a message that this job seeker’s an achiever. Special care was taken not to reveal her age. At the end of her Professional Experience, she created a section that contains no dates, entitled “Previous experience includes:” and she deleted dates from her Education section. Combination resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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SUSIE SMITH
111 Excalibur Drive
San Diego, CA 12345
(123) 555-1234
susiesmith@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE
A position within a corporate experiential learning and development company
- Organizational Leadership
- Team Building
- Client Relations
- Performance Enhancement
- Coaching & Facilitation
- Alliance Building

STRENGTHS
* More than 10 years’ management experience in organizational leadership and relationship building with clients and team members.

* More than 8 years as an avid Class IV-V whitewater rafter, with trips to Nepal, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Chile, and New Zealand. Skilled in easily building rapport with individuals from diverse cultures.

* A dynamic team leader; able to bring energy, enthusiasm, and humor to motivate team members to achieve potential and meet objectives.

* A highly organized manager and coach; able to quickly assess needs and provide tools to resolve difficulties, enhance learning, and improve performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1995-pres., HEALTHRITE, La Jolla, CA
Vice President / Director, Client Services, 1998-pres.
Project Manager / Systems Analyst, 1995-98

Organizational Leadership & Team Building

* Built a strong team from one to twenty members, fostering both independence and a cohesive, productive team environment.

* Utilized clarity, humor, well-defined goals, and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture throughout the company.

* Developed and implemented strategic objectives to ensure achievement of profitability goals and a high level of client satisfaction. Consistently awarded high rankings from a prestigious industry watchdog, the Singer Report.

* Created and led cross-functional teams in building a strong esprit de corps and supporting the smooth installation/conversion of new managed-care software. Developed business requirements, trained users, and supported client base.

* Planned and structured resources necessary to sustain growth of client base. Managed a $10M budget.

Client Relations & Communication

* Conducted dynamic and enjoyable training in relationship building and product knowledge for both clients and internal staff.

* Cultivated excellent long-term relationships with clients, maintaining ongoing communication and facilitating solutions to address concerns.

* Initiated User Group and implemented annual event for up to 1,000 users worldwide to encourage networking and increase product knowledge.

1994-95, SAN DIEGO GENERAL HOSPITAL, San Diego, CA
Non-Clinical Manager, Outpatient and Surgery Departments

* Supervised administrative staff of 20 and developed policies and procedures.

* Managed large-scale implementation project of new scheduling, inventory, and reporting software system for both departments.

Previous experience includes:
Assistant to Vice President of Sales, Managed Care Associates, San Diego, CA
Assistant to Executive Director, Occupational Health Program, Rialto Hospital, San Diego, CA
Office Manager for Emergency Services Group, Rialto Hospital, San Diego, CA

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2004-pres., Steering Committee for the 25th Celebration of Women in Athletics at UCSD
2004-pres., Search Committee for Athletic Director at UCSD
2002-03, Elected Director, UCSD Alumni Association, Board of Directors
2001-03, Member, UCSD Diversity Committee / Co-Chair, 2003
2001, Organizing Committee, 50th Anniversary of the UCSD Alumni Association

EDUCATION
M.P.H., University of California, Berkeley, CA
B.A., Physical Education, University of California, San Diego, CA

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MICHAEL WHARTON
123 Real Street
San Francisco, CA 12345
(123) 555-1234
mwharton@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE: A Project Management position focusing on Program Development and Training

PROFILE

- Highly organized, diligent and responsible, able to create and execute complex projects and programs to meet organizational needs.

- An enthusiastic and thorough trainer and team member, able to convey information with clarity, patience and the terminology appropriate to specific audiences.

- A quick learner, able to absorb new material with ease.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Project Management / Program Development

- Conceived, planned and directed a summer music camp for children, reaching participation of up to 150 within three years. Designed curriculum, recruited staff, and developed all creative, advertising and promotional materials.

- Developed an extensive choir program for adults and children, including weekly rehearsal scheduling, event and performance planning, promotion and budgeting for seven distinct choirs.

- Set up and grew an alternative educational program, utilizing crafts, dramatic arts and music to spark interest and increase member participation.

- Utilized creative and methodical research techniques to explore and analyze innovative educational topics and presented findings to experts at the University of Colorado.

* Training

- Designed and delivered illuminating and enjoyable classes as part of educational program; presented new material and developed testing for student evaluation.

- Trained individual vocal students in technique, production and performance readiness. Taught choirs of 8-50 members ranging in age from 5-95.

- Selected to train all new restaurant hires, based on thoroughness and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

* Team Building & Client Relations

- As professional scorer, discussed grading criteria and interpretations for student projects in English, Science and Music in order to reach consensus with scoring team members, consistently maintaining productivity and cohesiveness.

- Provided leadership and counseling to church members to resolve concerns and maintain smooth relations between staff and membership.

- Regularly complimented on quality of service and client satisfaction at restaurant and church positions.

WORK HISTORY

2003-04, Professional Scorer
AMERICA SCORING, INC., Princeton, NJ

2001-03, Full-time Ph.D. candidate
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Boulder, CO

1999-01, Restaurant Associate
BERTUCCI ORGANICS, Boulder, CO

1993-99, Music Director / Educational Program Development
East End and St. Anne’s churches, Mayberry, NC

EDUCATION

Ph.D. candidate, Music Literature, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2001-03

M.M., Carlyle University, Asheville, NC, 1998

B.A., Central State College, Mulhill, NC, 1993

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This job seeker has terminated his employment at his most recent law firm because he wants to relocate to Japan, where he can use his university teaching experience and his background in real estate law. Combination resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Richard Hongo
32 Oceanview Avenue
Long Beach, California 12345
(123) 555-1234
Rhongo@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE
Position in Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo, teaching California Real Estate Transactional and Land Use Law

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Practical experience in California Real Estate Transactional and Land Use Law.

** Skilled at teaching law in classroom and individual settings.

** Conversational in Japanese.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2001-2004, TRANSACTIONAL ASSOCIATE
MONTGOMERY, CAMPBELL, GOLD & CLIFFORD, Los Angeles, California, 2002-2004

Real Estate Transactions

** Structured acquisition and disposition of six properties (totaling $3 million) within required time to obtain tax deferral.

** Negotiated with U.S. National Park Service and the Coast Line Trust (a nonprofit environmental organization) to sell two parcels and to grant two easements, involving complex California title insurance issues.

** Minimized tax liability and potential environmental liability of foreign buyers by creating California corporations, which acquired the property.

** Drafted joint venture agreements between developer and city school district for construction of two schools.

** Formed and maintained corporations, and created general and limited partnerships for acquisition of property.

Land Use

** Critiqued federal- , state- , and city-mandated environmental documents (Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Impact Reports, and General Plans) for development of real estate.

** Co-wrote land use regulations section of a Specific Plan for the joint development of 10 parcels.

CHAO, LAWSON, FLYNN & HAYNES, Long Beach, California, 2001
Specialized in commercial lease agreements negotiated by this real estate law firm.

** Compared terms of letter of intent with initial draft of commercial lease.

** Reviewed leases and recommended revisions to protect the client’s interest and obtain lease hold benefits.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, LINCOLN SCHOOL OF LAW, Salt Lake City, Utah
2000-2001,ASSISTANT EDITOR, LINCOLN LAW JOURNAL

** Supervised 23 student writers, teaching them specific techniques to analyze changes in state legislation.

1999-2000, MENTOR, MOOT COURT COMPETITION

** Taught students to write concise briefs and to make persuasive oral arguments.

** Lectured on:
Structuring briefs and citation formats
Effective presentation styles
Court etiquette

** Tutored student who qualified for the competition as the Best Moot Court Advocate.

1997-2001,TUTOR

** Informally tutored students in difficult subjects.

** Developed concise course outlines and used them as tutoring aids.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, LINCOLN SCHOOL OF LAW, Salt Lake
J.D., 2001
Class Rank: Top 10%
Dean’s Honor List: Two years
Jackson Honor Society
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
President, Asian American Law Students Association

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene
B.A., Philosophy, 1996
Legal Intern, Student Legal Clinic

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

State Bar of California, Real Property Section

Asian American Bar Association

Bar Association of San Francisco, Co-chair of Education Committee

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MARIA S. SANCHEZ
123 Eisenwood Blvd.
Jackson, MS 12345
123-555-1234
msanchez@bamboo.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

More than 15 years’ legal experience handling a diverse civil litigation caseload, 9 years’ practice as a mediator and over 3 years’ experience as an adjunct law professor.

A skilled communicator; able to synthesize and deliver complex information to diverse audiences.

Known for an interactive teaching style that encourages student participation and enthusiasm while facilitating learning.

Published author of articles and training materials on current legal issues.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2002-pres., DELTA UNIVERSITY, Jackson, MS
Adjunct Professor of Law

Currently teach Employment Discrimination Law classes and seminars. Invited to teach Alternative Dispute Resolution course in Spring 2004.

Develop syllabi, teaching models and peer-to-peer teaching to foster collaborative learning.

Encourage a high degree of student involvement through presentation of relevant issues and interactive teaching style.

Assist students with research topic selection; edit and evaluate student writing projects; prepare and grade examinations.

Consistently receive excellent evaluations from students.

1990-pres. SISSILMORT, LARAMIE & FROTKINS, Jackson, MS
Attorney / Shareholder

Litigate hundreds of state and federal cases, including complex civil litigation that covered a broad range of legal issues, such as:
Labor arbitration
Intellectual property
Professional errors and omissions
Unfair business practices
Products liability
Consumer class action
Construction defect
Securities litigation

Develop and implement litigation, discovery, settlement and trial strategies.

Represent clients in mediations, arbitration and settlement negotiations.

Represent clients in jury trials, court trials and appeals.

Train and supervise associates, providing mentorship and guidance on litigation, settlement and trial strategies.

Build cohesive, goal-oriented teams and strong coalitions that achieve positive results for clients in complex, multi-party litigation.

Act as coordinating counsel to ensure consistency in legal positions for cases that span multiple jurisdictions.

Additional experience includes:
Mediator in dozens of civil, commercial, community and appellate matters.

Presenter, Advanced Labor Negotiation Techniques Seminars.

Instructor / Lecturer, diverse legal topics and issues, MCLE courses and bar associations.

Speaker, alternative dispute resolution topics, local bar associations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

J.D., LSU School of Law, Baton Rouge, LA 1991
Co-founding Editor, Journal of Labor Litigation Cases
American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence, Evidence

B.A., History, University of Mississippi, Jackson, 1987

74 hours of MCLE-certified training in community, civil, commercial, appellate and advanced mediation.

PUBLICATIONS

“Stillman v. Kramer: The End of the Road for HMOs?,” Simpson’s Managed Care Liability Report, May 2003.
“Achieving Clarity in Alternative Dispute Resolution Forums,” Consumer Comment, published by the Society of Consumer Counsels, Fall 2002.
“Misrepresentation in the Methods of Avoiding Securities Litigation,” Entrepreneurial Institute Seminar, Denver, 1995.
“Issues in Securities Coverage of SEC Litigation,” Mississippi Law Journal, June 1992.

Client Training & Development Publications:
“The Layperson’s Guide to the Securities Responsibility Act of 2000,” 2003.
“Selecting the Appropriate Resolution Alternative,” 1999.
“Is ADR for You? A Review of Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques,” 1998.

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Appellate District Mediation Program, Panelist

United States District Court, Northern District, Mississippi, Mediation Panelist

Hyde & South Park County Superior Courts, Mediation Panelist

Hyde County Superior Court, Settlement Conference Judge Pro Tem

Association for Domestic Conflict Resolution, Member

Consumer Advocate Association, Member

Association of Defense Counsel, Northern Mississippi, Member

American Teen Enterprise Institute, Vice President, Board of Directors, 2004-pres.

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Mitchell Tyree
25 Second Avenue
St. Paul, MN 12345
(123) 555-1234
mtyree@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: An employee-training position with a focus on team building

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

** Sixteen years in leadership roles for two corporations, both nationally recognized for excellence in their fields.

** Enjoy making presentations that contribute to company goals through problem resolution, team building, and organizational development.

** Impressive reputation for building cohesion among disparate groups and individuals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEAM BUILDING

Merrimack Corporation:

** Recognized for consistently building productive teams in different departments, despite organizational problems such as re-engineering, downsizing, and internal conflict.

** On behalf of CEO, currently administer a confidential program to identify Merrimack’s 200 top performing employees. Develop ranking criteria, monitor performance, write compensation guidelines, and oversee succession planning.

- As Quality Management Team Leader, resolved power struggles and racial tension using a positive approach to conflict resolution and staff development.

- Facilitated communication and cooperation among 14 service units, resulting in increased productivity and 28% reduction in overhead.

- Supervised a group of 73 administrative personnel, building a strong work ethic and providing cross-training that significantly improved work flow.

Computer Tech, Incorporated:

** Turned around an unprofitable business unit, achieving a 15% profit margin in 10 months by developing a crew of 45 part-time employees from socio-economically diverse backgrounds.

- Replaced 75% of staff and promoted 60% of personnel into leadership positions.

- Raised standards through customer service, operations, and team building training.

- Stopped internally organized theft of approximately $12K per year.

TRAINING

Merrimack Corporation

** Taught 12-part communication skills classes to enhance staff cooperation and productivity.

** Wrote technical procedures and provided one-on-one training to a major corporate client, instilling a level of confidence that led to a $4M increase in the contract value.

** Incorporated Myers-Briggs and organizational development material into weekly department meetings to break down interpersonal barriers and share job knowledge.

WORK HISTORY

1991-present, Merrimack Corporation, Saint Paul, MN
Executive Programs Director, 2000-present
Facilities Support Services Director, 1997-2000
Administrative Services Director, 1995-1997
Project Manager, 1991-1995

1988-1991, Computer Tech, Incorporated, Minneapolis, MN
Training Supervisor, 1989-1991
Store Manager, 1988-1989

1980-1988, High School Systems, Detroit, MI and Flint, MI
English Teacher

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

M.Ed., Public School Administration, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
B.A., Black Studies, minor in Sociology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certification, Association for Psychological Testing
Quality Management Team Leader Training, Reiter Corporation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

American Society of Trainers and Developers (ASTD)

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SOPHIE BEECH
123 Rittenhouse Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 12345
(123) 555-1234

OBJECTIVE
Program Director, Business Management, in an adult education environment

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** Seven years of experience in program development, with an in-depth knowledge of adult education theory and technique.

** An award-winning instructor and confident public speaker, able to establish rapport with audiences and convey information with clarity and enthusiasm.

** Skilled in developing marketing strategies that increase participation and revenue.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1997-pres., Palo Alto Career Center, Palo Alto, CA
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Program Development

** Built initial program of workshops from 10 to 500 per year, developing a highly visible and well-respected resource for the Peninsula business community.
- Increased program revenue from $100,000 to $1,000,000 per year.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired top instructors for specific workshops.
- Created, scheduled and wrote quarterly calendar of workshops and events, distributed to 40,000 businesses and individuals throughout the Peninsula.
- Trained instructors in workshop techniques and materials development.
- Developed comprehensive evaluation process to maintain high quality of all workshops.

Marketing / Public Relations

** Designed and implemented marketing strategy for program of 500 workshops.
- Developed and wrote marketing materials, including brochures, news articles, press releases, public service announcements, advertisements, posters and flyers.
- Conducted focus groups to determine the needs of specific market segments.
- Planned and implemented outreach strategies to target populations.

** Delivered sales presentations to companies, resulting in increased corporate memberships.

** Coordinated special events featuring nationally recognized business and government leaders.

Training / Public Speaking

** Presented weekly, hour-long orientation sessions for prospective members, contributing to the annual increase of new memberships from 100 to over 7,000.

** Selected as moderator, speaker, workshop leader and panelist for numerous career development forums and conferences, including:
- International Association of Business Communicators
- Women in Communications, Inc.
- San Francisco Business Women’s Conference
- Technical Writers Society

EDUCATION
Secondary Teaching Credential, Peninsula Writers’ Project
Teacher of the Year Award, Graduate School of Education
University of Washington, Seattle, WA

M.L.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

B.A., Humanities, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
UC Extension, Berkeley, CA
- Training and Human Resource Development
- Public Relations
- Guerilla Marketing
- Interpersonal Communications

How to Make Meetings Work, Interaction Associates, San Francisco, CA

Supervisory Training, The Management Center, San Francisco, CA

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Northern California Human Resources Council (NCHRC)
American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)

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