Resume Preparation

Sample Resume 1: (Chronological)

CARLA MUELLER
555 North Park Avenue, Linden, New Jersey 07000 (201) 888-8888

Efficient Administrative Assistant/Secretary experienced in working with senior management… Skilled in tracking data, preparing reports and generating business communications….Computer literate with ability to utilize varied business software….Considered highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:
NANCY DREW INC., Rutherford, New Jersey		1992-1995
Administrative Assistant/Executive Secretary Provided administrative/secretarial support to CFO of this $300 million ladies apparel corporation.
Maintained daily schedule for busy executive screening phone calls and setting appointments. Liaison with department managers, senior level staff, bankers and vendors. Generated monthly reports covering several business categories. Utilized both spreadsheet and graphics programs. Compiled YTD and MTD figures for sales, advertising and vendor accommodations. Made comparisons to previous years enabling management to effectively forecast and plan cash flow. Initiated correspondence as well as transcribed from dictation. Planned itinerary for travel and prepared expense reports. Monitored/updated A/P figures including status of invoice on AS/400 database.
ROADWAY EXPRESS, Fair Lawn, New Jersey		1990-1992
Office Clerk/Dispatcher Dispatched drivers and scheduled deliveries for major trucking firm.
Entered merchandise data to computer to generate bills of lading. Maintained a high rate of speed and accuracy in this fast paced work environment. Interfaced with customers by phone to update on status of deliveries/pickups. Tracked down necessary information to ensure timely service.
TOY IMPORTS, Hackensack, New Jersey		1985-1987
Clerk/Traffic Department Liaison with international vendors to settle claims amounting to several million dollars yearly.
Compiled extensive documentation to substantiate company claim. Highly successful in resolving in company’s favor.
SUPPLEMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Relocated to Elmira, New York (1988-1989). Worked in various temporary positions including Receptionist/Secretary for a medical practice.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Windows & DOS	WordPerfect (5.1 & 6.0)	Lotus 1-2-3
Data Entry	Accounts Payable	Speed Writing

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Sample Resume 2: (Chronological)

Lee Stephens
1111 North Hill Street, Radcliff, Kentucky 40100 (502) 351-0000

Objective

Corrections Rehabilitation Counselor

Summary of Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling. Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
Over 20 years of experience in corrections.
Excellent interpersonal skills with staff and inmate population and sensitive to their problems and counseling needs. A proven team-player who works well with people and can be counted on in any type of situation.

Professional Experience

FEDERAL CORRECTION FACILITY Any City, USA
Deputy Education Director & Operations Officer Mar 92 – Present

• Counseled inmates and correlated day-to-day administrative operations for this facility which provided vocational training and educational classes to prisoners. As Custody Control Administrator, handled all disciplinary problems, maintained a roster of all day and evening students/inmates and instituted a system to monitor student’s progress and course completion. Developed and established a program to provide evening college classes. Coordinated with local universities to contract instructors.
• As Assistant Test Control Officer, administered and graded GED, DANTE, and ASIP tests. Awarded high school diploma, college semester hours, or certified students in vocational areas such as auto mechanics. Occasionally escorted prisoners into the city to take tests that could not be provided by any other means.
• Supervised six subordinate administrative employees. Acted as liaison to ten contracted teachers and resolved problems.
• Coordinated and established an inmate barber shop which resulted in an annual savings of $10,000.
• Consistently received commendable/outstanding ratings during security and safety inspections.
• Selected to attend Correctional Management Training which was usually reserved for prison wardens and correctional administrators.
• Coordinated and implemented educational programs for inmates to return them to civilian life with better employment skills.

FEDERAL CORRECTION FACILITY Any City USA
Correctional Counselor July 8 – Mar 92

• As Counselor, had a case-load of approximately 150 inmates; counseled each inmate at least twice a month and provided advice concerning their personal problems. Counseled and advised families, arranged visits, and occasionally assisted spouses find lodging near the facility.
• Escorted and closely supervised inmates who were allowed to return home during times of family emergencies or death. Sat on Disciplinary Board and Parole Board and made recommendations for clemency, parole, etc., based upon thorough knowledge of each case. Issued medications and maintained an accurate, detailed record of medications which were dispensed. Served on the Classification Board; after careful review of records, made recommendations for custody-level of new arrivals and determined appropriate work assignments.

STATE CORRECTION FACILITY Any City, USA
Chief of Employment Branch Dec 80 – Jul 86

• Supervised 11 staff personnel and evaluated their performance. Provided employee training, guidance and counseling.
• Managed the office responsible for providing work details to the community. Inmate details included such tasks as mowing grass, providing office-building maintenance, shop work, and routine repairs.
• Counseled and evaluated approximately 130 inmates. Ensured that prisoners’ surroundings were secure at all times. Monitored their activities and assigned employment details based on the inmate’s background and custody level. Assigned guards to escort prisoners.
• Attended weekly staff meetings with superiors and made recommendations. Attended semi-monthly in-service training sessions on various topics including riot control, apprehension planning and practice exercises, use of gas masks, and survival training.

REGIONAL CORRECTION FACILITY Any City, USA
Chief of Prisoners’ Service & Supervision Branch May 76 – Dec. 80

• As Chief of Prisoners Service Branch, supervised 25 employees. Assigned duties and evaluated job performance. Provided employee training and counseling. Managed the administration office, prisoner property and funds section, supply room, mail room, and probation and parole sections. Supervised all aspects of prisoner’s processing into and out of the Regional Correctional Facility.
• As Chief of Supervision Branch, supervised and managed the guard force consisting of 110 personnel. Awarded Best Safety Program twice in one year.
• Devised, developed, and implemented the Vocational Employment Training Program for minimum custody inmates. Work site supervisors provided inmates with on-the-job-training in such areas as carpentry and plumbing. At the end of the program, inmates were given certificates to be used for future employment stating they had received vocational training in particular areas.
• Developed, staffed, and implemented an Escort Section which increased security and provided excellent inmate accountability. Supervised three guards whose responsibilities included scheduling appointments and escorting prisoners to medical and legal appointments.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY Lexington, KY
Master of Arts in Counseling

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Richmond, KY
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Addendum containing information on additional training courses is available upon request.