Resume and

Curriculum Vitae

(CV) Guide

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Table of Contents

Differences between a Resume and CV ............................................. 3

Transitioning Between A Resume and CV ........................................ 3

Key Elements of Resumes/CV’s ............................................................ 4

Key Elements of Resumes/CV’s (continued) ..................................... 5

Designing and Formatting your Resume/CV ..................................... 6

Writing Attention-Grabbing Action Statements .............................. 7

Sample Action Verbs ............................................................................... 8

Sample Resumes and CV’s ..................................................................... 9

SAMPLE 1: Undergraduate Student Resume in Chemistry ...................................... 10

SAMPLE 2: Two-Page Undergraduate Resume ............................................................ 11

SAMPLE 3: Doctor of Pharmacy Program CV ............................................................. 13

SAMPLE 4: Graduate Student Resume in Health Outcomes Research ................. 17

SAMPLE 5: Undergraduate Student Resume in Health and Human Sciences ...... 18

References Page ...................................................................................... 19

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Differences between a Resume and CV The resume and Curriculum Vitae (CV) are used to showcase one’s professional

skills and experiences and to capture employers’ attention to secure an interview.

Resume CV

Career

Goal

To obtain a non-academic position;

Applicable when applying for most

administrative, clinical, allied health, technical or human services positions

To obtain academic or research

positions, fellowships and residencies,

entrance into academic programs, and grants

Document

Purpose

To provide a brief, concise overview

of your education, relevant

professional experience, relevant

activities, skills that quickly illustrate

your qualifications for a specific

position or career field

To provide a detailed overview of

your education, relevant professional

experience, relevant activities, skills

that thoroughly illustrate your

academic and professional

accomplishments/activities

Length 1-2 pages – firm maximum of 2 pages 2+ pages – no maximum page limit

Transitioning Between A Resume and CV Depending on your need, you may wish to convert your resume into a CV or vice

versa. It can also be helpful to maintain both a resume and a CV.

Add academic research and writing projects you completed, publications and articles you

published, presentations you conducted, and workshops attended

Break broader section headings into multiple, specific section headings

o For example, instead of capturing multiple types of professional development activities

under “Professional Development”… break this section into “Conference Participation”,

“Presentations”, “Professional Memberships”, “Continuing Education”, etc.

Consolidate sections or reduce the number of sections included

Include only the information that is directly or related to the target position or that shows

leadership capabilities or accomplishments

Emphasize your related experiences (paid and unpaid positions, internships, rotations) – should

be the longest, most detailed section(s)

Include an Objective Statement at the top of your document to indicate the specific reason you

are submitting your resume (optional)

Make sure document ends up being no more than 2 pages long

Resume CV

CV Resume

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Key Elements of Resumes/CV’s

Whether you choose to write a resume or a CV, there are some components that

should be included in both types of documents.

Heading/Contact Information:

Include your name (in larger font), permanent address and/or local address, e-mail address, phone number. Be

sure to use a professional e-mail address (such as yourname@gmail.com) or your ACPHS e-mail address.

Example: John Doe

123 Ellis Street, Boston, MA 01234 ● john.doe@acphs.edu ● (123) 456-7890

Education:

List the name and location of the institution(s), dates attended, and the type of degree you earned in reverse

chronological order. If you are still pursuing a degree, list the date that you expect you will earn the degree.

If you took only one or two courses at a college or university to fulfill a degree requirement, you usually do

not need to list that institution. Do not include high school credentials unless you have attended college for

less than two years. Study abroad information can be included in this section. GPA can be included if higher

than 3.0/4.0.

When completing a doctoral program, include the word ‘Candidate’ when listing the program in your

education section (see example below).

Example: Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, May 2016

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Colchester, Vermont

Example: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology, May 2014

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, New York

Licensure/Certification (if applicable):

If your academic program leads to licensure or certification, or you choose to receive such credentials, include

this information under a separate heading from education.

Example: Radiologic Technologist Certification, New York State Department of Health, May 2014

Example: Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association, June 2013

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Key Elements of Resumes/CV’s (continued)

Experience:

Employers focus heavily on the experience section(s) of the résumé or CV. Information about your

experience should include the name and location of the company, agency or institution, beginning and ending

dates of service, title of the position held, and a description of duties that uses active, energetic phrasing and

cites accomplishments. Highlight responsibilities that demonstrate initiative and special skills as opposed to

listing each duty on your job description. You can include both paid experiences (i.e. jobs, internships,

fellowships, residencies) and unpaid experiences (i.e. volunteer work, internships, campus/community

leadership), especially if you have sustained your commitment and have demonstrated an ability to apply your

knowledge and skills.

Example: See experience sections in the Sample Resumes section.

Other Resume/CV Sections:

A resume or CV is yours to create, manipulate, and develop over time, and the headings you choose to use to

create sections of information on your document depends on your unique experiences. Some suggested

headings that can be used on your resume or CV include (but are not limited to):

Research Experience

Clinical Experience

Honors and Awards

Committees

Publications

Presentations

Relevant Coursework

Skills (hard skills such as technology/computer proficiencies, language skills)

Volunteer Experience

Leadership Experience

Professional Development (best used on resume to briefly summarize continued learning/involvement)

Professional Affiliations

Related Experience

Additional Work Experience (for less relevant positions you want to include to avoid gaps in employment – you do not need to include descriptions of responsibilities)

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Designing and Formatting your Resume/CV

Resumes and CV’s should be visibly neat, error-free, well-structured, and

adhere to basic guidelines for readability. Below are some guidelines for a

professional, easy-to-read document.

Text:

Choose to use ‘serif’ fonts (Bookman Old Style, Cambria, Georgia, Times New Roman) or ‘sans

serif’ fonts (Arial, Lucida Sans, Tahoma, Verdana)

Consistent use of no more than 2 font styles and sizes

Font size is between 10 and 14 points

Use of boldface, capitalized letters, italics, or underlining to make section headings stand out.

Same format used consistently among headings.

Page Layout:

0.7 to 1-inch page margins used throughout the document

Text justified to the left margin

No use of graphics or images

Documents longer than 1 page have a running header including full name and page #

Achieved reasonable balance between document text and “white space” (margins, spacing) so

material does not look overcrowded

Content:

Highest priority sections and experiences are toward the beginning of your document for

readers to quickly notice

Experiences are listed in reverse chronological order (from most recent to least recent)

Consistent use of format for telephone numbers, dates, abbreviations

Proofread your document carefully for grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation errors; use

your computer’s “spell check” feature

Abbreviated terms are spelled out the first time they are used (except for states and ‘GPA’)

Titles and terminologies are spelled out the first time they are used (Example: “American

Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)” and

APhA-ASP when used later in document), except widely-known terms like GPA and CPR

Final Details:

Final document saved in PDF format for submitting through online applications or e-mail

Document is saved with a professional document title

Example: “Casey_Jones_CV_2014” or “C_Jones_CV_Residency”--- not “Casey’s Resume”,

“RESUME”, or “Resume FINAL”

Resume or CV is printed single-sided; pages are not stapled together after printed

Resume or CV and other documents (references page, cover letter, etc.) are ATTACHED to

an e-mail when application is being submitted, not included in the e-mail body

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Writing Attention-Grabbing Action Statements Simply listing job titles, locations, and the date ranges of employment is not enough – employers

want to quickly get a sense of your responsibilities, skill set, and accomplishments in your past

positions and experiences relevant to your current career goal. “Action Statements” are brief

statements that include important details about your duties, responsibilities and

accomplishments in a position. Action statements should be listed underneath positions on your

resume or CV, be separated by bullets, and start with “action verbs”. A list of action verbs can

be found on page 8 of this guide.

When writing one action statement, include the following information if and when it is applicable. Starred

items (**) should always be included in your action statement:

**What action(s) did I take and which skill(s) did I use?

Examples: received, prepared, compounded and dispensed prescriptions…; counseled patients on....

**How did I complete this task/carry out this action/complete this project?

Examples: by researching…; by participating in…; by using…; through collaboration with…

Who did I collaborate with to complete this task, or who did I provide my services to?

Examples: older adult community members; individuals with type I diabetes; health care team members

Where, or in what specific physical environment did I perform this task or activity?

Examples: clinical laboratory setting; pediatrics unit; community center; health expo

When did I perform these actions/how often?

Examples: three times per week; annually; on a daily basis

Why was this action/responsibility important?

Examples: to meet the needs of ‘x’ population; to help individuals reach therapeutic goals; to create

bone health awareness; to ensure compliance with regulations

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Enhancing Your Action Statements:

Poor: ● Research (Only describes what was done)

Better: ● Researched effects of tobacco use in New York (Elaborates on what and where/who)

Best:

Action verb What What Who How

● Researched the health risks and economic burdens of tobacco users in New York State by analyzing

quantitative data collected by the New York State Department of Health over a 10-year period

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Sample Action Verbs Each of your “action statements” (see page 7) should start with an action verb. Action verbs are descriptive

verbs that illustrate the actions you took and skills you used in a way that grabs the reader’s attention. Try

to use a variety of action verbs throughout your document; use the list below to get started.

Communication Skills

Addressed Advertised Arranged Clarified Collaborated Communicated Consulted

Contacted Conveyed Convinced Corresponded Debated Defined Developed

Directed Discussed Drafted Edited Elicited Enlisted Explained

Expressed Formulated Furnished Incorporated Influenced Interacted Interpreted

Interviewed Involved Joined Judged Lectured Listened Marketed

Mediated Moderated Negotiated Observed Outlined Participated Persuaded

Presented Promoted Proposed Publicized Recruited Referred Reinforced

Reported Resolved Responded Solicited Specified Spoke Suggested

Summarized Synthesized Translated Wrote

Creative Skills

Acted Adapted Authored Began Combined Composed Conceptualized

Condensed Created Customized Designed Developed Directed Displayed

Drew Entertained Established Fashioned Formulated Founded Illustrated

Initiated Instituted Integrated Introduced Invented Modeled Modified

Performed Planned Revised Revitalized Shaped Solved Utilized

Data/Research Skills

Administered Adjusted Allocated Analyzed Appraised Assessed Audited

Balanced Budgeted Calculated Collected Compared Conducted Corrected

Detected Determined Developed Diagnosed Estimated Evaluated Examined

Explored Extracted Formulated Gathered Inspected Interviewed Invented

Investigated Located Managed Marketed Measured Organized Planned

Prepared Programmed Projected Qualified Reconciled Reduced Researched

Reviewed Searched Solved Summarized Surveyed Tested Verified

Common Healthcare and Pharmacy Action Verbs

Advanced Administered Advocated Aided Assessed Assisted Cared

Charted Charged Compounded Consoled Counseled Diagnosed Dispensed

Distributed Documented Educated Evaluated Filled Formulated Guided

Helped Influenced Listened Monitored Practiced Prevented Provided

Referred Regulated Reviewed Secured Supported

Helping Skills

Adapted Advocated Aided Answered Arranged Assessed Assisted

Clarified Coached Collaborated Contributed Cooperated Counseled Demonstrated

Diagnosed Educated Encouraged Ensured Expedited Facilitated Familiarized

Furthered Guided Helped Intervened Motivated Prevented Provided

Referred Rehabilitated Represented Resolved Simplified Supplied Supported

Management/Leadership Skills

Administered Analyzed Appointed Approved Assigned Attained Authorized

Chaired Considered Consolidated Contracted Controlled Converted Coordinated

Decided Delegated Developed Directed Eliminated Emphasized Enforced

Enhanced Established Executed Generated Handled Headed Hired

Hosted Improved Incorporated Increased Initiated Inspected Instituted

Led Managed Merged Motivated Navigated Organized Overhauled

Oversaw Planned Presided Prioritized Produced Recommended Reorganized

Replaced Restored Reviewed Scheduled Secured Selected Supervised

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Sample Resumes and CV’s

Sample resumes and CV’s in this section are for example purposes only, and

provide a brief overview of the recommended structure, format, and writing style

of a resume or CV document. These samples do not capture or represent

expectations of you academic and professional experience and are for the sole

purpose of illustration. For assistance with developing the content of your resume

or CV, please contact Career Services to set up an appointment.

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SAMPLE 1: Undergraduate Student Resume in Chemistry

Casey M. Chemistry 1234 Main Street, Albany, NY 01234 | (518) 123-4567 | Casey.Chemistry@acphs.edu

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, May 2014 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Principal Investigator: Professor A. B. Smith, September 2013-May 2014 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Synthesized organic ligands and inorganic compounds using anaerobic techniques Characterized products with 1H NMR, UV-visible and IR spectroscopies Measured interactions of the complexes with duplex DNA via melting curves Analyzed data and wrote reports summarizing the procedures and results Shared research via poster presentations at one regional and two local meetings

Teaching Assistant, Professor C. D. Smith, January 2013-December 2013 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Collaborated with the professor to plan and prepare necessary equipment, samples and supplies for each class; carefully transported and restocked equipment

Planned and led group study sessions twice per month before exams Demonstrated to students how to perform the day’s techniques and activities and discard

materials to enforce safe laboratory procedures Ensured laboratory met safety regulations by ensuring tools and surfaces were sanitized,

first-aid kits were stocked, and safety equipment functioned properly

Research Scholar, Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS) Program, May 2012-August 2012 Boston University, Boston, MA

One of 25 students awarded opportunity to conduct research through the STaRS Program Worked closely with Professor Jones-Smith in conducting research on <topics> Used <methods/software/techniques> to collect and analyze data Presented results with Professor Jones-Smith to 100 attendees at the STaRS Summit

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Programming Representative, Student Government Association, August 2013-May 2014

Planned and implemented fundraisers for class events; raised $3,000 for annual awards dinner Collaborated with on-campus and community venue staff to secure event locations, gather

supplies, and market events

Peer Tutor, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, August 2011-May 2014 Met with students individually and in groups to enhance understanding of course content Assisted students in learning and applying problem-solving and study skills techniques

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Hospice Volunteer, Beverwyck Hospice Care, Charles, NY, February 2013-Present Blood Delivery Driver, American Red Cross, Joeville, NY, December 2012-Present Pediatrics Surgery Concierge, NotreDame Hospital, Scottville, NY, February 2012-August 2012

HONORS AND AWARDS Organic Chemistry Tutoring Award, 2013; SGA Active Member of the Year, 2013

SKILLS Laboratory: Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Light and Electronic Microscopy, Capillary Electrophoresis Computer: Beckman PACE 5500, ChemDraw, EndNote, PyMol Language: Fluent in Spanish

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SAMPLE 2: Two-Page Undergraduate Resume

Casey M. Chemistry

1234 Main Street, Albany, NY 01234 | (518) 123-4567 | Casey.Chemistry@acphs.edu OBJECTIVE: To obtain entrance into <name of school, program> to <intended focus, goal>

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, May 2014 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Principal Investigator: Professor A. B. Smith, September 2013-May 2014 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

Synthesized organic ligands and inorganic compounds using anaerobic techniques Characterized products with 1H NMR, UV-visible and IR spectroscopies Measured interactions of the complexes with duplex DNA via melting curves Analyzed data and wrote reports summarizing the procedures and results Shared research via poster presentations at one regional and two local meetings

Teaching Assistant, Professor C. D. Smith , January 2013-December 2013 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

Collaborated with the professor to plan and prepare necessary equipment, samples and supplies for each class; carefully transported and restocked equipment

Planned and led group study sessions twice per month before exams Demonstrated to students how to perform the day’s techniques and activities and discard

materials to enforce safe laboratory procedures Ensured laboratory met safety regulations by ensuring tools and surfaces were sanitized, first-aid

kits were stocked, and safety equipment functioned properly Research Scholar, Summer Training as Research Scholars (STaRS) Program, May 2012-August 2012 Boston University, Boston, MA

One of 25 students awarded opportunity to conduct research through the STaRS Program Worked closely with Professor Jones-Smith in conducting research on <topics> Used <methods/software/techniques> to collect and analyze data Presented results with Professor Jones-Smith to 100 attendees at the STaRS Summit

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Programming Representative, Student Government Association (SGA), August 2013-May 2014 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

Planned and implemented fundraisers for class events; raised $3,000 for annual awards dinner Collaborated with on-campus and community venue staff to secure event locations, gather

supplies, and market events

Peer Tutor, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, August 2011-May 2014 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

Met with students individually and in groups to enhance understanding of course content Assisted students in learning and applying problem-solving and study skills techniques

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Hospice Volunteer, Beverwyck Hospice Care, Charles, NY, February 2013-Present

Visit individuals with terminal illnesses to provide companionship and support in nursing home, private home, and hospital settings

Assisted individuals with personal care activities including bathing, feeding, and transporting Fundraised for the organization’s annual holiday event by calling for donations, and promoting the

event on campus and in the community Blood Delivery Driver, American Red Cross, Joeville, NY, December 2012-Present

Transport blood from area blood drives, deliver blood to hospitals, and make shuttle runs between medical centers in the Region

Pediatric Surgery Concierge, NotreDame Hospital, Scottville, NY, February 2012-August 2012

Greeted and directed patients and families to offices, waiting areas, and rooms Followed hospital safety and hygiene protocol prior to entering patients’ rooms Engaged patients in play and educational activities in the playroom and at bedside Occupied patients with conversation and games to temporarily ease family members’ burdens

FIELD OBSERVATIONS Dr. Larry Bane, Oneworld Hospital, Jimtown, NY – Orthopedic Surgery, 35 hours, December 2013 Dr. Gary Kane, Beverlee Hospital, Phoenix, NY – General Surgery, 30 hours, November 2013 PRESENTATIONS Chemistry CM. Title of presentation. Albany Undergraduate STEM Symposium, Albany, NY, April 2012 PUBLICATIONS Johnson BP, Chemistry CM, Williams FA. Title of published work: Capitalize first letter of title and lowercase following. Journal Title. 2012;87(5):101-109. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMITTEES American Medical Student Association, May 2013-Present ACPHS Academic Integrity Committee, January 2013-Present TRAININGS HIPAA Privacy Training, US Department of Health and Human Services, Online, March 2013 Protecting Human Research Participants, NIH Office of Extramural Research, Online, February 2012 HONORS AND AWARDS Organic Chemistry Tutoring Award, May 2013 SGA Active Member of the Year, May 2013 SKILLS Laboratory: Chromatography, Spectroscopy, Light and Electronic Microscopy, Capillary Electrophoresis… Computer: Beckman PACE 5500, ChemDraw, EndNote, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher Language: Fluent in Spanish and French

Casey M. Chemistry | 2 of 2

SAMPLE 2 CONTINUED: Two-Page Undergraduate Resume

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SAMPLE 3: Doctor of Pharmacy Program CV

Frances L. Pharmacy 1 True Lane, Hannaville, VT 01234

(518) 123-4567, Frances.Pharmacy@acphs.edu

EDUCATION Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate May 2015

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), Colchester, VT

GPA: 3.9/4.0

Associate of Science in Biological Sciences May 2009

Cromwell Community College, Polk, VT

GPA: 3.8/4.0

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES State of Vermont Registered Pharmacy Intern #1234567 Expires May 2015 Medical Therapy Management Certification, American Pharmacists Association July 2014

Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association April 2011

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification, American Red Cross February 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Pharmacy Intern, Bearstone Memorial Hospital, Bearstone, VT May 2013-August 2013

Collaborated with pharmacists and medical staff to dispense medications in a large teaching hospital

Calculated and compounded sterile and non-sterile admixtures in accordance with department policies

Contacted and conferred with physicians concerning the appropriate drug, dose, dosing interval, drug

allergy and drug-drug interactions

Answered medication information questions by conducting research and consulting with pharmacists

Entered and retrieved confidential patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations

Presented to journal club about <insert topic here>

Pharmacy Technician, Alpha Pharmacy, Hannaville, VT November 2010-May 2013

Received customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions

Communicated with doctor’s offices and insurance companies to accurately process information and

address issues

Directed customers with questions and concerns to the correct pharmacy staff member

Assisted the pharmacist with the process of filling prescriptions

Performed inventory management by ordering, rotating, and stocking supplies on shelves

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APPE) Ambulatory Care, Garemount Center, Dorne, VT August 2014-September 2014

Preceptor: Preceptor Name, Credentials (for example: Pharm.D., MBA, etc.)

Completed medication reviews and contributed pharmacy therapy recommendations to physicians and

residents in a family care setting

Responded to drug information requests and performed medication reconciliation

Prepared and presented patient cases focused on drug interactions

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Community Pharmacy, Target Pharmacy, New Mountain, VT July 2014-August 2014

Preceptor: Preceptor Name, Credentials

Greeted customers at drop-off, performed new guest interviews, and input new prescription information

Performed daily cycle counts and maintained inventory log

Helped organize a flu shot clinic attended by 125 community members by organizing the event’s

activities, creating promotional materials, and discussing offerings via phone and in-person

Industry Pharmacy (Elective Rotation), Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Hiroshima, Japan June 2014-July 2014

Preceptor: Preceptor Name, Credentials

Participated in medical, legal, and regulatory meetings and actively contributed to discussion and

decision-making

Established relationships with researchers and company officials and gained an understanding of

Japanese professional practices and lifestyle

Institutional Pharmacy, Weston Hospital, Weston, NY May 2014-June 2014

Preceptor: Preceptor Name, Credentials

Attended staff meetings and medical rounds with the healthcare team

Participated in medication evaluation, distribution and therapy recommendations

Audited Pyxis/medication administration record (MAR) entries

Conducted patient medication reconciliation for pre-admission testing

INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (IPPE) Patient Assessment, Camp Aspire, Vale, VT, Preceptor Name, Credentials June 2013-July 2013

Institutional Pharmacy, Vly Medical Center, Vly, VT, Preceptor Name, Credentials May 2013-June 2013

Community Pharmacy, ValYou Pharmacy, Vly, VT, Preceptor Name, Credentials June 2012-July 2012

Public Health, YMCA, Barnes, VT, Preceptor Name, Credentials June 2012

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, Vale Hospital Emergency Department, Vale, VT January 2013-May 2013 Project Title: <Enter Title>

Principal Investigator: Investigator Name, Credentials

Surveyed 140 patients in the waiting room in a study to determine the efficacy of patient advocates on

patient safety and satisfaction

Analyzed findings using Excel and presented the results to staff to provide insight on the effectiveness

Research Assistant, Heart Research Association, Hannaville, VT June 2011-December 2011

Project Title: <Enter Title>

Principal Investigator: Investigator Name, Credentials

Screened patients into pharmaceutical clinical trials

Entered clinical data and outcomes into electronic data capture systems

Became familiar with steps involved in clinical trials and the FDA regulations governing them

PUBLICATIONS Pharmacy F. Title of publication. ValYou Pharmacy Bulletin. 2014;12(25):1-2.

Graney A, Boldt Z, Zoltan C, Pharmacy F, Patel B. Title of publication. American New Journal of Pharmacy.

2013;56(3):45-46.

FRANCES L. PHARMACY Page 2 of 4

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PRESENTATIONS Professional Presentations:

Graney A, Boldt Z, Zoltan C, Pharmacy F, Patel B. Enter title of presentation here. Presented study results at

Vermont Pharmacy Regional Convention, Redmond, VT, November 2013. [poster]

APPE Presentations:

Enter title of presentation here. Presented results of ongoing data collection and evaluation to pharmacists,

pharmacy interns, and residents. Weston Community Hospital, Weston, NY, June 2014.

Community Presentations:

A look into the life of a pharmacy student. Presented to 6th to 8th grade students about the social, professional,

and academic activities in pharmacy school; advocated for STEM career paths and encouraged questions about

careers in pharmacy. Hannaville Middle School, Hannaville, VT, October 2013.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Vice President, Vermont Pharmacists Association-ACPHS Chapter September 2013-Present

Work closely with the President to arrange and run monthly meetings, delegate tasks to fellow class

officers, and oversee the process of coordinating community outreach events

Created and chaired a committee to plan and host a health screening day at ValYou Pharmacy;

approximately 90 participants attended

Treasurer, Class of 2015, ACPHS-Vermont Campus September 2013-Present Manage a budget of $3,000, pay bills, reconcile receipts, and maintain records of class funds

Create and provide a financial report to the Class President at the end of each semester and compile an

annual financial report to maintain records for future officers

Peer Tutor, Biology and Microbiology, ACPHS-Vermont Campus September 2011-Present

Met with students individually and in groups to enhance understanding of course content

Taught students study skills and problem-solving techniques and assisted with application

Assisted the Coordinator of Academic Learning Services with the hiring of new tutors by compiling

interview questions, conducting interviews with 12 candidates and evaluating their fit for the position

Student Mentor, ACPHS-Vermont Campus August 2011-May 2013

Paired with 4 students prior to orientation and extended outreach to serve as a point person for support,

guidance, and information about the College; continued ongoing outreach throughout the academic year

Ran icebreaker activities at orientation for all incoming students to build community

Multicultural Student Ambassador, Cromwell Community College August 2008-May 2009

Collaborated with fellow ambassadors to host social and educational events for all students to foster

multicultural awareness

Served as a 1-on-1 mentor for students from underrepresented populations, assisting with the social,

emotional, and academic transition to college

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Annual Healthcare Drive, Maneville Cares Program, Maneville, VT April 2009-2013

Contributed to the organization of a free healthcare day for underprivileged community members to

assess and provide feedback on individuals’ health status

Conducted blood glucose level and blood pressure tests, performed physical examinations, and ran a

health lecture on hypertension for attendees

Facilitated the event assessment process by creating and distributing attendee and vendor surveys

Team Captain, Relay for Life, Colchester, VT April 2012

Recruited 20 team members to participate, created and disseminated advertisements by posting flyers

and social media updates, and designed team t-shirts; team raised $2,000 for cancer research

Volunteer, Prime Center for Medical Care, Colchester, VT January 2011-August 2011

Collaborated with medical students and healthcare professionals to assess patient issues, history of

present illness, and review medications; performed medication reconciliation with patients

Volunteered at the Women’s Health Free Clinic once per month by answering and directing patients to

services, answering questions, and consulting about medications

HONORS AND AWARDS

ACPHS Clinical Skills Competition, 2nd Place, April 2014

Janelle A. Bale Memorial Award for Excellence, October 2013

Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, Inducted April 2013

Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, Inducted April 2013

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, February 2013-Present

Vermont Pharmacists Association, June 2012-Present

American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), June 2012-Present

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Midyear Clinical Meeting, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, Orlando, FL, December 2014

Staying a Step Ahead of Your Competition, NYS Council of Health-Systems Pharmacists, Albany, NY, June 2014

How to Become a Standout Residency Candidate, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lane, NY, April 2014

SKILLS Computer: Pyxis MedStation System, Mirixa Software, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Language: Fluent in Russian; Proficient in American Sign Language

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SAMPLE 4: Graduate Student Resume in Health Outcomes Research

Sam H. Stats 7 Cambria Road, Fromeville, NY 12345, (518) 123-4567, Sam.Stats@acphs.edu

Education: Master of Science, Health Outcomes Research, May 2015 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science, Health and Human Sciences, May 2013 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

Professional Experience: Outreach Coordinator, Garnett Hospital Network, Gemville, NY, June 2013-Present

Developed, implemented and evaluated recruitment and patient education strategies for hospital locations in five regions

Used current research and demographic data to recruit new clients for screening and education services Advertised services to potential clients via telephone, e-mail, and information tabling at the Annual

Gemville Health Expo Collaborated with external organizations and departmental staff members on a bi-weekly basis to

evaluate and improve ongoing patient recruitment and education

Public Health Intern, Health Services Administration, Jeweltown, NY, January 2013-May 2013 Assessed current service delivery by location and social, economic, and other identifying characteristics

and identified gaps in access or the provision of service delivery Planned and implemented advertising initiatives to promote awareness of resources and services and

to increase access to care Conducted outreach to external community centers to create a network of communication and referrals Updated online resources and launched social media using search engine optimization (SEO) strategies

Research Assistant, Department for Child Health Research, Emerald, NH, May 2012-August 2012 Performed statistical analysis on quantitative data supporting psychological and behavioral research Conducted interviews to gather qualitative data and entered, coded, and analyzed the data Completed a literature review and reported findings to staff members; research compiled for future

use in writing grant proposals

Wellness Coordinator, ValYou Pharmacy, Marcasite, NY, January 2011-July 2012 Performed community outreach activities including immunization outreach and healthcare provider visits Utilized specialized knowledge of products and health trends/issues to provide customer service

Customer Service Representative, Xane Customer Services, Fromeville, NY, June 2009-April 2012 Recognized as Customer Service Representative of the Month 8 times during employment Answered a high volume of telephone calls from customers regarding payments, returns and charges

to accounts; met and regularly exceeded the quota of serving 12 customers per hour Solved customer issues by researching electronic records and explaining transactions Assisted customers in selecting or upgrading products and services by highlighting benefits of new

products and services

Skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; SPSS Statistical Software; VanGard Data Collection System

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SAMPLE 5: Undergraduate Student Resume in Health and Human Sciences

Olive Well 1 Oak Way, Maple Ridge, NY 01357

(111) 111-1111 Olive.Well@acphs.edu

Education Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Sciences May 2015 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY

GPA: 3.7/4.0 Professional Experience Intern, Office of Public Health Practice, New York State Department of Health January 2015-Present Albany, NY

Completed a research project on infant mortality rates, risk factors, and interventions in New York State Collaborated with staff within the Public Health Information Group and Division of Family Health to

discuss risk factors for infant mortality and intervention strategies

Analyzed data collected through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) and NYS birth certificate data to identify the prevalence of risk factors

Wrote a scientific report for the Department of Health website and newsletters evaluating risk factors and intervention strategies to inform the organization’s internal and external partners

Residential Counselor, Claremont Family Center January 2014-Present Fern, NY

Provided for the physical and psychological needs of youth ages 6-18 in a residential setting Engaged individuals and groups of youths in recreational and educational activities including

weekly outings to community events, museums, and movies Applied crisis intervention techniques to mitigate conflicts and de-escalate situations Monitored and documented ongoing emotional and behavioral status of 10 youth residents Participated as a member of client treatment teams to plan and evaluate treatment goals

Unit Assistant, Emergency Services, Weston Hospital June 2012-November 2013 Weston, NY

Provide services to patient and families by greeting and scheduling tests and appointments Perform physician order transcriptions and accurately maintain confidential patient records Coordinate activities under the direction of the nurse manager Employ knowledge of medical terminology on a daily basis

Camp Counselor, Maple Ridge Summer Camp June-August 2008-2011 Maple Ridge, NY

Attend to the daily safety and well-being of children participants ages 5-10 Directly supervise and foster healthy, positive relationships with and between 12 campers by monitoring and

intervening on behavior, and running daily leisure and teambuilding activities Serve as a member of a 12-staff team, meeting on a weekly basis to discuss camper issues, activity

plans, and changes to camp policies and procedures Campus Involvement Member, Colleges Against Cancer Organization January 2014-Present

Collaborated with peers and club leaders to organize fundraising and awareness events that benefit the American Cancer Society

Ran an information table during the student activities fair to recruit members and discuss the club’s mission and upcoming events

Member, Biology Club October 2013-Present Assisted with the planning, scheduling, and managing of wellness awareness and fundraising events

Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), EntrySoft Database Software

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References Page

Your references should be listed as a separate document from your resume or

CV. Before listing individuals as references, ask those individuals if they are willing

to serve as references so they can expect to be contacted regarding your

professional and academic accomplishments and qualities.

Formatting the References page:

Use the same “Header” with your contact information as is used on your resume or CV

Include the word References in bold and centered on the page below your Header

Include 3-5 references who have been supervisors, professors, advisors, or others who have worked

with you in a professional or academic setting

Be sure to include with each reference person’s information their relationship to you

Sample References page:

Casey M. Chemistry 1234 Main Street, Albany, NY 01234 | (518) 123-4567 | Casey.Chemistry@acphs.edu

REFERENCES

Aloysius B. Smith, Ph.D., Faculty Advisor/Research Assistantship Supervisor Professor of Chemistry, Department of Basic and Social Sciences Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 106 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 123-4567 extension 012 Aloysius.Smith@acphs.edu

Jamie F. Jones, PharmD, Preceptor

Staff Pharmacist

Beverlee Hospital

Phoenix, NY 01234

(518) 234-5678

Jamie.Jones@gmail.com