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Resume &
Ietter Writing
)ob & lnternship Guide 10-11
Rosumos uro ospocuy mportunt n toduys tough
oconomy, so f l woro to gvo unyono udvco on thor
rosumo l woud suy uwuys turgot your rosumo to u spocc
poston, novor muko thom gonoru.
Cuuduupo l., Sonor, Psychoogy
ln u tough ob murkot, ts rouy mportunt to
tuor your rosumo. l suggost mukng u mustor
rosumo so thut you cun copy und pusto tho most
roovunt oxporoncos on to tho rosumo you sond to
ompoyors.
Amy L., Sonor, Psychoogy/lntogrutvo oogy
to
do
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Koop truck of your uchovomonts.
Suvo uny postvo wrtton foodbuck
you rocovo. 1hs w como n hundy
whon croutng rosumos und covor
ottors und hop you stund out
Cot un oury sturt. Curvo out tmo
to dovoop und odt your rosumos
und covor ottors boforo submttng
thom. ln u tough ob murkot thoy
nood to bo orror froo
Accoss provon oxumpos und toos.
oyond ths ,QD+PVGTPUJKR)WKFG,
you cun uccoss tho Rosumo udor
wthn Custo to crouto offoctvo
rosumos
Uso your own words. Do not borrow
contont from othors rosumos or you
w huvo u hurd tmo tukng ubout t
n un ntorvow
Soo u poor udvsor or curoor
counsoor for rosumo und covor
ottor crtquos
Rocrut un Lngsh muor or othor
word whz to porform u nu
grummur und contont rovow. Huvo
two othor poopo roud your rosumo
for good mousuro
loow up wth ompoyors
youvo submttod your rosumo
und covor ottor to wthn two
wooks. ong prouctvo s ospocuy
mportunt n u tough ob murkot.
Wutch our Cnno Rosumo und
Covor Lottor Workshops, uvuubo
24/7 on curoor.borkooy.odu
A
othor cunddutos. Strong rosumos do moro thun summurzo your oducutonu
buckground und work hstory: thoy omphuszo tho resuIts of your offorts und
druw cour puruos botwoon your sks und oxporonco und un ompoyors
noods. Customzng you rosumo s crtcu n u tough ob murkot.
THf 5 STfPS Ol RfSUMf DfVfIOPMfNT
Step 1: AnaIvze the )ob Description
Roud ob doscrptons thoroughy und thon hghght u of tho koywords whch
ndcuto roqurod und proforrod sks, ubtos, uttrbutos, und quucutons.
lf un ompoyor s ookng for somobody who s nnovutvo, punctuu, und
uttontvo to dotu, uso thoso sumo or smur words n your rosumo.
Step 2: Generate a Iist of AccompIishments
Crouto un nvontory of your uccompshmontstusks thut you onoyod dong,
dd wo, und uro proud of. lncudo oducuton/trunng, vountoor oxporonco,
obs, proocts, schoo ussgnmonts, truvo, und group or toum uctvtos. locus
on tho outcomos of your offorts. Cuuntfy your rosuts f possbo. Dont bo
humbo! Rosumos uro promotonu toos.
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Step 3: ldentifv ReIevant S|iII Areas
Whut sks uro nocossury for tho ob: lrumo your oxporonco so thut t focusos on sks und uchovomonts thut
uro dosrubo for thut purtcuur poston.
Step 4: Write Descriptive Phrases
Usng ucton vorbs (soo p. 27i, wrto short phrusos to doscrbo oxporoncos thut domonstruto your roovunt sks.
Lxpund on roovunt sks und oxporoncos und commt oss spuco to doscrbng othors. Do your bost to puco
thom n ordor of roovunco wth tho most roovunt nformuton us coso us possbo to tho top.
Step 5: Choose a lormat
Who rosumo tomputos muy bo tomptng, thoy tond to bo noxbo: uso, ompoyors uro ofton fumur wth
thom und muy porcovo you us uckng ngonuty. Horos u churt to hop you sooct u formut.
SeIecting a Resume lormat
ChronoIogicaI
Lsts your oxporonco n rovorso
chronoogcu ordorfrom most
rocont to oust rocont.
Works bost whon your work,
vountoor, und ucudomc
oxporonco routo drocty to tho
typo of ob youro uppyng for.
lustrutos consstoncy n your
work hstory. lf thoro uro wdo
gups n your oxporonco, ths
muy not bo tho bost formut for
you.
Most popuur rosumo styo. 1ho
muorty of on-cumpus rocrutors
und busnoss ompoyors profor
ths styo.
Soo un oxumpo, p. 30
S|iIIs
Lsts your oxporonco busod
on sk houdngs, whch uro not
nocossury n chronoogcu
ordor.
Works bost whon you uro tryng
to brouk nto u od whoro you
huvo tto or no oxporonco. A
good choco for curoor shftors.
Actuu work hstory s
summurzod n u brof socton
ut tho bottom of tho pugo.
locus s shftod uwuy from
whoro und whon you
dovoopod purtcuur sks.
1ho sks thomsovos uro tho
mun uttructon.
Soo un oxumpo, p. 31
Hvbrid
Combnos tho othor two
formuts. Cun bo orgunzod
n dfforont wuys, but usuuy
dspuys oxporoncos wth
doscrptons n rovorso
chronoogcu ordor groupod
undor sk houdngs.
Works bost whon thoro uro
somo consstont thomos to
your oxporonco (touchng,
oudorshp, murkotng, otc.i
1ho bonot of ths formut s thut
t provdos ompoyors
wth ousy dontubo sk
urous und u sonso of your
hstory.
Soo un oxumpo, p. 32
RfSUMf TlPS lOR llRST YfAR STUDfNTS
You muy ncudo work, oudorshp, und ucudomc uchovomonts from hgh schoo. y your thrd your n
coogo, coogo oxporoncos shoud ropuco thoso from hgh schoo.
Dont worry ubout huvng mtod work oxporonco. You muy hghght othor uccompshmonts, such us thoso
stod undor Rosumo Compononts, p. 26. lncudo somo of tho compononts murkod optonu.
lrst rosumos roquro oxtru tmo to ussombo. Lxpoct to spond u fow hours croutng u rough druft, und muko un
uppontmont wth u curoor counsoor or soo u poor udvsor n drop-ns to rovow your documont.
o putont wth tho procoss! Rosumos uro uwuys u work n progross.

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RfSUMf DOs AND DONTs
Do
Muko your oboctvo roovunt und concso
locus on tho spocc rosuts of your work, sgncunt
uchovomonts, und rocognton rocovod
Uso ucton vorbs such us croutod or coordnutod to
doscrbo your oxporonco
Cot foodbuck from sovoru poopo, ncudng u curoor
counsoor
Huvo somobody whoso wrtng sks you trust
proofroud your rosumo for spong und grummutcu
orrors
Romombor to doscrbo both your pud und unpud
postons or vountoor oxporoncos
Lxorcso rostrunt ruthor thun crummng too much
nformuton onto u rosumo
1uor your rosumo to ouch spocc poston
Cmt oxporoncos thut you woud not wunt to ropout
n futuro postons unoss thoy uro nocossury for tho ob
Uso roudubo und common fonts
Dont
Uso phrusos such us Rosponsbtos ncudod
Uso rosumo tomputos ncudod n word procossng
softwuro
Munpuuto murgns or font szo to uccommoduto
nformuton n puco of propor odtng
lncudo routno ob dutos such us mukng copos
Uso ong sontoncos or purugruphs
Submt tho sumo rosumo to ovory ompoyor, rogurdoss
of tho poston
Wrto ong oboctvos such us, 1o nd u suos poston
ut u modum szod corporuton whoro l cun grow und
dovoop my munugomont sks
MAKlNG A CARffR SHllT
Lots suy you workod us u rostuurunt host for tho pust
two yours: now you wunt to nd un ntornshp n humun
rosourcos. How cun you muko tho swtch: y usng your
trunsforubo sks! 1runsforubo sks uro sks thut youvo
dovoopod thut cun bo usod n muny dfforont sottngs.
Horo uro somo oxumpos:
Customor sorvco und confct rosouton
Anuytcu und probom sovng ubty
1oumwork und oudorshp
Wrtton und vorbu communcuton
Crgunzutonu sks und uttonton to dotu
Rosourch und prosontuton
Your st w bo unquo. Pror to wrtng your rosumo,
consdor whut sks youvo dovoopod thut muy trunsuto
from ono work onvronmont to unothor. As you sourch
for obs or ntornshps, turgot ob postngs wth thoso
sks. 1hon wrto out n dotu tho wuys n whch youvo
dovoopod ouch ono. 1ho cuso boow ustrutos how u
rostuurunt host coud domonstruto somo of tho trunsforubo
sks thut un ompoyor s sookng. Uso t us u modo for
dovoopng your own st of trunsforubo sks.
The )ob Posting:
lon tho Humun Rosourcos 1oum of Compuny X n tho Lust
uy us u Rocrutng lntorn. Must:
bo offoctvo ut wrtton und vorbu communcuton
bo procont n Word und Lxco
bo ubo to qucky ourn computor progrums
huvo ubty to truvo ocuy whon noodod
huvo punctuu und consstont uttondunco
bo wng to porform udmnstrutvo dutos
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Modutod confcts usng u customors rst upprouch to
onsuro rosouton und sutsfucton
Dovoopod u customor sorvco hundbook for hosts und
wutstuff. lntutvo rosutod n bong uwurdod Lmpoyoo
of tho Your.
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Mustorod proprotury tubo sorvco munugomont systom
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fMAlIlNG RfSUMfS
oforo omung your rosumo, try to nd out
tho ompoyors formut proforonco. Somo uccopt
uttuchmonts: othors profor your rosumo n tho toxt of
tho omu mossugo. lf you cunt nd out tho ompoyors
proforonco, sond t both wuys n ono mossugo. Unoss
you uro tod othorwso, ncudo u covor ottor. Sond tho
rosumo und covor ottor n ono omu mossugo. Soo p.
37 for un oxumpo omu formut.
Whon submttng u rosumo vu un orgunzutons
wobsto, uso tho formuttng und dspuy styo
rocommondod by tho wobsto.
To send vour resume as an attachment:
Cvo tho documont u numo tho rocrutor w
ussocuto wth you, such us Morlonnfor.doc
Dont gvo t u gonorc numo ko Rosumo.doc
o suro your documont s vrus froo
Lmu t to yoursof to muko suro ts ousy to opon
und tho formuttng romuns ntuct
To send vour resume in the text of the emaiI message:
Suvo both tho rosumo und covor ottor us toxt
documonts (.txti
Put tho covor ottor rst
Do not uso bod, undornng, buots, dstnctvo
fonts, coorod toxt, or htm codos. Uso ustorsks,
pus sgns (i, dushos, u cuptu ottors, und
combnutons of thoso to hghght toxt
1oxt rosumos ook pun und ordnury, but ompoyors
uro usod to ths. 1hoy uro moro concornod wth
whothor tho contont moots thor noods
To ma|e vour resume scannabIe:
Somo ompoyors uso rosumo dutubuso truckng
systoms. 1hoy scun ncomng rosumos (somotmos
ottors, tooi nto u dutubuso und whon thoy huvo
oponngs, rotrovo rosumos usng roovunt koywords.
Somo compunos w ndcuto on thor wobsto f thoy
scun rosumos und ofton provdo formuttng tps.
lncudo ndustry or ob-spocc koywords, ospocuy
roovunt sks, muor, spocc urous of study, und
oxporonco (o.g., murkotng rosourch, uvu, htm,
suos, go ooctrophorossi.
Uso 10 to 12 pont font szo. Do not uso tucs,
undornng, funcy fonts, buots or mutpo coumns.
Uso u bod or cuptus for omphuss.
Whon submttng u hurd copy by mu, prnt t on
whto pupor wth u usor prntor.

RfSUMf CHfCKIlST
S1CP! Dont submt your rosumo unt you huvo
chockod off ths st!
Aro your numo, uddross, cty, stuto, zp codo,
phono numbor und omu uddross ut tho top of
tho pugo:
ls tho rosumo pousng to tho oyo wth un ousy-
to-roud font, good uyout: Cun un ompoyor
ourn tho buscs ubout you wth u 10 socond
gunco ut t:
Dd you uso buots, bod, u cuptus, und
undornng to hghght tho purts you wunt to
omphuszo (o.g., ob ttosi:
Dd you tuor your rosumo for tho poston
by ncudng koy sks und oxporoncos tho
ompoyor wunts:
ls nformuton stod n ordor of mportunco und
roovunco to tho roquromonts stod n tho ob
doscrpton:
Doos tho rosumo uvod gonorutos und provdo
spocc nformuton ubout contoxt, uctons
tukon, und rosuts:
Do most phrusos bogn wth ucton vorbs such
us dovoopod, ntutod, otc.:
Huvo you boon uccuruto und truthfu ubout your
uccompshmonts ruthor thun bong too modost
or oxuggorutng:
Dd you chock tho spong of ovory word und
muko suro tho grummur und punctuuton uro
corroct:
lf you know your rosumo w bo scunnod, dd
you omt coumns, undornng, und buots:
Huvo you hud u Curoor Contor counsoor or
poor udvsor crtquo t:
lf you woro tho ompoyor, woud you cu you
for un ntorvow:
to
do
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RfSUMf COMPONfNTS
COMPONfNT ASlCS COMMfNTS
ldentifving Data Put numo, stroot uddross, omu uddross und
phono or mossugo numbor ut tho top of tho
pugo (ncudo urou codos und zp codosi.Cun
uso ncudo porsonu wob pugo f roovunt.
Vocomu mossugo, omu uddross, und wobsto contont
shoud bo uppropruto for u potontu ompoyor. Dont
unswor tho phono durng u ob sourch unoss you uro n
un uppropruto onvronmont.
fducation Numo of schoo, muor, dogroo rocovod,
gruduuton duto, prooctod gruduuton duto,
or dutos of uttondunco f dogroo wus not
compotod.
lncudo uny courso ttos roovunt to tho turgotod poston.
Honors und grudo-pont uvorugo uro optonu: ncudo f
umong your strong ponts. lf you uttondod moro thun
ono schoo, st tho most rocont rst. You dont huvo to
st u tho schoos you huvo uttondod nor hgh schoo.
Addtonu oducuton und trunng muy othor go horo or
undor u sopuruto houdng.
fxperience/Wor|
Historv
Pud und unpud work quufy us oxporonco.
Lmphuszo tusks, sks, ubtos, und
uccompshmonts routod to tho turgotod
poston. Cvo tho ob tto, ompoyng
orgunzuton, und dutos of ompoymont.
Prosont uchovomonts, contrbutons, und rosuts
(o.g., stroumnod u procoduro or mudo u cost-suvng
suggostoni.
OptionaI componentsuse if appropriate for vour bac|ground and the empIovers voure targeting
)ob Objective A ono-no doscrpton of tho typo of poston
you wunt.
loows your numo, uddross und phono numbor ut tho
top of your rosumo. Shoud bo spocc ruthor thun u
gonoru stutomont of your ntorosts.
S|iIIs & AbiIities
or Summarv of
OuaIications
lorogn unguugos, computor sks, ofco
sks, ub tochnquos, or trunsforubo sks not
montonod osowhoro n tho rosumo.
Sks und ubtos cun bo combnod undor ono houdng
or stod sopurutoy.
Ianguages Monton f you uro procont or fuont n u
forogn unguugo.
lf you undorstund u unguugo but uro not fuont, st
monton t. lor oxumpo: fuont n Russun, convorsutonu
Spunsh, or busc lronch.
Activities & lnterests ln ordor of mportunco or rovorso chronoogcu
ordor, st studont uctvtos/orgunzutons,
profossonu ussocutons, und commttoos n
whch you huvo purtcputod. Lst uny ofcos
thut you hod wth tho sks you usod.
lncudo uctvtos und ntorosts thut show oudorshp or
ntutvo or thut portun to your curoor focus.
Communitv
lnvoIvement/VoIunteer
Activities
Lst ofcos hod, orgunzutons, proocts, und
uccompshmonts.
lf tho sottng s potcu or rogous, you muy wunt to
uso gonorc doscrptons (o.g., Youth Loudor for church,
Spooch Wrtor for Cty Counc cunddutoi. lf substuntu,
thoso muy bo stod undor Lxporonco.
Honors Rocont gruduutos und contnung studonts cun
ncudo ucudomc honors such us Douns Lst,
honor socotos, und schourshps.
Cun bo stod sopurutoy or undor Lducuton.
Research &
PubIications
rofy doscrbo roovunt rosourch proocts. Lst
pubshod urtcos, pupors or books.
CIass Projects Lst roovunt proocts compotod n coogo
cussos. Lst uny rosourch, ub sks, or softwuro/
progrummng unguugos usod.
1hs shows thut you huvo hunds-on oxporonco und
s u good strutogy for youngor studonts wth mtod
oxporonco.
TraveI lncudo f your curoor ntorost nvovos truvo or
knowodgo of othor cuturos.
You cun uso ths us u wuy of dstngushng yoursof f
you huvo sgncunt truvo oxporonco.
References/PortfoIio lt s not nocossury to ond your rosumo wth tho
phruso, Roforoncos Avuubo on Roquost,
but ths s tho bost puco to stuto thut you huvo
Portfoo und/or wrtng sumpos uvuubo on
roquost.
Crouto u sopuruto pugo for roforoncos, soo p 38. Lst
numos, ttos und contuct nformuton. Awuys usk
pormsson boforo usng unyonos numo us u roforonco.
lncudo poopo who know ubout your work-routod
ubtos, such us formor ompoyors, vountoor prooct
suporvsors, und fucuty. Do not uso routvos or fronds.
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curoor.borkooy.odu
Management
udmnstorod
unuyzod
ussgnod
attained
churod
consodutod
contructod
coordnutod
doogutod
dovoopod
droctod
ovuuutod
oxocutod
improved
increased
orgunzod
ovorsuw
punnod
prortzod
producod
rocommondod
rovowod
schoduod
strengthened
suporvsod
Communication
uddrossod
urbtrutod
urrungod
uuthorod
couborutod
convinced
corrospondod
dovoopod
droctod
druftod
odtod
onstod
formuutod
nfuoncod
ntorprotod
octurod
modutod
modorutod
nogotutod
porsuudod
promotod
pubczod
roconcod
rocrutod
spoko
trunsutod
wroto
Research
curod
cooctod
crtquod
dugnosod
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oxumnod
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dontod
nspoctod
ntorprotod
ntorvowod
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coordnutod
domystod
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porsuudod
sot gous
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trunod
linanciaI
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uocutod
unuyzod
upprusod
uudtod
buuncod
budgotod
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computod
dovoopod
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munugod
murkotod
punnod
prooctod
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croutod
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Kristen Romano
2250 Durant Street, Apt. 6
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-555-2996
romano790(berkeley.edu
Objective: To fnd an internship where I can develop my leadership skills.
Education:
UC Berkeley
Bachelor`s oI Arts in Rhetoric
Marin Academy
H.S. Diploma, May 2008
Work Experience
Jamba Juice, Berkeley, CA 9/08-present
Cashier/Customer Service
Duties include making smoothies, handling small and large cash transactions, opening and closing the
store, light cleaning, and customer service as well as training new employees.
Activities
Women`s Pre-Law Organization, Development Chair, UC Berkeley, CA Spring 2009-present
Manage a budget oI 3,000, organize Iundraising events, attend weekly meetings, interact with alumna and
campus liaisons to populate panels at bi-annual events.
Volunteer Tutor, Willard Middle School, Berkeley, CA Fall 2009
Helped tutor middle school students in a variety oI subiects.
Skills
Bilingual, Spanish
ComIortable working with diIIerent types oI people, excellent communicator
MicrosoIt Word, Internet research
Interests
Skiing, writing, cooking Thai and Greek Iood, traveling
1hs oboctvo s vory
gonoru, stutng tto
ubout Krstons spocc
gous.
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- !nitiate contact with S-/ campus liaisons per semester to coordinate bi-annual fundraising
events. Attendance rose from 8S to over 120.
- !ncreased yearly organization fund from $1,800 to $3,000 through alumni donor development
and fundraising events.
- Collaborate with Outreach Chair and Club President to coordinate monthly organization held
trips to law hrms.
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- Supervise and train new employees on cashier and customer service protocol, safety
standards, and company mission.
- Promoted from cashier to trainee supervisor within 3 months of employment.
9ROXQWHHU7XWRUWillard Niddle School, Berkeley, CA Sept-Dec 09
- Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring to students in Nath, English and Biology.
- Developed original study tips guide for students.
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Sophie Moore
2290 Fremont Way 510-555-9090
Fremont, CA 94555 jobhunter@berkeley.edu
OBJECTIVE: Summer nternship as a Mechanical Engineer
EDUCATION
BS MechanicaI Engineering, expected August 2012 (GPA 3.4)
University of California, Berkeley
Coursework: Statics, Dynamic Analysis, Product Development
Physics, Math & Engineering Coursework, Fall 2007-Spring 2008 (GPA 3.8)
Evergreen Valley College, San Jos, CA
SKILLS
Self-motivated, innovative problem solver
Well-developed focus, time management and teamwork skills
Ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
Software: AutoCAD, Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel
Languages: Profcient in Spanish conversation
PROJECTS
Designed a more stable ironing board in collaboration with two other
students and presented results to class
Developed and maintained personal website (moorefamily.net) 6/08-present
EXPERIENCE
Stockroom Assistant, HewIett Packard, Palo Alto, CA 7/09-8/10
Maintained appropriate inventory for hundreds of parts in manufacture of ink jet printers
mproved accuracy of monthly inventory counts from 90% to 96%
Distributed parts to busy production line in a timely way to avoid work stoppages
Developed knowledge of production protocols and technical manufacturing environment
PromotionaI Assistant, OId Navy, nglewood, CA 6/09-7/09
Worked cooperatively with team of 15 to execute july 4th promotional activities
nteracted with over 500 men, women, and children while giving away items to build statewide
brand awareness

Customer Service Representative, Yogurt Park, Berkeley, CA 1/08-6/09
Addressed the needs of hundreds of consumers from a variety of backgrounds
Effciently attended to customer complaints and handled employee conflict resolution
ACTIVITIES
Rower, CaI Lightweight Crew Team 8/08-1/10
Participated in year-round competitive intercollegiate rowing club, practicing 20 hours per week
Taught new members technique and helped motivate them during practices and competitions
Saxophone, UC BerkeIey Jazz Band 9/08-present
Demonstrated real-time adaptability and intuitive sense of group dynamics in practices and
concerts
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Sophie Moore
2290 Fremont Way 510-555-9090
Fremont, CA 94555 jobhunter@berkeley.edu
OBJECTIVE: Summer internship as a Mechanical Engineer
EDUCATION
BS MechanicaI Engineering, expected August 2012 (GPA 3.4)
University of California, Berkeley
Coursework: Statics, Dynamic Analysis, Product Development
Physics, Math & Engineering Coursework, Fall 2007-Spring 2008 (GPA: 3.8)
Evergreen Valley College, San Jos, CA
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DESIGN, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND CREATIVITY
mproved accuracy of monthly inventory counts at an ink-jet factory from 90% to 96%
Applied problem-solving skills to design a more stable ironing board for a group project
Took initiative to organize restaurant work area, resulting in greater effciency
Developed and maintained personal website (moorefamily.net)
MANUFACTURING
Maintained appropriate inventory levels for hundreds of parts used in the manufacture of inkjet
printers and cartridges
Distributed parts to busy production line in a timely way to prevent work stoppages
Developed knowledge of production protocols and manufacturing environment
TEAMWORK AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Provided effcient and courteous customer service to diverse clientele in busy retail environments
while accurately making quick transactions
Demonstrated real-time adaptability and intuitive sense of group dynamics in jazz ensemble
Taught new crew members technique and motivated them during practices and competitions

COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Software: AutoCAD, Advanced Microsoft Excel
Languages: Profcient in Spanish conversation
WORK HISTORY
Stockroom Assistant, HewIett Packard, Palo Alto, CA 7/08-8/09
PromotionaI Assistant, OId Navy, nglewood, CA 6/08-7/08
Customer Service Representative, Yogurt Park, Berkeley, CA 1/07-6/08
ACTIVITIES
Saxophone, UC Berkeley Jazz Band 9/09-present
Rower, Cal Lightweight Crew Team 8/08-1/10
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ALICIA GUTIERREZ
459 Buena Vista Avenue #3 aguitar(berkeley.edu
Berkeley, CA 94720 (510) 555-6712
Obiective Educational soItware sales position
Education University oI CaliIornia, Berkeley
B.A. French, Minor in Education, May 2011
Senior Honors Thesis about semiotics and myth in Roland Barthes` works (in progress)
Skills Knowledgeable about educational soItware through academic and personal experience
Summary Consistently successIul track record in sales
Over one year oI experience in teaching and training
Experience TEACHING
Teaching Intern, Break the Cycle, Berkeley, CA September 2010-present
Improved 1st grade students` math skills.
Motivated 15 underachieving students toward success in their annual district exams.
Designed individualized curricula.
Tutor and Teacher`s Aide, Edna Brewer School, Oakland, CA September 2010-present
Conceptualized and implemented a yearlong proiect Ior ESL students resulting in a iournal oI
autobiographical works Ior use as a learning tool Ior other ESL instructors, historical archive, and a
source oI inspiration Ior other ESL students.
DraIted proposal to fnance proiect, resulting in Iull grant support.
Instructor and Camp Leader, National Cheerleaders` Association, Garland, TX May-July 2007 & 2008
Instructed students oI all ages in cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance.
Collaborated with a team oI fve instructors to create a positive, Iun, and lively learning atmosphere.
SALES & MARKETING
Managing Editor 0DJDQGD, UC Berkeley September 2008- present
Designed visual concept Ior Filipino Literary and Art magazine`s launch.
Organized and brought together Filipino artists Irom areas throughout CaliIornia Ior Iundraising and
promotional events.
Rush Chairperson, Chi Omega Sorority, UC Berkeley January-December 2009
Coordinated team oI ten in planning sorority recruitment.
Implemented marketing strategies promoting the benefts oI membership, resulting in chapter membership
increase oI 35 percent.
Budgeted spending Ior Rush preparation week and Rush week.
Salesperson, Panoply Corporation, Berkeley, CA July 2007-December 2009
Refned communication skills and marketing techniques while helping customers select fattering attire.
Led in clothing sales Ior the months oI July and August.
Other Skills Profcient in written and conversational French
Strong MicrosoIt Excel, Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, SoundEdit Pro, and Internet research skills
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Education UNVERSTY OF CALFORNA, BERKELEY
B.A. Architecture, May 2011
Relevant
Courses
Drawing Studio
Design Studio
Architectural Acoustics
Construction Process & Method
History of Architecture & Urbanism
Civil Engineering Material Properties
Energy Design in Buildings
Landscape Structures
ntro Structural Design
Relevant
Experience BERG JONES ARCHTECTS, Oakland, CA
Architecture Intern (6/09-12/10)
Conducted site surveys for Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Williams Sonoma stores
Prepared as-built drawings using Arris 7.0
Researched code requirements and prepared survey reports
Constructed site and building models for client proposals
ATKNS PANTERS, San Bernardino, CA
Web Designer/Painter (6/09-8/09)
Designed and developed company website
Prepared and painted interiors and exteriors of residential and commercial buildings
Leadership
Positions AMERCAN NSTTUTE OF ARCHTECTURE STUDENTS, UC Berkeley
AIAEB Student Representative (12/08-present)
Attend monthly AA board meetings and events on behalf of student chapter
PH SGMA FRATERNTY, UC Berkeley
Vice President (1/09-1/10)
Organized venues, security, transportation, music, funding for all social events
Managed $18,000 annual budget
Executive Vice President (1/08-1/09)
Administered nationally recognized pledge training program
Evaluated fraternity operations and made critical decisions
House Manager (1/07-1/08)
Coordinated 52 residents in routine maintenance and repairs of 10,000 sq. ft. residence
Supervised demolition, purchasing, contracting and scheduling of $12,000 bathroom renovations
BERKELEY EDUCATES ON ALCOHOL AWARENESS SEMNARS (BEARS, UC Berkeley)
Student Director (1/07-12/07)
Developed and presented seminars promoting social awareness of risks associated with
irresponsible alcohol use
Skills Technical: AutoCAD, Arris CAD, PhotoShop, Excel, HTML, Java Script
Professional: Model making, public speaking
Affliations American nstitute of Architecture Students, UC Berkeley nterfraternity Council, ntramural Softball
MILES STEVENS
3920 Durant Ave Berkeley, CA 94704 510-555-9230
miles@berkeley.edu
www.milesstephensportfolio.com
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JOSHUA LARSON
2503 Channing Way, #800, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 555-1029 jlarso@berkeley.edu
EDUCATION:
WALTER A. HAAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, May 2011
Major GPA: 3.5, Overall GPA: 3.4; SAT Math: 710 Verbal: 800
WORK EXPERIENCE
Catalyst Partners, nc., San Francisco, CA (12/09-present)
ConsuItant: Collaborated with fve students and three Accenture professionals to increase awareness of and and
use of client's online software. Conduct basic market research with customer base through interviews and paper
based surveys. Develop updated marketing plan and create implementation plan for local roll out of software.
Spherion Technology nfrastructure Solutions, Pleasanton, CA (6/09-8/09, 12/08-1/09)
Intern: Gathered and researched leads for account executives. Performed phone interviews with industry
executives. Created Excel spreadsheet to track recruiters' placements.
Psychology Department, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (1/07-5/08)
Research Assistant: Managed team of four behavioral coders for project investigating age differences in emotion.
Attended weekly team meetings to assess progress, discuss coding methods, and discuss relevant articles. Made
over 40 calls to survey, recruit, and schedule potential participants.
ACTIVITIES
Eggster Hunt & Learning Festival, Berkeley, CA (8/07-present)
Co-Director: Manage 11 committee heads to facilitate all functions of a 60+ member organization with mission to
sponsor fve local children's nonprofts with funds, time, and talent and to offer a free event consisting of 10 egg
hunts and 50+ educational booths geared toward children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Community ReIations Co-Chair: Supervised and developed leadership in 10+ member committee. Screened and
selected fve agencies and developed working relationships through community service projects and conference
meetings. Assisted organization in raising $26K and attracting attendance of 3,500.
Alumni Scholars Club, Berkeley, CA (8/07-present)
Member/Marketing Chair/Freshman FinaIs SurvivaI Kit Committee: Track and order materials for over 600 kits
per semester. Research prices for kit materials and supervise package assembly for distribution. Raised over $15K
through extensive mailing to parents of UC Berkeley students.
Children's Hospital Oakland, Oakland, CA (6/07-8/07)
100 Hour VoIunteer: Facilitated patient care by engaging with patients in the ffth foor playroom and conducting
bedside visits. Created and arranged arts and crafts projects weekly for groups of 10 children.
HONORS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, California Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship, Robert C. Byrd
Scholarship; won four merit scholarships.
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer Skills: Profcient in Microsoft Offce, Adobe PhotoShop, and web design (HTML, JavaScript).
Languages: Spanish (conversational), Cantonese (conversational).
nterests: Avid vocalist, painter and photographer. Accomplished dancer, performed in Oakland
Ballet Company's production of Nutcracker.
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Anna Liu
Local: 333 Haste St. Apt. 200C, Berkeley, CA 94708 (510) 555-8798
Permanent: 1898 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 (415) 555-8522
Email: aliu(berkeley.edu
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology, December 2009
Emphasis in Cell and Developmental Biology
Laboratory Skills
Enzyme characterization, RIAs, ion-exchange chromatography, gel electrophoresis, media preparation,
protein assays, plasma preps, aseptic techniques, use oI radioisotopes, HPLC, cell Iractionation
Coursework
Biology Physics Cell Biology
Chemistry Human Physiology Microbiology
Organic Chemistry Human Anatomy Biochemistry
Experience
Laboratory Instructor
Vista Community College, Berkeley, CA (8/09-present)
Lecture in genetics, immunology, microbiology, and general biology
CareIully prepare stock solutions and media
Supervise teacher assistants and oversee 35 students in each class
Work with a team oI proIessors and teacher assistants in publishing new lab manuals
Research Assistant
Comparative Endocrinology Lab, University oI CaliIornia, Berkeley (8/08-present)
Plan, organize, and carry out long-term and short-term research proiects
Analyze, research, and study evolution oI hormones
Develop expertise in metabolic pathways oI thyronines
Student Caseworker
Suitcase Clinic, Berkeley, CA (1/08-5/08)
Interviewed over 100 homeless and low-income individuals to obtain profles and determine
their presenting issues
Worked with lawyers, physicians, and social workers to obtain services Ior qualiIying individuals
English Tutor and Mentor
City College oI San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (1/07-6/07)
Developed lesson plans to teach three groups oI 35 students the complexities oI the English language
Provided assistance to tutors in subiects such as grammar and composition
Activities
Mentor, Chinatown YMCA (8/08-present)
Ofcer, Society oI Cal Integrative Biology Undergraduate Students (SCIBUGS) (12/08-6/09)
Fundraiser, Recreation Center Ior the Disabled (8/06-12/08)
Additional Skills
Corel Quattro Pro, MS Excel, MS Access, and DOS: Iluent in Cantonese
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CHRISTOPHER LEWIS
1475 Grand Avenue Apt. 3
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 555-2217
christol(abc.com
OB1ECTIVE Editorial Assistant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
StaII Editor Ior 7KH$UFKDHRORJLFDO5HYLHZ
Trained in expository, media, and academic writing
Developed archival system Ior museum flm collection
Profcient in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, SASS and Mac and PC environments
SKILLS
Writing/Editing
Edited submitted papers Ior content, coherence, and language usage.
TransIerred edited copy Irom print to Quark and Iormatted material Ior publication.
Completed Master`s dissertation: currently synthesizing select chapters Ior publication.
Research
Developed, implemented, and interpreted six-page questionnaire.
Developed sampling techniques including special variant oI standard random sample.
Prepared raw data Ior computer analysis.
Organization/Administration
Coordinated all aspects oI Iour-day international proIessional conIerence. Developed agenda, scheduled speakers, and
organized discussion groups.
Catalogued and curated American Indian Ethnographic Film Collection Ior Lowie Museum oI Anthropology.
Scheduled and coordinated auditions and interviews Ior perIormers and technical staII Ior commercial and industrial flm
proiects.
Evaluated and contacted prospective clients and talent agencies as production assistant in commercial and industrial flm
proiects.
WORK HISTORY
Field Archaeologist and Lab Analyst
Field Archaeologist and Lab Analyst
Field Archaeologist
Collections Curator
Production Assistant
San Jose State University, CA
Enlene and Verberie, France
JeIIerson Park, MD
Lowie Museum, Berkeley, CA
Media Match, San Francisco, CA
Spring 2010
Fall 2008 - Summer 2009
Summer 2008
Summer 2007
2006-2007
EDUCATION
University oI CaliIornia, Berkeley
M.A. Archaeology, May 2011
B.A. Anthropology, May 2005
UC Education Abroad Program, University oI Melbourne, Australia, Spring 2002
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Dear Ms. Walters,
Thank you for meeting with me following the career panel yesterday at UC Berkeley. am very
interested in the entry-level manufacturing engineering position we discussed. Below is a copy of my
resume and have attached it as well.
believe my strong mechanical engineering training and work experience in a manufacturing setting
make me an ideal candidate. am available to begin work after January 2, 2011.
look forward to hearing from your human resources representative and will follow up on your
suggestions. Thank you for your time and your referral.
John Chang
RESUME
John Chang
189 Manor Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(510) 555-8975
jc@berkeley.edu
EDUCATON
University of California, Berkeley
BS in Mechanical Engineering, December 2010
Honors: Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering honor society); Regent's Scholar
RELATED COURSES
*Product Development *Measurement Systems
*Advanced 3D Modeling *Fluid Mechanics *Applied Fluids
*Thermodynamics *Heat Transfer *Properties of Materials
PROJECTS
*Modeled aluminum tubing framework of a DNA machine and provided cost analysis, vendor
information, and component and assembly drawings.
*Conceptualized and developed a prototype for a device used to prevent the disastrous effects of
household gas leaks.
EXPERENCE
RAYTEK, NC., Fremont, CA, May 2009-present
Manufacturing Engineering Assistant.
Performed daily maintenance and troubleshooting of a manufacturing line.
Researched and tested hardware and software scenarios for implementation.
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to give to empIovers upon request
MICHELLE ANDERSON
1253 College Avenue, Berkeley, CA 92134 510.555.4457 mander@berkeley.edu
REFERENCES
Deborah Smith
Director of Marketing
ADworks Corporation
2 Sacramento Plaza, Suite 2434
San Francisco, CA 94311
(415) 555-0477
deborah.smith@adworks.com
Philip Blass, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Psychology
3210 Tolman Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 555-3175
pblass@berkeley.edu
Sylvia Nunez
Tutoring Programs Coordinator
Berkeley Tutoring Center
695 College Ave.
Berkeley, CA 92431
(510) 555-4892
snunez@berkeleytutoring.com
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ompoyor und poston
Stuto n tho rst sontonco why you uro wrtng
Show thut your curoor gous uro ugnod wth both
tho poston und tho orgunzuton
Muko your ponts succncty: ovory pont shoud
support your roudnoss to contrbuto
Proofroud for typos und uccurucy of contuct
nformuton. Huvo unothor sot of oyos rovow t too
Run Spo Chock boforo sondng your nu copy,
but romombor thut t doos not cutch ovorythng
loow up wth tho ompoyor f you hour nothng
uftor 2-3 wooks. lnquro f uny furthor nformuton
s noodod und rotoruto your ntorost
HOW TO WRlTf A COVfR IfTTfR THAT
GOfS NOWHfRf
Muko your ntroducton ong wndod und dont
ncudo your ob oboctvo to cuuso confuson
ubout whut youro uppyng for
Dont proofroud your ottor or uso Spo Chock.
1hs s vory usofu for thoso who cum to bo
dotu orontod
Rumbo on ubout your oxporoncos wthout
oxpunng why thoy uro roovunt. Dont monton
dotus thut w ot tho ompoyor know thut you
undorstund whut thor compuny doos or whut tho
ob ontus
Wrto moro thun ono pugo, forcng ompoyors to
hunt for your quucutons
Lxpun whut tho ompoyor cun do for you, nstoud
of whut you cun do for thom
Dont oncourugo tho ompoyor to contuct you,
ouvo out contuct nformuton, und dont sgn your
numo ut tho ond of tho ottor
Sond tho sumo gonorc covor ottor to u ompoyors
to
do
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1ho foowng s ntondod us u gudo. Covor ottors shoud bo unquo und orgnu.
Your street address
City, State Zip Code
Email address
(Area Code) Phone Number
Month Date, Year
Mr./Ms./Dr. First and Last Name of Person
Position or Title
Employer Organization's Name
Employer Street Address/P.O. Box
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. Last Name of Addressee:
Tell the reader why you are writing (i.e., regarding the position that interests you; if appropriate,
indicate how you learned of the position and/or organization). Make a general statement about being a
good candidate for the job.
Explain why you have targeted this particular organization: demonstrate your knowledge of its
products, services and operations (this means you must research the potential employer). Stress
what you have to offer, not what you want from, the employer. dentify those parts of your experience
(paid or non-paid) that will interest this employer. Students and recent graduates can draw attention
to relevant course work, special projects and campus activities. n some cases, you will add detail to
items included in your resume. Refer the reader to your enclosed resume for additional information.
Demonstrate your understanding of the duties of the position that you are applying for, and state how
your unique qualifcations ft the position. Request an interview appointment, or tell the reader that you
will contact him/her soon in order to see if you can schedule a mutually convenient appointment. f the
employer is some distance away, indicate when you would be available for an interview. (For example,
if you will be traveling to the employer's location during an academic holiday, indicate the days you will
be in that area.) Thank the reader for his/her time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Type your name
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uy out your covor
ottor s to ugn u
toxt to tho oft. Not
ony s t smpo, but
t ooks profossonu
und poshod.
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for an existing opening
2121 Elm Street
Berkeley, CA 94541
maryiones(berkeley.edu
December 28, 2010
Ms. Susan Merrill
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Dispute Analysis & Corporate Recovery Group
100 Palm Street
Los Angeles, CA 90000
Dear Ms. Merrill:
As a Business Administration maior at UC Berkeley with a strong background in economics, accounting, and fnance, I am very
excited to hear oI a staII consultant position with PricewaterhouseCoopers. While I am certainly impressed by the Iar reach oI PwC`s
work, the company`s commitment to sustainable corporate responsibility and women`s proIessional development are particular draws
Ior me. I believe the qualities, skills and experience you seek are well matched by my track record:
Your Needs
Accounting Experience
Finance Experience
Strong Communication Skills
Solid Accounting and Finance
Education
ProIessional Accomplishments
My Qualifcations
Currently working with the Investment Management Group at Wells
Fargo.
Prepared income tax returns Ior retail businesses and low income
households.
Led team in preparing income tax returns by determining clients`
specialized needs.
Interact constantly with Wells Fargo managers and vendors.
Coursework in intermediate fnancial accounting, auditing, economics,
introductory fnance, and investments.
Graduating Business Administration Maior with 3.5 GPA.
Independently created databases to Iacilitate expense tracking Ior IMG
Finance and Marketing.
I am eager to pursue this opportunity and would be very interested in setting up an interview to discuss Iurther how I would be a strong
contributor at PricewaterhouseCoopers. I can be contacted at (510) 333-1111. I look Iorward to talking with you soon.
Sincerely,
,=NU)KJAO
Mary Jones
Athough ts moro
ussortvo to ndcuto
thut you w cu,
ts bost to wut for u
cu f tho ompoyor
spoccuy stutos no
cus n thor stng.
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prospecting for a position
333 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 9+/6S
susantdavis@berkeley.edu
(SSS) SSS-////
December 1, 2010
Nr. Earl Jones
Goodworks Agency
23+ E Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA 9+S6/
Dear Nr. Jones:
! learned about Goodworks in the process of researching nonprohts online. ! have been seeking an organization
whose mission matches my desire to help low-income clients with practical matters and emotional support,
and was inspired by Goodworks' range of services and successful track record. ! am writing to see whether
you would be interested in hiring an intern this summer.
! am a junior at UC Berkeley, pursuing my BA in Sociology and a Spanish Ninor, and considering an eventual
career in social work or nonproht management. Since August, ! have been conducting H!v test counseling
sessions as a volunteer at the Berkeley Free Clinic. !t has been rewarding working with people from diverse
backgrounds, many of whom are struggling to meet basic life needs, and to use my Spanish speaking
skills. ! would love to apply and further develop my counseling skills while making a positive contribution at
Goodworks.
! will be available to work up to 20 hours a week this coming summer and would welcome the opportunity to
meet with you to discuss the possibility of interning there. ! will follow up on this letter in a week to see if
we can set up a time. Thank you very much for your attention.
Sincerely,
6XVDQ7'DYLV
Susan T. Davis
Koop tho ottor short
und to tho pont. 1ho
roudor s probuby
vory busy, und tho
ottor s ust to got hor
uttonton. o ussortvo
n tho cosng.
Snco you dont huvo u
mutuu contuct, you huvo
to nd unothor wuy to form
u bond wth tho roudor.
Lstubsh thut you uro
ntorostod spoccuy n ths
orgunzuton und oxpun
why you uro turgotng thom.
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to a mutuaI acquaintance
Logan Silva
555 Rodeo Drive
Berkeley, CA 94532
logans@berkeley.edu
(510) 555-8765
December 17, 2010
Ms. Mary Smith
Striped Bass, nc.
1010 Avenue of the Stars, Ste. 900
Los Angeles, CA 90000
Dear Ms. Smith:
Jane Jones, a friend and Senior Financial Analyst at Striped Bass, suggested that forward my resume to
you. Based on a review of your website and my conversations with Jane about my educational training, work
experience, and professional interests, believe would ft right in at Striped Bass. am highly motivated to build
a successful career in fnance and hope to contribute to the team at Striped Bass as a Financial Analyst.
My fascination with fnance has grown steadily during my business school studies, driven mostly by my desire to
understand how business decisions are made. Beginning with my frst fnance class and continuing with more in-
depth study of corporate fnance and managerial accounting, have come to see how fnancial data can be used
to make business decisions, whether in launching a new product or acquiring a new company. have also learned
how important it is to keep a big-picture perspective during the decision-making process. This duality appeals
to me tremendously as it follows directly from what have been studying: business with its detailed focus on the
company, and economics with its broad perspective on industry and the marketplace. Working as a Financial
Analyst with Striped Bass would be a natural extension of the academic foundation have gained.
My work experiences also reflect my desire to become involved with challenging projects such as those offered
by your organization. The opportunity at Striped Bass to participate in executing senior staff's complex projects as
well as eventually leading my own is very appealing to me. At Boston Scientifc, created numerous forecast and
inventory reports for the Global Supply Chain Management team. This required signifcant attention to detail and
analytical work. further developed my communication and fnancial skills by working on numerous cost effciency
projects for the Microbiology department, including the creation of a corporate-wide standing order matrix.
would build upon these skills and experiences at Striped Bass and am confdent that would do outstanding work
as a Financial Analyst. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, as would like to meet with you
at your convenience to discuss the possibility of full-time employment.
Sincerely,
JME?L4GJT?
Logan Silva
Druw
uttonton
to roovunt
sks und
domonstruto
whon und
how you
usod thom.
lor u unod ook, consdor
usng tho sumo prosontuton
styo for your covor ottor
contuct nformuton thut
you usod on your rosumo.
Logun contorod u of hs
contuct nformuton horo
us wo us ut tho top of hs
rosumo.
ogn wth tho numo of
your mutuu ucquuntunco
ths croutos un mmoduto
connocton.