resume cv writing techniques

Resume / CV Writing Techniques

Center for Career Development

Manhattanville College

Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1

Resume Format ......................................................................................................................... 2

What To Include On Your Resume .............................................................................................. 3

Resume Tips ............................................................................................................................... 5

Action Verbs .............................................................................................................................. 6

Sample Resumes ....................................................................................................................... 8

Reverse Chronological Resume .................................................................................. 8

Functional Resume ..................................................................................................... 9

Sport Business Management Resume Sample .......................................................... 10

Curriculum Vitae (Cv) ................................................................................................................ 11

What To Include On Your Curriculum Vitae .............................................................................. 12

Sample Curriculum Vitae .......................................................................................................... 14

Master Of Arts In Writing Sample ............................................................................. 14

Teaching Cv For Recent Graduate ............................................................................ 16

Research Cv For Experienced Professional ............................................................... 18

Artist Cv .................................................................................................................... 21

Fall 2012

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INTRODUCTION

A resume is a document that contains a summary of your education, accomplishments, skills

and goals. It can be used to obtain an interview for a job or internship or when applying to

graduate school.

Your resume is the first impression that an employer will have of you and you may only get 10-

30 seconds to impress. Think of your resume as your customized marketing tool to get an

employer’s attention and land an interview. Your resume should answer the question: Why

should I hire you? To answer that question, keep the following points in mind:

• An effective resume is tailored to show you are a good match for the job by highlighting

your relevant skills/qualifications

• Your resume is not simply a chronological listing of your experiences, but a selective

listing of your accomplishments

• A resume needs to include the necessary information in a visually appealing, easily

readable format

You can start by thinking about your past and present skills, education, accomplishments,

experiences and activities. Consider including relevant work experience, volunteer work,

professional memberships and professional development. If you are a career changer you may

not have relevant work experience; however, the skills you used in unrelated work can be

applicable.

If you have been out of the workforce for a significant amount of time, skills used in volunteer

positions at schools, community or various other non-profit organizations can be relevant and

should be added to your resume.

Organizing your resume into a clear, interesting format is the next step.

Helpful tip: Read through job descriptions of your desired internship or job – highlight required

skills and qualifications and try to use those words in your resume.

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RESUME FORMAT

TYPES OF RESUMES

Chronological resumes list experiences in reverse chronological order within appropriate

categories, including: education, work experience, community service and skills. It is the most

common resume format and is appropriate for individuals whose education and/or experience

match their career objective.

Functional resumes are used by career changers and individuals who have extensive

experience, but not in their chosen field or industry. This type of resume focuses on skills,

functions and/or related activities that match a career objective.

DESIGN

• Your resume should be organized and easy to scan for relevant information

• Bold and use italics sparingly and consistently to draw attention to important

information

• Use the same font throughout your resume and choose a font that is easily readable,

such as: Times New Roman, Calibri, Georgia or Ariel

• Use a larger size font for your name, 14pt. -16pt. and 10pt.-12pt. font for the rest of

your resume

• Use .5 – 1.0 inch margins consistently throughout

• Do not use a template or text boxes

• Keep your resume to one page unless you have extensive work experience

• If you are printing your resume use white or ivory resume paper

ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

When listing job responsibilities, stress accomplishments. To highlight your skills and

accomplishments, use measurable statements. Begin with an action verb that describes a skill

followed by the task you performed. If applicable, complete the statement by writing the result

or purpose of the task. Use the jargon or buzz words of your industry in the statements.

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WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR RESUME

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Name, Address (City, State - street address optional), email, phone number, and

LinkedIn and/or website address (if you have one)

• Ensure your email address and phone voice mail message are professional

OBJECTIVE (OPTIONAL)

• Useful for individuals who do not have related experience or education

• If you choose to write an objective, keep it succinct and relevant to the position you are

applying for

Note: It is not necessary to have both an Objective and a Profile/Summary

PROFILE/SUMMARY (OPTIONAL)

• A summary of an experienced individual’s background and qualifications

• Appropriate if you are making a transition into a different industry where skills are

transferable, or if you have a lot of experience and want to summarize your key

qualifications at the top of the page

EDUCATION

• School, location, degree, date of graduation (If you graduated more than 5 years ago it

is not necessary to put the graduation year), major, minor, and concentration

• List study abroad experiences

• List a thesis or research project if relevant

ACADEMIC PROJECTS OR PUBLICATIONS (optional)

• List a related academic project or publication by title, brief description and date

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Honors, awards, and scholarships you received; limit to 3-6 most recent and or most

prestigious

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (if applicable)

• List relevant certification(s) and/or licensure(s)

• Certifications and Licensures can replace an objective at the top of the page if it

describes the position you are seeking

• You can list certification that is pending as pending or the expected date

EXPERIENCE

• List by reverse chronological order or most recent experience first

• You can divide your experience into multiple sections such as: Relevant Experience,

Teaching Experience, Leadership Experience, Additional Experience

• List Employer, location, title, dates and accomplishments

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COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM

• It is not necessary to list accomplishments for each experience unless it is relevant to

the position you are seeking

SKILLS

• Include computer skills, foreign language(s), technical skills, lab skills, research skills

• Language skills can be described as: fluent, basic, conversational, proficient in, or bi-

lingual

• Language and Computer Skills can be differentiated within the skills category or as

separate categories

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• List memberships in professional organizations relevant to your current position or

career objective

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• List conferences or workshops you attended that are relevant to your career objective

Please note: The categories are not listed in the exact order that should be used for every resume.

The order may change by individual and specific use.

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RESUME TIPS

� Use perfect grammar, spelling and punctuation.

� Use present tense for current activities and past tense for previous activities.

� Do not use personal pronouns, e.g. “I,” “Me.”

� Do not use articles, e.g., “a,” “the.”

� Do not repeat accomplishment statements.

� Customize your resume for the employer/position for best results.

� Read through the entire job description of your desired internship or job.

� Highlight the required skills/qualifications that are listed and try to use the same words in

your resume.

� Use the jargon and buzzwords of your industry.

� Quantify where appropriate in terms of sales, profits, number of people, and size of

budget.

� Use indentation, bolding and capitals for emphasis.

� Do not use pre-designed templates in software programs.

� List experiences and activities in reverse chronological order; most recent first.

� Subheadings such as “Related Experience” and “Additional Experience” are useful if your

most recent experience is not relevant to the position you are applying for.

� Use a legible font style (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, Georgia, Garamond) in 10-12 pt.

� Start every bullet with an action verb followed by the task you performed rather than just

listing job responsibilities.

� Do not lie or exaggerate. Be prepared to talk about everything on your resume.

� Avoid abbreviations and acronyms.

� Have several people review your resume for content, style and to insure it is error free.

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ACTION VERBS

Management Communication Research Technical Teaching

achieved

administered

analyzed

assigned

attained

chaired

contracted

consolidated

coordinated

decided

delegated

developed

directed

encouraged

evaluated

executed

implemented

improved

incorporated

increased

inspired

launched

led

managed

motivated

organized

outlined

oversaw

reviewed

supervised

arbitrated

arranged

authored

collaborated

communicated

corresponded

developed

defined

directed

drafted

edited

enlisted

formulated

influenced

interpreted

lectured

mediated

moderated

motivated

negotiated

persuaded

promoted

publicized

reconciled

renegotiated

reported

researched

clarified

collected

conceived

critiqued

detected

diagnosed

disproved

evaluated

examined

extracted

identified

inspected

interpreted

interviewed

investigated

organized

researched

reported

reviewed

searched

studied

summarized

surveyed

systematized

wrote

analyzed

assembled

built

calculated

computed

designed

devised

engineered

fabricated

inspected

maintained

operated

overhauled

programmed

remodeled

repaired

solved

trained

upgraded

adapted

advised

clarified

coached

communicated

coordinated

defined

developed

enabled

encouraged

evaluated

explained

facilitated

guided

informed

initiated

instructed

lectured

persuaded

presented

set goals

stimulated

taught

trained

updated

Continued…

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Financial Creative Helping Clerical or Detail

adjusted

administered

allocated

analyzed

appraised

audited

balanced

budgeted

calculated

compared

computed

developed

estimated

forecast

forecasted

managed

marketed

planned

projected

reevaluated

reconciled

researched

sold

acted

applied

composed

conceived

conceptualized

created

designed

developed

directed

established

evaluated

fashioned

formed

formulated

founded

illustrated

initiated

instituted

integrated

introduced

invented

loaded

molded

originated

perceived

performed

planned

presented

produced

refined

revitalized

shaped

rewrote

updated

advised

aided

assessed

assisted

brought

clarified

coached

coordinated

counseled

dealt

demonstrated

diagnosed

educated

encouraged

enlisted

expedited

facilitated

familiarized

guided

helped

inspired

maintained

modified

motivated

performed

referred

rehabilitated

represented

supported

upheld

activated

altered

assembled

approved

arranged

catalogued

classified

collected

compiled

described

dispatched

edited

estimated

executed

gathered

generated

implemented

inspected

maintained

monitored

observed

operated

organized

prepared

processed

proofread

published

purchased

recorded

reduced

retrieved

screened

streamlined

validated

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SAMPLE RESUMES Reverse Chronological Resume

RALEIGH ST. CLAIR 5 Market St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10551 • 914-555-5555

[email protected] • http://www.linkedin.com/in/rstclair

PROFILE

• Human Resources professional with diversified experience in compensation and training

• Adept at compensation analysis, incentive development and performance measurement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dunder Mifflin, Inc., New York, NY

Director of Benefits and Compensation, January 2006 – Present

• Control corporate payroll and human resources management budget of $2.5 million

• Provide professional maintenance and required updating to various benefits agreements,

including health and welfare reports

• Create developmental strategies and proper management for compensation features

• Evaluate and analyze compensation structures with various portions of benchmarking and value

budget proposals

• Direct all payroll activities including performance evaluations, salary increases, benefits, federal

and state employee tax reporting utilizing comprehensive HRIS program

Vandelay Industries, New York, NY

Human Resources Consultant, September 2001 – December 2006

• Advised several small businesses, law firms, non-profit agencies and school districts on staff

grievance procedures, team building and setting organizational goals

• Trained clients in areas of culturally relevant services, professional ethics and law, and other

areas of professional development

• Conducted 360˚ feedback and set up action plans and objectives to enhance performance

Kruger Industries, Mohegan Lake, NY

Training Specialist, September 1998 – August 2001

• Managed all aspects of staff performance, performance evaluation, mediation of staff disputes

and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws

• Established training programs for staff in regard to all aspects of workplace performance and

professional development

• Developed training curriculum, aids and materials to instruct staff in corporate policy

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS and SPSS

EDUCATION

Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

M S in Organizational Management and Human Resources Development

Fordham University, Bronx, NY

BA in Psychology

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

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Functional Resume

PRESTON MEYERS White Plains, NY • 914-555-5555

[email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/pmeyers

PROFILE

• Experienced communicator, writer and strategist with project management skills

• Proven ability to interact and establish rapport with top-level management, cross-departmental

colleagues, employees, and customers

EXPERIENCE

Director of Communications

Springfield College, Bronx, NY ▪ June 2008 – Present

Coordinator of Community Relations

Westchester Jewish Community Service, White Plains, NY ▪ August 2004 – June 2008

SKILLS

Communications/Marketing

• Design electronic newsletter, beginning with launch date of Fall 2009 and continuing bi-annually, to

highlight student and faculty accomplishments

• Integrate marketing communications campaigns for graduate programs increasing enrollment by

10%

• Develop, organize and manage annual fund-raising/special events and conferences contributing to

college endowment and community relations

• Update media contact lists and compose press kit materials used by College Enrollment

Management and Institutional Advancement departments

Strategic/Managerial

• Restructure website general pages and manage website content, site map and listserv

announcements

• Supervise Web Production Coordinator whose primary responsibilities include Web design, Flash

applications and listserv creation

• Strategize with senior leadership to support recruitment and marketing efforts

• Develop and manage annual marketing communications budget and communications plan

Writing/Editing

• Maintain, write, edit and update College website and electronic newsletter

• Compose all College Dean’s communiqués, talking points and speeches

• Edit and write College graduate and undergraduate catalogs, brochures, advertisements

• Create newsletters, news releases, print media pitches, event remarks, and brochures

EDUCATION

MS in Integrated Marketing Communications


BA in Literature and Communications

Pace University, Pleasantville, NY

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Sport Business Management Resume Sample

HUDSON BORGER 901 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10007 | [email protected] | 914-575-5777

PROFILE

Candidate for Master of Science in Sports Business Management with experience in Marketing

EDUCATION


Master of Science in Sport Business Management, expected May 2013

Pace University, New York, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, May 2007

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

CBS Sports, New York, NY

Public Relations Intern, May 2012 – August 2012

• Assisted in day-to-day functions of Sports Press Department with direct reporting line to VP of

Communications

• Performed wide variety of jobs including collecting and distributing stories concerning CBS

Sports talent, production and broadcasts

• Completed research and updated biographical information on talent

• Proofread, checked facts and filed press releases

• Completed administrative tasks such as assisting in conference calls and ratings projects

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Charlestown Electronics, New York, NY

Product Development Associate, February 2009 – May 2012

• Contributed to launch of new products by identifying opportunities, researching new product

possibilities, collaborating with engineering team and creating campaigns

• Created web portal to transform intranet into dynamic website improving communication

flow and adding effective sales tool for field representatives

• Wrote catalogs, course guides and training brochures that enhanced sales representatives'

understanding of complex product features

• Performed ongoing consumer/market research and demographic profiling to identify and

capitalize on unmet market needs

Equinox, New York, NY

Public Relations Coordinator, September 2007 – February 2009

• Served as main information source for all media contacts requesting data

• Provided support to public relations team for matters regarding Equinox brand

• Worked closely with marketing managers to develop creative and integrated programs

• Established processes to generate steady volume of press releases and promote within

appropriate channels

COMPUTER SKILLS

PQuarkXPress, Photoshop, ImageReady, MS Project, Crystal Reports, MS Office

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CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

What is a CV?

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) provides a detailed and comprehensive description of your academic

credentials, research and professional achievements. A CV differs from a resume in that a

resume is a one or two page summary of your education, experience and skills. A CV is a

longer, more detailed synopsis which can include a summary of your educational and academic

backgrounds as well as work experience, research experience, publications, presentations,

awards, fellowships, honors, and affiliations. Additionally, different disciplines may warrant

additional sections, such as Data Sets (sciences), Performances (performing arts), Research

Experience (multiple disciplines), Film Production Highlights (MFA). Consult with faculty and

professionals to learn more about what the conventions are for your specific field.

Those who hold master’s or doctoral degrees will need to submit a CV when they apply for

teaching or research positions at colleges, universities, government agencies or research

institutions. A CV may also be used for those who have numerous publications.

In the United States, a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or

research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.

HOW SHOULD I ORGANIZE MY CV?

It is essential that you present your qualifications and achievements in a clear, concise, and

organized fashion. Use topical headings and consider their order: what comes first will receive

the most emphasis. New job seekers usually open with their academic preparation to draw

attention to their degrees whereas experienced job seekers may begin with their current

positions. Thus, a student or junior professor may write a CV two to four page in length.

However, senior faculty may have a CV that runs ten or more pages.

Formatting is also important. The format of your CV should support and not obscure the

content. Be consistent in your use of punctuation, type face, and indentation. Finally, meet

with a career counselor to review your CV, and have your peers and professors review it as well

for feedback. Regardless of area of specialization, do not include personal information such as

your age, marital status, race, ethnic background, or religion for positions in the US.

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WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE

WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE?

Your CV is your personal brand; it must be appealing and convince a search committee of your

qualifications. You can start by making a list of all your background information, and then

organize it into categories. A CV can include the following information:

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Name, Address (City, State – street address optional), email, phone number, LinkedIn

and or website address

• Create and maintain a professional presence on the internet by creating a profile on

networking sites such as LinkedIn

• Keep in mind that prospective employers will conduct on-line research on both social

and professional networking sites so ensure all information on these sites project a

professional image

PROFILE/SUMMARY

• A summary of an experienced individual’s background and qualifications

• Appropriate if you are making a transition into a different industry where skills are

transferable, or if you have a lot of experience and want to summarize your key

qualifications at the top of the page

EDUCATION

• School, location, degree, date of graduation, major, minor, and concentration

• List study abroad experiences

• List your dissertation and include a brief, clear summary of your thesis topic

FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

• List all fellowships/scholarships and awards you received limit to 3-6 most recent and or

most prestigious

WORK EXPERIENCE

• List all relevant work experience and include organization, your position and the dates

you were employed

• Accomplishments and responsibilities can be listed in paragraph form or by using bullet

points

RESEARCH

• List title of published and ongoing research, a brief abstract and date

• Optional- A separate one- or two- page abstract of your thesis which concisely

summarizes your thesis work, placing it within its scholarly context, and noting its

contribution to the field

o This summary should be comprehensible to people outside your field, but

scholarly enough to interest people within your area of expertise

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EXHIBITION RECORDS (Used for an Artist CV)

• This section will show how active you are as a faculty member

• This section can be separated into sub categories such as Solo Exhibitions , Group

Exhibitions, or Selected Group Exhibitions

• Performance Artists can divide this section into subcategories such as Screenings,

Performances

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• List publications (books, articles, research papers, unpublished manuscripts, or book

chapters)

• List items in standard bibliographic form and include dates of publication

• Professionals with extensive publishing credits may subdivide this section into

categories: books, articles, chapters, journals, abstracts, submitted or in-press

publications

• Publications and Presentations can be listed together or can be divided into separate

headings

SKILLS

• Include technical skills, lab skills, research skills, computer skills, and foreign

language(s)

• Your list can be differentiated within the skills category or as separate categories

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• List memberships in professional organization relevant to your current position or

career objective

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• List conferences or workshops you attended that are relevant to your career objective

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM

• Include any clubs or community events you organized

• It is not necessary to list accomplishments for each experience unless it is relevant to

the position you are seeking

REFERENCES

• Include 3 – 5 professional references

Please note: The categories are not listed in the exact order that should be used for every resume.

The order or category title may change by individual and specific use.

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SAMPLE CURRICULUM VITAE

Master of Arts in Writing Sample

GORDON SUMNER 914-555-5555 ● [email protected]

https://mville.digication.com/gordon_sumners_portfolio/

EDUCATION Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

Master of Arts in Writing, May 2012

Thesis: The Birth of Rock and Roll and its effect on popular culture in the mid 20th century


Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2009

Thesis: The influence of popular music in commercial advertising

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS:

Sumner, Gordon. (forthcoming) The Rise of Rap, Greenwich: Podber Publishing

ARTICLES:

Sumner, Gordon. (May 2010). Elvis’ Nashville performances: a look back. Journal of Music

POEMS:

Sumner, Gordon. (Oct 2011). The rain in Spain. The Inkwell Journal

ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES:

Sumner, Gordon. (Jan 2011). Alternative Rock. Margery Ball & James Moore (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of

Music. Podber Publishing.

NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS:

Sumner, Gordon. (Dec 2011). Alternative in the 80’s. Indie Music, 34(1), 47-56.

EDITORIAL:

Sumner. (Sept 2011). Indie Music. URL (consulted 10/28/08): http://xyz2000.com/file/media.asp

PRESENTATIONS

Sumner, Gordon. Popular Music in the Early 21st Century: A New Sound? National Conference

for Musical Writers, New York. November 2011.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

Research Assistant to Christine Hogan, Sept 2011 – May 2012

Compiled articles and primary source documents. Assisted with research on forthcoming book about

the influence of the media on politics in the United States.

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GORDON SUMNER PAGE 2

WORK EXPERIENCE

The White Plains Weekly, New York, NY

Writer, May 2011 – Present

Write literature reviews, literary and textbook book reviews, and film reviews and compose poetry.

Collaborated on series about 18th century classical music. Learned reporting and content editing. Edit

electronic monthly employee newsletter.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS International Writers Association, Treasurer, 2009-Present

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Publisher; Adobe Acrobat; SPSS

Languages: Fluent in Italian and French; Knowledge of Spanish and Mandarin Chinese

REFERENCES

Linda Florenzie

Editor/The White Plains Weekly

[email protected]

914-555-5555

Gary Hogan

Writer/Veterans Monthly Magazine

[email protected]

516-555-5555

Conall Thomas

Editor/Horse & Hound

[email protected]

516-555-5555

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Teaching CV for Recent Graduate

ERIC STRATTON 313-555-5555

[email protected]

EDUCATION

California University, Beverly Hills, CA

Ph.D., Latin American History - May 2010

Dissertation: “The changing roles of Latin American females in the United States, 1970-2009”

Faber University, Long Beach, CA

Master of Arts, Latin American History – May 2008

Thesis: “Mexican female labor in the tobacco industry during the 1980’s”


Bachelor of Arts, Political Science– May 2006

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

California University, Beverly Hills, CA

Professor, Fall 2010 – Present

• Modern Latin America

• A Century of Social Revolution in Latin America

• History of Mexico

• History of the Caribbean

• Modern Revolutions in Latin America

• Historical Latin American Women

• Seminar: Race and Sexuality in the Caribbean

• Seminar: Confrontation and Resistance in Modern Latin America


Teaching Assistant, Fall 2007-Spring 2010

• Modern Latin American Revolutions

• Modern Latin America

• History of the Caribbean

• Survey Modern Latin American

• US History: Conquest to 1876

Faber University, Long Beach, CA

Teaching Assistant, Fall 2006-Spring 2007

• History of Mexico, 1900-1950

• Historical Women in Mexican History

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Institute of Electrical Engineers - Faber University, Long Beach, CA

Researcher, Spring 2008

• Researched biographical information for scientists and inventors which resulted in book

publication for Delta Lota Kappa.

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ERIC STRATTON PAGE 2

Institute for Health and Aging Research - Faber University, Long Beach, CA

Researcher, Fall 2007

• Compiled articles and primary source documents for an electronic database.

• Complied sources for two books, Keith Wailoo, Diseases that Crossed the Color Line (2010) and

Wailoo, O’Neil, Dowd, and Anglin eds., Race and Vulnerability in America (2010).

AWARDS AND HONORS

Provost Research Award, Summer 2010

Graduate Fellowship, Faber University

PUBLICATIONS

Stratton, Eric. “Females in Mexico, 1925-1965,” Latin American History, Forthcoming, Summer 2011.

Stratton, Eric. “Poverty and Inequality in Mexico,” Wealth Magazine, 55 (2) January, 2011, 116-144.

CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS

Connecticut Counsel on Latin American Studies, Westport, CT, Presenter, “A History of Mexico, 1814-

1888, May, 2011.

California Conference of Latin American Studies, “A History of Mexico 1900-1950, November 2010.

Latin American Men’s Association, Faber College, “A Study of Latin American Sororities and Fraternities

in Today’s Colleges, February 2010.

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Research CV for Experienced Professional

FRANK RICARD Malibu, CA • 313-555-5555

[email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/fricard

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Lead Researcher, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychology, 2009-Present

Harrison University, Harrison, CA

• Lead research teams and outline grants for future projects

• Conducting a study to determine the positive effects on self esteem for anxious adolescents

charged with training seeing eye dogs

• The positive effects on self esteem of anxious adolescents charged with training seeing eye dogs

• Evaluate data collected by research team and conduct weekly meetings to analyze results

• In process of writing findings to be published in two psychological journals

Research Assistant, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychology, 2007-2009


• Administered portions of the WISC III to children in the initial assessment meeting in order to

determine child eligibility to participate in the study

• Conducted phone interviews and screenings to determine family eligibility

• Coordinated recruitment efforts in order to attract qualified subjects

• Acted as a liaison between families and the principal investigator resulting in increased

communication

• Conducted data entry and management using SPSS in order to eliminate non-relevant findings

Psychiatry Research Intern, Sunnydale Center for Cognitive Behavioral Analysis, 2005-2006

Sunnydale University, Sunnydale, CA

• Collected data by administering computer tasks to three subgroups: anxious children, children at

risk for anxiety, and a healthy control group in order to determine factors that provoked anxiety

• Identified group participants through phone interviews with potential participants and their

families

• Attended classes regarding grant writing and IRB proposals, ethical concerns in research,

experimental design, poster presentations and strategies in order to compile a final paper

Research Technician, Center for Behavioral Development, Long Beach, CA

• Collected and maintained data for ongoing studies and entered findings into departmental

database

• Analyzed statistical data from drug evaluations, immunological studies, iron therapy studies and

studies on long-term adolescent dialysis patients

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor, 2004 - 2006


Course: Psychology in the Classroom

• Lectured on psychology and constructed in class activities to suit students' needs and make

material engaging and meaningful

• Graded papers and laboratory write-ups

• Conducted office hours and developed individual lessons plans for students

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FRANK RICARD PAGE 2

Teaching Assistant, 2002 - 2003


• Taught the following courses: Special Education, Learning Disabilities and Adolescent Psychology

• Collaborated with colleagues and professors in order to successfully follow a set curriculum and

provide feedback to students

• Assisted professors by conducting office hours to assist students struggling with coursework

• Coordinated and facilitated study groups prior to tests and reviewed course material

CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS

Pacific Coast Psychology Conference (Presenter) California University, Los Angeles, CA, “The behavior of

learning disabled adolescents in the classrooms,” January 2011.

Association for Psychological Professionals (Attended) Faber College, Long Beach, CA.

Northeast Conference for Psychological Research (Chair and Presenter) Pontiac, Michigan, “Behavioral

therapy techniques for elementary school age children,” June 2007.

Graduate Student Conference (Attended) Sunnydale University, Sunnydale, CA

PUBLICATIONS

Ricard, Frank. “Anxiety in adolescence,” Journal of Adolescent Psychology, Journal of Educational

Psychology, 10 (2), December 2010, 120 - 125.

Ricard, Frank. “Learning disabled adolescents in mainstream classrooms,” Classrooms Magazine, 4(1),

May, 2010, 50-89.

Ricard, Frank. “Psychotherapy in American Society,” US Report, 12 (8), March, 2009, 93-106.

Ricard, Frank. “The Psychological Effects of Divorce on Anxious Preschool Age Children,” Psychology

Magazine, 89, August, 2009, 425-463.

Ricard, Frank. “The Role of Behavioral Therapy in the Public School System Today,” Public School

Magazine, 91, November 2008, 12-30.

Ricard, Frank. “Modern Cognitive Behavioral Analysis,” Cognitive Behavior Magazine, 87, October 2007,

54-79.

SKILLS

Research: Extensive knowledge of SPSSX and SAS statistical programs

Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Programming ability in C++ and PHP

Language: Fluent in German, French and Spanish

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology


Dissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Income Community

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Special Education


Thesis: The Challenges of Communications Skills in Learning Disabled Children

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology


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GRANTS AND AWARDS

Treldar Scholar, 2009

Academic Excellence Award, 2007

RDB Grant, Harrison University Grant, 2005 - $2000

Workshop Grant, for ASPA meeting in California, 2004 - $1500

US Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation for Research Abroad Award

Hogan Research Grant, Sunnydale University

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Boys and Girls Club of America

YMCA

Camp Arethusa

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Psychologists

Orange County Psychological Associations

California Association of Psychologists

REFERENCES

Ryan Podber, PhD.

Clinical Psychiatrist/Attending - General Hospital

10 Waterfront Rd., Port Charles, NY

[email protected]

914-555-5555

Renee Eschmann, Psy. D.

Child Psychologist/Professor – Sunnydale University

55 Summer St. Sunnydale, CA

[email protected]

908-555-5555

Margery Tucholski, MD

Psychiatrist/Lead Researcher – Harrison University

10 Blake Dr., Harrison, CA

[email protected]

918-555-5555

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Artist CV

AMANDA BECKETT New York, NY • 212-555-5555 • [email protected] • www.abeckett.art

EDUCATION

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Master of Fine Arts in Painting, May 2010


Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, May 2008

RESIDENCIES

Henry Settlement • Providence, RI • 2010

Vermont Street Studio • New York, NY • 2008/9

AWARDS • GRANTS

RISD Graduate Fellowship • 2010

Creative Capital • 2009

Leif Foundation • 2009

Fuller Grant • 2008

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Water Earth, Ryan Patrick, Art in Review Magazine, Dec 2010, p.30

9 Boxes, Rachel Alvy, The New York Times, Oct 16, 2010, p.E4

Popping, Christopher Limbach, Art Pulse Magazine, May 2009, p.25

New & Old Art, Jack Podber, Boston Guild, Feb 2, 2008, p.C17

Platinum, Melissa Taub, Boston Magazine, May 2007, p.51

All That Glows, Renee Eschmann, The Dig, Jan 2007, p.10

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Fuller Museum • Brockton, MA • 2010

Newport Art Museum • Newport, RI • 2009

RISD Museum • Providence, RI • 2009

Warwick Museum • Warwick, RI • 2008

Manhattanville College • Purchase, NY • 2008

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Drawing Axis • New York, NY • 2010

PS62 • New York, NY • 2010

Gallery 101 • New York, NY • 2009

Clay Gallery • New York, NY • 2009

Lynch Gallery • Tiverton, RI • 2008

New Center • Newton, MA • 2008

Above the Radar Gallery • Province, MA • 2007

Jenny Fine Art • Jersey City, NJ • 2007

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REVIEWS BY ARTIST

Out of Sox, Village Sounds, Oct 20, 2009, p.B14

Pop Music, Time Out Magazine, Dec 2008, p.6

Creative Designing, The Eagle, May 18, 2007, p.E31

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Water Earth, Exit • New York, NY • 2010

Box Art, Art Society • New York, NY • 2009

Pop Music, Hall Gallery • New York, NY • 2008

Out of Breath, Vision Space • Boston, MA • 2008

Midas, The Spot • Boston, MA • 2008

Glow, ICA • Boston, MA • Curator • John Hogan • 2006

Fire, Firehouse 9 • Providence, RI • 2006

On the Road, New Center • Newtown, MA• Painting & Printmaking • 2005

LECTURES

Speaker, “Artists Walk” Exit, New York, NY 2009

Speaker, “Box Art” Art Society, New York, NY, 2009

Guest Lecturer, “Art Chat” New Center, Newton, MA, 2008

Guest Lecturer “Visiting Critic” RISD Grad Seminar, Rose, RI, 2008, Rose, RI

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI

Graduate Teaching Assistantship - Painting Dept, 2010

Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA

Adjunct Professor - Fine Arts Division, 2008

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