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RESUME TIPS & BEST PRACTICES
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Resume Writing 101
A resume provides a snapshot of your relevant academic background, experiences, and skills to a potential
employer. You may create several resumes to speak to positions in different industries. Make sure your resumes
are one page, have consistent formatting, and are meticulously proofread.
Anatomy of a Resume
Providing key information in a clear and concise way ensures the employer gets a clear, inside look into your
academic and professional background. Important sections to incorporate into a resume include:
NAME, ADDRESS(ES), PHONE NUMBERS, E-MAIL ADDRESS
 Permanent and/or campus address, Penn email, and best phone number to be reached
 LinkedIn profile url and Skype name are optional items for inclusion
EDUCATION
 Institution name/location, degree/intended major, and graduation date, and GPA (if above a 3.0).
Include GPA exactly as it appears in Penn InTouch; if it is a 3.29, do not put 3.3
 SAT scores, reportedly individually (ex: SAT: M – 780, CR – 740, W – 790), are only appropriate to
include for financial services or consulting positions
 Relevant coursework that speak to a particular position (list class names not course numbers)
HONORS, AWARDS, AND ACTIVITIES
 High level awards such as Phi Beta Kappa and Dean’s List
 High school honors should be removed after sophomore year to focus on college information
EXPERIENCE
 Professional, volunteer, or projects that prepare you for positions of interest. Includes organization
name/location, and position title/dates in the role
 Bulleted descriptions with buzz words from the job description to explain your work. Start bullets out with
a strong action verb, and have quantified information and demonstr ate results/impact of your work
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
 Hard skills such as computer and language
 Interests, be specific (i.e.: Reading 20th Century American Literature)
Keep in Mind
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Employers take 6-10 seconds to review resumes. Make yours as “skimmable” as possible. Use bold,
italics, and underlining to draw attention to important parts of the resume.
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Information on your resume should be up-to-date, accurate, and honestly represented.
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Checklist
INCLUSION OF KEY SECTIONS
 Identifying Information:
o First and last name
o Address, Phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx), Email (Penn)
o Optional: Skype Name (if abroad), LinkedIn URL
 Education:
o Institution name, Location (city, state), School division, Degree (B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S. etc.)
o Graduation month and year (if it is a future graduation date put expected)
o All majors and minors, and GPA if 3.0 or above (can also include major GPA and must list number of
courses represented if included—ex: Major GPA: 3.67/4.0 (7 courses))
o Include study abroad experience if applicable
 Experience: (Include relevant employment, internships, volunteer work, and military service, academic projects,
and consider breaking into two categories to pull out your most relevant experience)
o List employer/organization, Location (city and state only: Philadelphia, PA), Job title
o Dates of employment (Month Year – Month Year) – Do not calculate them i.e. 1 year 4 months
o Descriptions for experiences start with strong action verbs (see below)
 Skills (optional):
o Include all computer, language, and technical skills
FORMATTING & SPELLING/GRAMMAR
 Resume is no more than 1 page
 Margins are within a reasonable range (.65”-1" all around)
 Standard font (Times New Roman, Arial, Sans Serif, etc.)
 Proper use of tenses - current jobs/present tense, previous jobs that ended/past tense
 Dates are in reverse chronological order (most recent to least recent) under each section
 Appropriate font - size or style 10-12 (your name can be larger)
 Effective use of space - Not too little/ too much white space
 Clear headers
 Format is clean and consistent, easy to read and all information can be easily found at a glance
 No overuse of lines, boxes, borders
 “References available upon request” is NOT on the resume
 No errors, proofread thoroughly!
DESCRIPTION OF EXPERIENCES, SKILLS, HONORS, ACTIVITIES
 Action-oriented descriptive statements that are specific rather and answer the questions, “What did I do? Why did
I do it? What was the result? / What value did I add?”
 Skill, not task based – i.e., not “answer phones” (task) but “provide customer information over telephone” (skill)
 Fact-based (quantify or qualify – use numbers and dollars when appropriate)
 Tailored – highlight experiences and use terms that relate to the job or field of choice
 Variety of action verbs to begin each sentence
 Statements in third person, not narrative format (should not include personal pronouns)
 Make sure every word adds value!
GENERAL PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
 Most relevant information in the top 1/3 of the resume
 Organize sections based on relevance to the job description
 Avoid jargon, abbreviations, or acronyms
 No picture or personal information on the resume
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Ann History
Current: 5555 Locust Street  Philadelphia, PA 19103  (215) 555-5555  [email protected]
Permanent: 555 Desert Street  Phoenix, AZ 85016  (602) 555-5555
SKILL SUMMARY
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Extensive experience working with children in variety of settings
Excellent soccer and basketball coach and advisor for dance, choral and theatre groups
Proficient with Word, Excel, and conducting Internet research
Proficient in French
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in European History
Cumulative GPA: 3.20/4.0 GPA in Major: 3.71/4.0 (12 courses)
May 2015
Friends School, Baltimore, MD
Graduated with honors
June 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher's Aide, Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Summer 2014
 Helped manage logistics in schoolroom of convalescent hospital
 Tutored emotionally and physically handicapped patients in individualized curriculum
of math and reading
 Directed student traffic in 2-3 recreational outings per week
Director of Dance Department, Camp Allegheny for Girls, Lewisburg, WV
 Supervised dance department staff of six and counseling staff of seven
 Produced and choreographed dance show for 150 girls ages 8 - 16
 Designed activities and supervised unit of 34 girls ages 12 - 16
Tutor, West Philadelphia Tutoring Program, Philadelphia, PA
 Tutored elementary student in reading and math twice each week
Summers 2013, 2014
Sept. 2012 – June 2013
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant, Acquisitions Dept., Van Pelt Library (Penn), Philadelphia, PA
 Ordered, catalogued, and filed new additions to library collection
Jan. 2013 – May 2014
Staff Assistant, Center for Philadelphia Studies, Philadelphia, PA
 Assisted Strategic Planner in an in-depth investigation of city's policy environment
 Proofread, edited, and summarized task force reports daily
 Helped prepare index of reports for computer records
Fall 2012
ACTIVITIES
University of Pennsylvania
President, Penn Singers
Member, Sphinx Senior Society
Member, Performing Arts Council
Member, Undergraduate History Club
Admission Tour Guide Volunteer, Kite and Key
Friends School
Member, Mixed Chorus
Captain, Varsity Basketball
Player, Varsity Soccer
Choreographer, Dance Club
Staff Writer, Quaker Quill
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B ELLA P. CONSULTING
Address: 5263 Delancey Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33021Phone: 963-525-0891Email: [email protected]
EDUCATIO N
The Uni versity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Cumulative GPA: 3.79/4.0
Honors: Dean’s List 2010-2011, 2011-2012
May 2017
Nova High School, Davie, FL
May 2013
PRO FESSIO NAL EXPERIENCE
Office of Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Washington, DC, Legislative Intern
Summer 2013
 Researched, drafted, and edited Rape Survivor Child Custody Act with Women’s Issues legislative team
 Wrote and edited remarks for Congresswoman’s address at World Refugee Day Ceremony
 Developed and pitched ideas for legislation to the Congresswoman and senior staff
Urban Agriculture Development Proposal, Philadelphia, PA, Project Coordinator
Summer 2013 – Present
 Develop plan to help Philadelphia Water Department convert vacant lots into urban farms and community gardens that reduce
food deserts and help PWD create greened acres to absorb storm water, saving $2.5 million
Annenberg Center for Public Policy, Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant
Spring 2011 – Present
 Coded and analyzed data on Congress and cable news to identify media bias and changes in Congress over time
 Published in CIVILITY IN CONGRESS (1935-2011) As Reflected in the Taking Down Process, The Annenberg Public Policy
Center of the University of Pennsylvania, 2011
Undergraduate Marketing Coordinator for FlackCheck.org
January – May 2016
 Created new marketing model for website to increase traffic and evaluated changes through controlled experiment that
showed 100% increase in site traffic
American Hellenic Institute, Washington, DC & Athens, GR, Intern
Summer 2015
 Developed and pitched proposal to decrease Greek deficit by decreasing military spending 2 billion Euros per year to senior
officials in Greek and Cypriot government
 Acted as legislative liaison between AHI and U.S. Congress specializing in European debt crisis
National Women’s Political Caucus, Washington, DC, National College Caucus Representative
Summer 2014
 Prepared endorsements for 2011 and 2012 election cycles by analyzing fundraising capabilities, researching competition, and
conducting in-person interviews with congressional candidates for Political Action Committee
 Created and pitched development model for colleges to establish College Women’s Caucuses
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
University of Pennsylvania Parliamentary Debate Team, External Vice President
Spring 2012 – Present
 Managed travel to national tournaments, assisted in allocating $16,000 budget, coordinated alumni relations
 Recruited new members and helped train them in American Parliamentary style of debate
Zeta Tau Al pha Fraternity, Vice President
Spring 2011 – Winter 2012
 Recruited new members and developed new member education program
 Coordinated large scale events and assisted in allocating $20,000 budget
The Kairos Society, Fellow
Fall 2012 – Present
 Member of an international, student-run, entrepreneurial organization that aims to foster entrepreneurship
 Evaluated and assisted student-run start ups that focus on social innovation to solve global problems
The Vagina Monologues, Cast Member
Spring 2011 – Winter 2012
 Performed in Spring 2012 show of Vagina Monologues, which raised $40,000 for V-Day International and Women Organized
Against Rape
SKILLS & I NTERES TS
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Intermediate proficiency in Greek, Public Speaking, HTML coding
Personal Interests: Salt-water fishing, Greek cooking, attending concerts and modern art shows
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Current Address:
5555 Baltimore Avenue Apt. 5
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 555-5555
EDUCATION
Elliott Urban
[email protected]
Permanent Address:
555 Middle Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 555-5555
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts & Sciences, Philadelphia, PA | May 2016
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.84/4.0; Major GPA: 3.91/4.0 (6 courses)
Dean’s List 2010-2011 Academic Year
Emory University, Emory College, Atlanta, GA | August 2011-May 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.62/4.0
Dean’s List Spring 2010 – Spring 2011
Activities: Director of Personnel at WMRE 530AM, Emory Wheel Sports Writer
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH | June 2011
Graduated with High Honors
AWARDS
Ford Foundation Research Grant for “Haddington: A Comprehensive Neighborhood Profile”
Millstein Public Service Research Grant and College Alumni Research Grant for
“Housing Projects and their Environs: A Case Study of Brooklyn, New York”
BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE
Project Consultant, Fairmount Capital Advisors, Philadelphia, PA | January 2013-May 2014
Created advisory plan for Community Development Corporation working in West Philadelphia. Independently
researched neighborhood and isolated strengths from which to build as well as highlighted concerns that
needed attention.
Philadelphia Director of Promotions, Stress Entertainment, New York, NY | August 2013-May 2014
Serviced music stores, radio stations and disc jockeys with promotional materials, and served as
communications link between various record labels and music outlets of Philadelphia.
Director of Street Promotions, Rawkus Entertainment, New York, NY | March 2012-May 2013
Directed New York City, Connecticut, and Philadelphia teams of promotions for new and young record labels.
URBAN
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Operations Manager, Fresh Air Fund, New York, NY | Summer 2011 and 2012
Assisted in overseeing administrative operations and monitored responsibilities of interns.
Intern, New York City Housing Authority, New York, NY | June 2011-August 2011
Prepared comprehensive report on three Brooklyn housing projects and relationship with surroundings for
Research and Policy Development.
Research Team Leader, Atlanta Charter Review Commission, Atlanta, GA | January 2010-May 2011
Interviewed neighborhood leaders and elected officials in Dekalb County section of Atlanta to determine
solutions to problem of dual county governance within city of Atlanta.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Worked as cashier, office clerk, warehouse assistant, entrance attendant, promoter, mail clerk, and
computer lab consultant intermittently during past summers as well as throughout the academic
year.
PERSONAL
Proficient in Spanish
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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5555 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
GARRISON W. ALUMNUS
[email protected]
(215) 555- 5555
EXPERIENCE
REMBRANDT ’S RESTAURANT AND BAR, Philadelphia, PA
January 2012 - Present
Server
Serve in both dining room and cocktail bar in a very team-oriented organization
Acquire and grow extensive knowledge of wine, liquor and food
PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS GROUP, An Office of Met Life Financial Services
July 2010 - January 2011
Financial Service Representative
Licensed in Life, Accident, and Health Insurance, Series 6 & 63
Proficient in providing comprehensive financial planning for high net-worth individuals
Engaged in business-continuance and estate planning, implemented and administered 40lk and employee
benefits, orchestrated and funded deferred compensation, and moved and managed qualified money for
privately held companies
LE MAIRIE COMPIEGNE , Compiegne, France
July 2010
Assistant and Consultant
Aided Secretaire General concerning policy and organization of departments within City Hall, including
finance and budget maintenance, personnel management, education and tourism
Conducted all work in French Language
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA S ECURITIES INDUSTRY INSTITUTE
Spring Terms 2009 - 2010
Co-Director
Designed and orchestrated three-tiered week long symposium for over 400+ professionals
in the securities industry, including seminars, meals, entertainment and transportation
BRASSERIE PERRIER, Philadelphia, PA
June - December 2010
Various Hospitality Positions
Held positions in premier Philadelphia restaurant including server, expeditor,
payroll, minor accounting, wine list and inventory, hosting, and reservations, bar-back
TRESON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT , Atlantic City, NJ
Summers 2006 - 2009
General Manager/Assistant Manager
Directed operation of Surf Side Grille with responsibility for inventory control, purchasing,
hiring, training, scheduling, management, payroll, budgeting and daily reconciliation
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, College of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, PA
May 2010
Bachelor of Arts Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Wharton School coursework included classes in Accounting, Marketing, Law and Economics
UNIVERSITE DE TECHNOLOGIE DE COMPIEGNE , Compiegne, France
Studied French Language, Commerce and Economics GPA: 3.5
Coach of Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club
USA Dragon Boat Team
Coach for Lehigh University Rowing
Varsity Heavyweight Rowing
Henley Royal Regatta
Summer 2010
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Liberty International, Fourth Place, New York, NY
World Championships, Nottingham / Philadelphia
Patriot League Team Champions, Bethlehem, PA
University of Pennsylvania
Semi-Finalist, Henley, England
2010 - 2012
2009, 2010
2010
2006 - 2010
2009
ACTIVITIES AND SKILL
Alumni Board of Directors, Fraternity of Delta Psi, Saint Anthony Hall
2010 - Present
Director of Management and Operations for Undergraduate facilities
Building Committee - funded and developed a 1.2 million dollar rejuvenation of our 100-year-old Hall
Undergraduate Hall Steward
2006 - 2008
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, ACT, Power Point, and Internet applications
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Jane Campaign
Curre nt Address: 500 S. 12 th St., Apt 5D | Philadelphia, PA 19999
Pe rmanent Address: 12 Cottage Rd | Kendall Park, NJ 08888
[email protected]
(732) 333-3333
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA, May 2017
 Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in English
 Minors: International Relations, Economics
 Relevant Coursework: Intro to Marketing, Media & Society
Marketing & Related Experience
DELTA, Fall 2014
Recruitment Chair
 Manage recruitment strategy for sorority including designing marketing campaign to prospective pledges
 Design themes for recruitment events that best reflected sorority’s brand
L’OREAL USA – MARKETING, May – Aug 2014
Brand Management Intern
 Developed and presented Hispanic hair color market analysis & recommendations to Garnier hair color team, HR, and upper
management of Maybelline-Garnier division
GOOGLE, INC – INSIDE SALES ORG – ADWORDS, June – Aug 2013
Advertising Sales Intern
 Gained direct sales experience through extensive training and client interaction
 Planned two sector-specific web-seminars: prospected list of potential customers
 Built initial company relationship with each client
 Created and edited presentation/sales pitch to be given during webinars, and provided live-customer support during webinars
PFIZER, INC – EUCAN – PARTNERSHIPS & ACCESS, June – Aug 2012
Global Marketing Intern
 Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis of most recent data on health care systems and markets of 12 EU
nations & Canada
 Analyzed 4-Year Strategic Marketing Plans for all EuCAN countries within Pfizer
 Summarized each region’s plans and recommendations for change within areas of Access & Partnerships, Marketing &
Operating Environment, Strategic Initiatives, Challenges & Opportunities
 Compiled and summarized media coverage and negative media portrayal of pharmaceutical industry from all EuCAN countries
Leadership & Activities
SPHINX SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY, Fall 2015
Executive Board
ORACLE SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY, Fall 2015
Elected Member
SOUTH ASIA STUDIES, Fall 2010 – Spring 2014
DZINE2SHOW – PENN’S FASHION DESIGN SOCIETY, Spring 2013
Academic Advisory Board
Show Choreographer
Additional Information
 Foreign Languages: Fluent in Hindi (reading, writing and speaking), Proficient in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
 Published Article: WorldWIT’s ‘Wise Women Speak’ Featured Columnist 09/2010, “The Life Lessons of a 19- Year-Old”
 Computer Skills: Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Access, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
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JOSEPH D. STUDENT
School: Box 555, 5555 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Home: 555 Freedom Parkway, Providence, RI 02906
E-mail: [email protected]
(215) 555-5555
(401) 555-5555
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts
Intended Major: English
GPA: 3.32/4.0
May 2018
Moses Brown School, Providence, RI
June 2014
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH
Selected to participate in advanced studies program
Summer 2013
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
The Daily Pennsylvanian, University of Pennsylvania
Fall 2014 - Present
General Reporter, Feature Department
 Write one to two articles per week for nationally recognized college paper with circulation of approximately 15,000
The Quaker, Moses Brown School
Sports Editor
 RI Scholastic Journalism Contest 1st Place Winner, 2007, 2008
 Columbia Journalism Contest Superior Rating, 2007, 2008
 Reached "Medalist" Point Level 1, 2007
2012 - 2014
The Summer Times, Phillips Exeter Academy
Summer 2013
 Wrote cover article for four of six issues
 Wrote one of three editorials chosen from 45 submissions to be included in special issue
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
The C. J. Fox Company, Providence, RI
Seasonal 2012 - 2014
 Managed maintenance, production and shipping of inventory
 Answered phones, performed clerical duties, and entered inventory into computer system
Senate ‘12 Campaign, Providence, RI
2011 - 2012
Intern, US Senate candidate
 Performed advance work, assisted with polls, conducted issue research, and helped with clerical work
Brown University Bookstore, Providence, RI
2011 - 2012
Cashier
 Directed customer traffic and enhanced shopping experience through excellent customer service
 Managed register drawer consisting of approximately $700 per day
AWARDS
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Rhode Island Scholastic Journalism Contest, In-Depth Writing Category, 3rd Place (2014)
Resnick Scholar, Hebrew High School Academic Award (2014)
Scholarship Award, The National League of Masonic Clubs (2014)
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
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Boxing Club and Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity
Enjoy athletics, politics and travel
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LEE BIO
[email protected] | 5555 Hamilton Ave. | Philadelphia, PA 19104 | (988) 555-5555
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
College of Liberal and Professional Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Special Science
Summer 2014 – present
 Coursework: Cellular Biology/Biochemistry, Biological Basis of Psychiatric Disorders (current)
College of Arts and Sciences May 2014
 Bachelor of Arts in Biological Basis of Behavior | Cumulative GPA: 3.28/4.0
SKILLS
 Laboratory: Primer Design, PCR, Restriction Enzyme Digestion, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, ELISA, ELISPOT,
Lymphoproliferation Assay, Flow Cytometry, Intramuscular Immunizations, Retro-Orbital Bleeds,
Tissue Harvest
 Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); Peoplesoft; Internet proficiency; talent for organizing
spreadsheet data; skilled at organizing large amounts of data for presentations and group meeting
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Laboratory Technician, Philadelphia, PA
Department of Pathology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
 Researched DNA vaccine research against infectious diseases such as HIV and West Nile Virus
 Collaborated in team setting and trained new employees and undergraduate students
 Designed DNA vaccine adjuvant currently in Phase I human clinical trials with National Institute of Health
 Awarded 2nd place in field of Vaccines at Penn Center for AIDS Research 8th Annual Retreat
Laboratory Assistant Philadelphia, PA
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Spring – Fall 2013
 Performed image capturing of Purkinje neurons in postmortem tissue of Alzheimer patients
 Participated in animal research section of laboratory by assisting in immunizations and tissue harvest
 Organized and filtered large amount of data generated from experiments for publication
Clinical Research Assistant Philadelphia, PA
Violence Intervention Project, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Summer 2012
 Assisted in health surveillance program that refers violently injured youth to appropriate community organizations
 Conducted follow-up interviews with patients from 3 major Philadelphia hospitals
 Created and organized precise database using MS Excel and Access
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Hospital Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Summer 2014 – present
 Interact with patients in their rooms at bedside and at activity center
 Provide sensitivity and positive reinforcement to hospitalized children and families
Mentoring Program Coordinator, Kensington, PA
Inner-City Missions
Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
 Coordinated weekly tutoring and mentoring program
 Developed activities incorporating multiple learning styles
 Compiled statistics and integrated computer data for reports evaluating program’s success
House Manager (Community Service/ Public Relations/ Recreation) Philadelphia, PA
King’s Court English College House, University of Pennsylvania
Fall 2012 – Spring 2013
 Assisted House Board in planning events for 350 residents
 Established relations with neighboring businesses and found sponsors for house events
PERSONAL
 Traveled to Guinea, West Africa for Summer Missions Exposure – provided basic medical assistance
 Active member of Journey Christian Fellowship and volunteer with Amigos de las Americas
 Worked as Kaplan SAT teacher
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Monroe Polisci ________________________________________________
[email protected]
School Address: Box 55 Sansom Place East • 5555 Chestnut St • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • (215) 555-5555
Permanent Address: 555 Flower Blvd. • Amelia Island, FL 32034 • (204) 555-5555
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
May 2016
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, concentration in International Relations; French minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.72/4.00; Dean’s List 2010-11, 2011-12
Study Abroad
King’s College London, University of London, England
Université François-Rabelais, Tours, Fran ce (courses taught entirely in Fren ch)
International School of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Honors and Activities: Salutatorian; National Honor Society; Senior Class Treasurer; Varsity
Fall 2014
Summer 2014
June 2012
SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital, Emergency Services Volunteer
Fall 2014 - present
 Monitor and restock veterinary supplies, clean cages and workspaces, dispose of deceased animals,assist veterinarians with
animal restraint
Pennvelopes, Philadelphia, PA
 Exchange letters with disadvantaged elementary school pen pals in West Philadelphia
Spring 2014 - present
ALLIES, Philadelphia, PA
Spring 2014 - present
 Provide education and raise awareness about issues concerning the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) and Allied
communities
Bubel/Aiken Foundation
December 2012
 Recruited volunteers and coordinated a day of gift-wrapping as part of the Foundation’s Wrapping for Inclusion project,
nationwide holiday fundraiser to benefit children with disabilities
Empty the Shelters, Fill the Homes, Webmaster (Fall ’10-Spring ’11) Philadelphia, PA
Fall 2010 - Spring 2012
 Created and distributed informational flyers on poverty and homelessness, planned educational events and fundraisers on
campus, participated in protests coordinated with the Kensington Welfare Rights Union
 Opened University account for group, updated website, wrote content and created additional webpages
Good Schools Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
 Learned about and advocated for greater equity, accountability and quality in public education in Pennsylvania
EMPLOYMENT
Café Prima, Barista, Philadelphia, PA
Prepared variety of hot and cold beverages, sold snack foods and rented videos
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Amelia Island Plantation, Room Service, Amelia Island, FL
Summer 2011
Took orders, assembled trays and delivered meals to guests and property owners at a AAA-Four Diamond
hotel and resort
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Language Skills: Fluent in French
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver. Basic HTML
programming knowledge
Experience Abroad: Lived in Africa for 14 years where father was posted while working for USAID – grew up in
Burkina Faso, Madagascar and Kenya
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NALA ENTERTAINMENT
Summer Address: 555-55 Francis, Jamaica, NY 11432 (917) 555-5555 [email protected]
Permanent: 55 Poppy Lane, Clarkston, GA 30002 (404) 555-5555 [email protected]
MEDIA EXPERIENCE
TV LAND/NICK AT NIGHT, New York, New York
MTVN Summer Associate Program - Production and Development Associate - Summer 2014
 Formulated departmental competitive report on shows, news, and trends that correlate and/or compete with network
 Filled in for Assistant to VP of Production and Development - kept phone log, sent and received packages with Airborne Express,
faxed, and answered phone lines
 Observed and participated in departmental, staff, and pitch meetings
 Assisted in compiling, screening, and selecting footage for hotmixes and independent producers
MIRAMAX FILMS, New York, New York
Development Intern - Summer 2013
 Compiled database of writers and directors in developing projects
 Tracked NY theatre festivals, productions, and playwrights for Creative Executives in daily reports
 Filled in for Assistant to SVP of Production and Development - updated travel arrangements, checked expense reports, updated
calendars, answered several phone lines, kept phone sheet, arranged and confirmed meetings
 Researched literary material and provided script coverage for Creative Executives
NICKELODEON, New York, New York
On-Air Promotions Intern - Summer 2012
 Assisted in edit sessions for "Teen Nick Spins the Bottle" and "Nick Video Picks"
 Purchased props and assisted on set at "V-Pick Live," Nick Jr. promotional pilots, and promotional shoots
 Compiled, screened, and prepped promotional footage for producers
LEE DANIELS ENTERTAINMENT, New York, New York
Freelance Script Reader - Spring 2012
 Composed script coverage and evaluated acquired scripts for changes and rewrites
 Attended weekly development meetings and recommended writers and scripts for development
MINI MACE PRO PICTURES, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Production Intern - Fall 2011
 Screened footage, dubbed tapes, and assisted in editing promotional videos
 Conducted web research and assisted with converting web images to film
THE NEW TNN/ SPIKE TV, New York, New York
Development Intern - Summer 2011
 Pitched bible for original animated series to VP of TNN Development
 Filled in for Assistant to VP of TNN Development and Nickelodeon Development
 Sent on behalf of network to cover Urbanworld Film Festival and Asian American International Film Festival
 Scouted On-Air talent at productions like interactive play: Birdy’s Bachelorette Party
 Provided coverage for various pilot scripts, treatments, and VHS entries
 Assisted on shoots and edit sessions for in-house presentations and pilots
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in English with Drama Concentration, summa cum laude, GPA 3.8/4.0, May 2013
Minors: Women Studies
Activities: Minorities in Media Club
Comparative Literature and Theory
Hollywood Club Board
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors Program Peer Advisor
Benjamin Franklin Honors Program Scholar
Onyx Senior Honor Society
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications for both Mac and PC and familiar with Final Draft
 Former guest columnist in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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RESUME TIPS & BEST PRACTICES
SAMUEL SMITH
School Address: Box 5, 5555 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19109
Permanent Address: German Road, Memphis, TN 38112
Phone: 215-555-5555
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in History, College of Arts and Sciences
 Relevant Courses: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Economics, Concentration in Finance, Wharton School
 Relevant Courses: Accounting, Finance, Marketing
May 2015
May 2015
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Goldman, Sachs & Co., New York, NY
Summer Analyst, Corporate Sales/Fixed Income Administration
Summer 2014
 Assisted in management and implementation of Fixed Income Year-End Review Process
 Performed gross credit analysis for structured corporate deals
 Updated account lists for mortgage dealer desk and corporate dealer desk
 Designed database of contacts for each department in Fixed Income Division
Summer Intern, Fixed Income Administration
Summers 2012 and 2013
 Assisted in designing and implementing Fixed Income Year End Review Process
 Performed per capita analysis for proposed budget
 Completed administrative duties such as answering phones and filing
Liberty Storage, Philadelphia, PA
March 2011 - October 2011
Co-Manager/ Mover
 Assisted in start-up and management of student-run storage company
 Marketed company throughout campus
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Resident Advisor
 Assisted 15 first-year students with adjusting to college life
 Enforced University regulations and made referrals to University resources
Fall 2013 - Present
Philanthropy Chair, Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
 Organized various fundraisers for charitable organizations, raising over $22,000
Mentor, PennPals
 Met weekly with inner-city elementary school child
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
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Well-versed in Excel, HTML, Stata
Proficient in Spanish
Strong quantitative and writing skills developed through History and Finance coursework
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