THE RESUME A resume is an advertisement of who you are in terms of your competencies, accomplishments, and future capabilities. Employers want to know your capabilities in order to predict future performance in their organization. Consider your resume a preview. Employers spend, on average, 20-30 seconds (or less) reviewing your resume the first time they see it. If it doesn’t catch their attention in that short amount of time, they may never give it a closer look. A well-designed resume should be a clear and concise summary of your experiences, skills, achievements, and qualifications. Your resume will serve the following purposes:  Self-inventory: You will be better prepared to discuss your abilities and career goals once you’ve analyzed your present and past experiences.  Extended calling card: When sent with a cover letter, a resume introduces you as a candidate and encourages an invitation to interview.  Interview agenda: An employer will use your resume as a guide during an interview.  Reminder: Your resume will be useful to an employer as you are considered for a position after an interview. An effective resume, above all else, accurately reflects who you are. Let your own creativity and the image you wish to present be your ultimate guide. Remember, to get the most from your job or internship search, you have to market yourself effectively. A targeted and well-written resume is the foundation of a directed and successful job search. The following information is designed to assist you in developing a resume that will gain attention from employers and accurately communicate your skills and abilities. Please stop by Career Services to make an appointment with a Peer Advisor to write a rough draft of your resume. Once you complete the first draft, make an appointment with a professional staff member so we can help you polish it. Good luck!

EVALUATING YOUR EXPERIENCES The best place to start in preparing your resume is to take an inventory of your past experiences. Career Services offers selfassessment exercises that can help you determine how you want to market yourself, including what areas to emphasize and highlight in your resume. Make an appointment with a Professional Staff Member if you want to take advantage of any of the self-assessment exercises. A resume checklist has been included on page 8 of this booklet to help guide you through the resume creation process. Make sure you consider all of your past experiences, including your level of involvement, leadership or responsibilities, the tasks or duties performed, your accomplishments, and specific skills and abilities used (e.g. analytical, research, creative). Again, we strongly suggest that you stop by the office to make an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Professional Staff Member to help facilitate the resume writing process.

RESUME MUSTS Keep your resume short. One to two pages is acceptable. Most undergraduate students should keep to one page, however; if you have a substantial work history, don’t sell yourself short. If you create a two-page resume, make sure that the most relevant information is on the first page and be sure to include your name and the page number on remaining pages. First impressions are critical. At first glance the resume should appear professional and easy to scan. The layout of the resume should flow logically. All resumes should include contact information, education, and experience. Resumes should NOT include personal information such as marital status, age, birth date, health, children, religion, national origin, sexual preference, or race. A photograph should not be included with your resume. Know yourself and for what purpose you are preparing your resume. Know your audience. The focus of a resume should be a specific position for a specific employer and/or field. Think about what you have to offer an employer and make it the main focus or find an effective way to draw attention to it.

APPEARANCE AND LAYOUT The visual impact of your resume is just as important as its form and content. Focus the reader’s attention through the effective use of margins, indentation, capitalization, underlining, bullets, and bold face type. Make sure you are consistent in form and in spacing between entries, headings, and sections. Keep in mind that many employers only do a 20-30 second scan of resumes the first time through, so yours should be neat and easy to read. Your resume must have no mistakes. Try proofreading backwards, word by word. Remember - you’re representing yourself on paper and you want the impression to be one of competence and ability. A neat, presentable, high-quality resume is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door of any company, organization or graduate/professional school.

Overall Appearance and Style Ideally, you should maintain a one-inch margin all the way around the page. If you need a little extra room, you can make your margins as small as .5 on all four sides of the page, but no smaller. The information closest to the top and left of the page stands out the most so make sure you put the most important information there. It may require you to create appropriate headings such as “Relevant Experience” in order to get the most significant experience closest to the top of the resume. Your headings should be appropriate and they should stand out on your resume. The headings help employers find the information they are looking for quickly. Use industry-specific section headers as often as possible, such as: Experience in Finance, Leadership Experience, Laboratory Skills, etc. Leave enough white space on your resume to keep it from looking crowded; however, too much white space in one area can draw the reader’s eye away from important information. To prevent this problem, try to keep the information on your resume balanced on the page.

Font Style and Size The font you choose should look professional and be easy to read. Commonly used fonts are Times New Roman, Palatino, Garamond, Arial, and Helvetica. Try to stick to only one font style on your resume. Use ALL CAPS, bolding, SMALL CAPS, italics and different sized fonts to draw attention, but use them sparingly and consistently. Resume text should be written between 10 and 12 point font. Smaller fonts are too difficult to read. Larger fonts look loud and bulky. You may use fonts one or two sizes larger than your text for headings and several sizes larger for your name.

Printing, Paper & Mailing Always use a quality printer to print your original. Resumes should be printed single sided. A final copy of your resume should be laser printed on high-quality white or ivory paper. You should always use a heavy (24 pound) bond paper. Typically, the corporate world prefers white, ivory, or light gray. If you are in a less conservative field, you can be a little more daring and creative with your use of color, but keep your paper color light so that it can be photocopied easily. Paper should always be 8 ½ x 11 in size. You should not staple multiple pages of a resume together. You should never mail your resume without a cover letter. Folding your resume is acceptable but not preferred. You should mail your resume with a cover letter in a 9” x 12” or in a matching #10 envelope.

E-mail & Attachments When e-mailing your resume to employers, be sure to save the document as a PDF and send it as an attachment. Title the document with your name. For example, “SarahWhite.Res”. Doing this seals the document and ensures that its formatting remains consistent with what you have created. We still however, suggest that you send a test e-mail to yourself to double check. You can never be too careful!

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You should reference the job title in the subject of the e-mail. Many times, the e-mail will be sent to the Human Resources Department. Stating the job title ensures that your document makes it to the right person, in the right department. In the body of the e-mail, write a concise statement referring to your attached document(s).

Sample E-mail Mr. Smith: Attached please find my application materials for the Marketing Assistant position, posted through St. Lawrence University’s Career Services Office. I hope you will find my experience impressive, as I have co-managed three philanthropic events during the past two years. This position is of great interest to me, and I look forward to speaking with you further. Sincerely, Sarah White

CONTENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

Your name should be in bold type and larger than the rest of the type on the page. Give your formal first and last name. You may include your middle name or initial if you like. If you are commonly known by your middle name, it is appropriate to write the initial of your first name followed by your middle and last name (e.g. J. Roger Smith).

Address List your complete address. Include and label both your current and permanent addresses, if applicable. This will make it easier for employers to contact you during breaks and after graduation. Avoid abbreviations; although, you may use the standard abbreviations for US states (e.g. IA, IL, WI, CO, NY).

Telephone Number List your telephone number, with the area code. It’s not necessary to include multiple phone numbers, especially if you have a cell phone. Make sure your voice-mail has an appropriate message for greeting employers.

E-mail Address Include your preferred e-mail address in the heading. The e-mail address should be your SLU e-mail, or another appropriately titled e-mail ([email protected]). Make sure that you check your e-mail often during your job or internship search.

URL Addresses Include a URL address on your resume if you have a well-maintained, entirely professional blog, website or electronic portfolio. This can be particularly important for those seeking careers in web design or related fields.

Sample Contact Information Section

SARAH WHITE School Address: SMC 1, 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617

(315) 229-5906 [email protected]

Home Address: 1 Main Street Astoria, NY 11102

EDUCATION For the recent college graduate with little practical experience, educational credentials are a primary asset and thus should be placed near the beginning of your resume. You need only to include institutions that have granted or will grant you a degree. You do not have to, but can include transfer institutions. Your high school education generally should not be included on your resume after sophomore year, however, if you attended a private/independent school, you may also choose to list this

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information. You must include in this section your degree, graduation date, and major/minor. All other elements are optional.

Degree Your resume is a professional document, so just as you do not abbreviate throughout the rest of your resume, you should not abbreviate your degree. Write the degree in full (Bachelor of Arts not BA).

Date Seniors should indicate the month and year of their graduation. Underclass students should indicate the anticipated or expected month and year (Anticipated May 2018).

Major/Minor Majors and minors should be listed after your degree (Bachelor of Science, Psychology). Minors should be listed below your major.

Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) Include your GPA only if it is at least a 3.000. DO NOT round up your GPA, you must report it on your resume like it is reported on your transcript. You may wish to highlight a GPA above 3.500 with bold or italics. Be sure to indicate on what scale your GPA is calculated (e.g. 3.500/4.000), as not all institutions use a 4.0 scale. You may list both your major GPA and your overall GPA, but never list just your major GPA.

H onors/Awards Identify and list all academically related and/or relevant honors, scholarships and awards. You may also want to include in this section other college honors such as appointments to special committees, sports achievements, and leadership awards.

Sample Education Section St. Lawrence University, Canton NY Bachelor of Science; Majors: Geology, History Overall GPA: 3.777/4.000 • Accolades: Dean's List: Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2013 • Presidential Diversity Scholar: 2011 - 2015

Anticipated May 2015

EXPERIENCE Your experience should be organized so that your most relevant experience is highlighted first. You may highlight experience gained through an internship, campus activity, work-study position, volunteer work, or part-time employment. Experience under each heading should be in reverse chronological order. Therefore, you may need to create special categories or sections to assure that the important information on your resume is read first. You should include any experiences on your resume that show your preparedness to enter your particular career field. Start by listing ALL of your experience, whether paid or unpaid. Then choose those that best highlight your skills and abilities. You do not have to include everything – you’re writing a resume, not an autobiography.

Title Always use your most impressive title. If you were an intern for a company but your title at the company was Special Project Coordinator, use this title rather than Intern. However, do not make up titles for your resume. Fabricating titles is just like fabricating any other information on your resume – unethical and risky.

Company Information Company information is normally listed after your title in a resume. However, if the names of the companies or organizations are more impressive than your title, you may want to list the company first.

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Include only the name of the company and its city and state. Use the full name of the company rather than acronyms, particularly if it is a local company or organization (e.g. TAUNY – Traditional Arts in Upstate NY). Acronyms are acceptable only if the company is nationally known by its acronym (e.g. IBM).

Dates Dates should be consistently formatted throughout your resume. Appropriate formats for dates include listing beginning and ending months and the year (e.g. January - May 2014), the season and the year (Summer 2013), indicating academic years (Academic Years 2013-2014), or just a single month and a year (March 2014). If you are listing a current position, indicate beginning month and then “Present” to show that you are currently holding that position (e.g. Winter 2014 - Present). Dates are important and should always be included on your resume; however, they are not the most important information.

Tasks/Accomplishments You should use concise statements beginning with bullets and action verbs (see pages 6-7) to describe what you did in each of your positions. Unless you are presently in a position, list each statement in past tense. Be as descriptive as possible and put your most significant tasks or accomplishments first. Use numbers and statistics where possible to help quantify your accomplishments (e.g. ‘Managed committee budget’ becomes ‘Managed $60,000 committee budget’). Do not use periods at the end of statements. They are not complete sentences.

Sample Experience Entry Community Assistant Fall 2013 – Spring 2014 RESIDENCE LIFE, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY • Fostered an environment conducive to academic and social development for residence hall floor of 30 students • Interpreted and administered University policy; managed residents’ concerns and mediated disputes independently

REFERENCES Your references should be a separate document. You should have between three and five references. For each reference, include the person’s name, title, institution/organization/company, address, phone number and e-mail address. You should list your best and most applicable references first. If it is not obvious what relationship you have had with a reference (they have left the company at which they supervised you), it is appropriate to indicate (‘Supervisor at Marro’s Restaurant’).

Selecting References

Choosing good references is an important part of the resume process. You should choose people who know you well, can compare you to your peers, and who have direct knowledge of your skills and abilities. Good choices are faculty advisors, organization advisors, and former or current supervisors. Try to get a mix of people from different areas of your life (not all professors). Someone in your field of interest who has supervised your work is the best choice. Make sure that you ask individuals if they are willing to serve as a reference before you list them, and provide them with a copy of your resume when it is completed.

Sample Reference Roger Smith Management Associate American Business, Inc. 789 American Way Anywhere, NY 01234 (567) 890-1234 [email protected]

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Bullet Point Format & Resume Power Words St. Lawrence University Career Services

Bullet points can follow a standard format: Action verb [using the appropriate tense] noun [what did you do?] additional descriptive phrases [Where? How? How many? For whom?] This means that you should not only list what you did in a given position, but provide additional details as to:  Why the task was important  Your impact within the organization  How you performed your duties  What skills you used or developed Planning: Prepared drills to be used during daily practice with lacrosse team of 22 children ages 13-15 Administered Developed Formulated Prepared Anticipated Devised Identified Prioritized Commissioned Evaluated Observed Researched Determined Forecasted Planned Reserved

Revised Strategized Studied Tailored

Organizing: Coordinated an auction of donated items to benefit local food pantries, which raised $3,000 and supplied meals to 600 families Acquired Cataloged Designated Logged Activated Centralized Designed Mapped Out Routed Adjusted Charted Dispatched Neatened Scheduled Allocated Classified Established Obtained Selected Altered Collected Facilitated Ordered Secured Appointed Committed Housed Organized Simplified Arranged Confirmed Implemented Procured Sought Assembled Contracted Incorporated Programmed Straightened Assessed Coordinated Instituted Recruited Suggested Assigned Customized Issued Rectified Tracked Authorized Delegated Linked Retrieved Executing: Registered campers and supervised daily art and athletic activities for up to 10 children Acted Displayed Input Processed Administered Distributed Installed Produced Carried out Entered Labored Proofed Collected Exercised Merchandised Prospected Completed Forwarded Operated Proved Conducted Handled Performed Shipped Supervising: Directed event guests to their seats and managed a section of 50-75 attendees per night Indexed Adjusted Overhauled Correlated Judged Analyzed Oversaw Developed Licensed Apportioned Prohibited Discovered Maintained Assessed Refined Established Measured Certified Regulated Examined Modified Compared Reviewed Explored Monitored Controlled Revised Graded Officiated Corrected Screened Inspected Leading: Founded the club which has grown to 24 members in 2 months Accelerated Elected Guided Assumed Employed Hired Caused Empowered Influenced Chaired Encouraged Initiated Changed Enlisted Inspired Conducted Envisioned Involved Directed Fostered Led Disproved Founded Managed

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Mentored Motivated Originated Pioneered Promoted Raised Recognized for Set goals

Sold Stocked Transacted

Set Scrutinized Supervised Supplied Tightened Traced Updated

Spearheaded Stimulated Strengthened Supervised Trained Transformed Visualized

Getting Results: Achieved a 21% profit for the 2012-2013 academic year Accomplished Constructed Ensured Achieved Contributed Excelled Added Delivered Expanded Advanced Demonstrated Expedited Attained Diminished Extended Augmented Earned Finalized Boosted Eclipsed Fulfilled Built Eliminated Gained Combined Enlarged Generated Completed Enjoyed Grew Consolidated Enlisted Guaranteed

Hastened Heightened Improved Increased Innovated Integrated Introduced Invented Joined Launched Lightened

Minimized Modernized Obtained Opened Orchestrated Overcame Prevailed Produced Qualified Realized Received

Reduced (losses) Rejuvenated Renovated Targeted Uncovered

Problem Solving: Created online biography profiles for incoming program participants of the Teachers of Critical Language (TCLP) program to replace printed profiles which were difficult to distribute Alleviated Conceptualized Detected Found Remodeled Satisfied Analyzed Crafted Determined Gathered Repaired Solved Resolved Applied Created Diagnosed Improvised Streamlined Revamped Brainstormed Debugged Engineered Investigated Synthesized Revitalized Collaborated Decided Foresaw Recommended Theorized Conceived Deciphered Formulated Remedied Revised Quantitative: Performed dolphin surveys and data analysis to assist in understanding the dolphin migration route along the Kenyan coast Accounted for Checked Dispensed Grossed Projected Appraised Compiled Dispersed Increased Purchased Approximated Compounded Earned Inventoried Quantified Tabulated Audited Computed Enumerated Maximized Rated Totaled Balanced Conserved Estimated Multiplied Reconciled Budgeted Converted Figured Netted Recorded Calculated Counted Financed Profited Reduced Communicating: Coordinated social media and marketing techniques to familiarize the student body with the Thelomathesian Society and its role on campus Acted Composed Explained Justified Reported Summarized Adapted Convinced Fabricated Lectured Represented Supplemented Admitted Consulted Fashioned Marketed Sanctioned Supported Addressed Corresponded Greeted Mediated Settled Surveyed Allowed Critiqued Highlighted Moderated Specified Synthesized Amended Dedicated Illustrated Negotiated Spoke Tested Arbitrated Defined Indicated Perceived Sold Taught Argued Deliberated Inferred Persuaded Solicited Translated Attested Demonstrated Informed Publicized Submitted Transmitted Briefed Drafted Instructed Reinforced Substantiated Welcomed Clarified Edited Interviewed Related Suggested Wrote Helping: Encouraged at-risk high school students by speaking with them about leadership, motivation and academic success during tutoring sessions Aided Bolstered Eased Familiarized Prescribed Returned Accommodated Coached Elevated Helped Provided Saved Advised Continued Enabled Interceded Protected Served Alleviated Cooperated Endorsed Mobilized Rehabilitated Sustained Assisted Counseled Enhanced Modeled Relieved Tutored Assured Dealt Enriched Polished Rescued Validated

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Resume Checklist St. Lawrence University Career Services General Layout & Appearance Even margins, between .5 & 1.0 on all sides? Used just one font? Font size 10-12pt throughout? (Except for your name and perhaps section headings) Consistent formatting and spacing throughout? Bullet points, bolding and italics are used consistently? Free from punctuation, spelling and grammatical errors? Verb tenses in present tense for current experiences and past tense for past experiences? No personal pronouns? (I, me, my) No artwork, photographs, cutesy bullets, fancy fonts or colored ink? (Might be ok in art/design industries) 1 page? Appropriate use of “white space”? Information fills the page without looking crowded? Dates are listed consistently? (Either seasons OR months.) Does the layout showcase your skills and experience to their best possible advantage?

Yes

No

Contact Information Located at top of page and doesn’t take up excessive amount of space? First and last name? Mailing address where you can be contacted 6 months-1 year from now? (May include both campus and permanent addresses) Current phone number with professional voice-mail already recorded? Appropriate e-mail address? (Typically SLU)

Yes

No

Yes

No

John Doe

(315)229-5906 • [email protected] SMC 123, St. Lawrence University • 23 Romoda Drive, Canton NY 13617

Education Begins with St. Lawrence University? (most recent 1st) Lists full name of your degree and major? (Bachelor of Arts not B.A.) City name and state? Month and year of graduation or expected graduation? Includes GPA if 3.000 or higher? GPA taken out over 3 decimal places? Only lists other colleges if you were granted a degree or certificate? Includes study abroad experiences in the same format? Lists only honors earned after high school, including: scholarships, honor societies & awards? Possible subheadings included when appropriate? (Relevant Coursework, Research Projects, Lab or Technical Skills, Publications) St. Lawrence University, Bachelor of Arts, Canton, NY Major: Combined Global Studies & Government Minor: Peace Studies Major GPA: 3.964; Overall GPA: 3.452

Expected May 2016

St. Lawrence University, Study Abroad, Rouen, France Spring 2013  Improved French language skills to conversational by participating in coursework, homestay experiences and opportunities for cultural enrichment  Strengthened abilities to adapt, be flexible and communicate with diverse groups of people while negotiating daily life in other cultures Honors: Dean’s List, awarded for semester GPA 3.6 or above (Fall 2013); University Scholar, awarded for academic and co-curricular achievements, character and citizenship (Fall 2012)

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Experience Sections Includes (relevant) full and part-time jobs, paid or unpaid internships, student teaching, volunteer work and shadow opportunities? Multiple headings titled strategically and tailored when possible? (Work Experience, Experience in Graphic Design, Campus Activities, etc.) Sections listed in order of importance/relevance and positions within sections listed in reverse chronological order? (Most recent 1st) Full name of organization or company? City and state where organization is located? (Not complete address) Dates the position was held? (If ongoing, listed as –Present) Title of position included? Each bullet point begins with strong action word? (See Resume Action Word handout) Quantify and qualify descriptions when possible? (Use numbers!) Statements demonstrate accomplishments rather than tasks/responsibilities? Statements demonstrate use of key skills? (See Resume Action Word handout) Key industry-specific words and/or words related to the job description used where possible? Generally, does not include organization names that reveal political affiliation, religious preference or racial/ethnic background?

Yes

No

WORK EXPERIENCE The Rose and Kettle, Waitress, Cherry Valley New York Summers 2011- 2012  Enhanced social and leadership skills by working with a team in a fast paced environment catering to the needs of a wide range of customers  Exhibited ability to handle customer complaints and grievances  Maintained a professional relationship with supervisors and co-workers  Developed budgeting and calculating skills through managing cash intake, checks and balances

Experience in Finance President, St. Lawrence University Crown Royalties Investments May2011- Present Member, St. Lawrence University Crown Royalties Investments Fall 2009-Present • Contribute to the management of a roughly $55,000 University portfolio to gain profit toward the endowment • Achieved a 19% profit for the 2010-11 school year • Prepare content of weekly meetings, review educational material and organize sector presentation schedule • Attract guest speakers to lecture during weekly meetings

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Captain, Varsity Football Team, St. Lawrence University Fall 2012-Present Team Member, Varsity Football Team, St. Lawrence University Fall 2009-Present • Act as liaison and ensure effective communication between coaches and team members • Guide underclassmen by leading captain’s meetings; demonstrate competence and respect on and off the field • Gain exceptional time management skills by devoting extended amount of time to both course work and athletics

Skills Section Names specific computer software programs in which you are proficient? Includes languages, the level of your proficiency (basic conversation, intermediate, fluent, etc.) and modes of communication (writing, reading, translating) if applicable? Relevant Skills Language: • Trilingual: French, Turkish & English • Intermediate: Mandarin Chinese & Malay • Developing: Arabic Computer: • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel • Experience with Minitab

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Yes

No

HOPE TOTEACH 2345 Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 (315)386-5555 [email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, St. Lawrence University, Canton NY Major: History; Minor: Education

Anticipated May 2013 GPA: 3.234/4.000

Study Abroad, Colegio Mayor Isabel de España, Madrid, Spain August 2010-May 2011  Strengthened understanding of the global education system while completing internship at urban school  Developed proficiency in Spanish language by participating in winter break homestay  Studied topics relevant to major and minor: “Spanish Novels of the 20th Century”, “History of Spanish Art” & “Cultural Diversity” NEW YORK STATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION Adolescent: English Language Arts, Grades 7-12

Anticipated May 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Substitute Teacher, Canton Central School District, Canton, NY  Maintain order in the classroom by efficiently executing lesson plans  Apply appropriate teaching strategies dependent on students’ ages and skill levels  Requested as substitute by teachers in elementary, middle and high schools

Fall 2012-Present

Student Teacher Grade 9 English, Massena Central High School, Massena, NY Fall 2012-Spring 2013  Prepared lesson plans independently, based on the NYS common core learning standards  Encouraged knowledge of current events by creating thematic unit plan based on the 2012 Presidential Election  Used differentiated instruction and both formative and summative assessments to evaluate student work  Worked 1:1 after school with students who had special needs to assist with lesson comprehension  Designed various cross-curriculum warm-up activities to enhance connections between subjects  Discussed students’ improvement in learning and behavior with parents during parent-teacher conferences Teaching Assistant: Journalism & Debate, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA Summer 2012  Aided teacher with instruction of multi-cultural population of gifted high school students  Facilitated various aspects of boarding school experience including residence life and student activities  Developed resources to be used during Debate Club meetings; coached seven members of Debate Club Intern, American School of Madrid, Madrid, Spain Spring 2011  Placed with Grade 7 English class for 10 weeks; shadowed teachers and administration in a variety of roles  Utilized strategies such as repetition, slower speech, visuals, and graphic organizers to make content more engaging and clear to English language learners  Tutored Grade 8 student in math for six weeks; improvement marked by repeat test score 15% higher than previous score SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE ESL Conversation Partner, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Fall 2010-Present  Volunteered to meet with one student per week in an effort to mutually improve cross cultural communication skills and her English language proficiency Dance Instructor, SUNY Potsdam Ballet Camp, Potsdam, NY Summers 2010 & 2011  Choreographed routines for children ages 3-6, taught fundamental techniques and supervised behavior

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Campus Address 23 Romoda Drive, SMC 555 Canton, NY 13617

SCIENCE INTERN [email protected] (315) 555-5555

Bachelor of Science, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Major: Biology, Minor: Anthropology Overall GPA: 3.987/4.000; Major GPA: 4.000/4.000

EDUCATION

Home Address 100 Main Street Syracuse, NY 10000 May 2015

Study Abroad, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Spring 2012

Honors: Scholar, Ronald E. McNair Achievement Program Scholar, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program Scholar, Higher Education Opportunity Program

Fall 2012-Present Fall 2011-Present Fall 2011-Present

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Dr. Aswini Pai, Biology Department, St Lawrence University Fall 2012-Present • Extract DNA from Coptis trifolia (Goldthread) using the MO BIO PowerPlant DNA Isolation Kit • Quantify and analyze DNA to determine genetic structure of Coptis trifolia populations in Northern New York • Awarded 1st Prize for presentation of findings to campus community at Annual Science Fair in November; developed visual aids using Microsoft PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel Lab Assistant, Psychology & Biology Departments, St. Lawrence University Fall 2012-Present • Comply with federal and state laws, regulations and policies regarding the ethical treatment of animals • Observe behavior of mice and report findings to ensure optimal health and safety of colony Medical Research Intern, Dr. John Pappas, New York University Hospital, Manhattan, NY Summer 2012 • Compiled data on genetic engineering and presented to medical students, physicians and university supervisors • Observed medical professionals in specialized departments including Pathology and Emergency Medicine

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Vice President, MEDlife, St. Lawrence University Fall 2012-Present • Educate low-income families on health related topics; gain knowledge of medical systems in developing countries by studying, speaking with professionals and traveling to countries including Peru and Argentina Volunteer, Campus Kitchens Project, St. Lawrence University Summer 2012-Present • Promote environmental sustainability by repurposing meals prepared in campus dining hall to feed community members lacking appropriate nutrition

Treasurer, American Chemical Society, St. Lawrence University Fall 2011-Present • Unite students interested in the sciences by participating in community activities and interacting with medical professionals WORK EXPERIENCE Department Manager, Home Depot, Syracuse, NY Summers 2010-2012 • Supervised up to 12 staff members and provided oversight to the two largest departments of the store • Monitored inventory and finances in departments; attended weekly finance meetings with all management • Performed customer service by answering questions and assisting in finding and retrieving products Swim Instructor, Burnet Park Pool, City of Syracuse Youth Bureau, Syracuse NY Summers 2008-2010 • Taught swimming lessons to children ages 4-15; demonstrated patience and interpersonal skills in the instruction of a diverse group • Appointed to leadership position of coordinating lesson times, designating swimming levels, and overseeing 4 other instructors RELEVANT SKILLS Proficient in LoggerPro, MiniTab & Prism software; Fluent in Spanish; Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (April 2012)

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COACH AMY 2345 Main Street, Canton, NY 13617 (315)386-5555 [email protected] EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Major: Psychology; Minor: Sports Studies & Exercise Science

May 2015 GPA: 3.234/4.000

August 2010-May 2011 Study Abroad, Colegio Mayor Isabel de España, Madrid, Spain  Broadened understanding of global health care while completing internship at women and children’s clinic  Strengthened proficiency in Spanish language by participating in three week homestay EXPERIENCE in ATHLETICS Fall 2011-Present Captain, Varsity Women’s Soccer, St. Lawrence University Fall 2009-Present Team Member, Varsity Women’s Soccer, St. Lawrence University  Act as liaison and ensure effective communication between coaches and team members  Guide underclassmen by leading captain’s practices; demonstrate competence on and off the field  Gain exceptional time management skills by devoting extended amount of time to both coursework and athletics Fall 2010-Present Volunteer Coach, Canton Central School, Canton, NY  Teach basic soccer and lacrosse skills to 15 children, ages 13-15, during weekly practice and scrimmage sessions  Research drills and create plans to be used during practice; apply coaching strategies appropriate to players’ abilities Summers 2009-Present Lifeguard & Counselor, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA  Register campers and coordinate daily activities for up to 30 children ranging in age from 6-16  Monitor participation and safety in water and land based activities  Mediate any disputes that arise between campers; communicate with parents  Create inclusive environment where campers feel welcome and supported Spring 2009-Present Member, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), St. Lawrence University  Represent the interests of the Women’s Soccer Team and act as student-athlete liaison to the administration of the athletic department and University as a whole  Organize, market and host variety of events and fundraisers in support of the Special Olympics, Breast Cancer Awareness and National Women and Girls in Sports Day ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Winter 2010-Present Hostess, Hope’s Restaurant, Andover, MA  Welcome patrons using professional demeanor and communication skills  Promote restaurant by answering questions related to menu and scheduling  Demonstrate customer service skills and assisted in creating hassle-free dining experience Fall 2012 Monitor, Psychology Department Playgroup, St Lawrence University  Supervised children as they interacted with each other and while fellow students observed and documented their behavior  Planned and prepared a daily craft for the children to complete and bring home CERTIFICATIONS NYS Coaching Certification, NYS Department of Education Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid, American Heart Association Lifeguarding, American Red Cross

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Anticipated: May 2013 Expires: June 2014 Expires: June 2014

1 Main Street Lakeville, CT 06039

Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts & Global Studies St. Lawrence University

Best Artist

[email protected] • 315-229-5906

EDUCATION

SMC 1, 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617

May 2015 Canton, NY

Study Abroad: Syracuse University in Florence, Italy, Fall 2010 EXPERIENCE in DESIGN Photo Intern Glamour Magazine, Conde Nast Publications • Researched upcoming cover and feature stories • Managed photography archive and contributed to special editions • Provided assistance at photo-shoots by arranging items,

Summer 2014 New York, NY

Apprentice Fall 2012 Infinity Firenze Florence, Italy • Created 15 handmade Italian leather goods by sewing, shaping, riveting, doing patchwork and surface design • Planned color schemes, textures, leather types and patterns • Sold entire self-produced inventory using social media and in-person sales techniques Intern Summer 2012 What’s Up Tucket Nantucket, MA • Promoted start-up social media group which advertises region’s events and small businesses • Organized 12 events including openings and benefits; created print marketing materials and photographed events • Collaborated with team to grow Twitter followers by 400; personally posted 250 tweets throughout summer

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Philanthropy Chair Fall 2013-Present St. Lawrence University Dance Team Canton, NY • Pioneered the team in its philanthropic efforts by organizing student participation in events benefiting the American Cancer Society and the Make a Wish Foundation • Raised $4,000 to date by partnering with other student-leaders and their clubs Alumni Relations & Development Intern Academic Years 2009-2011 The Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT • Organized database and school archives for increased communication with alumni network • Aided in the formation of articles in the Hotchkiss Magazine through acquisition of photos • Managed student team of 6 to promote alumni events and reunions; delegated event procedures

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MARKETING MIKE SMC 1, 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617 EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE in MARKETING

315.229.5906 [email protected]

42 East Avenue Belmont, MA 02478

St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Bachelor of Arts, May 2017 (Expected) Major: Global Studies Overall GPA: 3.234/4.000

The Newest Charter School, Weston, MA Marketing Intern, Summer 2014 • Spread the educational philosophy of recently founded elementary school to the general public and news sources • Researched, proposed and implemented social media campaign tailored to institution’s needs and goals • Published 9 articles in newspapers and online in support of school’s mission Thelmo Society (Student Government), St. Lawrence University Campaign Manager, Spring 2013 & Spring 2014 • Assisted in running proxy campaigns for students who were abroad • Prepared for debates and organized campus canvassing with informational fliers

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMPUTER SKILLS

Applebee’s Restaurant, Boston, MA Bartender, Bar-Back & Busser, Summer 2013 • Demonstrated the abilities to learn quickly and work under pressure while managing multiple roles in a fast-paced environment College Pro Painters, Boston, MA Painter, Summers 2009-2012 • Developed and maintained a schedule, in partnership with the team, to allow for multiple job sites to be in operation at once • Completed approximately 200 jobs throughout these summers, all on time and within budget

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest & Snapchat Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator Microsoft: Publisher, Word, Excel & PowerPoint

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Environmental Advocate 14 Alden Avenue Major, NY 13021

315-229-5906 [email protected]

SMC 1, 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617

Education May 2015

St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies & Global Studies Major GPA: 3.879/4.000; Overall GPA: 3.234/4.000 Applicable Coursework Economics for Environmentalists (Fall 2011) Going Locavore (Spring 2012)

Sustainable Agriculture (Fall 2012) Industrial Ecology (Spring 2013) Technical Skills

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Three years of experience using Microsoft Excel, SPSS & GIS programs to organize and analyze data Trained to operate Skid-Steer Loader with a number of hydraulic and non-hydraulic driven attachments Capable of operating 1,000 gallon hydro-seeder from moving truck Skilled with topographical surveying using grade lasers and laser detector rods Experience in Environmental Science

Spring 2014-Present Independent Study & Research, St. Lawrence University Supervised by Erik Backlund, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies  Survey 24 organic dairy farms throughout New York State to assess the strengths, weaknesses and economic viability of the organic industry  Research the relationship between agribusinesses and dairy farms to evaluate effects of “big business” on small farms Fall 2011-Present Glocal Magazine, St. Lawrence University Contributor  Increase on-campus awareness of global issues and motivate students to act locally by writing pieces and creating artwork for student-run, peer-reviewed journal  Generate layout and design of publication, with team of 8 students and 1 staff advisor Summer 2013 Energy in Common, Albany, NY Intern  Managed contact with affiliated micro-financing institutions in Africa for loan applications from entrepreneurs looking to invest in green technology  Created Microsoft Excel spreadsheets with loan applicants’ information which is used to update website  Researched non-profit funding options and wrote grant proposals to foundations on behalf of organizations Additional Experience Summers 2008-Present Parks and Recreation Department, Major, NY Playground Supervisor  Organize up to 15 events per summer for local children, ranging from circus acts to charity walks  Maintain clean and safe playground by enforcing Department guidelines

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Newest Analyst

(315)229-5906 • [email protected] SMC #123, 23 Romoda Drive • Canton, NY 13617

EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Major: Economics; Minor: Mathematics Major GPA: 3.950/4.000; Overall GPA: 3.666/4.000

May 2015

Academic Honors: • Dean’s List: Spring & Fall 2012, Spring & Fall 2013, Spring 2014 • Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honorary): Fall 2014 • Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honorary): Spring 2013 Off Campus Study: New York City Semester Program, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH London School of Economics, London, UK

Spring 2014 Summer 2013 Summer 2012

FINANCE EXPERIENCE Intern, Stanwich Advisors, LLC, Stamford, CT • Researched private equity funds and formulated an opinion on the viability of the business opportunity; provided recommendations to full time analysts • Assisted in the design and development of a new template for the firm’s origination efforts • Created reports which summarized the activities from meetings and phone calls with prospective clients Prime Brokerage Intern, Morgan Stanley, New York, NY • Helped the Senior Sales Team identify and track new clients by analyzing strategic fits and updating the status report • Organized information within the firm’s database; updated files as necessary • Constructed and formatted documents in preparation for the Sales Team’s weekly strategic meetings

Summer 2014

Spring 2014

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Treasurer, Beta Theta Pi • Elected to manage and allocate funds of approximately $15K • Organize community service events on campus and in the surrounding area

Spring 2012-Present

Mentor, SLU Buddies • Support 5th grade child academically by reading to the student & assisting with homework

Fall 2011-Present

Member, Club Ice Hockey • Participate in weekly practices and games against teams in the local community

Fall 2011-Present

WORK EXPERIENCE Sailing Instructor, Chautauqua Sailing Department, Chautauqua Lake, NY • Designed sailing class curriculum for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels • Served as role model and leader to less experienced members of staff • Taught classes of 12-15 students as well as private lessons for children and adults

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Summers 2009-2013

Peter H. Programmer Current Address: SMC 123, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617 Permanent Address: 1 Main Street, Millstone, NJ 08510 Education: St. Lawrence University Bachelor of Science, May 2017

Majors: Computer Science & Physics Minor: Mathematics

(315)229-5906 [email protected] Cumulative GPA: 3.791/4.000 Major GPA: 3.850/4.000

Awards: Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society (inducted Spring 2014), Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society (inducted Spring 2014); Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honorary Society (inducted Fall 2013); St. Lawrence University Merit Scholarship (accepted Fall 2013) Technical Skills: Computer Software: Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio, Dreamweaver, MySQL, Wolfram Mathematica, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office Suite, Audacity, Latex Computer Hardware: Experienced in building & repairing laptops, desktops, printers, peripherals, hubs, switches Operating Systems: Windows (8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP), Apple (OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion, OSX 10.7 Lion, OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard), Linux (Ubantu) Programming Languages: Java, Python, Komodo Edit IDEs, HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP Research Experience Independent Project (Spring 2014): Designed a Programmable Logic Device fuse map generator and simulator for combinational and sequential logic using a specification language for combinational logic as well as FSMs (Supervised by Dr. Lisa Torrey) Independent Project (Spring 2013): Developed both 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional mathematical sand grain collision simulators to evaluate models accounting for rare “booming” sand avalanche effects (Supervised by Dr. Robin Lock) Work Experience in Technology Student Technician, Office of Information Technology, St. Lawrence University, Spring 2013-Present • Trouble-shoot up to 10 hardware and software related challenges per shift • Document technology errors while providing a professional customer service experience • Work efficiently to repair student and faculty computers and printers in timely manner Extreme Blue Intern, IBM, New York, NY, Summer 2014 • Developed online game technology platform by adapting the open-source version of ID Software’s Quake 2 first-person shooter and scaling it from a single server environment to a MMOG distributed environment • Platform helped IBM display and test proficiency and customer services solutions • Enhanced ability to work under pressure, in a team, and with guidance of multiple supervisors Summer Assistant, Office of Information Technology, St. Lawrence University, Summer 2013 • Installed more than 1,000 updated computers in individual offices across campus as part of a team of 15 • Updated Windows 7 operating system on computers in addition to other necessary software, as required on an individual basis Leadership Experience Community Service Mentor, St. Lawrence University, Fall 2014-Present • Coordinate leadership groups of 10-15 students • Devise and plan 4 outreach programs per semester

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Anita Summer Job 123 Main Street Williamsburg, VA 23188

(315)229-5906 [email protected]

SMC 123, 23 Romoda Drive Canton, NY 13617

Education St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY Bachelor of Arts: Performance & Communication Arts

Anticipated May 2017

Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, Denmark Semester Abroad with Homestay Component Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT High School Diploma

Fall 2014 June 2013

Work Experience Williamsburg Country Club, Williamsburg, VA Golf Shop Manager  Schedule lessons and available tee times with members over the phone and in person  Demonstrate ability to professionally handle members’ concerns and requests as issues arise

Summers 2011-Present

Private Family, Hampton, VA Child Care Provider  Coordinate activities and manage daily needs of 3 children, ages 5-11  Mediate conflicts between children and independently uphold family rules

Summer 2009-Present

Campus Activities Kappa Kappa Gamma Women’s Organization, St. Lawrence University Member  Participate in philanthropic events; assisted in raising over $3,000 to benefit children with cancer  Promote Greek Life on campus by helping to coordinate rush events

Fall 2014-Present

Varsity Lacrosse Team, St. Lawrence University Member  Balance responsibilities of coursework with athletic schedule, which requires up to 30 hours of training and competition per week

Fall 2013-Present

Theater & Dance Department, Loomis Chafee School Actress  Honed skills in theater by participating in the fall drama production and the winter musical each year  Performed in front of 100+ audience members; became comfortable with public speaking

Fall 2011-Spring 2013

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