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Resume Examples

Resume ExamplesStill need some help on resumes? Below you will find some examples of resumes that work.

 

At A Glance . . .
Section 1: Resumes
Section 2: How to Write Resumes
Section 3: Resume Examples (you are here)
Section 4: Put it Online!


Example #1 - Chronological 


Kate Thompson
1234 30th Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 555-2222

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as an office manager.

RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1991-present: Office Manager, SEYMOUR INC., Bellingham WA

  • Ensure a smooth administration of an 11-person accounting office.
  • Reconcile bank accounts for secondary companies.
  • Research, compile and distribute weekly reports.
  • Manage all accounts receivable, accounts payable and billing problems.
  • Produce and analyze monthly financial statements to confirm a balanced accounts receivable system.

1988-91: Staff Accountant, KAISER HOSPITAL, Walnut Creek CA

  • Prepared monthly physician settlements, calculating billing costs and payments.
  • Maintained records on all restricted funds, insurance, pension plans, tax shelters, and other payroll deductions.
  • Prepared payroll entries for over 750 employees.
  • Researched and reconciled customers' billing inquiries.

1986-88: Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk, STEVENSON DISTRIBUTING, Walnut Creek CA

  • Assisted in preparation of bi-monthly payroll.
  • Operated computerized accounting programs to input debits and credits.
  • Maintained organized filing systems for tracking of separate account

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Accounting, Diablo Valley Community College

  • Additional classes include:
  • Office Technology
  • Quicken
  • Lotus 1-2-3 and 4-5-6
  • WordPerfect
  • AccPac Plus

References:
See Attached




Example #2 - Functional

Julie Robertson
4567 G Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 555-2222

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in the clerical field.

RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS CLERICAL SKILLS

  • Responsible for sorting and distributing mail to over 10 different departments.
  • Updated and maintained a variety of different file systems.
  • Maintained company confidentiality.
  • Managed all ordering of office supplies.
  • Scheduled appointments with clients.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Copied a wide variety of forms and documents.
  • Researched and compiled information utilizing many different resources.
  • Operated computer programs such as: Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, MS Word, WordPerfect, and applications such as databases, spreadsheets, word processors and computerized accounting software.
  • Responsible for performing back-ups on networks to prevent information loss.

CLIENT RELATIONS

  • Greeted, directed and answered questions for clients entering the office.
  • Operated a multi-line telephone system efficiently to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Dealt with upset or uncooperative customers on a professional level.
  • Ability to take accurate phone messages, when client prefers not to use voice-mail.

WORK HISTORY

1994-present: Office Assistant, SHIP-N-SAVE, Bellingham WA
1993-94: Clerical Aide, WHYMAN, & JONES, INC., Bellingham WA
1991-93: Cashier/Sales, THE BON MARCHE, Seattle WA

EDUCATION

North Kitsap High School, Poulsbo WA
Received High School diploma

References: See Attached

 


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