To reduce the look of job hopping, this applicant listed only four of her many employers under a general job title in her Work History section. Because she is changing careers and moved around the country a lot, she used the functional resume format to give a more stable image. Note that she used school and life experience under Analytical Skills to support her job objective. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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EMILY A. STRATTON
1234 Sotheby Street, #2
Palo Alto, CA 12345
123-555-1234
eastrat@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE: A position in Editing

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* A highly effective writer; able to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely. Advanced understanding of grammar and language usage.

* Flexible and analytical with a keen eye for details; skilled at synthesizing and editing information to achieve overall objectives.

* Background in linguistics and knowledge of six foreign languages; fluent in Italian and functional knowledge of Spanish.

* Able to acquire new technical skills easily. Computer experience includes: MS Word, FileMaker Pro, Internet applications.

RELEVANT SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Communication & Training Skills

* Edited professional and academic papers and reports for a diverse clientele throughout work and academic history.

* Trained up to 15 clients at Language Works in the use of interactive language technology programs.

* Conducted individual and group training sessions at Community Rehab Society to promote progress toward specific goals.

* Communicated daily with Language Works team members and clients to facilitate problem-solving and to maintain clear channels of communication.

* Wrote monthly reports on client and program status at USA Healthcare.

Analytical Skills

* Throughout work history, selected appropriate tools to evaluate client needs, formulated strategic plans, and implemented customized programs.

* Analyzed Latin and ancient Greek documents at UC Santa Barbara and translated according to extremely complex grammatical rules.

* Assessed existing services at Superior Health and Community Rehab Society; created new, facility-wide programs to meet the needs of specific target groups.

WORK HISTORY

Speech Language Pathologist at:

LANGUAGE WORKS, Oakland, CA, 2001-pres.

USA HEALTHCARE, Baltimore, MD, 1999-01

SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES, Baltimore, MD, 1997-99

COMMUNITY REHAB SOCIETY, Sacramento, CA, 1996-97

EDUCATION

M.A., Speech-Language Pathology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1996

B.A., cum laude, Linguistics, University of California, Davis, CA, 1994

Latin & Greek studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, 2002-03

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This job seeker is currently unemployed and has short-term employment stints, disguised by listing only years (not months) in the Professional Experience section. He wants to remain in the high-tech field, where he has many years under his belt. He avoided age discrimination by listing early experience under the “Additional experience” section, which contains no dates. Also, he did not list dates under Education. Chronological resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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MATHEW HANSON
123 Granger Park Avenue
Muskogee, OK 12345
123-555-1234
mhanson@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE
Senior Software Engineering Position

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- More than six years of senior software engineering experience, with strong analytical skills and a broad range of computer expertise.

- An excellent problem-solver, able to quickly grasp complex systems and identify opportunities for improvements and resolution of critical issues.

- An effective leader, skilled in enlisting the support of all team members in aligning with project and organizational goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006, COMPUTER POWERTOOLS, Muskogee, OK
Software Tools Developer

- Designed and implemented Java Native Interface code and developed portions of the Java Platform Debugger Architecture API to provide in-circuit debugging of embedded Java programs.

2002-2005, OKLAHOMA INFO SYSTEMS (OIS), Muskogee, OK
Enterprise Software Architect & Developer

- Initiated and led the design and implementation of several generations of the OIS Distributed Voice Mail Management System used by both OIS agents and external business customers:

– Consulted with Project Manager, offering technical and resource planning expertise to ensure optimal design and implementation of new system.

– Created analysis and design documents and coordinated development, security, database services, testing, deployment, network infrastructure, documentation and training.

– Collaborated with internal and external users to determine requirements and negotiated with stakeholders to resolve conflicting system needs.

– Worked closely with security team to establish a secure connection between the Internet and the OIS networks.

– Redesigned the application data model to support multiple platforms, resulting in greater efficiency, versatility and interoperability.

– The system manages 2.5 million voice mailboxes in Oklahoma and Kansas.

- Created a completely new, streamlined program for the OIS Automated Order Processing System and enhanced the existing data model to increase flexibility, efficiency and adaptability to changing order codes and regulatory requirements.

- Reduced system downtime and recurring expense to near zero.

2002, BANK OF THE MIDWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, Muskogee, OK
Software Developer

- Developed an integrated interface to diverse banking and investment legacy systems to facilitate customer service.

- Utilized CORBA wrapper objects for consolidation of numerous services into one unified desktop.

2000-2001, OKLAHOMA INFO SYSTEMS, Muskogee, OK
Software Engineer

- Enhanced application security for Distributed Voice Mail Management System with minimal impact to related systems, resulting in retention of key accounts.

- Worked with internal and external support personnel to resolve installation and configuration problems.

- Resolved significant difficulties with the Enhanced Information Management and Integrated System (EIMIS), an object-oriented enterprise system, resulting in error-free deployment and ongoing use.

1997-2000, INSTATELL CORPORATION, Muskogee, OK
Integration Engineer

- Integrated components of an object-oriented ERP application distributed across heterogeneous hosts.

- Taught introductory Windows course to employees with AS/400 background and mentored junior member of integration team.

Additional experience includes:

Software Developer, Boston Semiconductor, Boston, MA

- Worked remotely to develop serial to Ethernet software and an open-source web server and servlet engine for TINI, utilized worldwide.

Software Developer, Webnet Corporation, Cambridge, MA

- Created Internet Reconfigurable Logic demo shown in trade booth at Design Automation Conference in Los Angeles, CA, 2005.

Network Administrator, Iconics, Inc., Newton, MA

- Designed, implemented and administered local area network; established and maintained the company’s first-ever Internet connection.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

B.S., Electrical Engineering, Muskogee Polytechnic Institute, Muskogee, OK

Computer skills

Languages: Java, C/C++, Perl, DHTML/XML, Shell Scripts

Operating Systems: UNIX (Linux, Solaris, AIX, HPUX, BSD), Windows

Networking: TCP/IP, RPC, HTTP, Security, J2EE/Servlets

Object Oriented: OOA/D, UML, CORBA, RMI, EJB

Database: Oracle, Informix, Sybase, SQL, PL/SQL, ERD

Source Code Mgmt: CVS, RCS, SCCS, ClearCase, TrueChange, SourceSafe

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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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At first glance, this job seeker looks like a job hopper. But within her industry, short-term jobs are not only accepted, they are almost expected. Chronological resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Sherry Townsen
123 Fourth Ave. West
Omaha, NE 12345
123-555-1234
stownsen@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE: Software Sales Engineer

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Experienced Sales Engineer with over three years’ IT industry experience.

- Outstanding sales successes, technical accomplishments, and references.

- Sharp, succinct, honest, and energetic, with unusual social ease, a solid commitment to follow-through, and a good sense of humor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2004-pres., InstaReal Inc., Omaha, NE

SALES ENGINEER

- Made hundreds of team sales calls, presentations, and trade show appearances during a period of increasing traction, promoting products, fielding questions, and cultivating trust and working relationships.

- Broke into unexplored territory, signing two of the first four major contracts and establishing relationships with 3 large telcos and 25 middle-tier streaming companies in the U.S. and Europe, as part of a two-person sales team.

- Led technical setup and operations of the company’s first four non-test webcasts, providing detailed reports of the behavior of 200 users logging on for each event; won a full contract with this client.

- Wrote persuasive technical RFP responses, clearly expressing our product capabilities and defining how those products meet client needs.

2003-04, Network InterSolution, Omaha, NE

NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS & REMEDY ADMINISTRATOR

- Led development of a customized Remedy system with over 150 forms and 200 users, regularly gathering user requirements and implementing solutions.

- Planned the functional integration of multiple networks after buyout, including standalone installation of Remedy in UK office, and training two developers.

- Administered Seagate Info for 30 users and created over 100 reports using Crystal Reports with exceptional speed and accuracy.

- Received quality training in Netcool OMNIbus Basic and Advanced Administration, Oracle 8i DB Administration, Info Administration, AR System Advanced Topics, and Administering AR System.

2001-02, Universal Technologies Inc., Omaha, NE

LEAD ANALYST

- Delivered 20 presentations at conferences and professional meetings, and provided technical support at another 50 events.

EDUCATION

2001, BS, Computer Information Systems, Summa Cum Laude
Omaha University, Omaha, NE

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Lawrence Cotrell
123 Panini Street, Boise, ID 12345
123-555-1234
lcotrell@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE: Technical Account Manager/Customer Quality Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

- Highly experienced in technical account management and support with higher education in engineering.

- Effective and knowledgeable working with cultures worldwide gained from years of international travel.

- Strong and positive communicator when working with clients from any country around the globe.

- Exemplary problem-solving skills; able to identify problems and implement corrective processes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PARAMOUNT CORPORATION, Boise, ID & Jakarta, Indonesia, 2004 to present
Branch Manager, North America

- Hired to start up operations of U.S. branch of Indonesian-based manufacturing company.

- Secured initial marketing budget of $12 million; developed marketing plan and test marketing.

SIGNATURES TECHNOLOGY, INC., U.S. & Asia, 2002 to 2004
Qualifications Manager

- Team Lead for Asia/Pacific (2002-2003) and U.S. (2003-2004) hard disk drive qualifications for outsourcing partners and customers including the top seven computer manufacturers.

- Oversaw all aspects of integrating new disk drive products in customer systems. This included directing activities of “Pre-Sales” Qualification Team composed of salesperson, applications engineer, customer quality engineer, and account manager.

- Identified problem that new product introduction cycles in Asian market took longer than counterparts in U.S.; implemented internal scheduling and product release changes that significantly shortened cycles and tripled Asian customer qualification starts.

- Improved product time-to-market by reducing development delays with the implementation of a user-friendly, web-based system that centralized and disseminated customer product requirements/changes.

- Halved qualification time by transitioning customers to a standardized product testing process.

- Increased product qualification completion rate to 100% by initiating comprehensive program of teleconferences, action item logs, and diligent follow-up procedures.

HIGHEND ELECTRONICS, White Bird & Boise, ID, 1994 to 2002
Technical Account Manager, HighEnd Key Modules (1999-2002)

- Managed joint development of CD-Recorders and CD-Rewritable products between HighEnd European manufacturing plants and HighEnd U.S.; implemented effective quality assurance program.

- Trained U.S. engineers in CD-Recorder technology and coordinated development between U.S. and European partners.

- Set-up compatibility test lab and ran functional testing; communicated results to all levels and areas.

- Performed on-site quality reviews of HighEnd manufacturing plants in France, Italy, and the UK.

- Effectively contributed to revenue increase from $80 million to $250 million.

Technical Support Manager – CD Recorder, HighEnd Laser Magnetic Storage (1997-1999)

- Managed technical support organization for CD-Recorder product line in U.S. and Asian markets.

- Traveled extensively within U.S., making presentations to prospective OEM customers.

- Provided worldwide support to software developers and hardware integrators.

- Trained HighEnd technical support engineers in CD-Recorder technology.

Senior Application Engineer – International, HighEnd Laser Magnetic Storage (1994-1997)

- Provided pre-sales engineering support for 5.25-inch and 12-inch optical storage drivers and IBM 3480 compatible tape drives.

- Traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe, troubleshooting problems for accounts including national law enforcement organizations, airports, and government agencies.

- Established a network-based Help Desk system and bulletin board system for customer service.

- Assisted customers with product integrations; gave technical presentations and service classes.

- Identified firmware, hardware, and software issues using bus analyzers, interface boards, and diagnostic programs; reviewed product specifications and engineering changes; wrote diagnostics programs.

NICOLET INSTRUMENT CORPORATION, Singapore & San Francisco, CA, 1986 to 1994
Senior Field Service Engineer

- Restored company’s presence in Singapore as a major spectrometer supplier by rebuilding service department.

- Hired and trained engineers in infrared spectrometer installation and repair for center in Singapore.

- Performed on-site surveys and corrected problems for Singapore customers.

- Prior to assignment in Singapore, led the largest territory in U.S., performing installation and maintenance of clients’ infrared and mass spectrometer systems. Efforts increased service revenue 100% per year.

- Traveled throughout Europe, Asia, and Indonesia, providing on-site support and training. In one instance, repaired system in India that had been down for two years, thereby reestablishing revenue of $500,000.

- Developed diagnostic routine that reduced return service calls by 35%.

CONTROL DATA CORPORATION, San Bruno, CA, 1984 to 1986
Customer Engineer

- Performed preventive maintenance and emergency repairs for local accounts’ mainframe computers, tape drives, disk drives, and other mass storage devices.

- Established tape drive maintenance program that significantly increased product uptime.

EDUCATION

B.S.E.E. (Electrical Engineering) – Idaho State University, ID

Certificate in Computer Technology – Enhanced Data Institute, ID

Continuing Education includes courses in:
- Delivering Customer Satisfaction
- Working with Asian Culture
- Conflict Resolution
- HP-Gas Chromatography
- Six Sigma Training
- Time Management
- Structured Programming
- C++
- Pascal

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SARAH H. BAKER, M.D.
123 Francisco Street #12
Berkeley, CA 12345
123-555-1234
sarahb@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE: A position in Medical/Pharmaceutical Sales

PROFILE

- Energetic sales professional with a knack for matching customers with optimal products and services to meet their specific needs. Consistently received excellent feedback from customers.

- More than two years as a medical doctor in hospitals and clinics in the U.S. and Europe.

- Lived and traveled abroad, developing a keen sensitivity to people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Fluent in Spanish and Italian; presently studying French.

- Computer skills include MS Word, Excel and Internet applications.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Sales & Customer Relations

At Marshall’s:
- Generated the highest sales volume in department within the first two months of hire, resulting in an unprecedented salary promotion.

- Transferred to highest paid commission area in the store after only four months.

- Cultivated excellent relations with customers and significant repeat business.

- Consistently maintained professional demeanor, treating customers and co-workers with friendliness, patience and respect. Particularly known for success with “challenging” customers.

Medical Expertise

- Collaborated with research team at Evanston Hospital in the study of Pre-Arrest Scoring & Outcome of CPR Cardiac Markers in Rapid Evaluation of Acute Myocardial Infarction.

- As the only physician at Madrid Hospital clinic, provided emergency medical care to onsite and homebound patients, including stroke and cardiac cases.

- Treated immigrants from the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe with medical and social needs at Plaza Del Toros Medical Center.

WORK HISTORY

2004-pres.
Retail Sales Associate, MARSHALL’S, San Jose, CA

2003-04
Cardiovascular Research, EVANSTON HOSPITAL, Evanston, IL

2000-02
Emergency Physician, MADRID HOSPITAL, Madrid, Spain
General Practitioner, PLAZA DEL TOROS MEDICAL CENTER, Madrid, Spain

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Doctor of Medicine, Graduate with High Honors, 2000, University of Madrid, Spain

CPR and EKG Training for ER, 1999-00

Emergency Room Externship, University of Madrid Medical Center, 1998-99

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This job seeker has a colorful work history filled with job hopping, self-employment, and a gap in employment due to travel. He wants to make a slight career change within the sales field. With no dates in his Education section, it is difficult to know how old he is. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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Duncan Monette
123 Cypress Street
Atlanta, GA 12345
123-555-1234
dmonette@bamboo.com

JOB OBJECTIVE
Manufacturer’s Sales Representative in the fashion industry

HIGHLIGHTS

- Ten years as a sales professional with management experience in the fashion industry.

- Proven ability to develop exclusive client bases in high-end markets.

- Combine a passion for fashion and travel with an accomplished sales savvy.

SALES ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Managed sales and procurement of fashion accessories for Dante’s Paradise, an upscale boutique featuring Italian sportswear. Achieved growing profitability throughout tenure.

- Consistently met personal sales goals at Atlanta Mercedes Benz, using a consultative approach to sell high-end luxury automobiles to a wide range of personalities.

- Ranked “Top Salesperson in Georgia” at Packaged Processing Systems. Sold largest single order in Atlanta office.

- Rated #1 salesperson for selling highest dollar volume among 35 sales agents at Southern Cities Brokerage.

- As Account Executive for Tucker Products, traveled throughout five southern states selling data processing software to accounting firms.

WORK HISTORY

2001-present, Sales and Leasing Consultant, ATLANTA MERCEDES BENZ, Atlanta, GA

1998-2001, Real Estate Agent, HOMES AND MORE, Atlanta, GA

1996-1997, Travel throughout Europe and Asia

1994-1996, Partner/Accessories Buyer, DANTE’S PARADISE, Athens, GA

1992-1993, Account Executive, TUCKER PRODUCTS, Atlanta, GA

1989-1992, Account Manager, PACKAGED SYSTEMS, Atlanta, GA

EDUCATION

B.A., Art History, Athens Community College, Athens, GA

Numerous sales courses including Tim Terrific Sales Empowerment

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With a history of temporary and short-term jobs, this career changer created a very marketable resume even though he has no college degree and is currently unemployed. Functional resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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LIONEL PICKERING
123 Larimie Avenue, Missoula, MT 12345
123-555-1234
lpickering@bamboo.com

OBJECTIVE: Customer Service Representative

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

** Expert knowledge and abilities in written communication.

** A patient listener who fully focuses on speakers and understands a variety of accents.

** Organized and detail-oriented; knack for understanding procedures and logistics.

** Strong skills in time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Communication & People Skills:

** Consistently maintain a positive attitude and enjoy helping people.

** Articulate and very effective working with people of different backgrounds and temperaments.

** Accurately record, remember, and verbally communicate detailed information.

** Exceptional command of the English language with strong written and transcription skills.

** Cooperatively work with others to produce and deliver required work.

Organization & Time Management:

** A problem solver who quickly grasps complex situations and turns them into manageable tasks.

** Produce quality work even when under extreme time pressure and deadlines.

** Proven ability to understand and follow complex instructions to successful conclusions.

** Many years of experience successfully managing and organizing personal time and workload.

** Collaborate in teams to produce quality reports.

Technical Skills:

** Very accurate and rapid keyboarder.

** Experienced in editing and proofreading lengthy documents with focus on word definitions, spelling, sentence structure, syntax, and grammar.

** Work with technical vocabularies from a variety of fields.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Academy of Stenographic Arts, Missoula, MT, 1984-85

Missoula College of Court Reporting, Missoula, MT, 1981-84

Certified Shorthand Reporter, State of Montana, 1985-pres.

Registered Professional Reporter, National Court Reporters Association, 1985-pres.

WORK HISTORY

** Court Stenographer, State of Montana, 1985-pres.

- Beverly Reporting Associates, 1999-04

- Louis Lane & Associates, 1997-99

- Missoula Court Reporters, 1997

- Central Mountain Reporters, 1993-97

- Lenna & Marshal, 1990-93

- Peter & Rehman, 1985-90

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Like many professionals in the high-tech field, this job seeker has many short-term, project-oriented jobs in her work history. She is currently unemployed and seeking a vertical move in her career. Chronological resume. Plain Text version of this resume for posting online.

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PATRICIA TAO
123 Harvest Row Drive
Atwood, SD 12345
123) 555-1234
patriciatao@bamboo.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Project Manager for an Internet / Software company

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

* Five years of project management experience in software implementation and web portal launches. Demonstrated track record of successfully managing small to large projects from start to finish.

* A highly motivated and energetic professional, dedicated to understanding and meeting client needs. Knowledgeable in project management tools, processes and techniques.

* Exceptional focus, follow-through and coordination skills. Proven ability to develop and manage project schedules, and known for working well with cross-functional team to achieve on-time project completion.

* Computer skills include: MS Project, Excel, Word; AutoPlan; Applix Word, Graphics, Spreadsheet; Powerpoint, FrameMaker, Lotus Notes, NetObjects Fusion, Dreamweaver and SAP (MM, SD), SunOS. Familiar with HTML and SQL database queries.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005-06, TAKEALONG DIVISION (A PRT COMPANY), Sterling, SD
Project Manager / Account Manager

* Managed enterprise projects for TELCO, TAKEALONG’S top client. Drove projects from conception through completion. Launched two new sites and re-launched two portals.

* Consulted with client to identify key requirements, defined project scope, developed project plan and schedule, provided leadership to internal teams on projects and daily production issues. Facilitated issues resolution. Prepared and presented timely status reports to client and internal senior management.

* Collaborated with clients, third party software partners and internal teams to develop and launch product enhancements that maximized page view and generated additional revenue opportunities.

* Initiated a comprehensive issue tracking process that improved communication and issue resolution for cross-functional teams and senior management.

* As Account Manager, acted as escalation point for change requests and client concerns, and worked closely with department team leads to prioritize issues and coordinate troubleshooting efforts.

* Conducted resource planning and budgeting; tracked costs to ensure adherence to budgetary limitations. Brought in supplemental service revenue of approximately $1 million with projects averaging $500k.

* Received two “Heroic” awards for outstanding performance and excellent customer service.��

2003-04, IBM, Sterling, SD
Planner

* Managed configuration of products prior to release, coordinating with Marketing and Manufacturing divisions to resolve business and product issues.

* As member of project implementation team, mentored business users in supply chain management software.

* Provided ongoing project coordination and process development support to implementation teams and project managers.

* Directed product data discontinuance and clean-up processes.

2001-03, PORTAL, Sterling, SD
Project Manager

* Developed project plans and ensured milestones were met according to schedule. Tracked issues, facilitated resolution and provided weekly status reports to senior management.

* Supervised testing efforts for the deployment of an Portal worldwide quoting tool, created business test plan and processes, and worked with sales representatives on implementation issues.

* Facilitated weekly project meetings of teams in international offices.

* Coordinated on-site training, data conversion and testing projects in Toronto, Canada, and Sydney, Australia.

* Worked closely with sales, marketing and technical teams and customer care center on PortalService program and pricing issues.

2000-01, GLOBAL INTERNET COM, San Jose, CA
International Development Assistant

* Conducted market analysis and summary to determine potential partners for expansion into the Pacific Rim and to develop accurate partner profiles.

* Presented research to executive management with recommendations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

B.A., International Relations, University of South Dakota, 2000

Project Management training, including Supervision and Team Leadership, 2006

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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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