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RESUME SAMPLE II
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Joe Place
111-11 85 Drive, #42Z
Forest Hills, NY 11435
(718) 555-0000
E-mail: emailaddress@aol.com
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Education:
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Queens College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts Degree Expected May 20XX
Major: Economics Minor: Math
G.P.a.show { 3.3
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Awards:
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Merit Scholarship (19XX-Present)
TIME 2000 Scholarship Recipient (19XX-20XX)
Deans List-Fall 20XX, Spring 20XX
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| Pertinent Coursework:
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| Econometrics | Price Theory | Business Law |
| Accounting I, II | Public Speaking | Corporate Finance |
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Internship:
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Brokerage Inc., New York, NY
Fall 20XX
Intern, Claims Department
- Gained knowledge of Insurance Industry
- Maintained accurate records and invoices
- Processed and investigated insurance claims
- Acted as a liaison between adjusters and clients
- Translated documents in Spanish to English
- Organized and distributed reports to customers
- Attended weekly staff meetings
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Experience:
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GAP, Forest Hills, NY
10/XX-Present
Sales Representative
- Assess customer's needs; provide a high level of customer service
- Answer questions regarding merchandise
- Increased customer sales by attending to individuals one-on-one
- Recognized by managers for increasing overall sales
- Check merchandise stock via telephone inquiries
- Maintain selling floor displays; replenish merchandise
- Received "Service Excellence Pin"
- Process credit card applications
Wendy's, New York, NY
08/XX-11/XX
Crew Manager
- Promoted after six months from crew to supervisor
- Received customer orders in a timely manner
- Assisted with food preparation
- Filled customer orders; prepared tables
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Activities:
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Queens College,, Flushing, NY
Member, Tennis Team
09/XX-Present
Treasurer, Math Club
02/XX-Present
- Responsible for a budget of $2,000
- Organized monthly club meetings
- Contacted companies and alumni to speak at events
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Microsoft Word, familiar with Excel, Internet
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