SIU Carbondale College of Business Career Guide

EFFECTIVE RESUME I

Sample Functional Resume Limited Work Experience

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Christina A. Candidate 123 Main Street Anytown, GA 30303 (770) 555-1212 christina.candidate@email.com

OBJECTIVE Ambitious management graduate with strong organizational skills seeks challenging management trainee position in the metropolitan Atlanta area. EDUCATION XYZ University, College Town, GA Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Expected May 20xx) • Major: Management • Dean’s List Honors (3 semesters) RELEVANT SKILLS Organizational/Management • Developed and implemented fund-raising programfor Omega Chi social sorority which generated $2,000 for local charity, Center for Women in Transition • Promoted and advertised silent auction for Omega Chi charity Toys for Tots Foundation securing $875 in donated goods fromlocal businesses • Organized Omega Chi house expansion fund-raising program, which brought in over 65%of the total cost to cover expansion expenditure • Managed chapter house finances for two years including collecting dues and paying bills • Carried a full course load while serving as Omega Chi chapter officer and working on campus newspaper advertising staff Communication • Corresponded with Omega Chi chapter alumni on progress of house expansion and fundraiser • Presented monthly financial reports to Omega Chi chapter members and quarterly reports to national headquarters Sales • Coordinated and promoted advertising campaign for XYZ University Gazette using directmail and marketing skills which resulted in a 47%increase in total number of advertisers • Led XYZ University Gazette advertising staff two consecutive years for most advertising dollars generated EXPERIENCE • Advertising Staff, XYZ University Gazette , XYZ University, College Town, GA (October 20xx– present) • Business Manager, Omega Chi Sorority, XYZ University, College Town, GA (August 20xx – May 20xx) • Minor: Marketing • GPA: 3.4 Leadership • Served as Omega Chi Chapter Officer • Participated in XYZ University’s 2010 Annual Leadership Conference

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