SAMPLE RESUMES & RESUME CONSTRUCTION GUIDE

Distributed by the Mercyhurst University Internship Program Director, Dr. Kyle Foust, ‘89 Main 209 [email protected] 814-824-2171 RESUME CONSTRUCTION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Enclosed are several samples resumes. Look them over and then type a rough draft to be critiqued by Dr. Foust. The document can be emailed to him at [email protected]. Use the guide/outline at the end of this packet to help you organize your thoughts/experience.

2. Once the resume is complete, it will be saved in a database for future reference and distribution to potential internship sites.

3. The internship program advises that you post the document on CareerConnect to enhance your job/internship/graduate school search. If you have not done so, please activate your CareerConnect profile today at https://www.myinterfase.com/mercyhurst/student/.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Foust at ext. 2171 or via email at [email protected]. GALILEO GALILEI 888 Fairmont Avenue (814) 323-4434 Erie, PA 16500 [email protected]

EDUCATION Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration Graduation: Dates? GPA: 3.4

HONORS Mercyhurst University Egan Academic Scholarship Dates? Albert Einstein Memorial Scholarship Dates? Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarship Dates?

LEADERSHIP Mercyhurst Leadership Certification Program Dates? • Engage in activities which allows personal discovery and development of leadership skills, interests and styles • Participate in live broadcasts and video conferencing with nationally recognized speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, and a variety of leadership activities • Affiliated with Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success

Mercyhurst Resident Assistant Dates? • Supervised 25 co-ed college residents in residential setting • Coordinated monthly educational, social, and community activities • Trained in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and active listening • Appointed to position upon completion of a rigorous selection process

EMPLOYMENT Larson Texts, Erie, PA Dates? Editing Assistant • Edited / checked math problems for textbooks for high school/college courses • Assisted students on CALC CHAT, an on-line help network for students studying calculus, and other high-level math courses

Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Dates? Student Assistant-Math Lab • Tutored students in Calculus and other Math courses • Named “Outstanding Tutor-of-the-Month,” January 2004

Teletron Marketing Group, Erie, PA Dates? Telemarketer • Achieved “Top Salesperson Award” consistently throughout employment

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Erie Zoo Dates? Booker T. Washington Center, student mentor Dates?

REFERENCES Available Upon Request AUDIE MURPHY

Campus Address ~ 23 West 40th St. ~ Erie, PA 16506 ~ 453-836-2786 Permanent Address ~ 56 Main St. ~ Dallas, TX 78564 ~ [email protected]

EDUCATION: Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA QPA: 3.19 Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice Minor: Business Administration Concentration: Law Enforcement Graduation: February 2004

LAW Wesleyville Police Department, Wesleyville, PA ENFORCEMENT Law Enforcement Intern EXPERIENCE: * Entered data from officer reports (complaint, incident reports) into computer Dates? * Escorted officers during car/foot patrols of the borough * Toured other local public safety organizations/facilities * Completed 200 hours of internship training

Dates? City of Meadville Police Department, Meadville, PA Ride-Along/Job Shadowing Experience * Toured station and communication control room * Developed working knowledge department structure * Observed patrol duty in the mid-morning and afternoon * Volunteered to ride-along during breaks in the college calendar

LEADERSHIP: Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Dates? Resident Assistant • Supervised 25 co-ed college residents in residential setting • Coordinated monthly educational, social, and community activities • Trained in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and active listening • Appointed to position upon completion of a rigorous selection process

HONORS/ Mercyhurst University Egan Scholarship, Dates? ACTIVITIES: MIVA Academic All-American, Dates? Mercyhurst University NCAA Division I & II Volleyball, Dates? Barco/Duratz Outstanding Male Athlete, Dates? National Honor Society, Dates? Varsity Volleyball, Dates?

RESEARCH Firearms Identification PROJECT: Criminal Investigations Dates? * Identified techniques to identify/catalog firearms and common techniques to evade identification

RELEVANT Police Functions Police Administration COURSEWORK: Constitutional Law Criminal Investigations Ethics in Criminal Justice Chemical Principles/Lab Introduction to Corrections Contemporary Police Problems American Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Research Introduction to Criminology Juvenile Justice/Delinquency AUDIE MURPHY Page 2/2

Campus Address ~ 23 West 40th St. ~ Erie, PA 16506 ~ 453-836-2786 Permanent Address ~ 56 Main St. ~ Dallas, TX 78564 ~ [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT: Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Dates? Mechanics Assistant * Assist with TL Auto/Fleet care and maintenance * Monitor Auto/Fleet fueling activity and records * Maintain records dealing with maintenance schedules

Dates? Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach * Practice/Drill assistant * Travel planner assistant * Director of pre-match warm up * Recruited future athletes

Dates? Pet Plus Lawn & Garden, Meadville, PA Warehouse Manager/Floor Worker * Loading, unloading trucks, and deliveries * Assist with warehouse organization * Stocking shelves, maintenance, and upkeep * Handle sales transactions

CERTIFICATION: NCAA Volleyball Recruiting Certification, Dates?

COMPUTER Able to utilize the following software programs: SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, XP

REFERENCES: Available upon request

HENRY ADAMS

Permanent Address ~ 989 Concord Lane ~ Boston, MA 44550 ~ (345) 768-9101 Campus Address ~ Mercyhurst, Box K1301 ~ Erie, PA 16546 ~ [email protected]

EDUCATION Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Bachelor of Arts: History Major GPA: 3.9 Concentration: Public History GPA: 3.2 Minor: Religious Studies Graduation: month/year

PUBLIC HISTORY INTERNSHIP Lawnfield, Mentor, OH dates President James A. Garfield National Historic Site • Catalogued papers and correspondence • Preserved and cleaned library books • Assisted at special events

RESEARCH PROJECT Revitalizing Little Italy dates • Assigned a block of Erie’s Little Italy to research and create a then/now display • Interviewed current residents and business owners; gathered data from the Erie County Historical Society • Wrote a paper and presented findings to the Revitalization Committee

LEADERSHIP Mercyhurst University dates Leadership Certification Program • Engaged in activities which allows personal discovery and development of leadership skills, interests and styles • Participated in live broadcasts and video conferencing with nationally recognized speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, and a variety of leadership activities • Affiliated with Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success

Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA dates Resident Assistant • Supervised 25 co-ed college residents in residential setting • Coordinated monthly educational, social, and community activities • Trained in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and active listening • Appointed to position upon completion of a rigorous selection process

HONORS/ACTIVITIES Mercyhurst University Dean’s List Scholar dates Presidential Scholarship dates Phi Alpha Theta dates History Club dates Emmaus Soup Kitchen, volunteer dates Campus Ministry dates Neighborhood Art House, volunteer dates

EMPLOYMENT Mercyhurst University Campus Ministry, Student Assistant dates JC Penny, Home Department Sales Associate dates CHERYL LADD

Campus Address ~ Mercyhurst College Box #1111 ~ Erie, PA 16546 ~ (440) 222-1111 Permanent Address ~ 111 Fairfield Rd. ~ Solon, OH 44444 ~ [email protected]

EDUCATION: Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA Bachelor of Arts: Hospitality Management Graduation: Dates?

HOSPITALITY The Grotto Dining Area, Mercyhurst College EXPERIENCE: Server/Cook/Kitchen Assistant Dates? • Supervise 12-15 kitchen staff members • Track and process student employees time cards and meals • Set up and tear down dining area • Serve food and beverages to guests • Pre-prep all food items for menu entrees • Operate dishwashing equipment • Properly sanitize kitchen, dining area, and linens

Dates? Madison Country Club, Madison, OH Poolside Bartender • Interacted with members and guests to ensure customer satisfaction and to increase sales • Followed all established cost control and inventory procedures • Observed employee scheduling procedures • Assisted with the event planning of “Jimmy Buffet Night” • Designed daily food specials and pool bar menu for one week • Designed drink specials at the pool bar for a month • Utilized computer system to conduct monetary transactions

Dates? The Westin Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC Server/Server Assistant (restaurants and banquets) • Provided customer service in a Five-Star, Four-Star, and poolside restaurants • Completed rotations in the Banquet and Security Departments • Volunteered to assist during the break down/clean up of a convention

LEADERSHIP Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA Dates? Resident Assistant • Supervised 25 co-ed college residents in residential setting • Coordinated monthly educational, social, and community activities • Trained in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and active listening • Appointed to position following a rigorous selection process Page 2 CHERYL LADD Page 2/2

Campus Address ~ Mercyhurst College Box #1111 ~ Erie, PA 16546 ~ (440) 222-1111 Permanent Address ~ 111 Fairfield Rd. ~ Solon, OH 44444 ~ [email protected]

OTHER Sales Building Systems, Mentor, OH EMPLOYMENT: Assembler Dates? • Assembled and distributed gift packages to companies

Dates? Kirtland Country Club, Kirtland, OH Grounds Crew • Assisted with the course fertilization and irrigation, landscaped the grounds, and maintained equipment as needed

Dates? Super K-Mart, Mentor, OH Utility • Assisted customers with large packages and collected shopping carts.

STUDENT Emmaus Soup Kitchen Volunteer Dates? ACTIVITIES: Mercyhurst College • Rowing Team Dates? • Intramural Basketball Dates? • Intramural Football Dates?

REFERENCES: Available Upon Request MOLLY BADACH 5570 Route 307 W. Geneva, OH 44041 Erie, PA 16546 (444) 444-4444 [email protected]

EDUCATION Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Overall GPA 3.8 Bachelor of Arts: Mathematics Major GPA 3.9 Certification: Secondary Education (7-12) Graduation: Dates?

STUDENT TEACHING Seneca High School, Wattsburg, PA Dates? 10th-12th Grades * Planned and implemented lesson plans for Calculus and Advanced Trigonometry * Conducted a math lesson utilizing the Jigsaw Method of instruction * Attended curriculum faculty meeting * Judged varsity girls cheerleading tryouts

Fort LeBoeuf Middle School, Waterford, PA Dates? 7th Grade * Instructed students in Pre-Algebra, and Mathematics Course 2 and 3 * Supervised students during the instruction of Larson’s Math Series Pre-Algebra * Created thematic bulletin board in hallway * Attended faculty meeting regarding student behaviors

RELATED EXPERIENCE Mercyhurst University Math Lab, Erie, PA Dates? Tutor * Assisted adult and traditional students in a variety of math subjects * Implemented creative teaching strategies as to increase learning

Mercyhurst Child Learning Center, Erie, PA Dates? Student Assistant * Supervised 10 children ages 1 to 4 years * Implemented social, educational, and recreational activities

EDUCATION PRACTICUM Westlake Middle School, Pre-Algebra/ Math 7th Grade Roosevelt Middle School, Mathematics 8th Grade Harbor Creek HS/ Junior High, Tutor 7th-12th Grades

PUBLISHED ARTICLES The Geography Teacher Dates? * Published in the journal of Mercyhurst University Institute for Geography Education * Outlined how to incorporated Math and Geography in middle and high school lessons MOLLY BADACH 5570 Route 307 W. Geneva, OH 44041 Erie, PA 16546 (444) 444-4444 [email protected] Page 2/2

HONORS/ ACTIVITIES Mercyhurst University Dean’s List Scholar Dates? Phi Eta Sigma, National Honor Society Dates? Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Dates? Foresters Scholarship Dates? Egan Academic Scholarship Dates? Presidential Scholarship Dates? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Dates? * Attended the national conference, Dates? Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), student member Dates? Erie Children’s Museum, Volunteer Dates?

COMPUTER SKILLS Able to utilize Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Geometers Sketchpad

REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO Available upon request JAMES J. ANGLETON 928 Tyndall Avenue Erie PA, 5555 (333) 444-7777 [email protected]

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office  Strong mechanical background  Verifiable, outstanding interpersonal skills  Proficiency in SPSS  Working knowledge of video editing and production  Substantial background in photography  Former President of South Side Veterans Advocacy Group  Team Thunder and Lightning Car Club Adopt-a-Highway founder  Lived overseas in Italy with extensive travel in Europe and some travel in Asia

EDUCATION Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts: Intelligence Studies Graduation: dates GPA: 4.0

Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Arts: Political Science  Magna Cum Laude graduate Graduation: dates GPA: 3.8

MILITARY SERVICE United States Navy, Newport, RI dates Heavy Equipment Mechanic  Honorably Discharged  Held Secret Security Clearance  Head of Facilities, Acquisition, Engineering, and Development (FEAD) Security in Baden, Germany: maintained sensitive base development contracts, received and returned correspondence and assisted contractors  Head of vehicle repair parts procurements during deployment to Bagram Afghanistan: coordinated with 2 special warfare units and 2 supply organizations to procure parts for 24 assigned heavy equipment vehicles  Managed between 4 and 15 personnel in differing locations and for different tasks covering a spectrum from vehicle repair shop staffing to camp defense to volunteer community outreach groups  Served a very diverse array of consumers including American Armed Forces members, members of foreign militaries and civilian contractors from Italy, America, and Afghanistan

JAMES J. ANGLETON 928 Tyndall Avenue Erie PA, 5555 333-444-7777 [email protected]

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INTERNSHIP City of Buffalo City Manager's Office, Buffalo, NY dates Intern to the City Manager  Compared, analyzed, and drafted ordinances related to rental unit inspections.  Used BS&A Software and Microsoft Publisher to create marketing flyers for the Barton Group for properties owned by the City of Buffalo  Rapidly created 6 years of electronic records for gas and electrical usage and charges

RESEARCH PROJECTS The Effect of Technology on the Ranges of Weapons of the Battlefield  Undergraduate Honors project that looked at how technology altered the ranges to weapons, findings presented to committee and audience

Evaluating Source Reliability of Signals Intelligence  Future project looking for root method to discern reliability in SIGINT

WORK EXPERIENCE Oswego State Park, Oswego, NY dates Summer Ranger  Park Security: Patrolled to enforce park ordinances, professionally confronted violators; manned park and campground entry points to check for New York Recreation Passports and campground passes  Park Relations: Assisted patrons in answering questions, giving directions and sales  Park Maintenance: equipment operation and repair; building maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair

REFERENCES Available Upon Request

JOHN F. KENNEDY

Permanent Address ~ 205 Lexington Avenue ~ Camden, NJ 08109 ~ (444) 222-7777 College Address ~ Mercyhurst, Box #K1319, Erie, PA 16546 ~ [email protected]

EDUCATION Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Major GPA: 4.0 Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Overall GPA: 3.6 Minor: Spanish Graduation: date

WASHINGTON New Democrat Network (NDN) INTERNSHIPS Intern dates * Worked with NDN Hispanic Strategy Center to increase voter turnout in the Hispanic Community through use of new media technology * Facilitated Summer Conference held at the Mayflower Hotel, speakers included Senators Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden, Governors Tom Vilsack and Mark Warner * Assisted fundraiser director with fundraising calls to labor and individual donors dates 21st Century Democrats Assistant to the Executive Director * Assisted the Campaign Training Program * Coordinated the Youth Speakers Series with Congressional/Senate schedulers * Speakers included Senators John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, Richard Durbin, Tom Harkin, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, and Presidential Advisor James Carville * VIP Greeter for the annual dinner honoring Senators Durbin and Obama

POLITICAL/ Pennsylvania Federation of College Democrats of America LEADERSHIP President EXPERIENCE * Elected to leadership position at State Convention, Harrisburg, PA dates * Supervised an executive board of 9 individuals and 80 schools throughout the Commonwealth * Received $12,000 budget from DNC to write/implement a field plan to coordinate events for Edward Rendell and Robert P. Casey (in support of Rendell for governor) * Facilitated the largest young voter turnout statewide * Successfully planned and implemented two state conventions * Served as Vice-Chair of the National Women’s Caucus dates Pennsylvania Federation of College Democrats of America Political Affairs Director * Appointed by the Executive Board of Pennsylvania * Compiled a database of all Pennsylvania political races for the election cycle * Created a database of contract information for House and Senate members on the state and federal level dates Pi Sigma Alpha: National Political Science Honor Society President (dates), Co-President (dates) * Planned and organized two successful trips to Washington, DC including tours of the White House, CIA and US Capitol * Assisted with the coordination of a Student Political Science Conference at Mercyhurst College * Wrote a grant proposal accepted/awarded by Mercyhurst’s president * Organized 3 spring induction ceremonies for new inductees JOHN F. KENNEDY Page 2 Permanent Address ~ 205 Lexington Avenue ~ Camden, NJ 08109 ~ (444) 222-7777 College Address ~ Mercyhurst, Box #K1319, Erie, PA 16546 ~ [email protected]

POLITICAL Mercyhurst College Model United Nations EXPERIENCE Delegate (continued) * Participated in scrimmages against regional colleges and universities dates * Provided political insight and strategy for team competition dates Mercyhurst College Political Science Department-Dr. Joe Morris Research Assistant * Project Title: Voter Nonparticipation in Erie County dates Kerry/Edwards Northwestern PA Field Team Erie, PA Co-Director of Canvassing/General Intern * Co-directed the canvassing program for Northwestern PA * Supervised 75 phone bank volunteers * Exceeded Democratic National Committee’s request for voter turnout by 10%

INTERNATIONAL The Summer School of English at Valencia de Don Juan, Spain EXPERIENCE English Teacher: 2nd & 3rd Grades dates * Instructed English lessons to Spanish speaking students * Designed/implemented daily/weekly lesson plans and evening educational activities

HONORS Marie J. Carroll Foundation Scholarship dates Phi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society dates Phi Sigma Lota, International Foreign Language Honor Society dates Mercyhurst College Dean’s List Scholar dates Delran V. F.W. Post: Honors/Leadership Scholarship dates Chapel of the Four Chaplin’s Award for Community Service dates

STUDENT Mercyhurst College Democrats, President dates ACTIVITIES Mercyhurst College Academic Support dates * Tutor: American Government and U.S. History Mercyhurst College Christmas on Campus dates Mercyhurst College Freshmen Orientation, Student Leader dates Kids Club of Erie, volunteer dates

EMPLOYMENT Mercyhurst Political Science Department, Student Assistant dates YMCA Camp Matallionequay, Camp Counselor dates

REFERENCES Available upon request EMILE DURKHEIM 444 French Street Erie, PA 16501 (814) 731-9741 [email protected]

EDUCATION Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA Bachelor of Arts: Sociology Graduation: Dates?

SOCIAL Hamot Medical Center, Erie, PA SERVICE Case Manager Intern EXPERIENCE * Interacted with patients and processed paperwork, ensured HIPPA Dates? guidelines were maintained * Documented patient’s charts on a daily basis * Assessed patients’ needs within the community * Interact with various health care professionals; discuss patient’s issues and concerns with staff * Attended/participated in department team meetings

Dates? Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Buffalo, NY Victim Advocate Intern: Victim Witness Assistance Program * Met with victims to discuss their case * Attended court hearings to support victims * Utilized community resources to provide services for victims

RELATED The Elia Family, Lewiston, NY EXPERIENCE Nanny Dates? * Supervise four children in a residential setting, implement educational and recreational activities * Utilized positive reinforcement techniques * Interact with parents to discuss children’s behaviors

Dates? The Groquinto Family, Grand Island, NY Child Care Provider * Duties were similar to those above

HONORS/ Mercyhurst University ACTIVITIES Egan Scholarship Dates? Social Work Club Dates? Senior Class Project (Empty Bowl Dinner) Dates? Make Hunger History Dates? Mercyhurst Christmas on Campus Dates? Emmaus Soup Kitchen Dates?

COURSEWORK Sociological Research Methods Intro/Sociology Social Work Practice I-III Social Welfare Analysis Contemporary Social Problems Intro/Psychology

EMPLOYMENT River Oaks Golf Course, Server Dates?

REFERENCES Available upon request Mercyhurst University Resume Construction Guide

FULL NAME: ______HOME ADDRESS: CAMPUS ADDRESS: ______(City) ______(State) ______(Zip) ______(City) ______(State) ______(Zip) ______Phone: (______) ______-______Phone: (______) ______-______Cell #: (______) ______-______E-mail Address: ______Get a “professional sounding” address if yours is not. EDUCATION [Identify all institutions where you have attended for at least one semester; add additional sheets if needed] 1. Institution Attended: ______City: ______State: ______Major: ______Degree Type (BA, BS, MA): ______Minor: ______Grade Point Average (GPA) ______Concentration: ______GPA in your major classes: ______Dates attended/year of graduation: ______2. Institution Attended: ______City: ______State: ______Major: ______Degree Type (BA, BS, MA): ______Minor: ______Grade Point Average (GPA) ______Concentration: ______GPA in your major classes: ______Dates attended/year of graduation: ______

LEADERSHIP/HONORS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES/SCHOLARSHIPS [I.e. Mercyhurst Leadership Certification program, Egan Academic Scholarship, Treasurer of Student Government, Resident Assistant, campus clubs you belong to, etc.; include dates and identify the organization you were involved in, i.e. your high school, Mercyhurst College, church, etc.] ______CLINICAL AND/OR LAB EXPERIENCE/OBSERVATIONS Name of Organization Type of Organization Dates # of hours (Hospital, clinic, etc.) ______INTERNSHIP/CO-OP/EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE [Leave blank if you haven’t done one yet] Date of Experience: Name/Location of Company ______

Title of your position: (i.e., Student Trainer) ______List your responsibilities. Stress any accomplishments you may have had. A. ______B. ______C. ______EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE [Jobs may/may not be related to your major; include work-study if applicable; list in reverse chronological order; use an additional sheet(s) if necessary]

1. Date of Experience: Name of company; city, state ______

Title of your position: (i.e., Trainer) ______List your responsibilities. Stress any accomplishments you may have had. A. ______B. ______C. ______2. Date of Experience: Name of company; city, state ______

Title of your position: (i.e., Sales Associate) ______List your responsibilities. Stress any accomplishments you may have had. A. ______B. ______C. ______3. Date of Experience: Name of company; city, state ______

Title of your position: (i.e., Landscaper) ______List your responsibilities. Stress any accomplishments you may have had. A. ______B. ______C. ______RELEVANT COURSEWORK [List courses you’ve taken that are part of your major or electives related to your major]

______RESEARCH PROJECTS [List the title of project, research question, term, class, date, and brief description of the project]

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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES [Include date received and expiration date if applicable] ______

MILITARY SERVICE [Include branch of serve, dates served, etc.] ______

COMPUTER SKILLS [List languages and programs, i.e. Excel, Word] ______REFERENCES: Available Upon Request