1. RÉSUMÉ WRITING GUIDE
Purpose
The purpose of your résumé is to impress the busy professionals
and recruiters who will be making a decision on your candidacy
for a position. Consider your résumé to be your key to opening
doors to competitive internships, jobs and fellowships. Your
résumé must be focused on showcasing your accomplishments
instead of simply listing responsibilities.
Do not underestimate the time it will take to prepare your
résumé. Spend hours writing and refining your résumé and
seek feedback from Center for Career Development advisors and
from multiple working professionals in your field of interest
before ever submitting it to an employer.
What Employers Want to See
• Accomplishments in Student Organizations, Work
Experiences and Service Experiences
• Relevant Experiences
• Academic Performance
• Evidence of Leadership and People Skills
Layout & Format
• Margins: 0.5” to 1”
• Font Type:, Calibri, Arial, or
Helvetica
• Font Size: 10 to 12 point
• Bold: Use it to emphasize school
names and employer/organization
names
• Italics: Consider using it to
emphasize position titles
• Length: Almost always one page
• Typical Sections: Education,
Experience & Leadership.
Optional sections include Honors,
Skills, Activities, Interests &
Volunteer Experience
• Bullets: Use bullets when
describing your experiences
• Consistent Formatting: Make sure
titles, locations, employers and
dates are listed in the same format
with each entry
• No Grammatical or Spelling Errors
Résumé
Assistance
for
Students
Walk-­‐in
Hours
with
Career
Advisors:
Stop
by
the
Center
for
Career
Development
from
Monday
to
Friday,
10:00
am
to
12:00
pm
and
1:30
pm
to
3:30
pm
Davidson
Career
Advisor
Network
(DCAN):
Receive
industry
and
professionally
focused
résumé
feedback
from
Davidson
Alumni
or
Parents
Visit
the
Center
for
Career
Development
Website
for
more
Information
Academic
Breaks
&
Students
Off-­‐Campus:
Call
704-­‐894-­‐2132
or
Email
careers@davidson.edu
to
be
Matched
with
a
Career
Advisor
201 Alvarez College Union ♦ careers@davidson.edu
davidson.edu/careers ♦ 704-894-2132

2.
Résumé Sections
The format and examples that follow are used in most career fields
Header
• Center your name (larger font size ~14-18
point), address, cell phone number and
email address. Do not include a photo
• City & State: Use Davidson, NC unless you
are looking for a job close to home. You do
not need to list your street
• Cell Phone Number: Make sure you have a
formal greeting on your voicemail
• Email: Use your Davidson email address
unless you are graduating in two to three
months
Education Section
• Key Points To Include: School Name;
Location; Graduation Date; Degree; Major
(if declared or planning to declare)
• GPA: Include if 3.00 or above. Can also list
Major GPA if it is higher than your
cumulative GPA and if your major is
particularly relevant to the position.
• SAT/ACT Scores: Only include if you are
applying for positions with consulting
firms. Include the scores for each section of
the SAT
• High School: Only include if you are a 1st
Year Student or graduated from a top
school in a city where you are searching for
a position
• Study Abroad & Summer Education
Experiences: Include as separate education
entities
• Relevant Coursework: Optional, but
helpful if you have coursework that is
related to the career field you are hoping to
enter
• Academic Honors & Scholarships: Can be
listed here if you have a few. Students with
many honors may want to create a separate
Honors section
• Thesis: Include as a separate entity in this
section and include a bullet or two
describing your thesis and the process taken
to complete the project
Work, Leadership & Volunteer
Experience Section(s)
• Most Important Experiences Near the Top
of Résumé: Work, leadership and volunteer
experiences do not necessarily need to be in
separate sections of the résumé. You can
include the most important of these three
experiences in one “Relevant Experience”
category
• Key Points to Include for Each Experience:
Organization/Employer Name; Job,
Volunteer or Leadership Position Title;
Location of Organization/Employer; Dates
of Involvement (be specific here – use
months or semesters in addition to years)
• Use Bullets to Describe Each Experience –
Emphasize Outcomes
o Two to four bullets depending on
the depth of the experience
o Start with a summary statement
describing what you did and the
main results of your work
o Use a project-centric and/or task-
centric structure for each bullet
o In each bullet provide the results of
your work and accomplishments
and write, specifically, what you did
o Quantify your accomplishments
with numbers whenever possible
but remember that qualitative
results are also important
o Use action verbs to begin each bullet
• You Can Include Experiences Before
College if You are a 1st
or 2nd
Year Student
or if the Experience is Extremely Relevant
Skills, Activities & Interests Section(s)
• Can be One Section or Multiple Sections:
This depends on how many additional
items you wish to include.
• Start with Skills: List language
proficiencies first followed by technical
skills.
• List Activities that did not Involve
Leadership
• Include Interests that Show
Accomplishments

3.
Alternative Formats & Accompanying Materials
LinkedIn Profile
• For any position: Your LinkedIn profile can
increase your visibility online and help you
build your professional brand that
showcases your background to prospective
employers. Your profile should include
much of the information included on a
resume.
Advertising Resume & Blog (See
Example at End of Guide)
• For brand strategy and planning positions:
You will want a resume that shows more of
your personality and promotes your
personal brand. An accompanying online
blog on a site like Tumblr can be used to
share your thoughts on advertising - talk
about ads you liked, ads you didn't like,
and what you would do differently to
improve certain campaigns etc. Note that
positions in account management would
use a more traditional resume format.
Online Portfolio
• For "creative" positions (copywriter and
graphic designer): A resume is truly
secondary to the work that you present in
your portfolio. Many copywriters and
graphic designers attend a portfolio school
after finishing their undergraduate degree
to develop the kind of work necessary to get
their foot in the door.
• For writing-intensive positions: You will
benefit from an online portfolio (created
using a website like WordPress, Pressfolios,
or clippings.me) that includes samples of
your writing, such as blog posts, published
articles, and/or press releases (depending
on the nature of the positions you are
targeting). You should provide a link to this
website on your resume.
Video “Reel”
• For videographer and production
positions: Videographers and producers
need to have a “reel” of work that they
concepted, filmed and produced. The
videos should be posted to a website for
easy viewing. Resumes are more of a
formality after evaluating the person's reel.

4.
Examples of Action Verbs
Use the most powerful and expressive verbs possible to accurately describe what you accomplished.
Communication
Address Consult Document Incorporate Meet Promote Respond
Advertise Contact Draft Influence Motivate Publicize Solicit
Arrange Convey Edit Inform Negotiate Publish Specify
Ascertain Convince Educate Interact Network Question Speak
Author Correspond Enlist Interpret Observe Recruit Suggest
Brief Define Explain Interview Outline Refer Summarize
Collaborate Describe Express Involve Participate Reinforce Synthesize
Communicate Develop Follow-up Lecture Persuade Report Translate
Compose Direct Formulate Market Present Resolve Write
Creative
Act Conceptualize Display Fashion Invent Photograph Remodel
Adapt Create Dramatize Formulate Market Plan Revise
Advertise Customize Draw Illustrate Model Present Revitalize
Broaden Design Entertain Imagine Modernize Produce Shape
Combine Develop Execute Improvise Modify Recommend Sketch
Compose Direct Exhibit Initiate Originate Redesign Spearhead
Conceive Discover Explore Institute Perform Rehearse Transform
Financial
Account for Audit Compute Estimate Measure Prepare Reconcile
Administer Balance Control Finance Model Procure Reduce
Allocate Budget Correct Forecast Monitor Project Research
Analyze Calculate Determine Manage Plan Purchase Transfer
Helping
Advise Assess Counsel Enlist Guide Protect Represent
Advocate Assist Diagnose Ensure Moderate Prevent Serve
Aid Coach Educate Evaluate Observe Provide Simplify
Answer Collaborate Enable Facilitate Predict Refer Support
Arrange Contribute Encourage Foster Prescribe Rehabilitate Volunteer
Leadership/Management
Accomplish Conceptualize Develop Execute Lead Perfect Replace
Administer Conduct Devote Formulate Leverage Preside Review
Adjust Consolidate Direct Generate Manage Prioritize Revitalize
Analyze Consult Dispense Handle Maintain Produce Reward
Appoint Contact Eliminate Head Merge Propose Save
Approve Coordinate Employ Implement Motivate Protect Schedule
Assign Decide Emphasize Improve Orchestrate Realize Streamline
Assume Decrease Enforce Incorporate Organize Recommend Strengthen
Attain Delegate Enhance Increase Overhaul Recruit Supervise
Chair Design Establish Initiate Oversee Regulate Terminate
Choose Determine Evaluate Institute Plan Reorganize Unify

5.
Organizational
Approve Conserve Extract Log Process Review Streamline
Arrange Consolidate Generate Maintain Purchase Revise Substitute
Categorize Correct Identify Monitor Record Schedule Standardize
Classify Diagram Implement Obtain Reshape Screen Systematize
Code Distribute Incorporate Operate Reorganize Set up Tabulate
Collaborate Enlist Inspect Organize Respond Shape Target
Collect Execute Integrate Prepare Retrieve Specialize Update
Compile Expedite Join Prioritize Revamp Specify Validate
Research
Accumulate Clarify Design Evaluate Hypothesize Locate Study
Acquire Collect Detect Examine Identify Modify Summarize
Amplify Compare Determine Experiment Inspect Organize Survey
Analyze Conduct Discover Extract Interpret Process Systematize
Calculate Critique Disprove Formulate Interview Review Test
Chart Diagnose Dissect Gather Investigate Research Troubleshoot
Results
Achieve Award Eliminate Fortify Map Re-establish Succeed
Accelerate Complete Enlarge Improve Maximize Resolve Transform
Accomplish Compound Establish Increase Measure Restore Trim
Add Contribute Exceed Initiate Obtain Selected as Triple
Advance Decrease Excel Introduce Pioneer Solicit Validate
Attain Double Expand Launch Prove Stabilize Widen
Augment Effect Extend Lower costs Reduce Standardize Won
Teaching
Accept Clarify Designate Explore Inform Organize Simplify
Adapt Coach Develop Facilitate Initiate Persuade Solicit
Advise Command Direct Focus Inquire Postulate State
Analyze Communicate Discipline Generate Instill Praise Stimulate
Apply Compliment Educate Guide Instruct Provoke Structure
Appraise Conduct Elaborate Head Interact Question Synthesize
Appreciate Cooperate Elicit Hypothesize Integrate Reinforce Systematize
Assess Coordinate Emphasize Identify Investigate Rephrase Teach
Assign Correct Enable Implement Listen Research Thank
Attend Critique Encourage Incorporate Model Reward Theorize
Challenge Define Evaluate Indicate Motivate Set Goals Train
Choose Demonstrate Explain Individualize Observe Set Standards Tutor
Technical
Activate Compute Create Display Integrate Rehabilitate Service
Adapt Configure Define Engineer Maintain Remodel Solve
Apply Conserve Deliver Exhibit Navigate Repair Streamline
Appraise Consolidate Design Fabricate Operate Rectify Supply
Assemble Construct Detect Formulate Overhaul Regulate Survey
Begin Contrive Determine Fortify Participate Resolve Train
Build Convert Develop Implement Program Retrieve Troubleshoot
Calculate Coordinate Devise Install Reconfigure Screen Upgrade

6.
Davidson Student
888-888-8888, dastudent@davidson.edu, Davidson, NC
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Minor in Economics Expected May 20XX
• GPA: 3.10
• Relevant Coursework: Econometrics, Introduction to Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Cost Accounting,
International Finance, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory
EXPERIENCE
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company New York, NY
Summer Finance Associate Summer 20XX
• Utilized analytic and strategic skills to assist Enterprise Planning Systems project, saving $5M over 5 years
• Developed cost reduction model saving $450K annually, increasing productivity by 500% with a 2-year ROI
• Evaluated metrics analysis, budget lines and accounting entries to perform company expense reduction analysis
• Delivered strategic plan for firm expansion into untapped emerging demographic markets to senior management
Liberty Mutual Group Huntersville, NC
Summer Intern Summer 20XX
• Conducted effective negotiations to settle claims after assessing damages associated with claims
• Created process improvement initiative to enhance claims productivity and eliminate waste by 75%
• Applied analytical skills to evaluate the economic impact of coverage, liability and damage scenarios
• Integrated Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve direct-deal retention rates and customer satisfaction
Wildcat Enterprises Charlotte, NC
Founder, Online Ecommerce Business October 20XX-Present
• Sustain local competitive advantage through high customer satisfaction and reasonable rates
• 100% positive feedback; 400 % return on investment; profits applied to educational expenses
• Catalog discarded textbooks from college campuses and sell through online retail web site
• Evaluated and formulated financial models to capitalize upon market trends in print media sectors
LEADERSHIP
Student Government Association Davidson, NC
President, Class of 20XX and Admissions and Financial Aid Committee Chair May 20XX-Present
• Delivered persuasive presentation to budget committee, achieving a 400% budget increase for class
• Mediate the concerns of student body to administration, developing favorable solutions for both parties
• Advocate student views to faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees as Financial Aid committee chair
Kappa Alpha Psi, Pi Mu Chapter Davidson, NC
President and Community Service Chair September 20XX-Present
• Recognized as Davidson College service organization of the year for outstanding community involvement
• Launched community service initiative creating a scholarship for students with disabilities, raised over $2,000
• Lead programming and service opportunities while monitoring the effectiveness of all organization committees
Davidson College NCAA Division I Football Team Davidson, NC
Varsity Letterman and Member of Pioneer Football League All Academic Team August 20XX-Present
• Amplify skills needed to work unselfishly and energetically amongst a group of diverse peers
• Serve as team’s Student Athlete Representative voicing student-athlete concerns to the college wide board
• Improving time management skills by balancing a full course load with 25+ hours of weekly football activities
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Language: Fluent in Spanish

7.
Davidson Fourthyear
704-123-4567, dafourthyear@davidson.edu, Davidson, NC
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Concentration in Environmental Studies Expected May 20XX
• GPA: 3.50
• Relevant Coursework: Environmental Policy, Economic Growth and Sustainable Development, Environmental
and Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Ethics, Ecology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Davidson College Office of Sustainability Davidson, NC
Strategic Planning and Communications Intern August 20XX-Present
• Updating and reorganizing Davidson College sustainability website to reflect new programs and expanded reach
on and off campus
• Assisting in planned growth and restructuring of office to promote more inclusive and comprehensive view of
sustainability
U.S. Green Building Council, Charlotte Region Chapter Charlotte, NC
Development Intern Summer 20XX
• Researched and wrote grant proposals for as much as $30,000 to fund specific programs and general operations
• Constructed and advised Chapter on financial planning database in Salesforce for the Organization's yearly
fundraising drive that aims at raising approximately $100,000
• Wrote and edited articles and updates for the council’s monthly newsletter and managed correspondence with
donors
Davidson College Office of Sustainability Davidson, NC
Sustainability Scholar Summer 20XX
• Participated in workshops with Charlotte’s sustainability leaders from the private, non-profit, and public sectors,
identifying current trends, best practices, and challenges in the sustainability field
• Presented findings on how to address sustainability issues in Charlotte to local business, government, and non-
profit leaders
LEADERSHIP
Davidson College Environmental Action Coalition Davidson, NC
Communications Manager 08/201X-Present
• Assisting in the creation of a publicity campaign for a campus-wide energy saving program
• Solicited over $5,000 through an email marketing campaign for the purchase of new recycling containers for area
schools and businesses
Davidson College Responsible Consumption Working Group Davidson, NC
Chair January 20XX-Present
• Coordinate with students to explore methods of responsible consumption by researching specific products and
their environmental and social impacts
• Planning to formally present research to campus leadership using infographics and a PowerPoint presentation
Davidson College NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Team Davidson, NC
Team Captain (August 20XX-Present) August 20XX-Present
• Lead a team of 26 athletes while serving as its liaison to the coaching staff
• Ensure team mentality that rewards hard work and emphasizes the importance of support amongst team
members
• Improving time management skills by balancing a 16 hours per week training schedule with a full course load
SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce CRM, writing policy
briefs, and grant writing

8.
Davidson
Student
888-­‐888-­‐8888,
dastudent@davidson.edu,
Atlanta,
GA
EDUCATION
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Economics
Expected
May
20XX
• GPA:
3.50
• H.
Boyce
Connell
Scholar
(Davidson
merit
scholarship),
Omicron
Delta
Epsilon
Honors
Society
New
York
University
Madrid,
Spain
NYU
in
Madrid
Program
Fall
20XX
GPA:
3.93
Tuck
School
Of
Business
At
Dartmouth
College
Hanover,
NH
Tuck
Business
Bridge
Program
Summer
201X
EXPERIENCE
Uxor
IT
Buenos
Aires,
Argentina
Consulting
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Developed
strategy
and
conducted
research
for
launch
of
the
90-­‐employee
multinational
software
developer’s
new
Warranty
Claims
Service
(WCS),
a
software-­‐based
consulting
solution
designed
for
warranty
claims
management
in
the
Latin
American
automotive
industry
• Created
quantitative
models
in
Microsoft
Excel
to
estimate
market
size,
potential
market
share,
and
projected
revenues
to
completely
redefine
the
most
profitable
sales
method
for
the
product
• Studied
industry
trends,
refined
the
target
market,
and
developed
competitive
strategy
and
positioning
• Presented
findings
to
the
President,
senior
management,
and
investors,
resulting
in
the
decision
to
launch
the
service
in
2013
and
the
acquisition
of
funds
needed
to
actualize
the
project
and
campaign
Bridgestone
Golf,
Inc.
Covington,
GA
Marketing
Intern
Summer
201X
• Analyzed
effect
on
sales
and
brand
image
of
the
Bridgestone
Ball
Fitting
Challenge,
an
experiential
marketing
product
differentiation
program,
to
reaffirm
its
value
as
the
company’s
point
of
difference
• Examined
data
collected
from
client
feedback
to
recommend
improvements
for
the
program
LEADERSHIP
Davidson
Pre-­‐Business
Society
Davidson,
NC
President
(January
20XX-­‐December
20XX)
October
20XX-­‐Present
• Oversee
a
seven
member
executive
board
charged
with
providing
consulting,
finance
and
management
educational
and
career
preparation
programming
for
over
70
members
• Scheduled
5
guest
speakers
and
a
practice
GMAT,
facilitated
a
mentorship
program
for
17
students,
co-­‐authored
new
constitution
Davidson
College
Club
Tennis
Team
Davidson,
NC
President
(September
20XX-­‐May
20XX)
January
20XX-­‐Present
• Merged
men’s
and
women’s
teams
to
increase
overall
participation
from
12
to
32
players
• Increased
number
of
matches
scheduled
by
100%
• Restructured
biweekly
practices
to
include
clear
objectives
and
predesigned
drills
• Implemented
equipment
rewards
system
to
provide
incentives
for
practice
attendance
Fraternity
of
Phi
Gamma
Delta,
Delta
Kappa
Chapter
Davidson,
NC
Corresponding
Secretary
(January
20XX-­‐December
20XX)
January
20XX-­‐Present
• Manage
chapter
as
a
member
of
the
executive
board,
after
increasing
membership
from
16
to
43
in
2
years
• Founded
Public
Relations
Committee
to
conduct
all
marketing
and
communication
efforts
for
the
chapter
• Initiated
fraternity
fundraising
team
to
run
in
the
201X
Charlotte
Thunder
Road
Half-­‐Marathon
SKILLS,
INTERESTS
&
ACTIVITIES
• Advanced
Spanish
and
basic
Brazilian
Portuguese
language
skills
• Assistant
Teacher
for
Intermediate
Spanish,
Davidson
College
Spanish
Department
(August
201X-­‐May
201X)
• 201X
Cincinnati
Flying
Pig
Marathon
participant
·∙

9.
Davidson Fourthyear
704-123-4567, dafourthyear@davidson.edu, Davidson, NC
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
B.A. Candidate for English Expected May 20XX
• GPA: 3.23
• Chair of Public Affairs for Davidson College Democrats: Design campaign and event literature, manage social
media presence, plan and publicize campus and community-wide events
• Volunteer Mentor for The Buddy System: Mentor children in the Davidson community with autism and other
special needs. Solicited entertainment acts and organized the program for the 2
nd
Annual Buddy Benefit Concert
fundraiser
• Teacher for Davidson Students Volunteer for Science: Teach science labs to students in underperforming middle
schools
• Copy-editor for The Davidsonian: Proofread and edit articles for publication in Davidson’s student-run newspaper
Stockholm University Stockholm, Sweden
Study Abroad Program in Communications, Media and Film Fall 20XX
EXPERIENCE
Davidson College Department OF English Davidson, NC
Editorial and Research Assistant August 20XX-Present
• Frequently requested by English faculty to copy-edit and proofread academic articles and essays for publication
• Conduct reviews of primary and secondary academic sources in support of faculty research
• Manage and organize professorial work for college archives
• Order library books and other necessary materials for faculty
Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. Amelia Island, FL
Development and Outreach Intern Summer 20XX
• Managed online donor accounts for a not-for-profit organization, which raises research funds for and awareness
about Rett Syndrome, a neurological disorder that primarily affects females
• Researched and produced detailed data reports on social media presence which were used to develop more
effective content
• Implemented a new social media outreach plan that increased Twitter and Facebook followers by 48% and
increased hits on the Girl Power 2 Cure website by 59%
Stockholm International Film Festival Stockholm, Sweden
Catalogue/Newspaper Department Intern Fall 20XX
• Edited the English-language version of the 65-page Stockholm Film Festival catalogue
• Managed all aspects of the festival’s English social media presence which had over 10,000 followers
• Organized special event logistics, including preparation for red carpet events, press events, and “Face-to-Face”
public appearances by film directors
Circle of Care Community Food Bank Forsyth, GA
Co-Executive Administrator Summer 20XX
• Assisted in the start-up of a community food bank in collaboration with the Circle of Care Thrift Store
• Interviewed prospective clients and performed all necessary administrative duties for a food bank projected to
serve over 500 families
Dance America National Finals and Dance Olympus Summer Tour Multiple Cities
Assistant Production Manager Summers 20XX-20XX
• Developed strong leadership and management skills as a key staff member for a national arts performing
production company with an annual revenue of over $300,000
• Worked as stage manager and customer service representative for Dance America National Finals in New York,
NY, Orlando, FL, and Chicago, IL
• Master of Ceremonies, retail salesperson, sound technician, and travel coordinator for Dance Olympus Summer
Tour in (201X) New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; (201X) Orlando, FL; Kansas City, MO;
Boston, MA; and Houston, TX; and (201X) Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE

10.
Davidson Student
888-888-8888 • dastudent@davidson.edu • Davidson, NC
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Science in Biology; Concentration in Ethnic Studies Expected May 20XX
• GPA: 3.25
• Presidential Scholarship: awarded for outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential and potential to
contribute diverse cultural or socioeconomic perspectives to the classroom and to campus life
• Craig Wall, Dean Rusk, McCall, and Abernethy Research Grant recipient: awarded for independent research to
study the rehabilitative therapies of traditional healers, bonesetters, and orthodox doctors in Ghana
HEALTH POLICY EXPERIENCE
Kaiser Family Foundation Washington, DC
Intern, The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program Summer 20XX
• Completed a policy memo and a group policy presentation for seniors scholars, which resulted in the implementation
of a new initiative supporting the mental and physical health of teenage mothers
• Developed leadership in health policy by gaining knowledge about the federal legislative process
• Worked with congressional leaders on health policy issues affecting underserved populations
• Attended weekly site visits to organizations such as the Institute of Medicine and National Institutes of Health
University Of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana
Student & Independent Researcher Summer 20XX
• Studied Ghanaian culture, civics, political history, current events, sanitation and environmental management
• Invited to UNICEF West & Central Regional Office for presentation on the use of statistics to develop policy
• Graduated from the School of African Rhythm and Dance after performing the traditional jere and obolo dances
• Interviewed seven healthcare workers to study the rehabilitative therapies of traditional healers and orthodox doctors
• Shadowed two physiotherapists at the Central Regional Hospital for 25 hours to observe patient-provider relationships
LEADERSHIP
The Ada Jenkins Center, Free Clinic Of Our Towns Davidson, NC
Medical Volunteer February 20XX-Present
• The Free Clinic of Our Towns is a community-wide volunteer clinic that provides free medical care for the uninsured
• Implemented a program to disseminate education on substance abuse which resulted in a 150% increase in clients
seeking treatment and support from the clinic
• Interview bilingual patients and prepare folders on vital background information prior to nurse diagnosis which has
helped to decrease appointment times by seven minutes
Teagle Foundation Grant Proposal, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Peer Focus Group Leader January 20XX-Present
• Pursuing a $100,000 grant for Davidson through the development of a project that integrates data analysis, decision-
making, and action to improve student learning
• Created and implemented survey questions to lead three focus groups with a total of 17 first generation students
• Trained with the Davidson College Director of Research and Learning to learn techniques to lead peer focus groups
• Serve as only student on committee to determine learning outcomes for assessing the first generation student
experience
Student Government Association, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee (August 20XX-May 20XX) April 20XX-Present
• Delegate responsibilities to members and serve as essential resource for completing duties
• Conferred with the Mayor of Davidson to assess town needs and discuss methods for breaking communication
barriers between residents in the town of Davidson and Davidson students
• Supervised a programming committee for the 1
st
Annual Dinner at Davidson to raise $3,500 for the Davidson Trust, a
fund that enables students from diverse backgrounds to graduate 100% loan free
• Launched a student movement to increase awareness of the Davidson Trust to create a scholarship for over $20,500

11.
Davidson
Student
888-­‐888-­‐8888
•
dastudent@davidson.edu
•
Davidson,
NC
EDUCATION
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Bachelor
of
Science
in
Economics
Expected
May
20XX
• Phi
Beta
Kappa
• Omicron
Delta
Epsilon
Economics
Honor
Society
• Select
Coursework:
Money
and
the
Financial
System,
International
Trade,
Finance,
International
Finance,
Economic
Development,
Urban
Economics,
Health
Economics
• Honors
Thesis:
The
Role
of
Down
Payment
Assistance
in
the
Homeownership
Decision
• Cumulative
GPA:
3.79
(Top
10%)
Major
GPA:
3.85
ACT:
33
Software:
Stata
and
MS
Office
Suite
University
of
Oxford,
Hertford
College
Oxford,
United
Kingdom
Visiting
Students
Program,
Read
Economics
September
20XX-­‐June
20XX
• Select
Coursework:
Economic
Development,
Finance,
Game
Theory,
Money
&
Banking,
Public
Economics
• Cumulative
GPA:
3.78
EXPERIENCE
Peter
G.
Peterson
Foundation
Washington,
DC
Fiscal
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Worked
with
team
of
ten
to
learn
and
analyze
fiscal
issues
with
experts
such
as
Steve
Bell,
Dan
Crippen,
Bill
Gale,
Donald
Marron,
and
Peter
G.
Peterson
• Co-­‐created
“The
Sequester”,
a
web
video
explaining
the
sequestration
for
college
students
that
uses
interviews
with
Doug
Holtz-­‐Eakin
and
Joe
Minarik
American
Action
Forum
Washington,
DC
Fiscal
Policy
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Worked
with
Director
of
Fiscal
Policy
Gordon
Gray
to
craft
exploratory
articles
for
“AmericanActionForum.org”,
one
noting
OMB
Budget
projections
regularly
larger
than
Midsession
Review
estimates
and
the
other
how
the
federal
debt
burden
is
distributed
by
state
• Researched
outsourcing
data
in
over
600
10-­‐K
filings;
analyzed
economic
modeling
used
in
CBO
reports
• Wrote
articles
on
the
sequestration
and
outsourcing
for
the
blog,
“PolicyInterns.com”
Communications
and
Economics
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Partnered
with
Director
of
Economic
Policy
Ike
Brannon
to
write
analytical
op-­‐ed
for
“The
Weekly
Standard”
about
the
home
mortgage
interest
deduction
and
down
payment
subsidies
• Worked
with
team
of
three
to
plan
AAF
events,
to
report
on
capitol
hearings
dialogue,
and
run
new
media
at
both
• Pitched
Op-­‐Ed
by
former
U.S.
Rep.
Ginny
Brown-­‐Waite
to
Orlando
Sentinel.
Article
ran
on
July
29,
201X
Republican
Party
of
Minnesota
Minnetonka,
MN
Campaign
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Managed
team
of
15
sign
volunteers;
personally
coordinated
50%
of
campaign
sign
distribution
in
the
Twin
Cities
• Organized
and
led
over
100
participants
in
Republican
sections
of
fifteen
city
parades
CAMPUS
INVOLVEMENT
The
Davidsonian
Davidson,
NC
Perspectives
Columnist
August
20XX-­‐Present
• Discuss
and
analyze
current
policy
issues
in
Davidson’s
student
run
weekly
newspaper
WALT
1610
AM
Davidson,
NC
Radio
Host
for
Political
Talk
Show
August
20XX-­‐Present
• Broadcast
a
one-­‐hour
show
on
Davidson’s
student
run
station
that
addresses
political
and
policy
issues
of
interest
to
college
students
PUBLICATIONS
“$16
TRILLION
AND
COUNTING,”
AmericanActionForum.org
September
20XX
• Co-­‐written
with
Gordon
Gray;
illustrates
the
regional
distributional
burden
of
the
federal
debt
“NO
SURPRISE,
A
SUMMER
SURPRISE
FROM
OMB,”
AmericanActionForum.org
August
20XX
• Co-­‐written
with
Gordon
Gray;
analyzes
differences
in
the
OMB’s
Budget
and
Midsession
Review
projections

12.
Davidson Student
(888) 888-8888, dastudent@davidson.edu, Arlington, VA
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Art History Expected May 20XX
• GPA: 3.43
• Relevant Coursework: 18th and 19th Century Art, Contemporary Art, Modern Painting and Sculpture, Modern
Architecture
Art History Honors Thesis Davidson, NC
“Unretractable Social Marks: The Critical Spatial Practice of Street Art” August 20XX-Present
• Conduct extensive online, book and field observation research which will lead to a 70+ page research thesis
• Will defend the final draft of the thesis during the spring semester in a one-hour oral examination
Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies Rome, Italy
Art History Study Abroad Program Spring 20XX
• Completed intensive study of Early Christian, Byzantine, and Renaissance art and architecture
EXPERIENCE
Davidson College Van Every/Smith Galleries Davidson, NC
Gallery Assistant & Docent August 20XX-Present
• Oversee 2,000 square feet of galleries housing hundreds of student and international exhibits
• Provide tours to thousands of visitors annually at openings and during regular gallery hours
• Organize publicity for upcoming shows, resulting in a 73% increase in attendance compared to the previous year
Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington, DC
Education and Research Intern Summer 20XX
• Conducted educational programs to help audiences of all ages and backgrounds interact with art
• Organized and preserved the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s historical records and make them available for
research
• Helped research and organize upcoming and potential exhibitions as well as researched, wrote and formatted wall
labels
• Supported the research needs of staff and members of the public by effectively leading tutorials on the museum’s
online search system
• Wrote for, updated, and contributed to the museum’s website and social media sites (blog, Facebook, Twitter), which
receive over 50,000 views per week
LEADERSHIP
Davidson College NCAA Division I Field Hockey Team Davidson, NC
Varsity Athlete August 20XX-Present
• Amplify skills needed to work unselfishly and energetically amongst a group of diverse peers
• Serve as team’s Student Athlete Representative voicing student-athlete concerns to the college wide board
• Improve time management skills by balancing a full course load with 25+ hours of weekly field hockey activities
Davidson College Admission Office Davidson, NC
Senior Admission Fellow (August 20XX-Present) September 20XX-Present
• Oversee the recruitment and training of 35 new campus tour guides
• Maintain contact with prospective students and families, throughout the admissions cycle
• Plan and moderate panel discussions for parents and students on college’s open house days
• Review applications and participate in admission discussion with Admission Counselors
Campus Tour Guide (September 20XX-May 20XX)
• Represented Davidson to prospective students and parents, communicating accurate and timely information about the
campus and its history during 60-minute tours
• Led several tours per month, ranging in size from two to thirty individuals
Skills
• Advanced Spanish and intermediate Italian language skills
• Extensive experience using social media (blogs, Twitter, Facebook) in professional settings

13.
Davidson Student
(888) 888-8888
dastudent@davidson.edu
Arlington, VA
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts in English; Concentration in Communication Expected May 20XX
• GPA 3.13, Major GPA 3.42
HONORS & AWARDS
Landerman Scholarship August 20XX-May 20XX
• Awarded to three incoming Davidson students each year for exceptional academic performance
Sophomore Creative Writing Standout Award February 201X
• Awarded to sophomore placing first in class-wide fiction and poetry competition
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
The Davidsonian, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Features Editor September 20XX-Present
• Lead weekly staff meetings, design and lay out Features section using Adobe InDesign, and write and edit five to
six articles a month for Davidson’s student-run weekly newspaper
• Increased number of Features section readers from 50% to 70% of student body over 18-month tenure as section
editor
The Business Journal of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Editorial Intern Summer 20XX
• Researched, wrote and edited business profiles and banking reports using AP Style
• Managed the journal’s social media presence, maintaining and editing an interactive blog and doubling the
number of Twitter followers over the course of the summer
• Recognized by supervisor for accuracy in updating research files and organizing mailings
LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Warner Hall House, Davidson College Davidson, NC
President (January 20XX-Present) February 20XX-Present
• Elected President of Warner Hall, a social and philanthropic organization with 150 female members, after serving
as the Social Chair in 20XX-20XX and as an active member in 20XX-20XX
• Direct 20 Executive Board officers in the planning and execution of social, service, and academic events
• Manage an annual operating budget of $90,000
• Oversaw planning and execution of the annual gala that raised over $22,600 for HIV/AIDS awareness and
prevention
• Supervise a full time cook and part time event staff
• Conduct weekly House and Executive Board meetings
Office of Admissions, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Campus Tour Guide September 20XX-Present
• Represent Davidson to prospective students and parents, communicating accurate and timely information about
the campus and its history during 60-minute tours
Colony Life Insurance Company Arlington, VA
Office Assistant Summer 20XX
• Served as youngest assistant in company history to record beneficiary changes and maintain confidential policy
files for hundreds of policy holders
• Recommended changes in database structure that increased record updating efficiency by 35%
Elk Canyon Ranch Billings, MT
Youth Counselor Summer 20XX
• Supervised activities of groups of 50 children weekly, maintaining safety and building cohesion among the groups
• Helped children ages 10 to 12 effectively resolve conflict and improve communication skills

14.
Davidson
Student
704-­‐888-­‐8888
dastudent@davidson.edu
Davidson,
NC
EDUCATION
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Sociology;
Minor
in
French
Expected
May
20XX
• GPA:
3.45
• Coursework
includes:
Statistics,
Survey
Methodology,
Urban
Ethnography,
Sociology
of
Childhood,
Globalization
and
Social
Change,
Philosophy,
and
Psychology
School
For
International
Training
Toulouse,
France
Intensive
French
Language
and
Culture
Study
Abroad
Program
Summer
20XX
RESEARCH
EXPERIENCE
National
Opinion
Research
Center
Chicago,
IL
Survey
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Worked
with
graduate
students
and
staff
in
the
Survey
Operations
Center
department
• Developed
feasibility
test
of
new
questions
for
a
national,
longitudinal
study
conducted
for
the
Bureau
of
Labor
Statistics
• Recruited
and
interviewed
26
respondents
for
survey
• Compiled
40-­‐page
report
recommending
changes
implemented
in
final
draft
of
a
national
survey
• Created
training
materials
for,
and
participated
in
training
of,
Computer
Assisted
Data
Enterers
Department
Of
Sociology,
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Research
Assistant
Spring
20XX
• Conducted
Internet-­‐based
and
library
research
• Provided
assistance
with
the
preparation
of
project-­‐related
reports,
manuscripts,
and
presentation
• Prepared
tables,
graphs,
fact
sheets,
and
written
reports
summarizing
research
results
• Performed
descriptive
and
multivariate
statistical
analyses
of
data
using
SPSS
Department
Of
Sociology,
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Independent
Research
Project
Fall
20XX
• Awarded
grant
to
conduct
an
independent
research
project
with
faculty
advisor
• Used
SPSS
to
conduct
linear
regression
analysis
of
the
General
Social
Survey
2008-­‐2010
• Produced
the
academic
paper
“The
Effects
of
Childhood
Family
Disruption
on
Adult
Self-­‐Reported
Health,”
LEADERSHIP
Black
Student
Coalition,
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Treasurer
(01/201X-­‐12/201X)
May
20XX-­‐Present
• Budget
funding
for
events
that
increase
awareness
of
African
American
culture
and
history
on
campus
• Analyzed
past
expenditures
and
increased
funding
for
community
service
and
Black
History
Month
committees
• Manage
over
$42,000
in
2
school
years
after
composing
and
presenting
budget
proposals
to
Activities
Tax
Council
Residence
Life
Office,
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Resident
Assistant
August
20XX-­‐May
20XX
• Supervised
residence
hall
floor
of
24
students
and
serve
as
member
of
the
college’s
Residence
Life
Office
staff.
• Assisted
with
security
and
emergency
situations;
counsel
students
in
a
wide
variety
of
issues
• Planed
and
coordinate
programs
and
activities
for
residence
hall
community
• Advised
Dorm
Council
in
planning
events
and
managing
budget
SKILLS
• Computer:
Proficient
in
MS
Word,
MS
Excel,
MS
Access,
Adobe
InDesign
and
SPSS
• Language:
Highly
proficient
in
written
and
conversational
French

15.
Davidson Student
888-888-8888, dastudent@davidson.edu, Los Angeles, CA
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Honors Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Computer Science Concentration Expected May 20XX
• Honors Thesis in Automated Planning
• GPA: 3.78
• Relevant Coursework: Programming and Problem Solving, Programming Languages, Electronics and
Instrumentation, Theory of Computation, Data Structures, Analysis of Algorithms
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Non-Degree Student Spring 20XX
• GPA: 4.00
• Relevant Coursework: Research in Computer Science
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Proficient in Java, Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, LaTex
• Experience using Photoshop, HTML/CSS, iOS, WordPress, Adwords, MySQL, Balsamiq, advanced Excel,
Final Cut Pro
• Knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Numerical Analysis
COMPUTER SCIENCE EXPERIENCE
Davidson College Department of Mathematics Davidson, NC
Honors Thesis in Automated Planning August 20XX-Present
• Attaining a working knowledge of major machine learning, automated planning, and Boolean satisfiability
algorithms and techniques
• Implement and test (in Java) the upper confidence bounds applied to trees (UCT) algorithm, a modern search
technique pioneered for automated Go (a Chinese board game) players
• Creating a class of games in which UCT exhibits a certain unintuitive characteristic called pathology, and will
submit results for publication in a computer science research journal
UNC Charlotte, Future Computing Lab Charlotte, NC
Computer Vision Researcher, National Science Foundation REU Experience December 20XX-August 20XX
• Created and implemented (in MATLAB and Java) an automated insect tracking program that processes long
video and collects data for biology research
• Published and presented results at the Workshop on the Applications of Computer Vision 20XX
• Implemented insect tracking program at University of Arizona biology lab where it is used for research in colony
behavior of ants
LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Davidson College Math and Science Center Davidson, NC
Math and Computer Science Tutor August 20XX-Present
• Work an average of 10 hours per week teaching concepts and problem solving techniques to both groups and
individuals
• Collaborate with a team of math and science tutors to operate a walk-in student tutoring center
Davidson Outdoors Davidson, NC
Odyssey Leader (Summers 20XX, 20XX) October 20XX-Present
• The Odyssey program is a pre-orientation program for incoming freshman designed to facilitate the transition into
the Davidson community through outdoor experience with other students
• Worked with co-leader to plan, organize, and lead eight-day outdoor programs, including backpacking, white
water canoeing, and service projects, for groups of eight incoming freshmen
Wilderness Leadership Skills Course Mentor (Spring 201X, Fall 201X)
• Planned and taught classroom material for semester-long extracurricular course to train student leaders in both
the hard and soft skills necessary to lead outdoor trips
• Organized and led instructional skills weekends and three/four day backpacking trips as part of course to practice
with and advise student leaders

16.
Davidson
Student
888-­‐888-­‐8888,
dastudent@davidson.edu,
Davidson,
NC
EDUCATION
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Bachelor
of
Arts
in
Political
Science
Expected
May
20XX
• Cumulative
GPA:
3.13
Major
GPA:
3.34
• Relevant
Coursework:
History
of
Educational
Theory
and
Practice,
Directed
Field
Placement,
Adolescent
Development,
Schools
and
Society
The
Alliance
For
Global
Education
Beijing,
China
Development,
Politics
and
Social
Change
Program
Fall
20XX
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Community
School
Of
Davidson
Davidson,
NC
Volunteer
Assistant
Teacher
September
20XX-­‐Present
• Volunteer
10
hours
per
week
at
a
charter
high
school
assisting
9
th
grade
Spanish
teacher
during
lessons
• Received
the
20XX
Volunteer
of
the
Year
award
for
excellent
service
supporting
the
mission
and
vision
of
the
school
• Lead
one-­‐on-­‐one
tutorials
with
students
who
have
fallen
behind
in
mathematics,
bringing
85%
of
students
tutored
up
to
the
class
average
on
standardized
tests
Children’s
Defense
Fund
Freedom
Schools
Davidson,
NC
Servant
Leader
Intern
Summer
20XX
• Provided
front-­‐line
care
and
nurturing
to
ten
children
between
Kindergarten
and
8th
grade
• Served
as
a
facilitator
in
the
classroom
and
as
a
leader
of
afternoon
activities
using
a
reading
curriculum
developed
by
the
Children's
Defense
Fund
Church
Of
The
Good
Shepherd
Davidson,
NC
Youth
Group
Leader
January
20XX-­‐May
20XX
• Assisted
Youth
Minister
in
leading
and
teaching
a
15-­‐member
youth
group
consisting
of
children
between
the
ages
of
13
and
16
• Led
youth
group
sessions
in
Youth
Minister’s
absence
including
the
creation
of
lesson
plans
and
assessment
tools
to
ensure
students
meet
established
learning
outcomes
LEADERSHIP
Residence
Life
Office,
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Resident
Advisor
September
20XX-­‐Present
• Oversee
the
physical
and
emotional
well
being
of
24
first
year
students
through
group
and
individual
advising
and
programming
• Built
community
by
organizing
over
25
programs
typically
attended
by
90%
or
more
of
students
• Recommended
a
change
to
the
process
for
matching
roommates
which
resulted
in
a
24%
decrease
in
students
changing
rooms
during
the
academic
year
Chidsey
Center
For
Leadership
Development,
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Chidsey
Leadership
Fellow
August
20XX-­‐Present
• Actively
participate
in
a
highly
selective
four-­‐year
comprehensive
leadership
development
program
that
develops
leaders
through
seminars,
projects
and
mentorship
• Interviewed
professional
leaders,
applying
techniques
learned
in
sessions
to
the
development
of
a
personal
leadership
style
• Developed
a
Leadership
Culture
Audit
Project
to
better
define
leadership
at
Davidson
College
which
was
implemented
by
senior
administration
• Gathered
and
analyzed
information
about
leadership
by
interviewing
other
campus
leaders
SKILLS
• Computers:
Microsoft
Office,
WordPress,
Audacity,
LogicPro,
Finale
NotePad,
iMovie,
iPhoto,
WorkFlows
• Languages:
Advanced
Spanish

17.
Davidson Student
(888) 888-8888
dastudents@davidson.edu
Wilmington, DE
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Expected May 20XX
EXPERIENCE
Wilmington Grille Wilmington, DE
Server Summer 20XX & February 20XX-August 20XX
• Provided superior guest service, friendliness and restaurant cleanliness using the restaurant’s proven training
system for customer service
• Excelled in a fast paced environment where strong attention to detail and communication skills were expected
• Ensured that all expectations were met by actively engaging customers and quickly correcting issues
• Won Employee of the Month in July 20XX based on high quality of work
Rehoboth Beach YMCA Rehoboth Beach, DE
Camp Counselor Summer 20XX
• Led a group of 20 to 30 girls between the ages of seven and ten through a series of daily educational and athletic
activities
• Provided instruction to other camp counselors on proper safety and teaching procedures to ensure the camp was
following proper YMCA standards
• Provided the camp director with feedback on daily camp operations and recommendations for camper
engagement activities
• Received highest level work performance rating by supervisors
• Certified in first aid and CPR
LEADERSHIP & STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
Honor Council, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Sophomore Member August 20XX-Present
• One of 11 members elected from the sophomore class to evaluate evidence and testimony to determine proper
sanctions for violations of the Davidson College Honor Code and Code of Responsibility
Residence Life Office, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Hall Counselor August 20XX-Present
• Foster an environment where 16 residents are able to academically perform and ensured the maintenance of 12
rooms
• Implement programs that built community and most importantly, trust, allowing residents to know one another as
valued residents
• Respond in crisis situations by assessing the environment and appropriately judging the situation based on
extensive alcohol training
Speech and Debate Team, Mount Pleasant High School Wilmington, DC
Vice President (January 20XX-January 20XX) January 20XX-May 20XX
• Devoted over 60 hours per month to research, discussion, case writing, and practicing for competitions
• Learn to think rigorously and critically in preparation for highly competitive debates against teams from across the
mid-Atlantic region
• Refined communication skills through continuous practice with coaches and teammates
• Developed strong research skills in preparation for debates on current topics in local, national and world affairs
• Expanded membership from 13 to 43 debaters during term as vice president through targeted outreach to
members of the student body
SKILLS & INTERESTS
• Chinese (conversational)
• Travel, French Cooking, Competitive Mountain Biking (placed first in age group at 20XX Pocono Championships)

18.
Davidson
Firstyear
(704)
123-­‐4567
•
dfirstyear@davidson.edu
•
Anytown,
NC
EDUCATION
Davidson
College
Davidson,
NC
Bachelor
of
Arts
(Undeclared
Major)
Expected
May
20XX
• GPA:
3.04
William
Smith
School
Anytown,
NC
High
School
Diploma
June
20XX
• GPA:
3.97
• William
Smith
Award,
given
to
senior
with
most
school
spirit
WORK
EXPERIENCE
J.Crew
Anytown,
NC
Sales
Associate
January
20XX-­‐August
20XX
• Developed
and
maintained
strong
relationships
with
several
customers,
keeping
record
of
past
purchases
to
help
provide
future
suggestions
and
promote
new
items
• Responsible
for
closing,
including
balancing
registers,
calculating
inventory
levels,
and
securing
the
store
• Recognized
as
Top
Sales
Associate
for
the
months
of
May
and
July
Camp
Wigamochee
Smithville,
ME
Counselor
Summers
20XX-­‐20XX
• Assisted
with
running
of
regular
camp
activities,
supervision
and
daily
duties,
while
living
with
and
acting
as
a
mentor
to
10
middle
school
age
children
• Served
as
a
liaison
between
the
camp
and
community
by
delivering
supplies,
transporting
campers
needing
medical
attention
and
alternative
travel
arrangements,
depositing
money,
making
change
requests,
and
purchasing
necessary
items
for
camp
to
run
smoothly
• Led
weekly
mountain
hiking
excursions,
responsible
for
trail
planning,
food
prep,
and
ensuring
safety
• Helped
camp
owner
with
improving
their
social
media
marketing
campaign
for
the
201X
summer
camp,
leading
to
a
40%
boost
in
applications
LEADERSHIP
Davidson
College
Student
Government
Association
Davidson,
NC
Class
Senator
August
20XX-­‐Present
• Meet
weekly
to
discuss
issues
pertaining
to
student
life
on
campus
• Lead
initiative
to
bring
food
vendors
to
our
cafeteria,
in
response
to
student’s
desire
for
more
food
options
• Worked
closely
with
Finance
Sub-­‐Committee
to
help
allocate
a
budget
of
$130,000
Ada
Jenkins
Center
Davidson,
NC
Tutor
September
20XX-­‐Present
• Tutor
at-­‐risk
children
by
leading
daily
activities
and
helping
with
homework,
three
days
a
week
• Serve
as
a
mentor
and
role
model
for
students
as
they
prepared
for
an
annual
talent
show
at
the
Center
William
Smith
High
School
Swim
Team
Anytown,
NC
Team
Captain
(August
20XX-­‐May
20XX)
August
20XX-­‐May
20XX
• Lead
team
to
state
victory,
acting
as
team
morale
leader
and
participant
in
our
medley
relay
team,
which
placed
first
at
state.
Also
responsible
for
logistics
of
trip,
from
hotel
booking
to
travel
plans
• Practiced
with
team,
five
times
a
week,
occasionally
leading
workouts
when
coach
was
unavailable
• Acted
as
assistant
coach
for
the
middle
school
swim
team,
involved
mostly
with
leading
weekend
practices
William
Smith
High
School
Student
Government
Association
Anytown,
NC
Student
Body
President
August
20XX-­‐May
20XX
• Led
weekly
Student
Government
Association
meetings,
being
the
first
president
to
allow
attendance
by
the
general
student
body
as
a
way
to
improve
transparency
and
increase
student
input

19.
Davidson Firstyear
(704) 123-4567 • dfirstyear@davidson.edu • Davidson, NC
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts in History Expected May 2018
GPA: 3.21
WORK EXPERIENCE
Art Emporium Performing Arts Camp Dallas, TX
Dance Instructor Summer 201X
• Traveled nationwide directing performing arts day camps with 75 third through eighth graders to put on a musical
in five days
• Dealt with discipline issues and communication with parents, while maintaining control over all of the campers
• Assigned parts in the musical to children according to skill level and age, taught them the dances, and conducted
rehearsals
• Operated the sound during rehearsals and performances; created organized sound scripts and executed them
during performances
• Worked with two other staff members to assist with directing the musical and dramatic aspects of the show
Anne’s Boutique Dallas, TX
Sales Associate January 201X-April 201X
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with several customers, keeping record of past purchases to help
provide personalized suggestions for future purchases and as a way to promote new items to loyal customers
• Engaged suppliers to help create an efficient supply chain of clothing, focusing on decreasing unusable inventory
and tailoring our clothing stock to meet current trends; this plan helped increase inventory turnover rate by 10%
for the 201X year
• Responsible for closing duties, including balancing registers, calculating inventory levels, and securing the store
• Recognized as Top Sales Associate for the months of May 201X, July 201X and February 201X
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Young Life Charlotte, NC
Volunteer Leader August 201X-Present
• Dedicate over 10 hours each week to planning and orchestrating activities for a large youth outreach event with
100 high school students
• Lead weekly, group discussions on various topics, while also mentoring students by spending one-on-one time
with each individual
Gamut Dance Company, Davidson College Davidson, NC
Dancer October 201X-Present
• Selected as one of 15 dancers in Davidson’s dance company known for its commitment to artistic development
and technical training
• Dedicate eight hours a week to technique classes and rehearsal for events on campus and the company’s annual
show
• Performed in and choreographed tap, modern, and pointe ballet pieces in Gamut Dance Company’s annual
shows and Dance Ensemble’s biannual show
Turner Hall Eating House Davidson, NC
Active Member February 201X-Present
• Engage the Davidson campus and community through active involvement in a 135-member civic and social
organization
• Spend time with residents at The Pines Nursing Home in Davidson, NC, every week, as part of the Adopt-A-
Grandparent initiative
Community School of Davidson Davidson, NC
Mathematics Tutor September 201X-Present
• Teach math lessons, create exercises, and assign homework for high school students to master skills in
mathematics

20.
Davidson FirstYear
(888) 888-8888
dastudents@davidson.edu
Manchester, MO
EDUCATION
Davidson College Davidson, NC
Bachelor of Arts (Undeclared Major) Expected May 20XX
Lafayette High School St. Louis, MO
Honor Graduate June 20XX
• AAUW Student-Athlete Award, 201X Wilson All-American, Courtney Wilkerson French Scholar
EXPERIENCE
Manchester Park Municipal Pool Manchester, MO
Lifeguard Summer 20XX
• Worked with two other lifeguards to ensure safety at busy public pool averaging 1,500 guests daily
• Recognized by supervisors for taking initiative to suggest positive changes and new policies to reduce dangerous
incidents
• Assigned additional responsibilities for special events due to diligence and safety record
Bishop Family Manchester, MO
Nanny Summer 20XX
• Ensured the safety of two children during daily activities as well as over 25 special recreational outings
• Designed activities to enhance learning and creativity, utilizing a variety of teaching methods obtained through
independent research
LEADERSHIP
Davidson College Center For Civic Engagement Davidson, NC
Bonner Scholar August 20XX-Present
• Conduct 280 hours of community service during each academic year and 280 hours during two summers to
support the mission and growth of local nonprofit organizations
• Develop leadership skills through performance of community service and reflection
Lafayette High School St. Louis, MO
Senior Class President August 20XX-June 20XX
• Led a 14 member class council charged with organizing events for seniors and bringing student concerns to the
administration
• Organized the senior class prom, which had a budget of $10,000 and was attended by over 3,500 students and
guests
Drive for Success, Lafayette High School St. Louis, MO
Founder and Chair October 20XX-May 20XX
• Conceived of and implemented a donation drive to collect professional clothing for women in need
• Collaborated with church administrators to design publicity, resulting in 357 business suit donations
• Generated enthusiasm to continue this as annual event
Varsity Basketball, Lafayette High School St. Louis, MO
Captain (October 20XX-March 20XX) October 20XX-March 20XX
• Provided leadership and helped organize practices for a fifteen member team, instilling leadership and a strong
work ethic in fellow players
• Competed as varsity athlete 201X-201X and 201X-201X committing 15 hours per week to practice and
competition
SKILLS
• Languages: Proficient in Spanish
• Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop