Example 1

Name

Local Address
College Street Address
Town, State Zip
Cell Phone
Email

Permanent Address
Home street address
Town, State Zip
Home phone
Email


Objective


A tax internship in a public accounting firm for summer 2006.

Education


Masters in Accounting                           University of Northern Iowa               (expected) May 2008
Bachelors in Accounting                        University of Northern Iowa               (expected) May 2008
X.XX cumulative GPA, X.XX major GPA
Provost Scholar; Honors Program member; Dean’s List Fall 2004 and Spring 2005

Work Experience


Academic Tutor
University of Northern Iowa                  Cedar Falls, IA                             August 2005 - present
Answer students’ questions about Business Statistics and Decision Techniques material.

    • Awarded job due to exceptional performance in the classes.
    • Demonstrate thorough comprehension by explaining difficult concepts.

Housekeeper and Crew Leader
YMCA of the Rockies                          Granby, CO                                             Summer 2005
Directed crew of 4-6 housekeepers responsible for cleaning thoroughly under immense time constraints. Recognized crewmembers’ strengths and delegated cleaning responsibilities accordingly, resulting in job completion at or before designated time. Demonstrated effective oral communication through daily interaction with students from numerous countries.

    • Noticed out of staff of over 75 housekeepers due to work ethic and reliability, resulting in promotion to crew leader.
    • Received “superior” review from supervisors at exit evaluation.

Accounting Intern
Heaton Adams & Co.                            Waterloo, IA                                 November 2004 – April 2005
Created spreadsheets and completed accountants’ initial data entry of financial transactions, payroll, depreciation schedules, and bank reconciliations. Flexibly adapted to various tax season administrative tasks including assembling over 2,000 tax returns, answering a multiple-line telephone, and completing special projects.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in using Creative Solutions Software for data entry and generating reports.
  • Exemplified time management skills during tax season while working 20-30 hours per week yet continuing to excel in all classes.   

Product Demonstrator and Promoter
The Merchandising Team                      Hutchinson, MN                         February 2004 – present
Initiate contact with up to 500 potential consumers daily while describing various food and household products’ purposes and benefits before the products are released to the public.

  • Recruited 3 new employees who demonstrated ideal personalities and subsequently gave on-the-job training to equip them for independent promotions.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and integrity while working without direct supervision.

Personal Banker and Teller
First Minnesota Bank                             Hutchinson, MN                     January 2003 – August 2004
Daily completed over 200 financial transactions with considerable accuracy and speed, precisely typed letters, and effectively assisted with a wide variety of customers’ questions and requests

  • Promoted to Personal Banker and entrusted with opening up to 20 accounts daily.
  • Actively contributed to bank operations and protocol meetings held biyearly.

Other Work Experience


Basketball Coach
Glencoe Community Ed                         Glencoe, MN                       December 2003 – March 2004
Developed 12 girls in grades 5 and 6 into a basketball team. Taught the importance of teamwork and communication before demonstrating basketball skills.

Lifeguard       
Glencoe Aquatic Center                         Glencoe, MN                           May 2002 – August 2004
Ensured rule compliance by all pool patrons. Conflict resolution ability exhibited     through reconciling or redirecting customer complaints.

Basketball Referee
Glencoe Community Ed                         Glencoe, MN                     December 2001 – March 2004
Officiated 5th and 6th grade basketball games. Provided sound explanations for calls and mediated conflict between coaches and parents.

Activities and Volunteering


Longfellow Elementary School Volunteer                                          October 2004 – February 2005
Accounting Club Member                                                                   August 2004 – present
Honors Student Advisory Board Member                                         August 2004 – May 2005
Residence Hall Student Government Senator                                    August 2004 – December 2004
House Intramural Representative                                                      August 2004 – December 2004

Computer Software Skills


Creative Solutions Accounting Software; ITI Premier 2; Arta; Deluxe Check System; CSC Credit Services Software

References


Name
Title, Company
Street Address,
City, State Zip
Phone
Email

Name
Title, Company
Street Address,
City, State Zip
Phone
Email

Example 2

          Sally E. John

(319)222-3091 (current)
1300 W23rd St. CAM 2002
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
se53771@uni.edu (515)252-6093 (permenant)
1105 S. Pleasant Lane
Des Moines, IA 52641

Objective

To obtain a business teaching position that allows me to be actively involved in multiple aspects of my students’ educational experiences, including but not limited to athletics, community projects, and professional growth extracurricular activities.

 
Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Teaching Degree   University of Northern Iowa
Certificate in Multi-Occupations   Cedar Falls, IA
Coaching Authorization   Expected Graduation: May 2006
Academic Honors: GPA: 3.6/4.0, Dean’s List, Pi Omega Pi, Kappa Delta Pi
Associates of Arts Degree   Southeastern Community College
Academic Honors: GPA: 3.8/4.0 Dean’s List   West Burlington, IA
    Graduated: May 2004
   
Teaching Experience  

Field Experience in Business Teaching   Spring 2005
Cooperating Teachers: Laura Hoffman - New London, IA; Lois Roth – Danville, IA
Worked individually with students, facilitated classroom conversations, observed a parent conference,
participated in AEA 15’s business teachers’ meeting and seminar.
Level II Field Experience   Fall 2004
Cooperating Teacher: Liz Henriksen – Price Laboratory; Cedar Falls, IA
Administered and corrected quizzes, instructed students on saving documents to a disk, dictated letters,
performed daily classroom routine, tutored students who missed class.
    •Worked with a diverse group of students, diverse in race and ethnic backgrounds
 
Level I Field Experience   Spring 2004
Cooperating Teacher: Jill Roth – Danville, IA
Observed classroom lessons, led class discussions, installed computer programs, performed daily classroom
routine.
• Worked with class sizes ranging from 2 – 28 students
Henry County School-to-Career Consortium, Mt. Pleasant, IA   Fall 2002 – Spring 2004
Business Ethics team member, led a table discussion at a seminar hosted by the consortium
   
Special Training

Price Laboratory Institute Day – received instruction for new teachers 10/22/2004
   • Attended sessions on beginning teachers and beginning
Iowa Business Education Association Convention 10/15/2005 – 10/16/2004
   • Attended sessions on voice recognition computers, new teachers, ethical decision making,
     class ideas, and professionalism
Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens Standard 08/03/2004
 
Professional Organizations

Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society for Teachers   02/13/2005
Positions Held: Fundraising Officer, Scholarship Committee
As an officer, I attend monthly meetings and once a month must make phone calls asking for donations for
our scholarships. As the Fundraising Officer, I set-up and tear-down our ‘shirt sales’ along with making
sales throughout the day. I also attend the dorm’s house meetings upon request to help design possible
shirts that Kappa Delta Pi makes. As a scholarship committee member, I review applications and
the potential candidates.
Iowa Business Education Association   Fall 2004 – present
As a student member, I help run the desk at the convention, hand out fliers, and collect papers.  
Work Experience

 
Hy-Vee, Mt. Pleasant, IA; Cedar Falls, IA   April 2000 – present
2nd Assistant Manager, Customer Service Clerk, 1-Hour Photo Specialist, Cashier, Stocker
Supervise crews of 10-12 high school aged stockers and cashiers, assist customers and handle customer
complaints on a regular basis, perform cash accountability tasks, stock, count inventory quarterly,
coordinate backroom operations, develop pictures and passports
   • Promotions: 2nd Assistant Manager- June 2003, customer service- June 2001, cashier- May 2000
   • Co-chair for Hy-Vee's Relay for Life team; Part-timers representative on 3 committees
   • Train employees in customer service, stocking, and bagging groceries
   • Trained in HIPPA procedures in January of 2003
 
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Mt. Pleasant, IA   Summers of 1998, 1999
 
Community Involvement  

 
St. Stephen's Student Center, Cedar Falls, IA   Fall 2004- present
Positions Held: Chalk Squad Leadership Team, Antioch Participant, Collection Counter
Plan gatherings for underclassmen, find creative ways to let the student body know what is going on in the
Center, account for cash and check donations
 
St. Alphonsus's Church, Mt. Pleasant, IA   1998 - 2002
Positions Held: Kindergarten Religious Education Teacher, Old Thresher's food tent volunteer, Fall
Auction volunteer
Instructed 21 children with two other teachers, served hundreds of patrons in several hours, planned and
supervised activities for young children
 
United Thru Play, Mt. Pleasant, IA   Summer 2003
Positions Held: Babysitter
Babysat other volunteers’ children while they built the town’s playground.
 
 
References  

 
John Amos
Hy-Vee Store Director
1700 E. Washington
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-2666
  Brittany Briggs
Business Teaching Professor
University of Northern Iowa
Schindler Education Center 509
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 273-9782
 
Liz Henriksen
Cooperating Level II Teacher
University of Northern Iowa
Price Lab School 248
Cedar Falls, IA 50614
(319) 273-6982
  Laura Hoffman
Cooperating Business Teacher
101 E. Wilson St.
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-9500
 
Ann Magnani
President of Henry County School-to-Career
907 E. Washington
Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-1980
  Jill Roth
Cooperating Level I Teacher
419 S. Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4229