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RESUME TIPS
CONTENT
• Research and think about what the organization/grad school wants or values, and
tailor your resume accordingly
• Customize your resume by emphasizing relevant keywords, experience and skills
to match each job/organization
• Use action verbs to begin your short descriptive phrases. See the action verb list
on page 3.
• Focus on accomplishments when writing your descriptions
Include specific actions you took and the results, emphasizing how you
benefited the organization or team project
Quantify when possible: tell how many, how much, or how often ($, #, %)
Share how you demonstrated professional/soft skills (i.e. communication and
teamwork skills)
Ask yourself, did I: Lead a team or project? Innovate or take initiative? Increase
productivity? Receive positive feedback on my work? Solve a problem?

EXAMPLE
BEFORE:
Sales Associate, The Gap - San Luis Obispo, CA
Duties included: cash register, stock and inventory, making displays

AFTER (incorporating accomplishments):

Sales Associate, The Gap - San Luis Obispo, CA (15-20 hours per week)
• Improved product visibility by creating appealing merchandise displays
• Increased sales by 10% by providing tailored, exceptional service
• Utilized excellent attention to detail skills in performing weekly inventory
• Enhanced teamwork skills through collaboration with 8 staff members

FORMAT
• List most important sections toward the top of resume; typically content within
each section is listed in reverse chronological order
• Package your most relevant experience together with a heading that matches the
type of work you are seeking (i.e. Marketing Experience – put marketing related
experiences from internships, part-time jobs, class projects, club and volunteer
activities in that section)
• Ensure your resume is clear and concise (generally one page)
• Use an easy-to-read professional font in 10 to 12 point size
• Include links to your Portfolium, LinkedIn, professional website, etc.
• Proofread carefully for grammatical and spelling errors, and have multiple people
review it

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ACTION VERBS
Organizational/ Communication Creative Financial Helping Leadership/
Detail Addressed Acted Adjusted Advised Management
Approved Advertised Conceptualized Administered Advocated Administered
Arranged Arbitrated Created Allocated Aided Analyzed
Catalogued Authored Customized Analyzed Assessed Assigned
Categorized Collaborated Designed Appraised Assisted Chaired
Classified Composed Developed Audited Attended Contracted
Collated Contacted Enhanced Balanced Clarified Coordinated
Collected Convinced Established Budgeted Coached Delegated
Compared Corresponded Founded Calculated Collaborated Determined
Compiled Created Generated Computed Counseled Developed
Coordinated Developed Illustrated Controlled Demonstrated Directed
Dispatched Directed Imagined Detailed Diagnosed Evaluated
Distributed Drafted Initiated Developed Educated Executed
Executed Edited Innovated Estimated Facilitated Facilitated
Expedited Enlisted Inspired Forecasted Familiarized Hired
Facilitated Followed up Integrated Managed Fostered Implemented
Filed Formulated Introduced Netted Guided Improved
Generated Influenced Invented Planned Led Increased
Implemented Informed Modernized Prepared Liaised Initiated
Inspected Interpreted Originated Projected Listened Led
Monitored Lectured Performed Reconciled Mediated Managed
Operated Led Planned Researched Mentored Motivated
Organized Manipulated Produced Solved Motivated Organized
Prepared Marketed Revitalized Perceived Oversaw
Processed Mediated Shaped Referred Performed
Proofread Moderated Updated Teaching/ Rehabilitated Planned
Purchased Motivated Visualized Training Related Prioritized
Recorded Negotiated Wrote Adapted Represented Produced
Responded Notified Adopted Spoke Recommended
Retrieved Persuaded Advised Supported Reviewed
Results Briefed
Reviewed Pitched Stimulated
Accelerated Clarified
Scheduled Promoted Strategized
Accomplished Coached Technical
Screened Publicized Strengthened
Achieved Communicated Analyzed
Specified Read Supervised
Attained Coordinated Applied
Systematized Reasoned
Awarded Counseled Assembled
Tabulated Recruited
Completed Developed Automated Maintained
Validated Revised
Consolidated Differentiated Built Manufactured
Sold
Contributed Educated Calculated Operated
Research Spoke
Decreased Enabled Coded Overhauled
Abstracted Strategized
Eliminated Encouraged Computed Performed
Analyzed Wrote
Established Engaged Condensed Produced
Clarified Expanded Enlightened Configured Programmed
Collected Investigated Improved Evaluated Constructed Prototyped
Compiled Observed Increased Explained Controlled Purified
Conducted Organized Initiated Facilitated Converted Reduced
Critiqued Perceived Introduced Guided Created Refined
Diagnosed Reported Launched Helped Debugged Remodeled
Evaluated Researched Pioneered Illustrated Defined Repaired
Examined Reviewed Recognized as Influenced Designed Researched
Experimented Studied Reduced Informed Determined Restored
Explored Summarized Resolved Initiated Developed Simulated
Extracted Surveyed Selected as Instructed Devised Solved
Extrapolated Synthesized Succeeded Integrated Diagnosed Standardized
Gathered Systematized Mentored Drafted Synthesized
Identified Theorized Persuaded Engineered Systematized
Inspected Validated Prepared Estimated Tested

“Valued”“Edited”
Interpreted Presented Fabricated Troubleshot
Interviewed Stimulated Inspected Upgraded
Trained Installed Validated
Valued

“Analyzed” “Collaborated”
Invented
“Led”
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FRESHMAN/PART-TIME JOB
GARRETT  KRIEGER  
111  Fern  St.,  San  Luis  Obispo,  CA    93405       (510)  821-­‐1012         gkrieger@gmail.com  
 
OBJECTIVE  
A  part-­‐time  position  as  Server  at  Tahoe  Joe’s  in  San  Luis  Obispo,  CA  
 
EDUCATION  
California  Polytechnic  State  University,  San  Luis  Obispo  
Bachelor  of  Science,  Food  Science   Expected  Graduation  June  20xx  
3.54  GPA  
 
CUSTOMER  SERVICE  EXPERIENCE  
Cal  Poly  Campus  Dining  (San  Luis  Obispo,  CA)   October  20xx  -­‐  Present  
Catering  Assistant  
§ Assist  in  food  preparation  for  events  with  up  to  400  attendees  
§ Serve  at  formal  and  informal  events;  maintain  customer  service  as  top  priority  at  all  times  
§ Collaborate  and  communicate  effectively  with  co-­‐workers  to  provide  efficient  service  to  
attendees  in  fast-­‐paced  environment  
 
Skyhawk  Sports  Camp  (Fremont,  CA)   Summer  20xx  
Camp  Counselor  
§ Supervised  and  maintained  safe  environment  for  group  of  10  boys,  ages  8  to10,  at  residential  
sports  camp  
§ Independently  facilitated  soccer  and  volleyball  instruction  for  groups  of  up  to  25  children  
§ Planned  and  implemented  recreational  activities  ranging  from  craft  projects  to  dances  
§ Mentored  and  assisted  with  training  for  Junior  Counselors  
 
Various  Private  Households  (Fremont,  CA)   20xx  -­‐  20xx  
Childcare  Provider  
§ Supervised  and  cared  for  up  to  3  children  at  a  time,  ages  6  months  to  12  years  
§ Demonstrated  responsibility  and  trustworthiness  at  all  times  
§ Communicated  openly  with  parents  about  expectations  and  concerns  
 
TECHNICAL  AND  LANGUAGE  SKILLS  
Microsoft  Word,  Publisher,  PowerPoint,  Excel  
Conversational  Spanish  
 
LEADERSHIP  AND  INVOLVEMENT  
Member,  Residence  Hall  Council  at  Cal  Poly  (San  Luis  Obispo,  CA)   November  20xx  -­‐  Present  
Volunteer,  Woods  Humane  Society  (San  Luis  Obispo,  CA)   October  20xx  -­‐  June  20xx  
Captain,  High  School  Soccer  Team  (Fremont,  CA)   20xx  -­‐  20xx  
Features  Editor,  The  Daily  News,  High  School  Newspaper  (Fremont,  CA)   20xx  -­‐  20xx  
 
 

TOP  5  STRENGTHSQUEST  THEMES  

Achiever                ▪                Developer                ▪                Responsibility                ▪                Focus                ▪                Context  

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APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL/CV
JAMES CORDOBA
700 Covina Ave • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 • (805) 423-7234 • jamescordoba@gmail.com

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science: Child Development, expected June 20xx
Minor: Psychology GPA: 3.95

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant, Children’s Motivation Study, Dr. Denise Daniels, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, Sept 20xx - present
• Visit local elementary schools and collect research data on the development of children’s self-understandings and
motives to learn and the effects of early school experiences on children’s motivation and well-being
• Assist in coding and analyzing results of 20 individual interviews with children
• Writing poster session proposal for submission to present at the Cal Poly Research Conference

Research Assistant, Peer Relation and Social Adjustment Study, Dr. Linda Lee, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, Sept 20xx - present
• Review literature on peer interactions and relationships among preschool children of diverse ethnic groups
• Update and edit over 30 references for the manuscript of the study
• Proofread and edit the APA format of the research article for publication in Early Childhood Research Journal, Dec 20xx

Senior Project, Cal Poly: “Evolution of Death Concepts from Childhood to Adolescence,” Jan 20xx - May 20xx
• Reviewed scientific literature on the development of children’s and adolescents’ understanding of death
• Examined how factors such as age, gender, and emotional and cognitive development affect the grieving process
• Described ways that adults and parents can help children and adolescents dealing with death

HUMAN SERVICES EXPERIENCE

Special Needs Support Coordinator, City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation, San Luis Obispo, CA, Sept 20xx - Jun 20xx
• Taught children ages 3-4 fundamentals of social interaction, teamwork, and sporting skills
• Worked with children and families to ensure that individualized needs were met
• Entered and maintained daily case management notes on 15-20 individual children
• Responded to emergencies by calling medical personnel and writing detailed reports

Youth Mentor, Bakari Mentoring Project, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, Sept 20xx - Jun 20xx
• Mentored 6 male youth ages 14-21 who are involved in the justice system through weekly 3-hour meetings
• Supported participants with completing program assignments related to self-awareness, relationships, personal
finances, job readiness and college preparation, and community service
• Facilitated discussions encouraging youth to reflect on their challenges and successes, and to identify and accomplish
weekly goals for successful transition back into the community

Peer Educator - Nationally Certified, Peer Health Education Department, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, Apr 20xx - Jun 20xx
• Promoted healthy lifestyle choices, providing information and referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources
• Provided confidential consultations to over 100 students and presented to groups of 20-80 students on health
education topics such as stress and time management, depression, anxiety, drugs and alcohol

Child Development Fieldwork, ASI Children’s Center, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, Sept 20xx - Jan 20xx
• Fostered a secure, caring, and safe environment that encouraged children to develop at their own pace in all areas
• Facilitated learning experiences by answering questions and encouraging children’s natural curiosity to stimulate their
intellectual development and exploration

AWARDS, HONORS, AND SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Mitchell Family Scholarship, 20xx

Educational Opportunity Program Academic Achievement Award, 20xx
Dean’s List, Fall 20xx, Winter 20xx, Spring 20xx
President’s Honors List, 20xx - 20xx

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Christopher Lee
1200 Main Street #1, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805) 523-075, clee78@calpoly.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/clee78

OBJECTIVE
A summer research or laboratory internship at Genentech

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, expected June 20xx
Concentration: Molecular and Cellular Biology Class Level: Junior

Relevant Coursework: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, Classical and Molecular Genetics, Metabolism,
Immunochemistry, Organic Chemistry Series, Applied Life Science Statistics, Protein Techniques Laboratory

SKILLS
Laboratory: Chromatography (Ion Exchange, Affinity, FPLC, Thin Layer), Blotting (Western, Southern, Dot), SDS-
PAGE, PCR, Enzymatic Assays, Basic Cloning, Microbial Staining and Plating

Research: Experience with protein extraction and purification techniques, troubleshooting and optimization of methods
and instruments, writing detailed and descriptive protocols

Statistics: T-tests, Analysis of Variance, comparison data, graphing and developing charts from collected data

Computer: PhysioEx, ADAM Interactive anatomy software, ChemDraw, SerialCloner, Web-based protein structure
tools and bioinformatics databases, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Languages: Fluent in Mandarin and conversational in Spanish

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Laboratory Assistant, Biotechnology Laboratory, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
9/xx-6/xx
• Assisted in cloning DNA and isolation of plasmids from bacteria
• Maintained and organized a detailed laboratory notebook which served as a guide for other lab assistants
• Prepared and sterilized bacteriological media, buffers and solutions
• Upheld safety standards and performed quality assurance checks on reagents and materials
• Gained proficiency in working independently and scheduling multiple tasks

Molecular Biology Laboratory, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 3/xx-6/xx

• Conducted DNA cloning, sequencing, and mapping of the Vibrio fischeri lux operon
• Determined viral transposon position in mutant Vibrio fischeri strains by genome analysis
• Prepared written reports summarizing data analysis and conclusions

Research Assistant, Center for Applications in Biotechnology, San Luis Obispo, CA 1/xx-6/xx
• Assisted in developing an online library of E. coli “pyroprints” genetic sequences to identify different strains
• Collected, cultured, and analyzed E. coli strain samples from host animal species

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Server, Firestone Grill, San Luis Obispo, CA 1/xx-Present
• Work in a fast-paced environment serving in excess of 100 customers per hour during peak times
• Generate returning customers through positive attitude and attention to detail
• Collaborate effectively in a team of 6 staff members and 2 managers

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Biotechnology Club President, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 9/xx-Present
• Spearheaded the effort to restructure the club which led to a 500% increase in membership
• Direct general meetings and officer meetings, and facilitate a team outlook
• Organize industry speaker and career events attended by over 70 students

College of Science and Math Ambassador, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 3/xx-Present
• Represent the college to others and build relationships with faculty, staff, and students in the college

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD &
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Lacey Chavez
(805) 555-2239 • lchavez45@calpoly.edu • www.linkedin.com/laceychavez

OBJECTIVE
Marketing Coordinator position at Ashbrook Wine Estates

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business June 20xx
GPA: 3.52 Dean’s List – 6 quarters
University of Adelaide, Australia – Study Abroad Program Fall 20xx
Coursework in wine marketing and culture, participated in wine industry tours

MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Marketing Planning Project | The Lane Vineyard
• Collected primary and secondary market research for an Australian boutique winery
• Developed and administered test market surveys; statistically analyzed results using SPSS
• Formulated marketing strategy and presented recommendations to client
• Facilitated weekly team planning meetings throughout the 10-week project
Marketing Outreach Project | California Mid-State Fair
• Implemented online social networking outreach to over 1300 people to inform them of fair activities
• Developed innovative marketing strategies including promotional contests and YouTube video
• Created an accompanying 30-page marketing guide and presented to Fair Manager
Public Relations Campaign | Cal Poly Foodie Club
• Collaborated with a team of four to create a public relations campaign for a new campus club
• Developed media materials including media lists, press kit, press release and fact sheet
• Helped plan and execute the inaugural Foodie Fest event attended by 250 guests and 13 vendors

WORK EXPERIENCE
Front Desk Staff, Valley Dental Group | Fresno, CA Summers 20xx & 20xx
• Provided administrative and customer service support in a high-volume clinic of four dentists
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills in a professional environment
Office Assistant, Clawson Motorsports | Fresno, CA Jan. 20xx-Sept. 20xx
• Balanced daily receipts of cash, checks and credit cards and prepared bank deposits of up to $10,000
• Processed time cards for 18 salaried employees and 50 hourly employees
• Efficiently answered heavy call volume with 16 incoming lines

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Software: Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop) | Social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogging) | SPSS |
Minitab | Microsoft Office
Writing: press releases |memorandums | feature articles | familiar with AP and public relations writing styles |
published articles in The Mustang News and Ag Circle
Marketing Materials: brochures | product data sheets | promotional items
Coursework Highlights: Branded Wine Marketing | Agribusiness Marketing Planning | Agribusiness Marketing
Research Methods | Food Category Management | Global Agricultural Marketing and Trade
StrengthsQuest Signature Themes: Ideation | Learner | Includer | Focus | Achiever

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

• Agribusiness Management/National Agricultural Marketing Association Club 20xx-20xx
• Cal Poly Vines to Wines Club 20xx-20xx
• Alpha Zeta, professional agriculture fraternity 20xx-20xx
• Orientation Leader, Cal Poly Week of Welcome 20xx

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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

AVERYAQUINO Objective: Architectural experience designer with Gensler

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Architecture | June 20xx
GPA 3.36 | LEED AP BD+C

Academic Initiative Abroad (AIA) | Rome, Italy | Fall 20xx

Coursework: Italian Architecture & Theory | Classical & Baroque Architecture | Studio – Urban
Historical Site

architecture & design experience

MADI Group | Architectural Intern | Santa Cruz, CA July - September 20xx
»» Assisted with the design development and schematic design phase of 3 contemporary
sustainable architecture projects (school, community, and mixed-use building)
»» Gained experience with LEED standards, net-zero architecture, and pre-fab construction
through model building (digital, laser cut & 3D printed), rendering (Rhino 3D & V-Ray),
design proposals and site visits

Luca Peralta Studio | Architectural Intern | Rome, Italy January - April 20xx
»» Worked on the design development, schematic design, and construction documentation
aaquinodesign.com | linkedin.com/in/aaquino

phase of a contemporary Italian architectural renovation and interior design project

»» Processed digital plans, sections, elevations and details (AutoCAD), as well as digital
and analog 3D modelling and rendering (Rhino 3D & V-Ray)
»» Contributed to the full building design and construction process of the project
»» Provided graphic layouts (InDesign/Illustrator), as well as perspectives and elevations
805-543-1111 | aaquino@calpoly.edu

(Photoshop) of designs

Clickspring Design | Design Intern | New York, NY July - September 20xx

»» Provided graphic and layout design through completion of a design proposal portfolio, as
well as render editing (Photoshop) for a commercial media interior and set design firm

Radoslav Opacic Architects | Architectural Intern | Irvington, NY July - August 20xx

»» Worked on 5 high-end residential and interior design projects through digital
representation of plans and details (AutoCAD), interior furnishing selection, record
management, site visits, and correspondence between firm and local government
»» Participated in the design and construction process of historic restoration and
preservation of 3 existing buildings through site visits, measuring and locating buildings
and damages on-site for digital processing, and maintaining records and inventory
management

TECHNICAL skills: (/) = level of proficiency

PHOTOSHOP MANUAL DRAFTING

ILLUSTRATOR MODEL BUILDING
INDESIGN GRAPHIC LAYOUTS
DRAFTING & 3D HAND DRAWING
CONTACT >>

RHINO 3D WATERCOLOR
SKETCHUP WOOD & METAL WORKING
AUTOCAD
FORM-Z
RENDERING: V-RAY, MAXWELL
LASER CUTTER, CNC ROUTER academic honors
VIDEO EDITING: FINAL CUT PRO »» Dean’s List Recipient – 2 quarters
MS OFFICE »» Cal Poly Outreach Scholarship
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Chloe  Jensen  
cjensen@calpoly.edu  ·∙  805-­‐333-­‐8051  ·∙  www.chloejensen.com  ·∙  www.linkedin.com/in/cjensen  
 
Objective:  Technical  writing  summer  internship  with  Adobe    
 
Education  
California  Polytechnic  State  University,  San  Luis  Obispo     Class  Level:  Junior  
Bachelor  of  Arts  in  English,  expected  December  20xx     Minor:  Media  Arts,  Society  &  Technology                  
GPA:  3.4     Dean’s  List  –  5  quarters    
Study  Abroad:  Monterrey  Institute  of  Technology,  Queretaro,  Mexico  -­‐  Summer  20xx  
 
Writing  Experience  
Online  Columnist,  Mustang  News,  San  Luis  Obispo,  CA                                                                                                    October  20xx-­‐present  
• Write  a  weekly  book  review  column  for  the  online  edition  of  the  award-­‐winning  Cal  Poly  newspaper,  which  
includes  independently  selecting  and  reading  a  new  novel  each  week  
• Work  in  an  unsupervised  environment  to  submit  500-­‐800  word  columns  to  an  online  editing  program  before  
publishing  
Contributing  Writer,  Hubpages                                                                                    January  20xx-­‐present  
• Create  engaging  writing  pieces  to  share  with  a  global  writing  community    
• Received  the  Gold  Medal  Award  for  obtaining  over  1,000  views    
• Granted  the  Featured  Hub  Award  for  writing  five  simultaneously  featured  articles  
 
Technical  Experience  
Repair  Guide  Technical  Writer,  iFixit,  San  Luis  Obispo,  CA                                                                                                                                      January  20xx-­‐  March  20xx  
• Assisted  in  the  planning,  writing,  and  editing  of  technical  publications  and  training  materials  
• Edited  technical  repair  guide  and  training  materials  for  grammar,  clarity,  and  adherence  to  style  conventions  
• Provided  quality  control  for  technical  publications  and  training  materials  
Technical  Group  Projects,  California  Polytechnic  State  University,  San  Luis  Obispo,  CA  
• Assembled  a  Rube  Goldberg  machine  for  the  Pageant  of  the  Masters  
• Assisted  in  developing  an  interactive  light-­‐based  performance  with  the  Cal  Poly  dance  troupe  
• Created  a  virtual  chess  game,  including  graphics  and  movement  programming  
 
Leadership/Involvement  
Vice  President,  Cal  Poly  English  Club                                        September  20xx-­‐present  
• Support  Cal  Poly’s  literature-­‐loving  community  by  planning  events  such  as  “Evening  with  the  Author”  and  
fundraisers  that  help  send  students  to  conferences;  publicize  events  through  social  media  and  flyers  
Orientation  Leader,  Cal  Poly  Orientation  Programs                                                                                        June-­‐August  20xx  
• Led  multiple  groups  of  20-­‐30  incoming  Cal  Poly  freshmen  in  2-­‐day  long  sessions  around  the  campus  to  gain  
familiarity  with  Cal  Poly's  programs  and  resources  
• Gave  presentations  to  groups  of  30-­‐40  student  supporters  about  what  to  expect  when  their  student  attends  
college,  answered  questions  about  college  life,  university  housing,  and  resources  offered  
 
Skills  
Design:  Adobe  InDesign,  Adobe  Illustrator,  Adobe  Photoshop  
Website  design:  Dreamweaver,  WordPress,  HTML,  Content  Management  Systems,  CSS,  some  XHTML  
Language:  Intermediate  level  Spanish  
Video  editing  and  production:  Final  Cut  Pro,  iMovie,  some  Flash    
Multimedia  audio  slideshow:  Soundslides,  Adobe  Photoshop    
Social  networking/marketing:  Twitter,  Facebook,  blogging,  LinkedIn,  Instagram  
 

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ORFALEA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Daniel Avila
143 Broad St. | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | linkedin.com/davila | (805) 555-1234 | davila@calpoly.edu

EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo June 20xx
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Concentration: Financial Management
GPA: 3.26 Major GPA: 3.44 Dean’s List: 5 quarters

FINANCE EXPERIENCE
Intern, Venture Capital and Private Equity Group San Jose, CA June 20xx-September 20xx
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 Analyzed client financial and investment reports to measure individual growth in portfolios
 Collaborated directly with various partners and managers in project-based teams
 Managed a team of 4 interns in the development and production of a report and presentation on the
portfolio company investments of Redwood Capital, valued at $1.6B
Fixed Income Securities Project San Luis Obispo, CA Winter 20xx
Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly
 Researched and valued 13 types of securities using Excel; focused on effects of yield, maturity,
coupon rate on valuing bonds
 Created charts to show how put and call options are exercised and how they affect value

Security Analysis & Portfolio Project San Luis Obispo, CA Fall 20xx
Orfalea College of Business, Cal Poly
 Used Excel to create a report analyzing 50 different companies; received a perfect score
 Analyzed the relationship between company size, book-to-market ratio, price-earnings ratio and
average return
 Calculated post earnings announcement drift for positive and negative earnings surprises

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice-President , Cal Poly Economics Society April 20xx-Present
 Lead a committee of 6 and a membership of 80+ students through effective communication and
strategic planning
 Organize an Executive Speaker series for 7 current finance professionals to discuss their experiences
and insights around their careers in finance and the future of careers in economics and finance
Peer Advisor, Orfalea College of Business Advising Center August 20xx-Present
 Advise up to 9 business students daily on academic progress to ensure timely graduation
 Update detailed curriculum sheets and review degree audit reports for 3 majors and 7
concentrations, specializing in finance curriculum
 Revise academic and creative content of Advising Center website (500+ hits daily)

Corporate Sponsor Manager - Senior Project, Cal Poly Wheelchair Foundation October 20xx-Present
 Direct the fundraising of $83K in wheelchair donations for rural communities in Argentina
 Cold call over 50 local businesses and corporations for monetary donations and gifts, resulting in
over 40% of total fundraising goal
 Manage a team of 3 fundraisers through interpersonal communication, collaboration and leadership

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & QUALITIES

 Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access, STATA, Minitab, JMP
 Language: Conversational Mandarin and Spanish
 Strengths: Analytical, Deliberative, Communication, Focus and Maximizer (Gallup’s StrengthsQuest)

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Alexandra Brown, E.I.T.
(805) 544-1234 │ acbrown9@calpoly.edu │ linkedin.com/in/alexandracbrown
Project Portfolio: portfolium.com/acbrown

Summary of Qualifications
• Engineering work experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Experience with design, installation, and improvement of industrial systems that integrate people, technology, materials,
and information
• Extensive hands-on project work involving efficiency, work design and measurement, industrial costs and controls, data
management and system design, ergonomics, statistics and operations research
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams

Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering – June 20xx Master’s GPA: 3.5
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering – June 20xx Undergraduate GPA: 3.1
EIT Certified #876543
Financing 30% of college expenses – working 10 to 15 hours per week during college

Industrial Engineering Experience

Global External Manufacturing Engineering Intern June - Sept. 20xx
EMC2 – Santa Clara, CA
• Assisted the lead Project Manager to determine the feasibility of reducing 120 current site/product-specific tools within
Internal Manufacturing Operations in EMC to less than 10 standardized tools located in the Cloud
• Helped analyze current state of internal manufacturing operations by creating multiple Process Flows, UML Sequence
Diagrams, UML Case Diagrams, and a Benefits Analysis Map using Microsoft Visio
• Identified and documented 4 Costs of Quality processes and over 40 EMC-specific sub-drivers
• Utilized SAP to create and implement new Change Requests for the NPIE/Sustaining groups
• Updated and released into SAP Process Documentation for Rack Assembly Guides
• Used Microsoft Access to sort through Excel files with 60,000+ entries and assisted in the completion of a Six Sigma Green
Belt project
• Gained marketing experience by creating an elevator pitch presentation and video as a finalist for “Global GPO Challenge”

Graduate/Master’s Project: Compliance to FDA’s Design Control Regulations Sept. 20xx - Present
• Designing a knowledge base and researching best practices for medical device manufacturers to meet design control
regulations in 21 CFR 820.30
Senior Project – Cal Poly Jan. - June 20xx
• Developed a Decision Support System Software tool using Microsoft Excel and Access to create a small scale, but highly
practical, ERP system; software has an MRP engine which integrates and links with financial analysis of customer orders,
supply chain costs, direct labor costs, inventory costs, and overhead costs
Technical Group Projects – Cal Poly
• Collaborated in a team of six to relocate the sheet metal sector of the Zodiac Aerospace facility in Santa Maria; used process
improvement and lean techniques to reduce value added distance by 168 feet and non-value added distance by 204 feet
resulting in a decrease of the department footprint by 5,638 square feet
• Applied operations research techniques to determine the best combination of foods to include in a Meal Ready to Eat
• Used SolidWorks to redesign an alarm clock to be more ergonomically correct

Computer Skills
Proficient using: SolidWorks, VBA, Microsoft Office and Project, Minitab & CAD/CAM computer systems

Leadership / Involvement
Vice-President of Community Outreach, Society of Women Engineers – Cal Poly Chapter Sept. 20xx - Present
• Led a team of four in outreach to local elementary and middle schools to educate students about engineering
• Increased member volunteerism by 20% through creative marketing utilizing Facebook and LinkedIn
Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers
Participant, Cal Poly Intramural Soccer and Basketball

Other Work Experience

Math Tutor, Cal Poly Math Department (10-15 hours per week) Sept. 20xx - June 20xx (excluding summers)

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