Resume

Resume & Employment Letters Writing Guide Resume & Cover Letter Samples Included

Amica Center for Career Education, Bryant University http://career.bryant.edu

THE RESUME A resume is a personal advertisement or marketing tool that highlights your education, academic and personal achievements, professional experience, work history, community involvement, leadership, skills, research, projects, and interests.     

Recruiters spend about 30 seconds screening a resume. Make it easy to read and highlight your strengths & achievements. Your resume should be error free and is typically one full page for a college student. There is no standard format in resume writing. Review our packet of sample resumes for formatting ideas. Resumes should be printed on Resume Paper (20-24lb business stationery). Save as a PDF for sending electronically. Include your name, email and phone number in your resume header. You may also include your address and a customized URL that links to your profile on Linkedin.com. See our handout on Social Media for tips on how to do this.

CATEGORY OPTIONS PLEASE REFER TO OUR PACKET OF SAMPLE RESUMES FOR EXAMPLES OF HOW TO FORMAT CONTENT IN A SECTION. COMBINE CATEGORIES AS NEEDED.

OBJECTIVE

This optional category includes a one line targeted statement regarding the position you are

pursuing. Examples:

to obtain a financial analyst position within the banking industry in Boston to acquire a research assistant position within the healthcare industry in New York City seeking a Resident Assistant position with Bryant University’s Residence Life Office pursuing an internship in forensic psychology with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to gain acceptance into the Biostatistics Graduate Program at Boston University If you are not certain about your career focus, do not include an objective on your resume.

PROFILE or SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS or PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY This category is used by experienced professionals to show career highlights. It may be in paragraph or bulleted format.

EDUCATION Include the following: college name, city, state, degree, concentration or major, minors and date of graduation. You may include your overall GPA (if 3.0 or higher) and concentration/major GPA (if 3.0 or higher). Do not include information pertaining to your high school years if you are beyond your sophomore year at Bryant. Examples:

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Arts in Sociology GPA: 3.8 May 2017 Service Learning Track Minor: Business Administration Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Concentration: Management Minor: Psychology

May 2016 GPA: 3.5

RELEVANT COURSE WORK or RELATED COURSE WORK Include courses which highlight your major, show a specific skill or that you know will be of value to the employer.

PROJECTS or RELEVANT PROJECTS or SPECIAL PROJECTS

List academic projects conducted with a team or individually that demonstrate academic expertise related to your degree or skills needed for a position you are pursuing. List the class, the semester and give a brief summary of goals and accomplishments.

HONORS or HONORS/AWARDS or ACHIEVEMENTS or ACCOMPLISHMENTS This category may include academic honors, leadership awards, scholarships, athletic awards, community service recognition or others. If your honors are all related to academics, you may place them in the Education category.

COMPUTER SKILLS or COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE or COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS or COMPUTER or TECHNOLOGY List the names of software that you are proficient or familiar with. Also indicate your ability to work with IBM Windows or Macintosh. CIS or IT majors will sometimes break this section down by Software, Hardware, and Languages.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE or INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE or RELATED EXPERIENCE or EXPERIENCE This section should include experiences related to a position you are pursuing or the degree you are receiving. The following elements should be included: company/organization’s name, city and state, employment dates, job title and job description. Experiences are usually listed from most recent to least recent for each category listed. Experiences may be paid or unpaid. In describing your experiences, highlight work tasks that show transferable skills to the position you are seeking. Emphasize major responsibilities and eliminate minor details. Use numbers whenever possible to describe the magnitude of your achievements. Use action verbs to begin your bulleted statements. See our list of action verbs at the end of this handout.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE or WORK HISTORY or ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT or EMPLOYMENT This section should include experiences such as summer, part time positions and full time jobs not listed in professional experience and not related to the position, industry or field you are pursuing.

LEADERSHIP List positions you have been elected to or selected for such as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Chair, Captain, Resident Assistant, Editor, Ambassador, Team Leader, Manager. If the leadership position was part of a paid opportunity, it is typically listed in the Experience or Additional Experience section of your resume. Use action bullets or small paragraphs to describe your leadership responsibilities and accomplishments.

RESEARCH List research projects related to your degree. Include the class, the semester and a brief summary.

PUBLICATIONS Include this category if your name has been added to a published work that you contributed to, related to your profession or degree.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE or COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT or COMMUNITY SERVICE List ways you have been involved in the Bryant community and your community at home.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL or INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE For “Travel”, list the countries you have visited to show your level of exposure to other cultures. For “Experience”, this may include study, travel, projects, internships abroad, volunteer experience or working abroad.

STUDY ABROAD or SOPHOMORE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Include the country or countries you visited. You may also include topics you studied, cultures you observed or knowledge gained.

LANGUAGES

Be sure to indicate your level of expertise with each language for speaking, reading and writing: beginner, intermediate, proficient, fluent.

SKILLS This section may include a variety of competencies you feel you possess. It may also be combined with Languages & Computer

SOCIAL MEDIA Include your level of proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, Linkedin, Pintrest, or other Social Media platforms.

CERTIFICATIONS or EXAMS If you have passed an exam in your field, include the name and date of completion. Also include names of exams you are scheduled to sit for in the future. List any certifications you hold.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING This can include any training you have acquired, beyond your degree, that you feel is relevant to include.

ACTIVITIES This section may include student clubs & organizations, professional organizations, athletics, community groups or committees that you are a member of or have been involved with in some way. Put leadership roles in a Leadership category or Leadership/Activities.

ATHLETICS Include in this section your sport, position and time commitment with practice and games or meets.

DO NOT LIST REFERENCES ON YOUR RESUME Prepare a separate sheet entitled “References of (your name)” and have it available upon request. Select 3 to 5 people to serve as your references. These people should represent faculty, supervisors, coaches, college administrators or previous employers who have knowledge of your abilities and goals. Always obtain permission before listing a reference. Include: name, title, organization, address and telephone numbers. See sample reference sheet included in our packet of Sample Resumes.

24 HOUR RESUME CRITIQUE SERVICE Drop off your resume and letters for a critique by a staff member. Resumes and letters are critiqued daily and are available after 4pm the day after you drop off your documents.

LINKEDIN.COM Your LinkedIn profile is your professional presence online. Use your resume to build your profile. Many recruiters will check out your profile in addition to the resume you send them. Use this marketing tool to your advantage and join groups that will build your professional network. Check out Linkedin workshops offered by the Career Center in fall and spring.

EMPLOYMENT LETTERS THE COVER LETTER Accompanying your resume, this document offers the opportunity to expand on the achievements you note in your resume in order to convey that you are the best candidate. This letter can be one or two pages long and includes an introduction of yourself, the highlighting of your skills and qualifications related to a position, your knowledge of the company or organization and why they are the right match for you, and a closing paragraph

expressing gratitude and a desire to meet. See a sample format following this page and our Cover Letter Sample packet for examples.

THE THANK-YOU LETTER You can send an email, a typed letter or a hand-written note to employers or other professionals you meet while interviewing or gathering information related to your career. Remind the recipient of the purpose of your meeting and comment on something that was discussed during your conversation that confirmed your thoughts on a position, increased your knowledge, sparked your interest, or demonstrated how you are the right candidate. Make every “thank-you” unique when sending to multiple individuals at the same company or organization.

LETTER ACCEPTING OR DECLINING AN OFFER These letters detail for an employer your understanding of an offer you are accepting: title, start date, salary; or your reasons for declining an offer: “While I appreciate your offer, I have decided to pursue other opportunities at this time”. Counselors are available via email or in-person to review any letters you plan to send.

SEE A VARIETY OF RESUME AND COVER LETTER SAMPLES IN OUR SAMPLE PACKETS IN THE RESOURCE AREA AND ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER GUIDES AND RESOURCES: http://career.bryant.edu

Sample Cover Letter Format Use your resume heading as the heading for your cover letter

Jessica Brown 112 Mandy Street Providence, RI 02917 [email protected] 401-555-5555 http://linkedinprofileaddress.com

May 15, 2014 Ms. Carrie Franks, Recruiter XYZ Company Providence, RI 02917 Dear Ms. Franks: This first paragraph can be a very basic introduction of “who you are and why you’re writing”. It can also include the name of a person who suggested you apply to the position, as well as a creative opening such as using a question or quote (depending on the industry and position you are applying to). A typical second paragraph includes “what’s great about you”. This can be highlights from your resume, related experience not on your resume or personal characteristics you feel would be assets to the position. Be sure to tailor this part of the letter to the job description so you are making a case for how you match the company’s needs. A third paragraph covering “what’s great about the company” can personalize your letter and build rapport with a recruiter. Consider the research you have done on the company and how, based on that research, you know you are a good fit for the organization. Try to do research beyond the website in order to stand out. Close the letter by thanking the recruiter for their time and suggesting a meeting to discuss your qualifications in greater detail. Indicate how you wish to be contacted. Respectfully, (or other closing) Your Signature here if sending hard copy

Your name typed Enclosure: resume, 1 page * (OR) Attached: resume, 1 page * *list all documents accompanying your letter See samples in our Cover Letter Sample Packet

ACTION VERBS Management Skills analyzed assigned chaired contracted consolidated coordinated delegated developed directed evaluated executed improved increased organized oversaw planned prioritized produced recommended reviewed scheduled strengthened supervised

Technical Skills assembled built calculated computed designed devised engineered fabricated maintained operated overhauled programmed remodeled repaired solved trained upgraded

Communication Skills arranged authored corresponded directed drafted edited formulated influenced interpreted lectured mediated moderated motivated negotiated persuaded promoted publicized reconciled recruited spoke translated wrote

Financial Skills administered allocated analyzed appraised audited balanced budgeted calculated computed developed forecasted managed marketed planned projected researched

Research Skills clarified collected critiqued diagnosed evaluated examined extracted identified inspected interpreted interviewed investigated organized reviewed summarized surveyed systematized

Training Skills adapted advised clarified coached communicated coordinated developed enabled encouraged evaluated explained facilitated guided informed initiated instructed persuaded set goals stimulated

Helping Skills assessed assisted clarified coached counseled demonstrated diagnosed educated expedited facilitated familiarized guided referred rehabilitated represented

Administrative Skills approved arranged catalogued classified collected compiled dispatched generated implemented inspected monitored operated organized prepared processed purchased recorded screened specified tabulated

Creative Skills acted conceptualized created designed developed directed established fashioned founded illustrated instituted integrated introduced invented originated performed planned revitalized shaped

Resume Samples

BRYANT UNIVERSITY ● BOX 3095 ● 1150 DOUGLAS PIKE ● SMITHFIELD, RI 02917 HOME ADDRESS ● 9 CORY LANE● IVORYTON, CT 06442 PHONE: 555.555.5555 ● EMAIL:[email protected]

ALLISON S. DIPRETE EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Arts in Literary and Cultural Studies, May, 2014 Minors: Communication, Marketing, Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.03 Semester Abroad- University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Fall 2012 Completed courses in Buyer Behavior, History & Culture PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hill Holliday, Boston, MA Digital Asset Management Summer Intern, June -August 2013 Fall Intern, September 2012-December 2012  Assisted with managing digital assets for client Dunkin’ Donuts. Organized and distributed files to individuals inside and outside of the agency.  Attended weekly ‘Agency 101’ seminars to learn more about how the agency operates as a whole.  Developed and presented a sample marketing campaign for Bank of America with five other interns.  Collaborated on a research project for client Major League Baseball by compiling samples of current sports marketing campaigns from various professional leagues. North Cove Outfitters, Old Saybrook, CT Sales Associate, March 2010- Present (seasonal)  Assist customers with questions about outdoor sporting goods and apparel.  Interact with company buyers to determine inventory pricing, merchandise, and product shipments. ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP The Archway, Bryant University’s Student Newspaper Photography Editor January 2011-Present  Assigned three staff photographers to campus events.  Photographed campus events and portraits to run in the student newspaper.  Edited and prepared photos.  Responsible for layouts of the newspaper and other design duties. Study Abroad Peer Mentor Organization The Archway Committee Chair January 2010-Present  Raise awareness on campus of opportunities for studying abroad.  Talk to potential study abroad students about my experiences abroad.  Responsible for organizing other peer mentors’ experiences and ideas for articles and features in the University’s student newspaper. COMPUTER SKILLS  

Design: Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Quark Microsoft: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher, proficient on MAC and PC computer systems.

AMELIA TAMBLEN [email protected] ∙ (561) 555-5555 Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield RI 02917 4 Orchard Drive, Sydenham Gardens, Jamaica EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics May 2017 Double Concentration: Actuarial Mathematics and Applied Economics GPA: 3.88  Honors Program Participant, Scholarship Recipient for Academic Merit, Dean’s List Recognition  Member of the Actuarial Association St. Jago High School, Spanish Town, Jamaica June 2013  Associate Degree in General Studies GPA: 3.79  Top Achiever of the Year (2012), Second place Award Winner in Jamaica for Economics BUSINESS COURSE PROJECTS Global Foundations of Business Target Project January 2014-Present  Researched current regional market trends in Canada  Developed business plan for Target in Canada  Created an effective advertisement, in a foreign language, directed at Canadians Bryant IDEA: Rhode Island Food Bank Project January 2014  Led team of 5 first year students  Analyzed team’s strengths and weaknesses through an MBTI exercise  Designed rapid prototypes to solve real life problem related to low food bank donations  Prepared the executive summary to explain the basic concepts of the prototype to faculty and alumni judges EXPERIENCE Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Phonathon Student Caller  Maintain strong relationships with alumni and parents  Serve as an Ambassador for Bryant University

September 2013- Present

Food for the Poor, Spanish Town, Jamaica June-August 2012 CEO’s and HRM’s Administrative Assistant  Created and updated various databases and records for new employees  Assisted with monthly event planning; Made and received vital telephone calls  Catalogued daily updated record of inventory Data Entry Clerk and Assistant to the Director of Medical Healthcare July 2011  Transferred data on to Database; Made and received vital telephone calls  Organized the backlog in the accounting department; Handled organization funds Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Kingston, Jamaica August 2011 Office Assistant in Agriculture  Prepared packages for farmers; Created documents to be sent externally Office Assistant in Agriculture August 2009  Compiled massive amounts of data into concise spreadsheets  Designed spreadsheets displaying agricultural activity COMMUNITY SERVICE Kiva Project: Organized the collection of funds to help impoverished countries begin their business Maxfield Park Children’s Home Math Tutor: Tutored students ages 6-12 in Math Junior Achievement Social Responsibility Project: Coached students ages 3-5 years on mannerism and etiquette Food for the Poor Jamaica Annual Christmas Treat: Assisted with coordination of this annual program Interact Club Christmas Project: Assisted with the organization of the annual Christmas treat for the elderly COMPUTER SKILLS Advanced Excel; Access; PowerPoint; Word

ANGELA CASTELLA 5 Berkley Road, Marlborough, MA 01752 [email protected] 508-555-5555

Education Bryant University – Smithfield, RI, May, 2016 Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, Minors in Business Administration and Political Science Coursework: Global Politics, Seminar on Global Issues, Management Principles and Practice , Principles of Financial Accounting, Microeconomic Principles, Macroeconomic Principles, Global Dimensions of Financial Management, Global Dimensions of Marketing, Comparative Politics, Studies in International Literature, Politics of Developing Countries U.S. Foreign Policy

Professional Experience Sasil Petrochemicals – Salvador, BA, Brazil, Intern, May-July 2013  Rotated through the Human Resources, Logistics and Tax departments.  Assisted in the implementation of a new law in effect for truck drivers.  Learned about the relationship between an employee and the company.  Aided in the implementation of a yearly employee evaluation system.  Attended legal hearings concerning complaints of the previously employed. Commerce Bank & Trust Co. – Marlborough, MA, Teller, May-August 2012  Accurately and efficiently processed and recorded routine transactions for bank customers such as cashing checks, accepting deposits and withdrawals, and preparing cashier’s checks and money orders.  Promoted and advised on the bank's products and services.  Answered customer inquiries and resolved issues and problems regarding customer accounts.  Balanced currency, cash and checks in cash drawer at end of each shift.

Affiliations & International Travel Sophomore International Experience China 2013 – Bryant University, Spring 2013  Participated in a semester long course preparing for the trip and learning about business and culture in China.  Visited four cities in China over the course of two weeks, being immersed in the business, educational and social aspects of the culture.  Additional Travel to: Brazil, Canada, Italy, Switzerland International Student Organization– Bryant University, Secretary and Vice President Fall 2012  Recorded meeting minutes, sent out organization e-mails, filed all paperwork, and reserved event spaces.  Acted as a liaison between E-board members and any outside affiliates.  Proposed new ideas and events that furthered the efforts of the organization. Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor – Volunteer Spring 2012  Completed Blackstone Valley 101 program and received volunteer certification.  Provided the corridor with a social marketing plan that helped to further their recognition as a state park.

Language Skills

Brazilian Portuguese, Native. Conversational Spanish

Technical Competencies Proficient in Microsoft Office: (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MiniTab

Ashley Vo 22 Walcott Street, Braintree, MA 01666 - (508) 555-5544 - [email protected] Objective To obtain a management or marketing internship that would best utilize my educational skills Education Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2015 Dual Concentration: Management and Marketing Minor: Communication Leadership 4MILE Student Leader, Bryant University September 2011 – Present  Selected as an orientation leader to assist international and multicultural first year students  Facilitate well planned educational activities  Mentor students from diverse backgrounds in adjusting to a new environment Student Ambassador, Bryant University Spring 2012 – Present  Conduct campus tours, host overnights for prospective students, participate in Open House, and panelist for information sessions  Act as a liaison between Bryant University and prospective students and parents Work Experience Limited Too, Braintree, MA November 2011 – Present Brand Representative  Sell merchandise and handle cash transactions  Develop ongoing customer relationships  Train new employees  Recipient of multiple “Way to Go” Awards for excellence, dedication, and customer service Crosby Benefit Systems, Newton, MA May – August 2010 Administrative Assistant  Scanned claims into system for efficient processing  Completed various tasks assigned Automatic Data Processing, Hingham, MA May – August 2009 Proxy Representative  Communicated with shareholders to encourage voting participation Projects A.S.K, Smithfield, RI February 2011 – Present Volunteer Tutor  Guided students Kindergarten – Grade 4 with Math, English, and Reading Languages

English and Vietnamese

Volunteer

Walk for Hunger, Relay for Life

Activities

Communication Society, Racquetball, Sports Marketing Association

Computer

Windows XP; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Colleen Hibbons 175 Holly Drive, Gardner, MA 01440 Cell: 978-555-5555 [email protected] P.O. Box 2774, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 Objective

Seeking an opportunity to further my education in the field of Forensic Psychology

Education

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology May 2016 Minors: Business Administration, Legal Studies International Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi); Dean’s List; Overall GPA 3.49 University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Fall 2013 Coursework Included: Psychology and Criminal Justice courses

Research

Environment and Behavior Spring 2013  Team project designed to gain an understanding of the complex interaction between behavior and the environment.  Purpose of experiment was to explore the impact of music on temporal perception.  Formulated hypothesis that the degree of familiarity of the music selection and tempo would influence time perception.  The collected data was analyzed using SPSS.  Findings: Familiarity and tempo of music perception did not affect participant’s time perception. Research Methods in Psychology Spring 2013  Team Project designed to increase knowledge and experience conducting formal research in the field of Psychology.  Formulated hypothesis predicting that students who were more actively engaged in extracurricular activities would have a higher grade point average (GPA).  The collected data was analyzed using SPSS.  Findings: GPA was positively correlated with the number of organizations a student was involved in and the number of leadership roles held within those organizations. New England Undergrad Sociology Research Conference Spring 2013  Presented a paper on Race and Ethnicity, focusing primarily on the racial profiling of African Americans and Arab Americans that is seen within American society.

Professional Experience

Additional Experience

Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Cranston, RI Sept 2012 – present  Intern to a parole officer on the Gender Specific Caseload consisting of women classified as high risk.  Compiled data using Microsoft Excel that reviews the re-incarceration trends of the ex-offenders that have served their Probation terms on the Gender Specific Caseload. Created the first draft of an Inmate Profile with this data.  Observe and assist supervisor with probation meetings.  Participate in field visits to communities and prisons to interview and supervise offenders.

Bath & Body Works, Sales Associate, Leominster, MA

June 2011 – present

Volunteer Work

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Co-Captain  April 2010: Organized a team of 14 members, motivated team and raised $350  April 2011: Organized a team of 9 members, motivated team and raised $430

Publications

Co-author of “The Student Handbook on Research in Psychology”,1 edition, 2013, Colleen Hibbons & Andrew Michaels

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Courtney Smith 340 Pearl Street Kingston, NY 12401∙ (845) 555-5555 [email protected] ∙ [email protected] EDUCATION: Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island Bachelor of Arts with dual major: Literary and Cultural Studies & Communication Current Cumulative GPA: 3.66, Dean’s List

May 2015 Business Administration Minor

King’s College, London, United Kingdom Spring 2013  Focused studies in Communication as well as British History and Culture Seminar Series in Germany and Greece, Bryant University Communication Program January 2012  Participated in an experience based learning program focusing on cross-cultural diffusion and the impact of globalization on the communication process. EXPERIENCE: Publishing Intern, Publishing Solutions Group (PSG), Woburn, MA May 2012 to Present  Participate in live editorial projects that utilize Content Management Systems.  Perform quality checks, artwork reviews, and word count assessments.  Provide editing, copy editing, proofreading assistance, and research.  Facilitate client communication, assemble marketing media kits, and provide sales assistance.  Attend weekly staff and project specific meetings. Contribute creative ideas and practical solutions. Social Media  Maintain the weekly newsletter mailing, update the company website and FaceBook page. Project Manager, Publishing Solutions Group Quarterly Newsletter  Supervise fellow interns and delegate tasks pertaining to art and design, layout, editing, and proofreading.  Compose pieces for inclusion in the publication, as well as proofread the entire publication upon completion. Proofreader, Publishing Solutions Group/Riverside Publishing Company  Trained to work within Publisher’s CMS, proofread and copy edit on live project with Staff Supervisor Camp Counselor, YMCA Camp Wiltmeet, Kingston, NY Retail Sales Associate, Hollister Co., Kingston, NY

June 2011 to August 2012 August 2009 to 2011

ACADEMIC PROJECTS: Management Service Learning Project – Project Manager, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Spring 2013  Worked in conjunction with the Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter (FAAS), in Attleboro Massachusetts to raise funds and awareness for no-kill animal shelters  Upheld an overall leadership role within the group, oversaw operations, maintained organization of goals and tasks, delegated specific responsibilities to other group members, assured that objectives were met and a positive lasting impression was left with the participating non-profit organization upon project completion  Prepared professional compositions including team contract, memorandum of understanding, project description, milestone reports, and leadership evaluations.  Created presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, as well as creative display posters Market Research Project - Group Leader, Bryant University, Smithfield RI Fall 2013  Conducted market research, both internal and external, on Johnson & Johnson Inc.  Compiled findings and presented them in an organized, professional composition  Designed marketing campaign, and creatively presented all research findings on a custom made display board  Presented market research and marketing campaign concept using Microsoft PowerPoint Business Plan Project – Group Leader, Bryant University, Smithfield RI Spring 2012 LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES: Bryant University Division 1 Athletics, Field Hockey August 2012 to Present  NEC Commissioner’s Honor Role Fall 2011, NEC Academic Honor Role Fall 2010 and Fall 2011, All NEC Second Team Award Fall 2010 and Fall 2011 Assistant Fiction Editor, Bryant Literary Review September 2012 to Present  Review and critique submissions for publication, contribute to the final selection process, present observations on individual submissions, discuss the literary implications of each piece with faculty editors, and demonstrate and apply analytical and critical thinking.

James W. Bertrand 4 Middle Street East Walpole, MA 02032 [email protected] 401-555-5555 EDUCATION

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Mathematics May 2014 GPA: 3.5 Major GPA: 3.83 Actuarial Exams: Exam P, Probability, Passed May 2013 Honors: Bryant University Presidential Scholarship, Graduated Cum Laude Relevant Courses: Actuarial Statistics I-III, Financial Mathematics, Life Contingencies I & II, Advanced Probability, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting PROJECTS Operations Management Service Learning Project Fall 2012 •Assisted Providence After School Alliance program in carrying-out extra-curricular activities for high school and junior high students in the Providence area Business 101 Business Plan Creation Fall 2011 •Created and developed a mock business plan for a potential bean bag company. Plan included Financial, Marketing, Sales, and Accounting aspects of the business INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Massachusetts Mutual, Springfield, MA May-August 2011 Actuarial Summer Intern, Finance Department •Project work included a focus on: Assets Under Management, Excel Spreadsheets, and Stock Indices PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hanover Insurance, Worcester, MA August 2010-August 2011 Underwriting Marine Technician •Assisted underwriters and assistants in completing insurance policies; entered data on Inland Marine Policies ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE North Brookfield High School, North Brookfield, MA September 2012-Present Substitute Teacher Joe's American Bar & Grill, Papa Razzi, Dedham, MA August 2011-Present Server/Waiter LEADERSHIP Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE, Bryant Chapter) Career Building Resumes Project Coordinator  Planned trips to local high schools to give college students a chance to share their college experiences and give advice to high school students on information such as college applications and job resumes COMPUTER EXPERTISE Have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

James T. Cline 58 Indian Lake Road, Millville, NY 12546 • Mobile Phone: (555)-555-3650 • Email: [email protected]

Education

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2014 Concentration: Finance; Minors: Mathematics and Computer Information Systems Cumulative GPA: 3.60; Finance GPA: 3.52; Dean’s List Achievement in Business Education Award – Distinguished Achievement

Computer Skills

Software: Microsoft Office including Access, Trust Portal, Factset Research, Visible Analyst Languages: SQL, Visual Basic

Related Course Work

Investments, Financial Modeling, Securities Analysis, Financial Institutions and Markets, Risk Management and Insurance, Database Management, Systems Analysis and Design

Professional Experience

Salisbury Bank and Trust Company, Lakeville, CT Trust Intern, June 2013 – Present  Prepare probate court documents such as accountings, affidavits of closing, and inventories for the various trusts and estates  Research investment opportunities and software packages  Handle confidential information in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley policies and procedures  Created a guidance list of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) for the Trust Officers  Distribute the assets of estates to beneficiaries Perform ad-hoc and administrative reviews for client accounts  Complete multiple training modules annually, provided by the American Banking Association, to stay current on banking regulations  Discuss economic and company news at bi-weekly Trust Investment Committee meetings to ensure client accounts are managed accordingly Deposit Operations Specialist, June 2011 – August 2012  Managed the reorganization of customer files following the installation new system  Repaired rejected items in item processing  Conducted customer research to resolve account discrepancies

Additional Experience

The Movie House, Millerton, NY Box Office, Café Barista, Concessions, Projectionist, January 2010 – January 2011  Handled sales transactions  Acted as assistant manager in the resolving of customer conflicts  Trained new employees in the various stations and educated them on company policies and procedures  Reviewed the performance of new employees and discussed reviews with the managers

Leadership & Activities

The Archway Investment Fund, Bryant University Securities Analyst – Technology Sector, September – December 2013  Determined the effects macro-economic conditions will have on the technology sector  Researched technology securities and analyzed company’s fundamentals  Used valuation models (Free Cash Flow, P/E Ratio, EVEBITDA, Dividend Growth) to identify potential undervalued stock  Offered Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations on securities based on research Bryant Helps, Bryant University, September 2010 - Present  Prepare lessons and teach seniors basic computer skills  Participate in cancer awareness events such as Relay for Life and Making Strides

Jamie Lawrence 4 Lee Lane, Peabody, MA 01960 [email protected] 500.520.5555

PROFILE Achievement-oriented finance/international business major with significant internship and leadership experience seeks growth-oriented career opportunity within Corporate Finance.

EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI  Bachelor of Science in International Business  Concentration: Finance Minor: French  Study Abroad: Paris, France – IES Paris Business & International Affairs Program

May 2014 Fall 2012

Honors & Achievements  Cumulative GPA: 3.76 Concentration GPA: 3.90 Dean’s List  Awarded Presidential Scholarship - $16,000 annually  Bryant University Honors Program; Beta Gamma Sigma (ΒΓΣ) International Business Honor Society

LANGUAGE / COMPUTER SKILLS  

Arabic - Lebanese dialect (spoken language, currently learning written); French - Reading and writing SAP, BW, APEX; International Trade & Compliance System (ITCS); Access, Excel, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Word

EXPERIENCE Internship: Raytheon Company: Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, MA FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS INTERN – National & Theater Security Program (NTSP) May-August 2011  Prepared and analyzed Quarterly Profit Review components  Prepared and reported Monthly Award Fee, Unbilled Award Fee, and Funding Forecasts  Became Earned Value (EV) Certified to support program analysis through EVMS and Top/Watch Program Templates  Consolidated Risks & Opportunities Analysis Reports  Volunteered as a tutor with “Let’s Get Ready” (LGR) SAT Prep Program (2-year coach) CONTRACTS INTERN – Globalization (Export/Import Operations) Summer/Winter 2009, 2010  Trained in EX/IM Operations Licensing & Compliance and International Trade and Arms Regulations  Executed Classified, Licensed, and Commercial Exports while abiding by domestic and foreign regulatory laws concerning exporting and importing Defense Article  Performed Internal Audits and Assessments  Raytheon Six Sigma (R6σ) Qualified Specialist (2 projects): Record Traceability; Electronic License Storage  Dealt with program management from an Export/Import Operations compliance standpoint Swarovski North America Limited, Peabody, MA SALES CONSULTANT May 2008-May 2009  Met and exceeded weekly, monthly, and yearly selling goals  Displayed and sold crystal products and jewelry to customers; promoted to “acting manager”

LEADERSHIP  Founding Father of Sigma Chi (ΣΧ) Lambda Eta Chapter  President of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), National Leadership Honor Society  Bryant Student Ambassador Fall 2010-Present

Spring 2011-Present Fall 2011-present

Jessica Smith (970)555-5555 [email protected] Bryant University, Box 24, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 3 Ladeeda Lane, Montrose, Colorado http://environmentalsustainability222.bloggingcentral.com/

Education Bryant University, Smithfield, RI  Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science Minor: Management  GPA 3.82 Sophomore International Experience to London and Paris

May 2015 Summer 2012

Academic Accomplishments  Received an academic/tennis scholarship to play Division One tennis at Bryant University  Chosen to represent the Environmental Science Department on the Dean’s Advisory Council  Made Dean’s List and NEC Academic Honor Roll every semester  Made the Commissioner’s Honor Roll  Finished 2nd and received the People’s Choice Award: Management Service Learning Poster Board Competition  One of four finalists in an Excel Data Analysis Competition for Computer Information Science  Completed Business Plan for an Environmental Auditing Company (The Greenies)  Honored as Class Valedictorian in High School Athletic Accomplishments  Competing on Bryant University’s Division One Women’s Tennis Team, Fall 2011 to present  Received MVP of the Women’s Tennis Team, Spring 2012  Rookie of the Week: won the NE Championship at the number four singles position, Fall 2012 Research NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium, Summer 2012  Received a grant to conduct a project on climate change and establish a herbarium Laboratory of Terrestrial Environments, January 2012 to present  Laboratory Research Assistant for the Laboratory of Terrestrial Environments at Bryant University Research and Engagement Day, Spring 2013  Presented a scientific poster on the benefits of using a green alternative to conventional timber  Presented in a panel session on the educational uses of blogging Leadership  Vice President of Environmental Science for Bryant University’s Science Club, Fall 2012  Member of Bryant University’s Judicial Board, Fall 2012  Member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee’s media subcommittee every semester  Blogger on the impact of global warming and the most current green technology, Fall 2011 Work Experience Academic Center for Excellence Tutor, Bryant University, Fall 2012 to present  Tutor students in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Ecology. Research Assistant, October to November of 2012  Helped Professor Langlois analyze laboratory samples of aquatic organisms Tennis Coach, June to August of 2008, June to August 2012  Coached tennis to children ages 5-8 Volunteer Experience Special Olympics – Assisted in track and field events, Spring 2012 Relay for Life – Participant at Bryant University, Spring, 2012 Skills Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Windows, Photoshop, Picasa, Endnote library, Arc GIS Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin Chinese (Beginners Conversational)

John Draker 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 PO 60 56 Sprague Street, Atlantic City, New Jersey 07333 Cell: (555) 555-5555 – [email protected] Global Studies/Political Science Senior seeking a full time position in state government. Division 1 soccer team player. Business internship experience with Fortune 500 company. Conversational Spanish language skills.

Education Bryant University, Smithfield, RI May 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies Political Science Concentration Minor: Business Administration GPA: 3.03

Sophomore International Experience, January 2011  Traveled to Seville, Spain and Munich, Germany for 12 days  Studied Communication between the two countries and differences between interactions with non-locals  Visited Salzburg, Austria; Jerez, Spain; Cadiz, Spain; and the Dachau Concentration Camp in Germany Language Skills: Intermediate written and conversational Spanish

Research and Projects Research Paper on the Threat of China to the United States Economy, Fall 2012 Research Paper on the Unequal Distribution of Aid, Spring 2012 Business Plan Project, Fall 2010  Created a fictional Business called “Green Clean” with 5 team members  Prepared law and marketing sections to complete the business plan

Athletics Division 1 Bryant Men’s Varsity Soccer Team, 2010-2013  Dedicated approximately 20 hrs a week for 16 wks in the fall and 16 wks in the winter/spring including training, travel and games.  Demonstrated strong work ethic, competitiveness, time management, and effective teamwork Student Athletes Advisory Committee 2011, 2012  Representative for Men’s Soccer team

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Trust-Internal Audits Intern, New York, NY, May-August 2012 Assisted Fortune 500 company with organizing and creating expense reports Used Excel to organize information for reports created Researched and analyzed projects including Bank Reconciliation and New Vendor Reviews

Farr Soccer Academy – Soccer Trainer, Atlantic City, NJ, 2009-2011  Trained children ages 5 -18 years old in soccer skills and teamwork

Activities BUSCO Spanish Club, 2010-2011  Built knowledge of Spanish customs, countries and practiced language skills  Conversational Spanish language skills

Matthew Thompson 1732 Denton Ct ∙ Crofton, MD 21114 (410) 555-5555 ∙ [email protected] Accepted by a University Graduate Admission office into the Aerospace Engineering Program. Online coursework completed for graduate prerequisites. Seeking to utilize excellent sales and writing skills to transition into an internship on the business side of the aerospace industry. EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield RI Bachelor of Arts in History May 2014 Minors: Business Administration, Communication and Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.8, (Dean’s List)  Campus Involvement: Media Production Club, Bryant Pride, Finance Association, Talent on Morning Delight (Campus TV Show), Co-host for “Archway on Air” Radio Show ENGINEERING PREREQUISITES COMPLETED NYU-Calculus I (December 2013, Grade: A-) Yale University-Fundamentals of Physics (January 2013, Grade: B+) EXPERIENCE Lifestyle Consultant, Merritt Athletic Clubs, Hanover MD March 2013-Present  Manage new membership sales for health club facility with over 3,000 current members  Contact over 25 new leads per week via phone, generating over 5 new members per week  Recognized as top sales representative for 2 consecutive quarters  Utilize social media to generate a marketing campaign. Increased Twitter followers by 50%  Plan events to reach community such as “free membership day” and a “healthy eating” campaign directed to families Sales Executive, Joseph A Bank, Charlottesville, VA August-December 2012  Managed store and supervised over 12 employees  Sold over 10 new accounts per week, exceeding bank’s expectations Account Manager, EMS, Inc., Warwick, RI  Represented Quill Office Supplies with B2B Sales

May -July 2012

Opinion Section Editor, The Archway Student Newspaper September-November 2011  Edited articles, designed section layout and recruited writers TECHNICAL SKILLS Excel, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Website design, HTML, Twitter

LAWRENCE HART [email protected] Bryant University, P.O. Box 1709 Smithfield, RI 02917 (555) 555-5555

139 Goodale Street Peabody, MA 01960 (555) 555-5555

Education Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2017 Concentration: Marketing, Minor: Communication, Overall GPA: 3.0

Awards and Achievements Dean’s List, Bryant University Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Peabody, Massachusetts Roger and Ralph Kiley Memorial Scholarship, Peabody, Massachusetts Clinton B. Newell Scholarship, Peabody, Massachusetts

Work Experience Sylvan Learning Center, Peabody, MA, January 2013-Present  Retrieve and prepare books for instruction  Administer tests Simon Property Group, Peabody, MA, February 2012-January 2013 Customer Service Representative/ Children’s Club Event Coordinator  Provided customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience  Sold Simon Mall gift cards, handled cashier duties (balanced the cash drawer)  Assisted in organizing children’s events

Community Service Big Sisters biannual events, Bryant University  Planned and participated in events held for the Big Sisters Organization Uno a Uno Mentor Program  Mentored a 5th grade student in Providence, Rhode Island Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods, Bryant University  Collected canned goods to be donated to the Rhode Island Food Bank Habitat for Humanity, Peabody High School  Planned and participated in high school’s first trip to South Carolina to build a home

Activities Bryant Marketing Association Bryant Helps, Bryant University Big Sisters National Honor Society, Peabody High School

Mary Jones [email protected] ▪ (555) 555-5555 Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 1 Smith Court, Paramus, NJ 07420

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a summer position that expands knowledge in the field of human resources

EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2017  Concentration: Human Resource Management Minor: Economics

GPA: 3.34 – Dean’s List

Paramus High School, Paramus, NJ, June 2013  National Honor Society; Senior Class Secretary; Recipient of the Faculty Award RELEVANT COURSES & PROJECTS  Introduction to Human Resource Management, Managerial Accounting, Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Statistics, Introduction to Management 

Bryant IDEA: Worked with a team of peers to solve a problem in the local community. Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of the team, divided tasks, created a business proposal and presented final plan at a poster session/competition against 150 other teams. Team received honorable mention.

EMPLOYMENT Quality Cooling, River Edge, NJ May-August 2013 Installer’s Assistant; Office Assistant  Assisted in the installation of heating and cooling applications  Ordered products from suppliers  Assisted in processing bills to customers  Interacted with customers to resolve problems and ensure satisfaction New Jersey State Park System, Paramus, NJ May-August 2010-2012 Senior Camp Counselor  Designed and implemented recreational events for children ages 6-12  Supervised junior-level counselors  Communicated with Park officials and parents to resolve issues as needed  Certified in CPR and First Aid

ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE  Bryant Chapter, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)  Helping Hands: campus-wide community service initiatives; Bryant Intramurals  High School: Volunteered at local soup kitchens; People to People Ambassador Program COMPUTER

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel

Michael J. Wilder 45 Conservation Road ▪ Suffield, CT 06078 • (860) 555-5555 • [email protected]

PROFILE Highly motivated, enterprising, and articulate college senior seeks entrance into the investments field. Core Competencies • Investment Fund Management • Successful Broker Negotiations • Strong Motivational Speaker • Dynamic Financial Modeling Technology • Bloomberg, Fact-Set, Reuters, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, Publisher, STATA EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, December 2013  Double Concentration: FINANCE - 3.94 GPA ECONOMICS- 3.7 GPA RELATED EXPERIENCE UNITED TECHNOLOGIES, RISK FINANCE INTERN, Hartford, CT, May to September 2012  Obtained industry insight and a strong sense of business etiquette through meetings with senior executives.  Took on responsibility of marketing programs for self-insurance through a wholly owned subsidiary based on cost forecasting, risk exposure, historical premiums, and industry analysis. ARCHWAY INVESTMENT FUND, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & HEAD OF COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE, January 2011 to Present  One of five student managers running an investment fund valued at $450K allocated to the organization by the Bryant University trustees.  Outperformed benchmark through effective asset allocation, exposure analysis, company valuations, and implementation of proven portfolio management techniques. OTHER EXPERIENCE STARBUCKS CORP, BARISTA, Providence, RI, 2010-2011  Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and effective teamwork in a busy environment. BRESCOM AND BARTON CORP, WAREHOUSE TEAM, North Haven, CT, May-August, 2009-2010  Took part in the daily operations of a warehouse. Developed and demonstrated a strong work ethic. LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT  Executive Committee of the Archway Investment Fund: one of five students managing the assets of our portfolio and overseeing 40 other members of the fund. Will assume a consulting role as an alumnus.  Leadership roles in local Relay for Life events  Motivational Speaker for Rock the Vote: visited a local high school with the Secretary of State of RI as part of bipartisan educational initiative. Presented to over 300 students in a school assembly on the importance of voter awareness and their responsibility to participate in the electoral process.  Chairman of Bryant Republicans: successfully increased membership and provided leadership in new activities with explicit goals and metrics for newly founded campus chapter.  Community Service: includes Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Hartford Marathon Foundation, Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE), and National Honor Society.

NICOLAS A. ANDERSON [email protected] 9 Center Street, Boston, MA 01501 - 555-555-5555

Education:

Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2015 Concentration: Computer Information Systems Minor: Communication Overall GPA, 3.94; Concentration GPA, 4.00 Financed over 90% of tuition through scholarships, employment and personal loans Coursework: Personal Productivity Software; Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems; Program Logic and Design; Web Design and Development; Visual Basic Programming; Database Management System Principles; Software Applications and Development

Honors:

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Bryant Honors Program Dean’s List (Every Semester) Beta Gamma Sigma Bryant University Award National Honor Society

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Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Dr. John F. McTighe Memorial Scholarship Auburn Rotary Club Scholarship Freeman Family Scholarship Bryant University Dean’s Scholarship

Software: Microsoft: Access, Excel, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, Visual Studio.NET 2003, Windows 3.1/95/98/2000/XP, Word; ISPF; Lotus Notes; Homesite; DOS; Netscape; Macromedia: Dreamweaver, Fireworks; BlueJ; Arachnophilia; Maple 8; Adobe Photoshop 7.0; Paint Shop Pro 7.0 Languages: Visual Basic.Net; Java; SQL; COBOL; EZTrieve; JCL; VBA; HTML; JavaScript

Professional St. Paul Travelers Insurance, Hartford, CT Experience: Information Technology Leadership Development Program Intern, May-August 2013  Developed Technical Skills – Access; DB2; COBOL; EZTrieve; JCL; ISPF  Coordinated Merger Activities – Assisted database conversion testing preparation; Implemented database modifications  Processed Production Changes – Programmed, tested, and implemented database enhancement changes; Evaluated inter-departmental Queue database conversion; Analyzed and reconstructed error trending reports  Assisted Internship Website Committee – Implemented website; Programmed HTML

Additional Experience:

Starbucks Corporation, Worcester, MA, January 2010 – Present  Barista – Monitor product quality; Provide customer service  Shift Manager – Manage daily operations; Deploy personnel; Provide customer service; Delegate and monitor daily tasks; Supervise cash management; Process daily deposit  Learning Coach – Train new employees  Inventory Management – Monitor inventory; Schedule orders; Report shrinkage Orange Julius, Auburn, MA, January-December 2009  Maintained product quality; Performed cashier duties; Prepared food; Provided customer service; Scheduled personnel

Activities/ Travel:

Bryant University Arts Association (website manager, fundraising); Work 20-40 hours per week; Foundations for Learning; Photography; Travel: Germany, Holland, London, Canada

Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Pintrest, HootSuite, Linkedin

Samantha Dominico 70 Harbour Court, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 508-555-5555 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

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Seeking a summer internship in logistics/supply chain management in Boston, MA EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI GPA: 3.9 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration December 2016 Concentration: Management Minors: Global Supply Chain Management, History COMPUTER SKILLS SAP ERP; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access EXPERIENCE Narragansett Brewing Company, Providence, RI September -November 2013 Marketing Intern  Worked independently on several Excel projects including a non-buying accounts project and a sales conversion project  Created Bills of Lading for product shipments  Engaged customers in person, over the phone, and through written correspondence  Updated the company’s website with forthcoming promotional events  Gained awareness of the beverage industry and applicable laws  Managed and inventoried a supply of promotional materials  Completed administrative tasks and a variety of other duties as assigned  Adhered to company policies and practiced ethical behavior at all times Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Glen Burnie, MD May-August 2013 Desktop Support Specialist-Intern  Helped provide software and hardware support for over 3000 devices including thin, thick, and laptop client computers  Worked on a variety of ongoing projects with a focus on desktop deployment  Assisted in researching and deploying two iPads for testing in the medical environment LEADERSHIP Bryant University Student Alumni Association September 2012-Present Vice President of Membership  Led the selection process for new members by reviewing applications, interviewing over 50 candidates, and selecting 30 new members  Supervised and planned retreats and activities for over 60 active members  Coordinated the Mentor-Mentee program by matching participants, creating joint activities, and encouraging participants to spend time with each other Bryant University HomeGoods Marketing Project Fall 2013  Led a team of five students who consulted for HomeGoods’ pet accessory business  Conducted extensive market research, brainstormed new marketing ideas, wrote a 30 page marketing plan, and earned an A- on the project

TAYLOR P. MASSELLI [email protected] - (978) 555-5555 Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 27 Candy Drive, Tewksbury, MA 01876

OBJECTIVE To obtain a summer internship to enhance knowledge and work experience in the field of accounting or finance EDUCATION Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2016 Concentration: Accounting Minor: Communication GPA: 3.2 International Cultural Experience, Italy Spring 2013  Traveled to learn and understand the cultures of Italy, while also attaining college credit ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS PROJECTS Marketing Group Project, Group Leader  Worked with TJX Company, performing market analyses and proposing ideas for expanding into the pet industry. PwC x-Tax Challenge  Responsible for proposing a plan to fix specific tax issues; prepared and reviewed federal, sales and use tax filings. Bryant IDEA, Group Leader  Responsible for the financial and accounting pieces of a team project to design a proposal to improve the traffic flow for a major grocery store chain location in Rhode Island. Presented plan to RI Transportation Authority. EXPERIENCE Raytheon Company – Integrated Defense Systems, Andover, MA May-August 2013 Financial Analyst Intern: Operations and Integrated Supply Chain financial analysis internship for Aegis Programs.  Operations and Integrated Supply Chain Finance Analyst for Aegis and Aegis Spares contracts with a combined budget of over $200 Million.  Ensured accuracy with weekly earned value, monthly management program review, forecasting, and operations dashboard for all programs.  Maintained successful working relationship with Control Account Managers, Program Office, Value Streams, Supply Chain, and various levels of management.  Worked closely with Operations value stream, Integrated Supply Chain leads, and engineering to establish and integrate detailed Estimates at Completion.  Worked to gain full Earned Value certification for EV Level I & II. Created and defended Six Sigma project to receive Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist certification. Draper Construction Inc, Tewksbury, MA, Accounting Assistant/ Receptionist June 2012-May 2013  Prepared income statements, contracts and review payroll processing. Greeted customers. Vector Marketing, Wakefield, MA, Salesperson May -July 2012  Promoted to Key Staff. Trained employees on sales techniques and enhancing phone skills. ACHIEVEMENTS Bryant University Student Alumni Association, Vice President of Finance  Manage all the finances involved within the organization  Participate in meetings on alumni related topics and in campus-wide community service initiatives Bryant University Student Ambassador  In charge of weekly tours to prospective students and participate in major events on campus COMMUNITY SERVICE Big Sisters, Colleges Against Cancer, Chaired Good Drive and Charity Drive, Alternative Spring Break- Washington DC

Cover Letter Samples

Andrew Goldberg Bryant University 7 North Shore Road PO Box 11 Wildwood, NJ 09876 1150 Douglas Pike (555)-555-5555 Smithfield, RI 02917 [email protected] ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

April 10, 2014 Mr. Brian Copley Director of Human Resources Chase 25 Park Avenue New York, NY 10101 Dear Mr. Copley: Your posting for an entry-level Financial Analyst in the New York Times sparked my interest as a senior Finance major from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI. I will be graduating in May 2014 and relocating to the City in June. I believe my combination of academic accomplishments and work experience match well with your position requirements. As a highly responsible, take charge student, I have strived for excellence in everything I pursue. My intense work ethic has allowed me to maintain a GPA of 3.8 while participating in three internships during my time at Bryant University. Some of my accomplishments include: 

Providing assistance to the Controller of Bank4ALLRI including preparing financial statements, business activity reports and forecasts along with analyzing market trends.

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Managing the Finance Sector for The Archway Fund: Opportunity to invest and manage over $100,000 in Bryant funds with a group of students selected from a very highly competitive pool of candidates.

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Acting as Team Leader of the IDEA project at Bryant: worked with a team of 5 students to remedy the financial solvency issues with a local retailer. Team was awarded Best Idea out of 150 teams participating and retailer accepted our proposal.

As your website indicates, you are a financially strong company committed to your customers, the community and the economy. As the number one Small Business Association lender, you have demonstrated that commitment. It would be an honor to join your organization as a Financial Analyst. My resume outlines in more detail my education and employment history. Please contact me if I can provide any additional information. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the interview process and may be reached at the phone number above. Sincerely,

Andrew Goldberg

Attached: Resume, 2 pages

Ashley Jacobson 72 Bluebird Lane Warwick, RI 02987 555-555-5555 [email protected]

March 20, 2014 Ms. Jane Sweeny AdvertisingMediaOne 444 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10035 Dear Ms. Sweeny: Professor Bond from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island recommended that I contact you regarding a summer internship with AdvertisingMediaOne. I am currently a junior at Bryant, majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Psychology. Unlike other candidates you may be considering who only have academic expertise in the advertising area, I also possess “hands-on” advertising experience. As Media Relations Officer for Bryant University’s student newspaper, The Archway, I am in charge of outreach to local businesses for advertisements placed in the paper as well as providing the design for the ads placed. My scope of expertise ranges from customer relationship building and ad design to price setting and negotiation. In my role, I have been able to increase advertising revenue for the Archway by 15% over the last two semesters at Bryant. Some of the companies I have worked with include Target, Panera, CVS and Fidelity Investments. Bryant’s rigorous degree requirement, combining business and liberal arts, has prepared me well for working with a combination of constituencies from both creative backgrounds and business. My Selling Strategies course at Bryant has provided me with knowledge that I am eager to apply to an internship experience with your organization. As one of the premier advertising agencies in New York City, AdvertisingMediaOne would allow me to take my skills to the next level as I look to launch my career in the New York market upon graduation next spring. I am eager to learn from your team and obtain new knowledge that cannot be acquired in the classroom. Please contact me at the information above should you wish to set up a meeting to discuss how my qualifications and background would support your needs. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully,

Ashley Jacobson Attached:

Resume, 2 pages Writing Samples (3) Portfolio: www.ajp.com

Dennis Blinkhorn 2 Birch Lane, Wilmington MA 01800 - [email protected] - (555) 555-5555

January 15, 2014 Recruiting Manager EMC Corporation 176 South Street, Hop inton, MA (508) 555-5555

Dear Recruiting Manager: I am writing to you in reference to the Business Operations Analyst internship posted on the Bryant Career Connection. This internship sparked my interest because my uncle, Donald Blinkhorn, Director of Technology Systems, works for EMC. Through him, I have become particularly interested in EMC Corporation. My uncle has told me how much he enjoys the corporate culture and challenging work environment at EMC. I am currently a junior at Bryant University, double majoring in management, and computer information systems. I have the experience you are seeking in analyzing data and working with Excel. For example, I worked as part of a team on a course project to determine the success of a fictional company’s marketing program. Given specific information, our team used Microsoft Excel to help organize the data by using functions such as vlookups, macros, and “ if then statements”. After the information was organized, we used pivot tables in order to analyze the data and determine our recommendations. Finally, we presented our Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation to executives at Fidelity Investments. I have also developed leadership experience through multiple group projects at Bryant. In these group projects, I served as Team Leader and was responsible for overseeing the operations of the group, delegating specific responsibilities and making sure that these responsibilities were performed on time. Being the group leader, I also had to ensure that all objectives were met and that we were on track to finish the project by the final due date. I am very excited about the possibility of an internship at EMC, where I hope to contribute my skills and continue learning. Thank you for your review of my application. I can be contacted at the information listed above should you need additional information or wish to set up a time to meet. Warm regards,

Dennis Blinkhorn Attached: Resume, 1 page

Kaitlin Star 4 City Block Providence, RI 02917 [email protected] (555) 555-5555

October 1, 2013 Ms. Tracy Frey, Recruiting Manager Lewis, Right & Strong, LLP 111 Thayer Avenue Boston, MA 12987 Dear Ms. Frey: I learned about your firm from the Bryant University Career Center and was able to gather additional information at the University’s Career Fair on September 27th. I would like to express my interest in the Audit Associate position that is posted on Bryant Career Connection. I will obtain my bachelor’s degree in accounting in May 2014 and will be available for employment in June 2014. Upon graduating, I will have completed 150 credit hours and will have the opportunity to take my Certified Public Accountant exam. I have continually excelled in my academics, especially in my financial reporting courses. Due to handling a full academic course load and a full time job throughout my collegiate career, I know how to prioritize tasks and assignments while ensuring they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. I have also participated in numerous academic projects and assignments as part of a team; sometimes as the leader and other times as a contributing team member. I acquired excellent interpersonal skills with my work experience and have learned how to establish a rapport with customers in a professional manner. Additionally, my work history includes taking direction from mentors when learning about different aspects of the business, new technological systems, or changes in government regulations that have affected a particular industry. I have used this knowledge to educate my colleagues and new hires in each of these circumstances. I am interested in starting my career with Lewis, Right & Strong, LLP, as it is a prominent accounting firm in Rhode Island concerned with guiding college graduates who are entering the accounting profession and providing opportunities to work for a variety of clients in different industries. I am enthusiastic about working with your organization and feel that my attributes make me a great candidate for this position. Please do not hesitate to reach me at my phone number or e-mail listed above to further discuss my qualifications. I appreciate your time and consideration for an interview and look forward to speaking with you soon. Respectfully,

Jake Aleardo Attached:

Resume, one page Unofficial Transcript, three pages

Tim Crino 10 Lucy Lane Smithfield, RI 02917 555-555-5555 Hiring Manager Scholastic Corporation 1155 W. 5th Street New York, NY 20143

Dear Hiring Manager: I am very passionate about literature. People say “Do what you love”. I love literature. I love the joy that a good story can bring to people and the way the written word allows people to connect. More importantly, literature is one of the best ways to spread new ideas and knowledge. Consequently, I decided a long time ago that I wanted to be a part of the literary world, and that I wanted to pursue a career in publishing. I will be graduating from Bryant University in May, 2015 with a degree in Literary and Cultural Studies. I have had my sights set on an internship at Scholastic ever since I first heard about the program two years ago. Since then, I have been taking classes and gaining experiences to prepare me for working at Scholastic Corporation. As a writer for a newspaper, I have learned how to interview and communicate with people, quickly self-edit my writing projects, and meet deadlines. My leadership role as a Resident Assistant has taught me excellent interpersonal communication and time management. In addition, my position as an IT student worker in the Bryant University Technology Services Center has given me the necessary professionalism and problem-solving skills to be an effective member of any team while strengthening my technology skills. I believe that my experiences have prepared me well for your summer editorial internship. Working for any publishing firm would be fulfilling however, working for Scholastic would be an honor. As a company, Scholastic has changed readers’ lives with the high quality of literature that it has published. I can safely say that most of the pivotal literature in my life has been published by Scholastic. The Magic School Bus, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and even the Grolier Online Encyclopedia have all contributed to my passion for both reading and writing. To be able to use my literary skills to impact future generations is one of my highest professional goals. Thank you for your consideration. If you need any further details or references, I may be reached at the contact information above. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Tim Crino Attached: resume, 1 page

William McCarthy 3 Barring Street Johnston, RI 02172 555-555-5555

December 10, 2013 Mr. Michael Tollman Sharp Dress, Inc. 54 Port Road Boston, MA 02994 Dear Mr. Tollman: After doing some extensive research of your company’s website, I was very impressed with the progressive strategy you are taking with the younger generation as it relates to your branding and marketing. Your need for an entry-level sales representative is appealing to me based on my educational background and experience. I hope you will consider me to be a strong candidate for the position. As you can see from my resume, my educational concentration in Communication at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island has been balanced with actual sales experience at both Macy’s and JCP. Both experiences have allowed me to utilize my communication skills to build rapport with customers and achieve success with every sales goal that has been expected of me. At JCP, I was selected as “Sales Representative of the Month” seven times during my tenure. At Macy’s, I had the unique opportunity to rotate around to several different areas and hone my selling techniques for different product lines. Additionally, I believe I possess many of the personal characteristics you are seeking in a candidate including, a strong work ethic, ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a strong desire to meet and exceed goals. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications in greater detail during an interview at your convenience. I may be reached at the information above. Thank you for your time. Cordially,

William McCarthy Attached:

Resume, 1 page Online Application Form Unofficial Transcript Reference Sheet

Younger Student Sample

Marybeth Mackey Bryant University 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 (555)-555-5555 [email protected]

February 19, 2014 Ms. Allison Uni Stop and Shop 110 Lincoln Plaza Lincoln, RI 09832 Dear Ms. Uni: I was excited to see your posting for an office Administrative Assistant for the Stop and Shop branch in Lincoln, RI. As a first year student at Bryant University majoring in Management and minoring in Communication, I am eager to gain some work experience in an office setting. My position as a lifeguard for two summers in Warwick, RI has taught me the importance of being prepared, maintaining a professional presence and following through on tasks that have been assigned to me. As a participant in many events associated with my church, I have developed my communication skills with the public and my sense of giving back to the community. Stop and Shop is a local and national consumer goods retailer with a wonderful reputation for community involvement. I would be honored to work this summer as an Administrative Assistant to experience a different work environment and gain additional skills. Thank you for your consideration. I am available at your convenience to interview and may be reached at the information above. Sincerely,

Marybeth Mackey Attached: Resume, 1 page

PO Box 12 Bryant University Smithfield, RI 02917 August 1, 2013 Mary Smith, Recruiter Human Resource Office Alex and Ani 2000 Chapel View Blvd Cranston, RI 02920 Dear Ms. Smith: When I thought about where I would love to do an internship in the fall, I immediately thought of Alex and Ani. I have been admiring your bracelets ever since I received my first one as a gift for my high school graduation. Since that time, I have taken every opportunity to expand my collection and I am now the proud owner of 15 bracelets and still collecting. In addition to your beautiful and distinctive jewelry, I am deeply interested in the Alex and Ani brand, including the desire to spread positive energy and promote goodwill through charity. I believe I would be a valuable addition to your internship team. Through my experiences as a manager at one of the most popular clam shacks in RI and being a nanny to four busy boys, the following skills have become second nature: juggling many tasks at once, communicating with enthusiasm and clarity and thinking quickly on my feet. My dual degree from Bryant University in Marketing and Management has provided me with knowledge that I can apply immediately to add value to your organization. As the Social Media representative for the Bryant Student Marketing Association, I also have experience working with a team of student leaders and using social media as a marketing tool for the many events our organization runs. This experience, combined with the marketing classes I have completed, has prepared me well to be successful as an intern with your company. Thank you for your consideration. I am available for an interview at your convenience and may be reached at (555) 555-5555 or [email protected]. I look forward to becoming part of the Alex & Ani team this fall. Sincerely, Natalie Mooney Attached: Resume, 1 page Unofficial transcript