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Danielle W. Silva Current Address: 115 Slusher Hall, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 232-3456 dwsilva@vt.edu Permanent Address: 1234 Forest Lane Frederick, MD 20872 (301) 555-6677 OBJECTIVE Cooperative Education position related to manufacturing EDUCATION B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Expected graduation as a co-op: May 2004 Minor: Statistics Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA GPA: 2.8/4.0 Earning and financing 50% of college education and expenses Software: Languages: COMPUTER SKILLS AutoCAD TK solver MiniTab Mathematica Fortran Visual Basic PowerC C++ EXPERIENCE Waiter, Boudreaux's, Blacksburg, VA Fall 2002 – present • Work 20 hours per week to help fund college education. Self-employed, Lawn care business, Frederick, MD Summer 2002 • Solicited business through cold calls and visits. • Increased customer base through referrals for quality work. • Performed all necessary equipment maintenance and repairs. • Covered all expenses and yielded net profit of $4000. Server, Family Restaurant, Frederick, MD, 1999 – 2001, High school & summers • Trained on and used excellent customer service practices in fast-paced, work environment. • Participated in corporate program to increase sales; achieved all sales goals. • Worked 40 or more hours per week in summers; worked 15 hours per week during school year. ACTIVITIES Student Engineers Council (SEC), Membership Committee Chair, 2001-02 Symphonic Band, Virginia Tech, 2000-present Big Brother, Big Sister Program, 1999-2000 High School Varsity Volleyball Team, 1998-2000 High School Symphonic Band, 1997-99 HONORS Maryland Distinguished Scholar, Honorable Mention, 2000 Scholar Athlete Award, 1999-2000 Merit Award, Honorable Mention, 1999 Media Festival, Photography Division AVAILABILITY January 2003 preferred; also available August 2002 Features of this resume:  Includes high school activit ies, because this student is a sophomore; by junior year, generally remove high school activities unless t hey are rare or show a l ong t rack record of int erest  or involvement  in your chosen field.  Availability is included, because t his is for a co­op position – employers won't  automatically know when you can or could start  work – so tell t hem .  When you don't  have career­relat ed experience – yet  – your ot her jobs show employers t hings like your work ethic and cust om er service ex perience – qualities important  in all work set t ings. Employers skim resumes fast: skills listed in columns are easier to read than strings of words with commas. NATALIE R. CONSTANTINE College Address: 451-L E. Roanoke Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 953-5553 nconst@vt.edu Permanent Address: 1302 Marquis Court Fallston, MD 21047 (410) 877-8142 natc@aol.com OBJECTIVE Position in for-profit sector assisting organization in natural resource conservation and compliance with environmental laws and regulations. EDUCATION B. S. Natural Resources, Environmental Resource Management, December 2002 Minor: Environmental Science Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia Major GPA: 3.2/4.0 Overall GPA 2.8/4.0 International Studies on Sustainability in Europe, Summer 2001 EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant, Mark R. Stanley, Attorney at Law, Christiansburg, Virginia April 2001 – present, part-time during academic year  Assisted the attorney in various matters concerning real estate, social services, criminal, family and common law cases  Gained practical experience and knowledge in legal issues and terminology Co-op, Mead Paper, Chillicothe, Ohio May – August 2000, January – May 2001, August – December 2001  Worked on a large-scale Ecosystem Research Project in cooperation with the U.S.F.S.  Learned various industrial aspects of using natural resources  Used GIS and GPS systems to inspect pine tree plantations and map company lands Technical Assistant, Johnson Controls, Inc., Sparks, Maryland May – August 1999  Assisted mechanical engineers with HVAC system design  Transferred and edited design drawings on computer programs Office Assistant, Tritronics, Inc., Abingdon, Maryland March 1997 – January 2000, part-time during school  Gained experience in general office duties, including typing, filing, faxing, answering phones and computer use  Packed and shipped inventory electronic parts nationwide using computerized shipping equipment for carriers such as FedEx, UPS, RPS and US Mail Volunteer, 1996 Olympic Games, Centennial Gateway Pavilion, Atlanta, Georgia Summer 1996  Served an international clientele adjacent to Olympic Park SKILLS GIS, GPS, AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel HONORS & ACTIVITIES Virginia Tech Environmental Resources Club (1998 – present)  Founder and president of student club promoting interest in the environment  Planned social activities around environmental issues to enhance student interest  Organized and chaired a large environmental debate Xi Sigma Pi, National Forestry Honor Society (1999 – present) Alpha Delta Pi Sorority (since 1999) Feature of this resume:  Details on student activity with leadership roles. J. MICHAEL SORVINO Local Address 901 Ardvark Dr., Apt. 8 Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 951-3456 jmsorv@vt.edu Permanent Address 98765 Late Settlers Rd. Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 320-0000 OBJECTIVE Chemical Engineer; interest in research and product/process development and/or manufacturing EDUCATION B.S., Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude, December 2001 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA Overall GPA: 3.45/4.0 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Co-op, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Richmond, VA January - December 1999 and May - August 2000 • Worked on two major new product developments for the Tyvek business • Planned and executed several scouting trials to establish final product definitions • Collaborated with outside vendors to establish product supply chains • Developed the manufacturing process for each new product • Helped to plan and oversee product performance testing • Participated in the writing of two product patents • Prepared and presented numerous technical reviews using PowerPoint • Received Excellence in Action Award for Tyvek FlexWrap development SKILLS Research/Technical/Communication Skills • Networking with both manufacturing and research personnel • Working in conjunction with outside companies to develop a product • Visually presenting and verbally communicating research findings • Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data Computer Skills • ASPEN Plus • MATLAB • AutoCAD • FORTRAN • Control Station • Mathematica • Microsoft Windows Operating System • Microsoft Office 9x/2000 Professional OTHER EXPERIENCE Laboratory Assistant, Computer-Based Instruction Laboratory of the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, Summers 1997 & 1998 • Aided medical students with their general computing needs • Helped to manage the front information desk • Prepared classroom instructional materials Landscape Technician, Landmark Landscape Management Ashland, VA, May - June 1997 HONORS & ACTIVITIES Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society Dean’s List With Distinction: Fall 1996, Fall 1998, Fall 2000 Dean’s List: Spring 1998, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001 Marshall T. Hahn Engineering Merit Scholarship, 1996 Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1996 Second Place, Virginia Junior Academy of Science, 1994 & 1995 Boy Scouts of America, Summer 1989 - Summer 1996 Be aware:  Some employers scan resumes – using optical character recognition (OCR) – to be retrieved later from a database.  Scanners can misread underlined and italicized text, so don't underline or italicize critcal information! Features of this resume: • Relevant" and "other" experience separated (no detail needed on last position listed; use page space to tell about more related experience). • Skills don't have to be limited to computer skills. • Margins: .6 top and bottom; .7 sides • Font is Times New Roman 10 (smaller than Arial 10). NATALIE R. CONSTANTINE College Address: 451-L E. Roanoke Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 953-5553 nconst@vt.edu Permanent Address: 1302 Marquis Court Fallston, MD 21047 (410) 877-8142 natc@aol.com OBJECTIVE Position in for-profit sector assisting organization in natural resource conservation and compliance with environmental laws and regulations. EDUCATION B. S. Natural Resources, Environmental Resource Management, December 2002 Minor: Environmental Science Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia Major GPA: 3.2/4.0 Overall GPA 2.8/4.0 International Studies on Sustainability in Europe, Summer 2001 EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant, Mark R. Stanley, Attorney at Law, Christiansburg, Virginia April 2001 – present, part-time during academic year  Assisted the attorney in various matters concerning real estate, social services, criminal, family and common law cases  Gained practical experience and knowledge in legal issues and terminology Co-op, Mead Paper, Chillicothe, Ohio May – August 2000, January – May 2001, August – December 2001  Worked on a large-scale Ecosystem Research Project in cooperation with the U.S.F.S.  Learned various industrial aspects of using natural resources  Used GIS and GPS systems to inspect pine tree plantations and map company lands Technical Assistant, Johnson Controls, Inc., Sparks, Maryland May – August 1999  Assisted mechanical engineers with HVAC system design  Transferred and edited design drawings on computer programs Office Assistant, Tritronics, Inc., Abingdon, Maryland March 1997 – January 2000, part-time during school  Gained experience in general office duties, including typing, filing, faxing, answering phones and computer use  Packed and shipped inventory electronic parts nationwide using computerized shipping equipment for carriers such as FedEx, UPS, RPS and US Mail Volunteer, 1996 Olympic Games, Centennial Gateway Pavilion, Atlanta, Georgia Summer 1996  Served an international clientele adjacent to Olympic Park SKILLS GIS, GPS, AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel HONORS & ACTIVITIES Virginia Tech Environmental Resources Club (1998 – present)  Founder and president of student club promoting interest in the environment  Planned social activities around environmental issues to enhance student interest  Organized and chaired a large environmental debate Xi Sigma Pi, National Forestry Honor Society (1999 – present) Alpha Delta Pi Sorority (since 1999) Feature of this resume:  Details on student activity with leadership roles. J. MICHAEL SORVINO Local Address 901 Ardvark Dr., Apt. 8 Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 951-3456 jmsorv@vt.edu Permanent Address 98765 Late Settlers Rd. Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 320-0000 OBJECTIVE Chemical Engineer; interest in research and product/process development and/or manufacturing EDUCATION B.S., Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude, December 2001 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA Overall GPA: 3.45/4.0 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Co-op, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Richmond, VA January - December 1999 and May - August 2000 • Worked on two major new product developments for the Tyvek business • Planned and executed several scouting trials to establish final product definitions • Collaborated with outside vendors to establish product supply chains • Developed the manufacturing process for each new product • Helped to plan and oversee product performance testing • Participated in the writing of two product patents • Prepared and presented numerous technical reviews using PowerPoint • Received Excellence in Action Award for Tyvek FlexWrap development SKILLS Research/Technical/Communication Skills • Networking with both manufacturing and research personnel • Working in conjunction with outside companies to develop a product • Visually presenting and verbally communicating research findings • Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data Computer Skills • ASPEN Plus • MATLAB • AutoCAD • FORTRAN • Control Station • Mathematica • Microsoft Windows Operating System • Microsoft Office 9x/2000 Professional OTHER EXPERIENCE Laboratory Assistant, Computer-Based Instruction Laboratory of the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, Summers 1997 & 1998 • Aided medical students with their general computing needs • Helped to manage the front information desk • Prepared classroom instructional materials Landscape Technician, Landmark Landscape Management Ashland, VA, May - June 1997 HONORS & ACTIVITIES Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society Dean’s List With Distinction: Fall 1996, Fall 1998, Fall 2000 Dean’s List: Spring 1998, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001 Marshall T. Hahn Engineering Merit Scholarship, 1996 Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America, 1996 Second Place, Virginia Junior Academy of Science, 1994 & 1995 Boy Scouts of America, Summer 1989 - Summer 1996 Be aware:  Some employers scan resumes – using optical character recognition (OCR) – to be retrieved later from a database.  Scanners can misread underlined and italicized text, so don't underline or italicize critcal information! Features of this resume: • Relevant" and "other" experience separated (no detail needed on last position listed; use page space to tell about more related experience). • Skills don't have to be limited to computer skills. • Margins: .6 top and bottom; .7 sides • Font is Times New Roman 10 (smaller than Arial 10). Pat E. Walsh Current address: 279 Progress Street Bla c ksburg , VA 24060 (540) 961­9876 p w alsh@vt.ed u  Permanent addres: 428 Login Circ le Anna p olis, MD 20000 (301) 444­5555  Objective  Position utilizing writing  a nd  c om puter skills; spec ial interests in tec hnic a l writing  and  developing tra ining  ma terials for c omp uter use   Educa tion  B.A., English with Spanish Minor, Ma y 2003 15 hours in Computer Science Virginia Polytec hnic  Institute & State University (Virg inia  Tec h), Blac ksb urg , VA Ma jor GPA:  3.6/ 4.0      Overa ll GPA:  2.8/ 4.0   Related Courses Computer Science: Comp ute rs for Business Op era ting  System Tools Introduc tion to Prog ra mming  in C  Ob jec t­Oriented Software Design Hum a n Comp uter Intera c tion  English /  Communication: Business Writing  Tec hnic a l Writing  Journa listic  Writing  Rep orting  Lite ra ry Critic ism Computer Skills  La ngua g es:  C++, JAVA, HTML Softwa re:    MS Word , Exc el, Pow erPoint, Pub lisher, Drea mweave r  La nguage Skills  Fluent in Sp a nish Tra veled  in Europ e; used  c onversa tiona l Frenc h  Technica l Experience Stude nt Computer Assista nt, Virg inia  Tec h, Blac ksb urg, VA Sep temb er 2001 – present  (10 hours/ week) • Assist stud ents with c omp uter p rob lems; b y p hone a nd  in resid enc e ha lls • Trouble shoot ha rd wa re a nd  softwa re p rob lems • Ma ke rec ommendations for ha rd wa re up gra d es • Minor insta llation a nd  rep air  Writing Experience Writer /  Editor, Collegiate Times, Virg inia  Tec h Stud ent Newsp aper, 2000­2003 • Ed itor of Events Pa g e, 2002 – p resent • Wrote artic les on c a mp us topics weekly • Wrote book reviews • Sc heduled  interviews with visiting persona lities, c a mp us lea d ers a nd  memb ers of the university ad ministra tion; arra ng ed  photo shoots  Activities & Awards New River Va lley Cyc ling  Club , 2000­p resent Ha bita t for Huma nity Vo lunteer, 2001­2002 Sp ec ial Olym p ic s Vo lunteer, 2001, 2002 Dean’ s List, la st 4 c omp leted  semesters: Fa ll 2000 ­ Spring  2002  Features of this resume:  Coursework outside the major shows how this student is qualified for the career objective.  Experience can be a student activity – related to and supports the objective in this example.  6 keys items bolded (in addition to headings) – select those that best support objective.  Font = Century Gothic 11 Margins = .7  Table used to format – set borders to be invisible on print document! Jacob A. Kelly 600 Jackson St., Apt. C • Blacksburg, VA 24060 • (540) 555-2121 • Email: jakelly@vt.edu 4156 Hawthorne Circle, Reston, VA 12345 (703) 654-3210 OBJECTIVE Sales management trainee position; goal to lead and train a sales staff EDUCATION B.A., Communication Studies, Public Relations Option, Marketing Minor, December 2002 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA Semester at Sea, Spring 2001 GPA: In-major: 3.3./4.0 Overall: 2.6/4.0 Earned 50% of educational expenses SKILLS Marketing / Sales / Promotion  Grossed $15,000 in three months with summer painting business  Raised $600.00 in advertising space for fraternity folder project  Raised $400.00 for fraternity sponsored car show  Cold canvassed community for potential clients  Created informational brochure for apartment leasing company  Developed advertising campaign for class project Management / Training / Organizational Ability  Managed daily activities of own painting business including renting/purchasing equipment and supplies, hiring assistants, budgeting, payroll  Arranged client contracts for painting business  Assisted in organizing talent show and benefit auction for Semester at Sea  Coordinated sales presentation strategy for fraternity car show and trained others in sales techniques  Trained new restaurant employees  Aided in refurbishing and renovating a restaurant  Performed restaurant duties ranging from busboy to night manager Communications / Language / Creative Projects  Created multimedia presentation using slides, music, and narration to brief incoming Virginia Tech students during orientation  Developed sales presentations and assisted with advertising campaigns including radio spots, newspaper ads, billboards, posters, brochures  Designed and distributed flyers for painting business  Traveled around the world with Semester at Sea and used conversational Spanish skills WORK EXPERIENCE Self-Employed, (Partnership) Sunrise Painters, Reston, VA, Summer 2001 Waiter, Leonard's of Washington, Washington, DC, Summers 1999, 2000, 2001 ACTIVITIES Pi Sigma Epsilon - National professional fraternity in marketing, sales management and selling Theater Arts, Virginia Tech Several roles in: "The Bride," "The Monster and Steven," "If Men Played Cards as Women." Features of this resume:  Table used to format; SET BORDERS TO BE INVISIBLE ON ACTUAL RESUME!  Skills format: skills from work, fraternity, course projects, semester at sea – summarized to support objective.  Margins = .7 Font = Arial 10 (Okay to fit in essential information, but don't go smaller.) ALEXANDER M. MATTHEWS Local Address 123 Turner St. N.E. #5 Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 961-2469 Email: alexmatthews@vt.edu Permanent Address 4097 Back Creek Rd. Bishopville, MD 21813 (410) 512-3167 OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in the design field, with emphasis on continuing development of technical and computer skills. EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, May 2003 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia GPA: 3.1/4.0 Dean's List last 3 semesters Washington/Alexandria Architecture Consortium, Alexandria, Virginia, Spring 2002 • Extensive studies of architecture within the urban environment • Construction site visits to embassies and Washington historic restoration projects European Study Abroad Program, Fall 2001 • Traveled through 10 European countries exploring a wide variety of cultures • Studied architecture through photography, painting, and sketching COMPUTER SKILLS HTML, AutoCAD R14, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint DESIGN SKILLS Sketching, modeling, photography and darkroom procedures, photographic manipulation, wood and metal shop experience, graphic printmaking, pottery EXPERIENCE PGAL Architects, Alexandria, VA, Summer 2002 • Worked on design development for Ramp Control Tower, Philadelphia Int’l. Airport • Drafted site plans, floor plans, sections, and elevations • Created site and building models for presentations Brown Residence Renovation, Chantilly, VA, Summer 2001 • Worked with owner to create new design for house renovation project • Created a model of the new design for owner Davis, Bowen, and Friedel, Inc., Salisbury, MD, Summer 2000, January 2001 • Produced drawings and colored renderings for a wide variety of projects • Responsible for altering red-lined construction drawings, as well as creating new construction drawings from on site measurements. • Created a proposal which won a major new commission for the firm Paul Kratzer and Co., Salisbury, MD, Summer 1999 • Assisted in the creation of advertising campaigns • Produced layouts and graphics for printed advertisements ACTIVITIES & AWARDS American Institute of Architecture Students Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coalition for AIDS Awareness at Virginia Tech Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society Golden Key National Honor Society Winner of Virginia Tech Tyssowski Scholarship Winner of 2000/01 American Institute of Architects Scholarship Dean’s List last three semesters Features of this resume:  Design skills related to career field.  Table for formatting – set borders invisible on actual resume.  Font = Arial 10  Margins: top =.7 bottom = .5 left & right =.8 NATALIE R. CONSTANTINE College Address: 451-L E. Roanoke Street Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 953-5553 nconst@vt.edu Permanent Address: 1302 Marquis Court Fallston, MD 21047 (410) 877-8142 natc@aol.com OBJECTIVE Position in for-profit sector assisting organization in natural resource conservation and compliance with environmental laws and regulations. EDUCATION B. S. Natural Resources, Environmental Resource Management, December 2002 Minor: Environmental Science Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia Major GPA: 3.2/4.0 Overall GPA 2.8/4.0 International Studies on Sustainability in Europe, Summer 2001 EXPERIENCE Legal Assistant, Mark R. Stanley, Attorney at Law, Christiansburg, Virginia April 2001 – present, part-time during academic year  Assisted the attorney in various matters concerning real estate, social services, criminal, family and common law cases  Gained practical experience and knowledge in legal issues and terminology Co-op, Mead Paper, Chillicothe, Ohio May – August 2000, January – May 2001, August – December 2001  Worked on a large-scale Ecosystem Research Project in cooperation with the U.S.F.S.  Learned various industrial aspects of using natural resources  Used GIS and GPS systems to inspect pine tree plantations and map company lands Technical Assistant, Johnson Controls, Inc., Sparks, Maryland May – August 1999  Assisted mechanical engineers with HVAC system design  Transferred and edited design drawings on computer programs Office Assistant, Tritronics, Inc., Abingdon, Maryland March 1997 – January 2000, part-time during school  Gained experience in general office duties, including typing, filing, faxing, answering phones and computer use  Packed and shipped inventory electronic parts nationwide using computerized shipping equipment for carriers such as FedEx, UPS, RPS and US Mail Volunteer, 1996 Olympic Games, Centennial Gateway Pavilion, Atlanta, Georgia Summer 1996  Served an international clientele adjacent to Olympic Park SKILLS GIS, GPS, AutoCAD, MS Word, MS Excel HONORS & ACTIVITIES Virginia Tech Environmental Resources Club (1998 – present)  Founder and president of student club promoting interest in the environment  Planned social activities around environmental issues to enhance student interest  Organized and chaired a large environmental debate Xi Sigma Pi, National Forestry Honor Society (1999 – present) Alpha Delta Pi Sorority (since 1999) Feature of this resume:  Details on student activity with leadership roles. SCANNABLE VERSION OF RESUME MORGAN ELIZABETH NEILSON Current address: 5634 University City Blvd., Apt. 56B Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 961-6666 meneilson@vt.edu Address after August 15, 2003: 2107 Calvin Street Manassas, VA 22221 (703) 555-8304 morgan.neilson@juno.com OBJECTIVE Industrial engineer; interests in manufacturing, cost analysis, and occupational safety EDUCATION B.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, August 2003 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Virginia GPA: In-major: 3.1/4.0 Overall: 2.68/4.0 Earned and financed 70% of college and living expenses SKILLS Knowledge gained through ISE project work includes: Cost Analysis Materials Handling Human Factors Plant Layout Inventory Control Statistics Computer Skills: IBM PC / Mainframe Macintosh / Apple AutoCAD/ CADKEY FORTRAN Visual BASIC MS Excel MS Word BlocPlan SAS FactoryFLOW FactoryCAD COURSE PROJECT Project Manager for Senior Design Team, Omega Window Co., Inc., Salem, VA Fall 2002 – Spring 2003 Analysis and evaluation of current layout of the window fabrication facility Collection and interpretation of materials handling and flow data Developing alternative facility layouts to reduce materials handling EXPERIENCE Summer Engineering Intern, Perkins Company, Inc., Cleveland, OH, Summer 2002 Application of CAD skills to both office layout and curtain wall analysis .  Gained experience in general office duties, including typing, filing, faxing, answering phones and computer use  Packed and shipped inventory electronic.  Gained experience in general office duties, including typing, filing, faxing, answering phones and computer use  Packed and shipped inventory electronic