RESUME GUIDE
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What is a resume?
A resume is a concise marketing piece that describes your experiences,
education, and skills, as they pertain to the position that you are seeking.
Resumes are used in applying for jobs, internships, graduate programs,
and fellowships. Your resume frequently serves to create a first impression
of you as a candidate. The ultimate goal of your resume is to get you an
interview.
Getting started
The first step in creating a resume is to itemize your experience from the
past several years. Include internships, full-time, part-time, and summer
jobs, research experience, volunteer/community service, co-curricular
activities, leadership experience, and study abroad. There is no specific
rule about how far back you should reach. For a first-year student, it
probably makes sense to include experience from high school. For a
graduating senior, on the other hand, high school experience is probably
too far in the past, and is unlikely to be your strongest selling point, so it
wouldn’t be included unless there’s a specific reason for keeping it.
In addition to experience, list skills you have that relate to the positions
to which you’re applying. Include languages you speak, technology skills
you’ve developed, and other pertinent transferable skills.
Fill in the details
After your master list is complete, elaborate on each item you listed.
Include relevant details for each experience, and as much as possible cite
accomplishments and specific details. For example, if you managed a
budget, how large was the budget? If you worked with children, what
ages? In groups or individually? In writing your descriptions, focus on
those skills and accomplishments that will be of interest to the employers
you’re targeting. Use strong action verbs to begin each statement.
Organize your resume
Following is a list of the sections commonly found in a resume. Your
resume may not contain all of these sections, or may contain different
sections, depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. Organize and
title the sections to correspond with the types of positions for which you
are applying.
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Firstyear Student
[email protected]
798-098-0987
200 North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
EDUCATION
1234 Main Street
Funville, ME 09876
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
BA, expected major: Philosophy
Expected June 2020
Relevant coursework: American Government and Politics,
Rhetorical Grammar
Funville School, Funville, ME
IB Diploma with honors,
EXPERIENCE
June 2016
Law Offices of X,Y and Z, Receptionist, Funville, ME. Summer 2016
x Communicated with law clients via phone and directed inquiries
x Drafted internal office memos on behalf of lawyers
x Reorganized and streamlined filing system
Camp Oak Tree, Counselor, Swere, ME.
Summers 2014-2015
x Supervised 6 new counselors and assigned responsibilities
x Organized and led educational activities for 20 elementary aged
campers
x Communicated with campers’ parents as necessary
LEADERSHIP
ACTIVITIES
Mock Trial Participant, Funville School.
2015-2016
x Prepared a legal case with a team of student lawyers and witnesses
x Participated as a lawyer in simulated courtroom trials in state
competitions.
Class Officer, Funville School. Funville, ME,
2015-2016
x Led weekly class officer meetings
x Raised over $2,000 in funds for student functions
x Planned, organized, and publicized 3 school-wide charity events
hosting up to 200 people
HONORS
National Merit Scholar (2016)
Honor Roll (2014-2016)
Outstanding Student Leadership Award (2016)
SKILLS
Language: Fluent in Spanish
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker
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Name and Contact Information
If your current address is different from your permanent address, you may
include both on your resume. Include a home or cell phone number,
and be sure that the outgoing message on your voicemail is professional
sounding. Include an email address, and check for messages frequently.
Objective
This section is optional and not often recommended. If you choose
to include an objective, make it concise and specific. (For example: To
obtain a summer internship in the account management department of an
advertising agency.) You will elaborate on this more fully in your cover
letter, so if you can better use the space on your resume to list relevant
experiences and skills, skip the objective.
Education
List the name of the institution, city and state, and degree you received (or
expect to receive). Include your major(s), as well as your GPA (or major
GPA) if it’s above a 3.2. You may wish to include relevant coursework
(relevant to the position for which you’re applying), major research
projects (this might be a good place to describe comps research), academic
awards and honors, or study abroad experiences.
Experience
There are many different types of experience you can use on your resume.
You may choose to organize your resume based on Related Experience,
Work Experience, Leadership Experience, or some other category. You
can include experiences that were paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time.
For each entry, list the name of the employer/organization, your title, the
city and state, and the dates you were there. Include a brief description
for each experience, beginning each phrase with an action verb (see list of
action verbs if you need help). If you currently hold the position you’re
describing, you can use the present tense. For all previous positions, use
the simple past tense.
Activities/Volunteer Experience
You may wish to include college or community organizations to which
you belong, particularly if you have an active role.
Skills
Use a Skills section to highlight your language, computer, or other
relevant skills.
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Busi Ness
[email protected] | (507) 222-1212 | 300 North College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
Education
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
ƒ Bachelor of Arts in Economics, G.P.A 3.41, June 2017
ƒ Pertinent Coursework: Financial Markets, Price Theory, Econometrics, Statistics, Calculus I & II,
Managerial Economics I & II, Macroeconomics Theory, Game Theory, Writing Seminar
Carleton Economics Seminar, Cambridge, England, Summer 2016
Related Experience
Intern, Wells Fargo (Retail Tech. CRM Team), Minneapolis, MN
June 2016 – August 2016
ƒ Researched and performed a cost benefit analysis of an investment in technology
ƒ Drafted presentations and communications for upper level management and business partners
ƒ Analyzed data and assisted with spreadsheet projects as assigned by the manager
Consultant, College Board of Business, Northfield, Minnesota
April 2015 – June 2016
ƒ Selected to assist local entrepreneurs in developing comprehensive business plans
ƒ Communicated with business owners to determine key business initiatives, drafted final reports
ƒ Conducted market research for the introduction of new products and services
Intern, Wells Fargo Services (Electronic Payments), Minneapolis, MN
Summer 2015, December 2015
ƒ Researched and analyzed resource management software to streamline project planning
ƒ Analyzed and consolidated wireless telecommunication services to minimize expenses
ƒ Defined and implemented requirements for the restructuring of an internal website
Leadership/Awards
Basketball, Carleton College
December 2013 – March 2017
ƒ Elected to the Players Representative Council to make decisions affecting team strategies
ƒ Three-year starter and four-year letter winner
ƒ Spent 25 hrs./wk. in season and 15 hrs./wk. out of season training and conditioning
Track and Field, Carleton College
March 2014 – May 2017
ƒ Four-year letter winner and competitor in the javelin at the 2014-2017 MIAC Conference Meets
ƒ Garnered All-Conference honors in 2015 & 2016
Carleton Student Association Senator, Carleton College
January – June 2016
ƒ Elected by peers to represent the student body on issues regarding the quality of life on campus
Additional Experience
Student Assistant, Web Services Group, Carleton College
February 2016 – November 2016
ƒ Developed content and maintained various campus web sites
ƒ Utilized Java to develop new app for new student week
Student Medical Assistant, Carleton College
December 2013 – November 2016
ƒ Assisted physical therapist and head athletic trainer; Certified in CPR and First Aid
ƒ Executed appropriate on-site decisions in critical situations
Volunteer Tutor/Mentor, Carleton College
January – June 2016
ƒ Tutored local youth to develop constructive long-term study habits
Student Volunteer Coordinator, Northfield Community Action Center
January 2016
ƒ Gathered and coordinated student volunteers for the Give Kids A Smile Day
ESL Volunteer, Carleton College
January – June 2014
ƒ Assisted in teaching Spanish speaking residents of Northfield to learn English
Skills & Interests
ƒ Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), SPSS, Adobe Photoshop; proficient with Java
ƒ Languages: Intermediate Spanish, Beginner German
ƒ Interests: Ballroom dancing, swimming, creative writing
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Publications/Presentations
This section is helpful for academically focused resumes. You can
highlight scholarly work relevant to the position for which you are
applying.
Other options
• Awards and honors
• International experience
• Research
Formatting your resume
It is important to present your resume in a format which allows the reader
to see quickly and easily your most relevant skills and accomplishments.
Do not use a resume template. This will not allow you the flexibility you
need to present yourself in the best possible way, and will not help you to
stand out from the crowd.
Two of the most common types of resume formats are the Chronological
Resume and the Functional Resume. Most people use some variation of a
chronological format. This is also the format most employers prefer to see.
In a chronological resume, you list your experience in reverse
chronological order (starting with the most recent and working your way
back). Within this framework, though, you may consider breaking up your
experience into categories based upon the types of positions for which
you are applying. For example, if you are applying for a writing position,
you might divide your experience into “Writing Experience” and “Other
Experience.” The goal is to list your most interesting and important
experience as close to the top of the resume as possible. Separating out
relevant experience and listing it all under one heading will help you to
do that.
Functional resumes allow you to organize your resume by skill or
“functional” area in order to focus on a few key professional skill sets.
While this is a viable option, it is not commonly used by new grads. If
you feel that this is the type of resume that will best represent you, talk
with a career counselor for guidance.
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Your Name
[email protected]
300 N. College Street, Northfield, MN 55057
www.linkedin.com/yourname
(952) 555-1212
EDUCATION
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
x Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in English, GPA 3.58, June 2017
x Related coursework: Photography, Video Production, Art History
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain, Fall 2016
x Completed coursework: Comparative Media Studies, Spanish Film Studies, Spanish Art History
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Summer 2015
x Split Rock Arts Program in Creative Writing
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Editorial Assistant, Carleton College Publications Office, Northfield, MN, Sept. 2014 – Present
x Write, fact-check, edit class notes section for The Voice, Carleton’s quarterly award-winning alumni magazine
News Editor, Staff-Writer, and Photographer, The Carletonian, Northfield, MN, Sept. 2014 – Present
x Generate story ideas, write articles, take photographs, and edit articles for weekly student newspaper
Writing and English Tutor, Carleton College Academic Support Center, Northfield, MN, Sept. 2014 – Present
x Work individually with clients, including ESL students, on strategies to improve writing and English skills
Editorial Intern, Style! Magazine, Minneapolis, MN, June – Aug. 2016
x Generated story ideas, researched, and wrote articles for national publication with a circulation of 150,000
Intern, The Writing Place, Minneapolis, MN, Mar. – June 2016
x Coordinated poetry reading with attendance of over 50 people
x Contacted 20 local poets and authors to be mentors for emerging young writers
Outstanding Editorial Intern Prospect, Dow Jones, New York, NY, Dec. 2015
x Scored highly in editing and reporting competition, commended as a good candidate for a news internship
Editorial Extern, Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN, Dec. 2014
x Shadowed Star Tribune food critic Sue Smith
Creative Writing Mentorship, The Writing Place, Minneapolis, MN; Sept. 2013 – June 2014
x Published a poem in Gifted Dialogue: American Psychological Association Newsletter
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Observer, Carleton College Learning and Teaching Center, Northfield, MN, Sept. 2016 – Present
x Consult with Carleton professor to improve course and assignments from students’ standpoint
x
Sales Associate, Cooks of Crocus Hill, Edina, MN; Nov. 2015 – Present
x Register customers for cooking classes, assist purchases, give culinary advice, answer questions
Summer Program Residential Assistant, Northwestern University Evanston, IL, June – Aug. 2015
x Supervised middle school students in dormitories, organized field trips into Chicago, directed study sessions
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mortar Board Member, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, Spring 2016 – Present
x Selected as a member of national college senior honor society that recognizes students for scholarship, leadership,
and service
Curricular Committee Member, Carleton College English Department, Northfield, MN, Sept. 2016 – Present
x Help faculty restructure English major requirements and curriculum, organize departmental events
English as a Second Language Volunteer, Carleton College, Northfield, MN; Sept. 2015 – June 2016
x Assisted Spanish-speaking Northfield residents with conversation skills in English
Certified Waterfront Lifeguard, Mar. 2014 – Aug. 2015
x Certified by American Red Cross in waterfront lifeguarding, CPR, first-aid, and AED
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Guidelines to remember
There is no “right” or “wrong” way to write a resume. Your resume
is a document that presents a picture of you as a unique individual. It
should be targeted to the type of opportunity you’re seeking, and should
highlight your background in light of this. That said, however, there are a
few basic hints to keep in mind as you create the best first impression of
yourself as a candidate.
Writing style
• Describe your experiences accurately and positively.
• Do not use personal pronouns (such as “I”).
• Whether you use a bullet or a paragraph style, start each phrase with
an action verb.
• Strive for consistency and parallel structure.
Layout
• Prioritize your experiences, and choose a format that allows you to
feature the most important items toward the top of the page.
• Try to keep your resume to one page. Current students and recent
graduates seldom need more than a page to present their relevant
experience. Your resume is not your life history, and should be
confined to experience that is relevant and interesting. (CVs and
resumes for people with extensive professional experience are
frequently longer than one page. CVs are discussed later in this
document.)
• Use bold (judiciously) to indicate sections and important items.
• Choose a font that is easy to read, and stick with one font for the
entire resume. It’s best to use a commonly used font such as Times
New Roman or Arial. 10-12-point is standard and can help you
adjust to fit one page as necessary.
• Margins can be 0.5 to 1 inch. Just be sure that the text is centered
nicely on the page.
Sending your resume
• Never send out a resume that hasn’t been proofread by at least one
person in addition to yourself. Typos and mistakes can cost you an
opportunity.
• If sending a hard copy or printing resumes for a job fair, print your
resume on good quality white or off-white linen paper.
• If emailing your resume or attaching it to an online application
form, it’s best to use a PDF format.
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Student Name
[email protected] • (617) 555-1212
100 Main Street, Somewhere, MA 01800
Education
Carleton College, Northfield, MN
x Bachelor of Arts Degree, June 2017 (GPA 3.6), Major in Political Science/International Relations (GPA 3.7)
x Concentrations in French/Francophone Studies and European Studies
x Senior thesis on terrorism and guerrilla warfare, focus on Northern Ireland
x Relevant coursework: Economics, Art History, Literature, Statistics, and American, European, African History
x Study abroad: European Union (based in Maastricht), Spring 2016; Paris, Spring 2015; Prague, Summer 2011
Related Experience
Program Intern, Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, John F. Kennedy School of Government,
Harvard University, Boston, MA Summer 2015, December 2015, December 2016
x Researched government programs online, at the library, and through information from conferences and mail
x Identified potential applicants for the Ash Institute’s annual Innovations in American Government Award
x Updated database of received applications, drafted letters and made phone calls to solicit new applications
Legal Intern, Legal Services Strengthening Program, Global Rights, Washington, D.C., Summer 2016
x Researched and communicated with Anglophone and Francophone legal service providers globally
x Assisted in planning human rights conference for legal service providers in Johannesburg, September 2013
x Created database of native and international organizations providing legal services in developing countries
Editorial Intern, All Africa Global Media, Washington, D.C., Summer 2016
x Edited English and French articles from 130 partner newspapers throughout Africa, posted on AllAfrica.com
x Represented All Africa at events such as Congressional hearings, business conferences, institutional panels
x Conducted and transcribed interviews with African policy specialists and current and former African leaders
Development Intern, U.S. Fund for the United Nations Children’s Fund, New England Chapter, Boston, MA, Summer 2015
x Extensively researched UNICEF programs, then prepared reports, press releases, and presentations
x Identified and planned effective fundraising activities
Additional Experience
Political Science Student Departmental Advisor, Carleton College, Fall 2016-Present
x Selected from a major class of 65 to work with department chair to evaluate curriculum and faculty
x Hold office hours and serve as resource for underclassmen seeking information about department
Language Assistant, Carleton College Language Center, Fall 2016-Present
x Assist current French students with oral and written assignments
x Operate language-specific software and technology for students and professors of all languages
French Research and Office Assistant, Carleton College Department of Romance Languages, Summer 2014
x Assisted French professors in their research of specific authors, time periods, and literary works
x Researched online databases and analyzed critical works in both French and English to identify useful material
x Effectively completed a variety of administrative/office tasks
Additional Experience: Figure Skating Teacher, Summer Camp Counselor, Salesperson
Collegiate Involvement
Model United Nations, Carleton College, 2014-Present
x Delegate to three international conferences in Beijing, Montreal, and New York
x Honorable Mention Outstanding Delegate Award, 2016
The Lens: Carleton College Magazine of Politics and Culture, Carleton College, 2015-2016
x Served as Chief Political Editor and staff writer
x Edited interdisciplinary analysis and commentary for national distribution
Music: Choir, Knightingales (a cappella), Voice Lessons
Athletics: Carleton Figure Skating Club (Co-Founder and President), Lacrosse
Community Service: New Student Week Leader, Dorm Representative, Guidance Aide, Humane Society
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Finalize your resume
You will likely go through many drafts when creating your resume. Get as
much feedback as possible, preferably from career counselors, professionals
in your field of interest, and/or faculty members. You will probably get
different and sometimes conflicting information from the various people
who critique your resume, but don’t let that frustrate you. It is common
for different people to have different resume preferences. In the end,
it’s up to you to take as much or as little of the feedback you receive in
creating your own unique resume.
One aspect of your resume about which there is no disagreement, is that
it must be completely free of typos and misspellings. You can’t rely upon
a grammar- or spell-checker to catch all of the errors. Many employers
refuse to consider candidates who have mistakes on their resumes, so be
absolutely certain that your resume is perfect before you send it out.
What’s a CV?
A Curriculum Vitae (or CV), as the name might suggest, is often
significantly longer than a resume. CVs are most commonly used for
academic applications, such as graduate school or fellowship applications.
The focus of a CV is to present a picture of the applicant in a scholarly
context (as opposed to a resume, which presents the applicant in
a professional context). CVs contain information about research,
publications, academic presentations, teaching, and academic conferences
attended. Unlike a resume, a CV can be very lengthy—it’s common to
find CVs that run anywhere from 3 pages to 25 pages. It’s difficult for
most undergrads to write CVs that are fully academically oriented, but
if you’re asked to provide a CV, include items such as significant research
projects you’ve completed (including comps) and presentations you’ve
made.
** Be aware that some people use the terms “resume” and “CV”
interchangeably. If an employer asks you for a “CV,” it’s most likely that he
or she is really asking for a resume (unless this is for an academic setting).
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Sciencey Star
300 North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
(987) 654-3210
[email protected]
444 Someplace Ave
Here, ME 60126
Education
Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota
Biology Major, Candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts,
June 2017
Cumulative GPA 3.662 – Dean’s List 2015-16
Related Coursework: Energy Flow in Biological Systems; Cell Biology, Genetics; Field Ecology; Biochemistry;
Multivariable Calculus; Organic Chemistry II; Marine Ecosystems Biology; Evolution of Sex and Sexes
Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark
Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2015
Biomedicine and Biotechnology Program
Coursework: Complexity of Cancer; Biomedicine and Biotechnology; Biology of Marine Mammals
Awarded the Danish Intercultural Leadership Award – Given to students exhibiting excellent immersion into Danish culture
Research Experience
Melanoma Oncology Lab, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Jun. 2016 - Aug.2016
Conducted research investigating the efficacy of Melanoma Vaccine modifications
Used specialized laboratory equipment as well as flow cytometry and FACS machines
Worked with live mice, collected blood, administered injections and provided general animal care
Australia Field Studies, Carleton College Off-Campus Program
Jan. 2016 – Mar. 2016
Performed a series of small ecology based research projects on both marine and terrestrial environments
Honed skills in using quadrats and transects, as well as statistics, to analyze ecological data
Presented results of all research projects in presentations to professors and classmates
Genetics Lab, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota
Jan. 2015 - Mar. 2015
Used bioinformatics to identify flowering genes in Chamaecrista fasciculata
Isolated specific gene fragment using RT-PCR and gel electrophoresis
Presented findings of gene influence on Chamaecrista fasciculata flowering behavior to class
Cell Biology Lab, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota
Sept. 2014 – Nov. 2014
Constructed GFP gene fusions of Ralstonia solanacearum
Utilized techniques of protein purification and fluorescent microscopy to determine intracellular protein localization
Contributed to the ongoing research of Prof. Raka Mitra
Laboratory Techniques
Experience with Polymerase Chain Reaction, gel electrophoresis, transformations, plasmid cloning, light microscopy,
fluorescent microscopy, RNA extraction, protein purification, intraperitoneal injections and subcutaneous injections in mice,
flow cytometry preparation and analysis, statistical methods, ANOVA, Chi Square tests
Leadership Experience
Resident Assistant, Carleton College
Sept. 2015 – Present
Collaborate with peer professionals in student life to develop programs that promote time management and healthy living
skills for students to apply to their lives
Mediate resident conflicts between multiple parties through respectful listening and unbiased reasoning; resolve conflicts
with compromise
Assess a scene and make quick accurate decisions that preserve the safety and security of residents and college property
Eagle Scout, Boy Scout Troop 78, Elmhurst, Illinois
Sept. 2011 – Present
Earned Merit Badges in Bird Study, Mammal Study, and Soil and Water Conservation amongst many others
Designed and executed a project to collect and redistribute used school supplies to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
Navigated and led three High Adventure trips to Sea Base (FL) Philmont (NM) and the Boundary Waters (MN)
Computer Skills
BLAST; NCBI database; JMP statistical program; S+ Statistical Software; Python; JAVA; Basic;
Endnote; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint
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Action Verbs to Use When
Describing Work Experiences
adapted
administered
advised
analyzed
appraised
approved
assembled
audited
authored
broadcast
budgeted
built
calculated
catalogued
clarified
communicated
compared
compiled
composed
computed
conducted
constructed
consulted
controlled
coordinated
correlated
corresponded
created
delegated
demonstrated
derived
designed
developed
devised
directed
discovered
earned
eliminated
enhanced
established
estimated
evaluated
examined
facilitated
financed
founded
generated
governed
guided
heightened
identified
illustrated
implemented
increased
initiated
inspected
installed
integrated
interpreted
interviewed
introduced
invented
investigated
launched
lectured
maintained
managed
marketed
mastered
measured
mediated
modeled
moderated
monitored
motivated
negotiated
organized
originated
performed
persuaded
planned
prepared
presented
prioritized
produced
programmed
promoted
proposed
proved
provided
publicized
published
purchased
questioned
recommended
reduced
regulated
reorganized
researched
reviewed
rewrote
scheduled
screened
served
simplified
solved
strengthened
succeeded
supervised
systematized
taught
traded
trained
translated
upgraded
verified
wrote
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Stellar Scholar
1234 Ontario Circle • Oxford, OH 09876
(123) 456-7890 • [email protected]
EDUCATION ͒
Bachelor of Arts, History, Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Environmental Studies Concentration; Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0
Anticipated June 2017
Study Abroad, Budapest, Hungary
Fall 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ͒
Comprehensive Senior Thesis, Carleton College, Northfield, MN
May 2016 - Present
͒ “Leadership and emotional intelligence: Student leadership”
x Investigated the correlation of emotional intelligence and leadership in 100 student
leaders
x Administered Emotional Intelligence Test to student leaders and held workshop to
discuss results
x Designed student leader assessment to objectively code and examine leader task
performance
x Integrated emotionally intelligent strategies into Carleton’s student leader program in
order to optimize student leader performance ͒
Research Assistant, REU – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
June 2014 - August 2014
• Conducted recreation study through surveying visitors about their experience and
assessing for visitor impacts on natural resources
• Created an independent research project on how demographics and recreation
expectations influence visitors’ perceptions of activities in recreation areas; investigated
the reliability of the activity rating scale used by study
• Studied mercury concentrations in the Arizona River ͒
Intern, PRIDE Network, New York, NY
June 2013 - September 2013
• Collaborated on All Health aimed to enlighten LGBT community about HIV prevention
• Organized data for longitudinal study tracking 450 participants’ experiences in response
to online intervention
• Executed administrative duties for filing and organizing data for participants
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
“Emotional intelligence and leadership.” Poster Presentation at the Scholar Symposium on April
21, 2015.
“The dessert and its visitors.” Talk at Minnesota Undergraduate Environmental Issues
Conference, Carleton College on May 10, 2015.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Presidential Scholar ͒
2014-2017
Sigma Xi, Carleton College Chapter
2015-2016
Mortar Board Region Scholarship, awarded to Midwest area collegiate scholar of color
2015
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE ͒
Student Department Advisor, Carleton College,
September 2016 - Present
• Represent Carleton’s history department at academic fairs and to campus community and
prospective students
• Advise 100 majors on available resources, registration process, course selection
• Host monthly Scholar Club to discuss scholarship with professors, majors, and interested
students ͒
Environmental Studies Curriculum Committee Leader, Carleton College March 2015-Present
• Facilitate relationship between 80 majors and 10 faculty
• Collect and incorporate student input on curriculum decisions and changes
• Invite monthly guest speakers and alumni to discuss potential career paths for majors
• Interview and provide input for new faculty hire and candidates
Writing Consultant Peer Leader, Carleton College
September 2015 - Present
• Work one-on-one with students on writing assignments to guide them to becoming better
writers
• Instill self-efficacy in students by ensuring they lead their revision process ͒
WORK EXPERIENCE ͒
Student Computing Information Center, Carleton College
September 2015 - Present
• Supervise and maintain Carleton network and 18 campus labs
• Assess problems to resolve or delegate to specialists and technicians
• Troubleshoot and guide faculty, staff, and students through problem-solving via phone ͒
Carletonian Web Editor, Carleton College
September 2015 - Present
• Publish weekly issue online for Carleton’s student-run newspaper
• Monitor comments and encourage conversation
• Coordinate with print editors to produce coherent online and offline versions
Intern, African American Journalism Association, Boston, MA
June - August 2014
• Interned with multi-cultural professional journalists and wrote for daily blog
• Awarded “Outstanding Writer” out of 58 participants ͒
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE ͒
Ronald Housing Ambassador, Ronald Affordable Housing, Tolli, OH March 2014 - April 2015
• Advocated for Ronald Housing mission to provide individuals living with HIV/AIDS
with care and affordable housing through Living Care Program
• Fundraised over $3000 and networked for program ͒
Tutor, Northfield Schools, Northfield, MN
September 2013 - March 2015
• Tutored eight high school students bi-weekly at Northfield Senior High School in
Introduction to Psychology course
• Assisted instructor with preparing assignments and grading
SKILLS
Technology: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, R
Foreign Language: French (advanced), Spanish (advanced)
Stellar Scholar • page 2
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Terry Teachy
[email protected]
(408) 555-1212
300 N. College St., Northfield, MN 55057
Education
Carleton College, Northfield Minnesota
Candidate for Bachelor of Arts degree, GPA 3.5, June 2017
Major in Biology. Concentration in Environmental Science.
Related coursework: Wetlands Ecology and Biology, Field Biology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Plant Biology,
Evolution.
Environmental Education Experience
Environmental Activism
2013-Present
Carleton College
Northfield, Minnesota
x Create a statewide campaign to educate college students about an endangered wetland.
x Facilitate formal discussions, publicize events, and invite guest lecturers to Carleton.
x Lead numerous organized nature walks in local forests and wetlands.
x Plan and lead a six-day canoe trip during spring break.
x Elected as leader of MPIRG for two consecutive years.
Education Intern
Summer 2016
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Annapolis, Maryland
x Assisted with weeklong canoe trips for gifted and talented students.
x Organized and led activities about brackish and freshwater marshes and sea grass beds.
x Taught middle school and high school aged students about the Chesapeake Bay.
x Prepared education materials for oyster project.
Assistant Instructor
Summer 2015
Youth Science Institute
San Born Park, California
x Assisted teachers during class and in preparation of projects.
x Taught three to seven year-olds about science, the environment, and the redwood forest ecosystem.
Camp Counselor
Summers 2013 and 2014
Wood-n-Peg Camp
Termo, California
x Taught campers aged nine through fourteen to ride and care for horses.
x Directed evening and nighttime recreational activities.
x Trained new and problem horses.
Biology Field Experience
Australia and New Zealand
x Designed six independent projects.
x Compared the marine ecosystems of New Zealand and Australia.
x Gathered data about and compared plant communities.
Boundary Waters, Minnesota
x Researched theories of Conservation Biology and Landscape Ecology.
x Canoed for extended (up to ten days) periods of time.
x Lived in remote area under rustic conditions for 10 weeks.
Winter 2016
Summer 2015
Additional Information
Significant backcountry camping, hiking, canoeing, and horseback riding experience. Experience with small
boats. First Aid and CPR certified.
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Tech Guru
300 North College Street • Northfield, MN 55057
(123) 456-7890 • [email protected]
github.com/sname • www.techwguru.com
EDUCATION
Carleton College
x BA in Computer Science & English, expected 2018
x Cumulative GPA: 3.68
Northfield, MN
WORK EXPERIENCE
Full Stack Web Developer and Data Engineer
Madison, WI
Consumer Media Network, Inc.
January 2014 – Present
x Develop new performance metrics and techniques for portfolio valuation.
x Evaluate new business opportunities including site acquisitions and content strategy.
x Create business intelligence applications to gather and analyze data.
x Interview and hire content writers and editors to enhance the value and accuracy of web content.
x Hire and manage over 30 off-shore contractors to assist in data gathering and email support.
x Manage dozens of web properties including creation of content plans and technical maintenance.
x Work full-time during academic breaks and provide application support throughout the term.
Freelance Web Developer
Madison, WI
Various Employers
September 2013 – Present
x Develop successful regional real estate website that generates hundreds of leads per year for local real estate
firm. Site ranks number one in Google for Madison real estate.
x Collaborate with many website owners to increase visibility using targeted outreach campaigns.
x Create properties for local charities and assist with maintenance and promotion. ͒
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Replicated Concurrency Control and Recovery System (Java)
Spring 2015
Implemented a distributed concurrency control algorithm for transactions using two phase locking, multiversion
read consistency and deadlock avoidance mechanism. Handled failure and recovery in a multiprocessing
environment.
Global Comment Spam Razor (C++, Perl)
Fall 2014
Designed and developed a spam filter for blog hosting servers. Developed CSR protocol based on TCP/IP for
communication between blog hosting server and comment spam razor server.
SKILLS
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Technical
x Applications: Office Suite, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis
x Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C#, PHP, Perl, HTML5, CSS3, and SQL
Foreign Languages
x Native in English, working proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and German.
Certifications
x FCC Amateur Radio - General Class License ͒
ACTIVITIES ͒
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Board Member, CarlHacks (2015-Present)
Writer, Carletonian weekly campus newspaper (2014-Present)
Sprinter, Carleton Track & Field (2014-Present)
Experience building multirotors from parts incorporating live visual feedback and telemetry
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