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Commerce Career Services Rouss & Robertson Halls, Suite 407 434.924.7986 www.commerce.virginia.edu/careerservices

Your resume will be one of the most important tools you use in marketing yourself to employers. Your resume

summarizes your most relevant experiences and accomplishments while demonstrating your written communication skills

and professionalism to potential employers. In turn, employers use resumes to select candidates for interviews and to

structure interview questions.

When faced with the prospect of writing a resume, many students worry about what they will include. Far too many do

not see their experiences and accomplishments as being significant to prospective employers. Nothing could be further

from the truth! Most education, work, and extracurricular activities are relevant and can be presented in a manner that

demonstrates your skills and potential. Remember, this is your opportunity to sell your strengths as a future employee.

This handout provides basic guidelines for constructing a resume. If you are interested in more information, Commerce

Career Services (CCS) hosts workshops and employer panels each year on resume writing. The CCS staff is also available

to meet with you to discuss your resume throughout the year.

FORMAT

One of the most important aspects of format is consistency, as this makes your resume easy to read and visually

appealing. As a student, the resume should be limited to one page, prepared on a standard 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper. A

standard 10-pt Times New Roman font is easy to read. No margins should be lower than 0.5" and equal on all sides. The

resume should be structurally organized, with margins and titles logically arranged to guide the reader. White space

should be used when appropriate to separate sections of the resume and avoid an overly crowded page as that can make

the resume difficult to read.

If you are submitting your resume online or sending as an email attachment, it is best to convert your word document to a

PDF, unless otherwise noted by the employer. A PDF ensures that document formant remains intact, regardless of what

software or operating system the employer uses.

Most resumes have separate sections including the following information (not necessarily in this order):

Contact information

Objective-this an optional section

Education

Honors and awards

Experience, related experience, and/or other experience

Leadership activities

Skills, such as computer skills or languages

Interests (optional section)

EMPLOYER TIP!

“A great resume is a tool I can effectively use to prepare myself as an interviewer. It provides clear

examples of leadership, service, and academic/business results. It answers my basic questions about

the student’s qualifications and generates interesting topics for the interview discussion.” John Brandberg, Finance Manager, Proctor and Gamble

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CONTENT A. Identifying Information

This includes name, address, telephone number, and email address. Use of a larger and bold font size will help your

name and information stand out.

1. Address- Many students list both a current (school) address and permanent (home) address.

2. Phone Number- Most students list only a cell phone number. Do make sure your voicemail is professional,

appropriate, and easily identifies your name.

3. Email Address- Use your school email address or an appropriate email address such as JoeStudent@gmail.com.

Save cute or clever email address such as dramadiva@msn.com for personal use.

B. The Objective Statement

People have varied opinions about whether an objective statement should be included on the resume. Objectives are

generally more suited to seasoned professionals with very specific career goals. If you choose to use an objective, it

should be focused. It should include specific information about the type of position that is being sought (e.g., brand

management) and the type of organization sought (e.g., consumer goods marketing company). Make sure that your

objective is compatible with the opportunities available at the organization to which you are sending your resume.

C. Education

This section includes, in reverse chronological order, your graduate and/or undergraduate institution, degree, expected

date of graduation, academic concentration, and any other information that might be especially relevant to your

objective such as study abroad. Many students include any related coursework, percentage of college expenses earned,

and grade point average. If you choose to list relevant coursework, do so using easily understood course titles, for

example, Intermediate Accounting, rather than COMM 2010. Should you choose to list coursework, give each course

some thought to determine how it is truly relevant. This is key, as a recruiter may ask you questions about your

coursework and the value it may add to your candidacy. Also, try not to list too many relevant courses as that can be

difficult to read.

1. Listing your GPA. Although listing your GPA on the resume is optional, most recruiters indicate that they would

prefer to see it. If you have a strong GPA, mentioning it on the resume will demonstrate your academic talents

and achievements. If you choose not to list your GPA, recruiters may assume that it is not strong. In most cases,

recruiters will raise the issue of grades in the on-Grounds interview. Students with lower GPAs should be ready to

convince recruiters in the interview that they have the necessary skills to compete. Another option is to list your

Commerce GPA on your resume, particularly if it is higher than your cumulative GPA. SIS calculates these

GPAs for you. Do not calculate them yourself. Typically, students do not report their concentration GPA. If

you decide to do so, make sure that you have taken more than one class that counts towards your concentration.

2. Emphasize the McIntire School of Commerce and the University of Virginia. Both the University of Virginia

and McIntire have an excellent reputation nationwide.

3. Listing your second major. If you have a major from the College of Arts & Sciences, make certain to list it as a

second major, not as a second degree. In other words, you cannot receive both a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of

science. Please refer to the following for an example:

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Commerce

Concentrations in Marketing and Management

Second Major in Spanish from the College of Arts & Sciences

4. Make sure to highlight special achievements. Your resume is your opportunity to highlight your unique skills

and qualifications. Some students feel uncomfortable with the thought of “bragging” about themselves. If you

have accomplishments you are proud of, let others know on your resume. List those special achievements, such as

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“one of six students selected for special honors program,” or “full scholarship recipient,” or “financed 100% of all

educational expenses,” etc.

5. Should you include high school? It is generally recommended that college students exclude high school

information on their resumes.

6. If you transferred from another school, should you list the corresponding information? CCS recommends

that you include your previous institution on your resume, especially if you decide to include information

concerning your experiences and accomplishments from your previous institution. You will want to include the

name of the institution, dates attended, and area of study. Include this information below your University of

Virginia educational information so that an employer can reference those accomplishments and experiences

during the dates of attendance at that institution. Do not combine your GPA from your previous institution

with your UVa GPA. Simply list each GPA under the corresponding institution.

D. Honors and Awards

This section, when included, should contain academic achievements, such as Dean’s List, scholarships received, and

election to any honor societies. If you have achieved several academic honors, it is usually recommended to include

them under a separate Honors and Awards section on your resume. Students with fewer academic honors may choose

to include them in the education section. This is also the section to list awards and honors related to collegiate

extracurricular activities such as athletics and artistic performance. The listing of high school honors and awards is no

longer necessary once you are beyond your first year of college.

E. Experience

This section should include not only any paid positions, but also any unpaid internships, significant volunteer

experiences, and extracurricular activities. Similar to the educational section, information presented here should be

organized in reverse chronological order and should include names and locations of employers and dates of

employment.

This section presents students with the best opportunities to market themselves to employers. Don’t sell yourself

short. The description should detail the level of responsibility, as well as the breadth of exposure. It is most important

in this section that strong, effective language be used. The language should be succinct, crisp, expressive, and

personal. You will want to make the reader pay attention by using words that convey measurable accomplishments

and problem-solving abilities. When crafting this section, think about not just WHAT you did, but HOW you

accomplished tasks.

1. Know your transferable skills. Many tasks you have performed may not seem pertinent to include on your

resume. However, much of what you have learned is transferable to other jobs and can be presented in a way that

is appealing to prospective employers. The key is recognizing your transferable skills. To help you, a list of

commonly acquired skills is included in this handout.

2. Make sure to support the position you are trying to obtain. Your experience section should directly relate to

your goal by highlighting relevant skills. For example, if your objective is a position in brand management, then

your experience should demonstrate those skills brand managers look for (creativity, communication skills, etc.).

You may want to have a RELATED EXPERIENCE section on your resume to emphasize the specific experiences

you have acquired that directly supports your objective.

EMPLOYER TIP!

“I encourage job applicants to be clear and direct – understand what you want and ask for it. I

encounter fuzzy thinking so often that when I meet a candidate who focuses on one opportunity and

who understands how it fits with their career plans, they usually get the job”. Mike Elliott, VP Financial Planning and Group Treasurer Rolls Royce North

America

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3. Use active rather than passive language. Use “action” verbs to give your resume more impact. Rather than

saying “Responsible for all direct-mail marketing activities,” say, “Created direct-mail marketing campaign.” A

list of action verbs is presented at the end of this handout.

4. Indicate progressive increases in responsibility. If you have worked for the same company for two consecutive

summers, and your job responsibilities have increased, make sure you specify the increased responsibilities on the

resume.

5. Indicate if you have received a full-time offer from your summer employer. If your summer employer has

extended you a full-time offer after graduation, indicate this fact as one of your descriptors on your resume for

that employer. We encourage you to include this fact even if you do not plan to accept the offer—for example,

“offered full-time employment upon graduation as a result of positive performance review.”

6. Highlight either your job title or your employer. Some students may have had experience when they have

worked for impressive organizations (Oligivy +Mather, KPMG, etc.), but their job titles may sound unimpressive

(receptionist, teller, etc.). If this is the case, it may be more effective to list the company first (highlighted by bold

print or italics) and then the job title. If you have had an impressive-sounding title (project manager, assistant to

the president) but worked for a less-known company (Jones and Company), you may want to list the job title first

(highlighted) and then the company name.

7. Prioritize your accomplishments. If 75% of your internship was spent making copies, but you meet with clients

and worked on an advertising pitch for 25% of your time, prioritize your client interaction and pitch work.

F. Leadership and Extracurricular Activities

This section should also be in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent experience. If your

leadership and activities are more substantial than your work experience, include this section before your work

experience section. This section includes those extracurricular activities in which students are engaged outside of the

classroom. When listing extracurricular activities, give the name of the organization and the dates when you were

involved with the organization. Make sure to mention any leadership positions and titles held. Employers will want to

see signs of leadership potential. Community and civic organizations may be included here. Whenever possible,

describe your extracurricular activities, rather than just listing your activities. Recruiters are more interested in

knowing what you’ve done rather than what you’ve joined.

G. Skills

This optional section can be used to highlight skills that you feel deserve special attention. Good examples of these

are computer and foreign language skills. Many students include these abilities in other sections of their resumes, but

making a separate section may draw an employer’s attention to these accomplishments.

H. Interests

This section, usually optional, includes such items as personal hobbies and travel experiences. If you decide to include

an interests section on your resume, try to keep it engaging! Reading, cooking, and running appear all too frequently

on many students’ resumes. A way to keep your interests section looking fresh is to be a bit more specific. Instead of

just listing cooking as an interest, consider “Trying every recipe in the Joy of Cooking”. Remember that employers

are likely to ask you about one or more of your interest areas during an interview, so be sure to include only those

interests in which you have been actively involved and feel comfortable talking about at length.

I. References

There is no need to include the statement “References Available upon Request.” Employers assume that you have

references. The space that becomes available by not listing a reference statement can be used more effectively to

describe experiences.

Most students find it useful to prepare a printed reference sheet, with the names, titles, company/university affiliation,

addresses, business telephone numbers, and email addresses of three or four references. The reference sheet may be

taken to the interview to hand to the employer as requested.

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You will want to make certain, however, that you have specifically asked people to serve as references. Usually, no

more than three or four references are necessary. Faculty members, present and former employers, community

leaders, business owners, and supervisors all make excellent references. Make sure that any references you list can

recall and describe their interactions with you. Once you have secured a position, follow up with your references with

thank-you letters for their role in assisting with this process. An example of a reference sheet is attached to this

handout.

J. GENERAL TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE RESUMES

The following hints may be helpful while you are completing your resume:

Have your resume critiqued by more than one person.

Use the minimum number of words necessary to convey meaning. For example, eliminate unneeded articles (a,

an, and the) in your position descriptions.

Avoid using passive phrases such as “Duties included…” or “Responsible for…”

Use short, concise phrases, with each phrase starting with an action verb. For example, “Researched and analyzed

effectiveness of new social media campaign”

Ensure that verb tense corresponds with timing of the experience. For example, if you are still involved in an

activity, use present tense for verbs within that position description.

Be sure spelling and punctuation are correct – check for typographical errors.

If you have difficulty fitting everything onto one page, begin to eliminate the information that is least recent and

least relevant to your job search.

Use consistent phrasing and language throughout your resume.

Spell out all names rather than using abbreviations or acronyms.

Avoid using personal pronouns (e.g., “I” and “me”).

Use highlighting (italics, bold print, and capital letters) in a consistent manner to make the resume more readable.

EMPLOYER TIP!

"Rather than listing a typical laundry list of duties and responsibilities, I advise students to determine what skills and

experiences will be required to perform the functions of the jobs to which they're applying. Students should then

decide if a bullet or description on his/her resume has any applicability to the requirements of the jobs which they are

seeking." Dave Ong, Director, Corporate Recruiting, Maximus

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K. PRINTING THE RESUME

The appearance of your resume is just as important as its content. In making final copies of resumes for employers,

students should keep the following guidelines in mind. Always use a high-quality, medium-bond paper that looks and

feels professional. Do not use standard photocopy paper. The color of paper should be white, off-white, gray, or beige.

Also, make sure to buy enough blank paper of the same type and matching envelopes to use for cover letters and

mailings.

L. HELPFUL WEB SITES FOR THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS

college.wsj.com

wetfeet.com

vault.com

careerpath.com

EMPLOYER TIP!

“A resume is one of the most important documents you will create over the course of your career. Proper attention to

detail is vital to your success. Items to be especially careful of include:

o Random, capitalized words that do not require capitalization

o Inconsistent verb tenses

o Typos: A typo will often deter a prospective employer from interviewing you. Consider having at least

3 people review your resume. As a final check, read each line of your resume backward, looking for

typos.”

Danielle Timmons, Brand Manager, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco

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Resume Points to Consider

Double check that contact information correct? Phone numbers

included? E-mail address?

Does the resume lead with strength? What stands out when you look at

it for 10 seconds?

Is the overall appearance visually appealing? Balanced margins? Clear

font?

Does it look burdensome to read? Is it longer than 1 page?

Does it look cluttered or too short?

Is education clear? Is GPA included? Major GPA? Work-related

coursework? Concentrations?

Are academic honors included? Are they substantial enough to merit an

“Honors” category?

Are other educational endeavors such as study abroad, special programs,

independent studies, minors, etc. included?

Has the resume highlighted job titles or employer/organizations? Which

look stronger?

Have you emphasized skills relevant to the position?

Are descriptions written with most impressive information first? Using

action verbs? Is there enough information to visualize what you did?

Has the formal (order of Work Experience, Related Experience,

Activities, etc.) allowed most important experience to be up front?

Does your resume highlight your accomplishments? Are items

quantified where possible?

Are leadership roles well defined?

Are language and computer skills mentioned?

Have you included dates for all your experiences? Is the format used to

list dates consistent throughout the document?

Are college summers accounted for through internships, part time work,

or volunteer experiences?

Are interests or personal data included appropriate? Does this

information aid the reader in understanding your strengths?

Does the resume communicate a track record of success?

Has the resume avoided personal pronouns such “I”?

Have you converted resume to PDF to send your resume via email or

upload?

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Transferable Skills

Acquired customer service skills

Administer programs

Advise people

Analyze data

Appraise services

Arrange social functions

Assemble apparatus

Audit financial records

Budget expenses

Calculate numerical data

Check for accuracy

Classify records

Coach individuals

Collect money

Compile statistics

Conduct research

Confront other people

Construct buildings

Coordinate events

Correspond with others

Counsel people

Create new ideas

Decide uses of money

Delegate responsibility

Design data systems

Dispense information

Display artistic ideas

Distribute products

Edit publications

Estimate physical space

Evaluate programs

Exhibit plans

Find information

Generate reports

Handle complaints

Handle detail work

Initiate communication

Inspect physical objects

Interpret languages

Interview people

Inventing new ideas

Investigate problems

Listen to others

Locate missing information

Manage an organization

Measure boundaries

Mediate between people

Meet the public

Monitor the progress of project

Motivate others

Negotiate contracts

Operate equipment

Organize people and tasks

Persuade others

Plan agendas

Plan organizational needs

Predict futures

Prepare materials

Process status reports

Program computers

Promote events

Raise funds

Record scientific data

Recruit new hires

Respond to inquiries

Repair mechanical devices

Review programs

Run meetings

Sell products

Serve individuals

Set up demonstrations

Sketch diagrams or charts

Speak in public

Supervise others

Teach lessons

Update files

Work with precision

Write clear reports

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Action Verbs

A accomplished

achieved

acquired

adapted

administered

advanced

advised

allocated

analyzed

applied

appointed

approved

arranged

assessed

assigned

assisted

attained

audited

B bought

broadened

brought

built

C calculated

centralized

clarified

collaborated

combined

completed

composed

conceived

concluded

condensed

conducted

constructed

consulted

contracted

contributed

controlled

converted

coordinated

corrected

created

cut

D decentralized

decreased

defined

demonstrated

designated

designed

determined

developed

directed

discovered

documented

doubled

E earned

edited

eliminated

employed

enforced

established

estimated

evaluated

examined

exceeded

executed

exercised

expanded

expedited

extended

F financed

forecasted

formed

formulated

founded

fulfilled

G generated

guided

H handled

headed

helped

hired

I identified

implemented

improved

increased

influenced

initiated

inspected

installed

instructed

integrated

interpreted

interviewed

introduced

invented

invested

investigated

L

led

liquidated

located

M

made

maintained

managed

marketed

mediates

minimized

modernized

modified

monitored

motivated

N

negotiated

O

obtained

operated

ordered

organized

originated

overhauled

oversaw

P participated

performed

pinpointed

planned

prepared

presented

prevented

processed

procured

produced

programmed

projected

promoted

proposed

proved

provided

published

purchased

R realized

recommended

recruited

reduced

reinforced

renegotiated

reorganized

reported

represented

researched

reshaped

resolved

restored

reviewed

revised

S saved

scheduled

secured

selected

served

settled

shaped

showed

simplified

sold

solved

sponsored

staffed

standardized

started

streamlined

strengthened

structured

studied

suggested

summarized

supervised

supported

surpassed

surveyed

sustained

T tailored

taught

tested

traded

trained

transformed

translated

trimmed

tripled

U

undertook

used

utilized

V verified

W widened

won

worked

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Oliver Thompson 1122 Rugby, Charlottesville, VA 22904

Oliver.Thompson@gmail.com (908)234-5555

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA Expected Graduation: August 2012 Candidate M.S. in Commerce—Financial Services

• Overall GPA 3.73/4.00 • Relevant Coursework: Advanced Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Markets & Financial Advisors, Information

Management for Financial Services, Intermediate Financial Accounting, and Intermediate Cost Accounting University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA August 2007- May 2011 B.A. Economics and History

• Overall GPA 3.3/4.0 • Relevant Coursework: Behavioral Finance, Financial Aspects of Engineering, International Finance and Macroeconomics,

Theories of Money and Banking, Introduction to Management Accounting, and Introduction to Financial Accounting

University of Virginia, International Hispanic Studies, Valencia, Spain Summer 2009 Summer Study Abroad Program

• Sharpened linguistic skills and acclimated to a foreign culture while living with a Spanish family for two months

WORK EXPERIENCE

SNL Financial LLC, Charlottesville, VA Summer 2011 Marketing and Corporate Sales Intern Compiled capital adequacy, asset quality, peer comparative, market analysis, and performance metric reports for

financial institutions, real estate, and insurance sales groups using the SNLi and SNLxl financial platforms Researched effectiveness of past marketing campaigns using Salesforce and AlphaMessenger software platforms Distributed sector specific PR outreach initiatives to national media sources using Vocus software platform

University of Virginia Athletics Department, Charlottesville, VA August 2010- present Marketing and Promotions Intern

• Promotes UVA Athletics through in-stands and on-the-field marketing efforts MySavu, Inc., Winston Salem, NC Summer 2010 Marketing and Sales Intern; Charlottesville Team Manager

• Collaborated with headquarters to develop campaign strategies for the Charlottesville market • Strengthened presentation skills through daily demonstrations of the mySavu business model to local proprietors

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity, Lambda Chapter, Charlottesville, VA August 2007- May 2011 President and Brother

• Elected by 40 peers to lead the Lambda chapter for the 2009-2010 school year • Won 2010 UVA Interfraternal Council Most Improved Chapter Award during presidency • Collaborated with the House Executive Board on a bi-weekly basis to discuss management of $90,000 budget

University of Virginia Baseball, Charlottesville, VA August 2010- July 2011 Student Volunteer Assisted coaching staff with fundraising efforts, recruitment mailings, and equipment room projects

Interfraternal Council Judiciary Committee (UVA IFC-UJC), Charlottesville, VA August 2008- December 2009 Judge

• Elected by group of peers to adjudicate issues between fraternities and/or the UVA administration

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, SQL query language, Microsoft Visual Studio, SPSS software platform, Visio Process Modeling, Google Applications, and Social Networking Media

• Spanish (7 years of classroom experience and lived in Spain for two summers) • Enjoy reading, traveling, the outdoors, sports, and listening to all kinds of music

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Stacy Avezzano 726 Pocahontas Way Brick, NJ 08723 (732) 991-2346 savezz@gmail.com

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA Expected August 2014

M.S. in Commerce, Marketing and Management Available to work July 2014

GPA: 3.850, GMAT: 660/81%, Honors: Partial departmental scholarship, Beta Gamma Sigma

Relevant Coursework: Strategy & Systems, Project Management, Global Commerce, Customer Analytics and Brand Strategy

Penn State University, State College, PA May 2012

B.A. in Art History with Honors; Second Major in International Affairs; Minor in Spanish

GPA: 3.826 Honors: Partial academic scholarship, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List, General Honors Award

Study Abroad: Granada, Spain Aug. 2010-Dec. 2010

EXPERIENCE

McIntire School of Commerce Office of Graduate Programs, Charlottesville, VA—Social Media Intern Sept. 2013-present

Generate topics and write articles to be posted on the M.S. in Commerce blog site to market to potential students and alumni

Use analytics to understand reader behavior and preferences

Book Publishing House., New York, NY—Trade Publicity Intern Jan. 2013-April 2013

Wrote pitch letters, follow-up letters, and author Q&A’s to persuade publications to review current titles

Researched potential reviewers based on reviewing history and searches on Meltwater and Cision

Start-Up LLC, New York, NY—Social Media and Branding Intern June 2012-Oct. 2012

Independently managed social media intern team of 4 and acted as liaison between it and the COO

Generated a schedule of goals for the internship, prepared agenda for weekly conference calls, and kept meetings on task

Penn State University Honors Program, State College, PA—Writing Fellow Aug. 2011-May 2012

Met with professors to understand their teaching method and subject, and to define their vision of success

Guided Honors freshmen in revising English papers and helped them adjust to college-level work

Interviewed potential new Fellows, recommended and mentored incoming Fellows

Random Publishers, New York, NY—Children’s Editorial Intern August 2011

Reviewed manuscripts to make publishing recommendations and, subsequently, generated reader’s reports and rejection letters

LEADERSHIP

Habitat for Humanity Fundraising Committee, Charlottesville, VA Jan. 2014-present

Brainstormed ideas to raise $10K for the construction of four houses in Southeast Asia and Latin America

Co-ran the letter writing campaign: wrote generic letter and kept communication frequent between stakeholders

XYZ Sorority

Advisor, Charlottesville, VA Aug. 2013-present

Support the collegiate Vice President in accomplishing her goals and living her values

Act as a soundboard for new ideas and as a resource for inquiries

Vice President, State College, PA Jan. 2010-Dec. 2010

Created, updated, and maintained the chapter calendar and co-ran weekly chapter meetings for 120 members

Used budget of $4000 to plan and run the chapter retreat, composites, and bid day pictures

Promoted social responsibility by leading chapter fireside chats, Human Dignity workshops, and the senior pursuit program

Director of E-Communications, State College, PA Jan. 2011-Dec. 2011

Maintained/updated website and converted paper polls and votes to greener Formspring surveys

Caesura Literary Magazine, Newark, DE—Lead Editor of Creative Nonfiction Aug. 2011-May 2012

Managed a team of 8 editors to select the best submissions for the yearly magazine

Conferenced with editor-in-chief and 3 other lead editors to set goals and publish magazine

SKILLS: Conversant in Spanish; Public Speaking; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint; SPSS; Visio (basic); SQL (basic)

INTERESTS: Hiking, Cooking, Blogging

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Samantha York 41 Daffodil Court ● Charlottesville VA 22903 ● (444) 555-0989 ● york@virginia.edu

EDUCATION University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, M.S. Accounting, Charlottesville VA May 2012 University of Alabama, B.S. Accounting, GPA: 4.0, summa cum laude, Tuscaloosa AL May 2011

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE Intern, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Philadelphia PA Jan-Mar 2011

Analyzed financial statements and work papers to prepare memos, engagement letters, and tax provisions in a team environment for insurance and pharmaceutical clients

Built professional relationships and developed technical accounting skills through formal training and on-site mentoring by partners, directors, and associates

Director of Internal Finance, Forza Financial, Tuscaloosa AL Jan 2009-May 2011 Created business plan for domestic microfinance institution in Alabama Researched laws and regulations to file non-profit paperwork and establish student-run initiative Applied for grants and secured funds for operations to finance small business entrepreneurs

Financial Analyst, Culverhouse Investment Management Group, Tuscaloosa AL Aug-Dec 2009 Analyzed stocks for UA-related, value-oriented portfolio (IT/Telecom sectors) Prepared and presented research reports for review and vote by the Board of Directors

Participant, xTREME Games, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tuscaloosa AL Oct 2009 Researched, analyzed, and presented business case-study solution with five-member team Winner of 2009 xACT case competition at the University of Alabama

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE University Volunteer, University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA Jan 2012

Assisted UVa professor of sustainable economic development on trip to Bangladesh Visited BRAC and Grameen to research microfinance initiatives, climate change, and poverty alleviation

Project Leader, SEED, Charlottesville VA Sep 2011-May 2012 Provided strategic recommendations to MFI with 60,000 borrowers and $20 million loan portfolio Developed implementable internal controls solutions for socio-economic environment in Mexico

Graduate Teaching Assistant, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville VA Aug 2011-May 2012 Assist with data entry, grading, recording, and distributing assignments Hold office hours to tutor M.S. Commerce students in accounting

Logistics Director, Alabama Action, UA Honors College, Tuscaloosa AL Aug 2008-Dec 2010 Oversaw project: 300 sixth-graders, 110 freshmen volunteers, and 25 student leaders Developed problem-solving skills through preparing a $29,000 budget, coordinating meals and transportation,

planning projects with administrators, managing staff, and arranging guest speakers

Resident Advisor, UA Housing & Residential Communities, Tuscaloosa AL Aug 2009-Dec 2010 Established and promoted community among 80 student residents Planned programs promoting campus involvement and personal welfare and safety

Tarp Crew, Crew Champion, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore MD Mar 2007-Jul 2008 Performed game duties: batting practice set-up, infield drags, and breakdown Covered field in accordance with Major League Baseball regulations

HONORS Recipient, 2011 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team, 1st Team Nov 2011

Attendee, PricewaterhouseCoopers National Leadership Adventure, Chicago IL Jul 2010 Recipient, PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Scholarship, Tuscaloosa AL Apr 2010 Recipient, Outstanding Business Ethics Award, Tuscaloosa, AL Apr 2010

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Katherine L. Abbatelli 27 Winthrop Road | Charlottesville, VA 22901

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EDUCATION University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce – Charlottesville, VA May 2014

Candidate for BS in Commerce | Marketing, Management and Global Commerce

Cumulative GPA: 3.71, Intermediate Honors

Award: 2012-2013 Joseph Miniotas Communication Scholar for excellence in management communication

Summer Program: Market Insights in China Class May 2013

Traveled for 3 weeks with McIntire class led by Market Research Professor Trey Maxham

Observed Chinese business culture and traditions by visiting with both local and global companies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

WCG (W2O Group) - New York, NY – Corporate & Strategy Communications Intern Summer 2013

Researched analytics and social gaming to support the executive team during WCG’s 2014 strategic planning

Compiled research on market trends and developed media monitoring reports for clients and internal team

Performed and presented findings on a competitive gap analysis for WCG’s Corporate & Strategy offering

Drafted content pieces for Verizon Wireless and EMD Serono’s internal communications plans

UVA McIntire School of Commerce – Research Assistant Fall 2013 - Present Gather information from undergraduate business programs specializing in analytics and present recommendations

to expand McIntire’s Business Analytics curriculum

Analyze and summarize findings on customer service research for retail companies working with McIntire

Vector Management - New York, NY – Music Management Intern Summer 2012

Managed social media accounts, itineraries and schedules for 3 performing artists

Assisted tour managers with artists’ needs and VIP ticket lists during concerts and events

Analyzed album and singles sales using Nielson Soundscan as well as artist discography to identify trends

Reported results of artist profile analysis to President for use in client meetings

ACTIVITIES

McIntire School of Commerce Mentor Program – Student Mentor Fall 2013 - Present

Mentor group of 6 students during their first year in the McIntire Integrated Core Education (ICE) program

Serve as a resource to discuss past experiences, monitor group dynamics and observe presentation rehearsals

The Consulting Group at McIntire – Vice President of Operations Fall 2012 – Present

Collaborate with the Executive Committee to plan the Navigant Case Competition in Spring 2014

Coordinate a Case Interviewing Workshop for CGM members led by former consulting interns

Schedule and participate in Executive Committee meetings to discuss upcoming membership events

McIntire School of Commerce Ambassador – Social Media Co-Chair Fall 2012 - Present

Manage McIntire Student Services’ Facebook Page, which provides relevant information for applicants

Host information sessions and answer questions for students interested in applying to McIntire

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority – Active Member

Scholarship Chair Fall 2012 – Present

Hold monthly Scholarship Meetings for members with a GPA below 2.6 to develop a semester study plan

Plan a Scholarship Tea in the Spring for 150 members to present awards for academic achievement

Offer workshops for networking, resume building and career development with the help of ADPi Alumnae

Appointed Membership Education Vice President Spring 2012 – Fall 2012

Managed positions: Scholarship Chair, Leadership Chair, New Member Coordinator and Guard

Planned sisterhood events for 150 girls, organized leadership workshops and managed $3,000 budget

Compiled reports of member retention rates, satisfaction rates and event success to send to District Director

September 2014

School Address 318 Rugby Charlottesville, VA 22904

SARAH ROBERTS Stu4vw@virginia.edu

(111) 222-3333

Permanent Address 611 Rosewood Lane Knoxville, TN 37919

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA May 2015 Candidate for B.S. in Commerce Cumulative GPA: 3.99 Concentration in Finance; Business Analytics Track Commerce GPA: 4.00 Economics Major in the College of Arts and Sciences; Dean’s List Economics GPA: 4.00 SAT: 2300 (Math: 750, English: 800, Reading: 750); ACT: 34 Jefferson Scholarship, full-ride scholarship based on academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement Echols Scholars Program, honors program comprised of the top 8.5% of students in the College of Arts and Sciences

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Jefferson Scholars Travel Study Program Summer 2013 Two-part study abroad program designed specifically for Jefferson Scholars:

Four-week course in China on the nation’s politics and cross-strait relations led by a U.Va. professor Five-week independent study program in South East Asia and Europe; project on the “Intrinsic Value of Travel”

Institute for Leadership and Citizenship Summer 2012 Two-week public speaking course and seminar series on leadership, ethics and business led by McIntire faculty

WORK EXPERIENCE University of Virginia Housing and Residence Life, Charlottesville, VA Fall 2012-Present

Resident Advisor Create a positive living environment for residents; provide conflict mediation and informal advising Identify and target specific resident needs through weekly programs and a community newsletter Collaborate with other RAs to plan programs and address dorm-wide concerns

Camp John Knox, Ten Mile, TN Summer 2012 Residential Counselor Mentored and oversaw the residential camping experience of 30 campers Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop and teach environmental education and teamwork workshops

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Smart Woman Securities Fall 2011-Present Chief Development Officer Coordinate a 10-week seminar series led by McIntire faculty to educate women on finance and investing Communicate with guest speakers and sponsors; reach out to recruiters and industry professionals Design career development and public speaking workshops for members Healthcare Industry Analyst Prepared stock memos and presented recommendations to I-board for the club’s investment portfolio

College of Arts and Sciences Council Fall 2011-Present Chief Financial Officer Develop and allocate $160,000 annual budget; manage its administration and records Redesigned application and reimbursement processes using IT to improve transparency and efficiency Underclassmen Representative Worked on a team to plan university-wide events aimed at promoting cohesion within the College Created a geographically-organized marketing system to improve role clarity and coverage of advertising

Virginia Rock Climbing Team Fall 2011-Present Captain Organize practices for 30 members; manage $20,000 annual budget Compete in regional and national climbing competitions Individual Performances: 3rd Place 2013 Collegiate National Championships; 1st Place Regional Championships

Goldman Sachs Women’s Leadership Development Camp, Participant April 2013

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Visio, Intergraph SmartSketch, Adobe Photoshop

September 2014

Christopher Robert Smith csr8ra@virginia.edu

(434) 665-5578 Current Address Permanent Address 426 Clement 123 Roger Drive

Charlottesville, VA Lynchburg, VA

Education

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, VA May 2014

B.S in Commerce, Concentrations in Finance and Management Cumulative GPA: 3.60/4.00 (Dean’s List)

Experience

Investure, LLC – Charlottesville, VA May 2013 – August 2013

Operations Intern

Performed 5% testing on $4.9 billion in reported asset values, created VBA macro to automate this process

Researched fund managers for Valuation Committee using audited financials to describe their investment strategy, financial

reporting basis, valuation policy, and compliance with Financial Accounting Standards

Calculated fund management and incentive fee allocations using audit confirmations and annual reports

Populated in-house database with information on fund managers after researching SEC documents

Compiled records justifying asset valuation decisions and documents for 6/30 and 9/30 client year ends

Collaborated with technology team to reconcile prior in-kind transactions with up-to-date valuations

Participated in meetings with fund managers discussing investment theses and strategy

UVA Office of Housing and Residence Life – Charlottesville, VA Fall 2012 – Present

Resident Advisor

Supervise residential community of 24 new students while acting as a resource and peer mentor, often resolving roommate

conflicts and facilitating the adjustment to college life

Coordinate events centered around improving health, building cultural awareness, and creating sense of community

UVA Office of Orientation and New Student Programs – Charlottesville, VA Summers 2011 & 2012

Senior Summer Orientation Leader

Managed a team of 9 Orientation Leaders, mediated conflicts, and evaluated their work performance

Instructed 47 new orientation leaders on University resources, academics, and extracurricular opportunities

Organized and directed team meetings to discuss strategy and operational improvements

Selected to conduct new candidate interviews and make recommendations for potential new hires

Leadership and Activities

Class of 2014 Trustees Spring 2013 - Present

Selected to plan and program social, reunion, networking, and graduation activities to build school spirit

Supporting fundraising efforts to make a class gift to student organizations and the university community

University Guide Service Spring 2012 - Present

Trained in public speaking and crafted unique tours highlighting student life and university history

Interviewed candidates and facilitate the training of select new members

Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity Spring 2011 - Present

Treasurer

Allocated $26,000 budget to committee chairs for use, forecasted cash flows, collected dues, and managed expenses

Integrated means of electronic payment to organization website, greatly increasing collection efficiency

Honor Committee Fall 2011 - Spring 2012

Honor Counsel Support Officer

Selected to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and compile case-logs for reported honor offenses

Skills and Training

Ethics and insider trading compliance training

Software: Advanced MS Excel training, MS PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Outlook, VBA Coding, Adobe Acrobat

September 2014

Monica Wahlburg mlw7h@virginia.edu

Current Address: 608 Preston Place, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (434) 977-1234

Permanent Address: 7839 King Solomon Drive Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 978-3669

REFERENCES

Dr. Margaret McGonagall

Professor of Finance

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce

P.O. Box 400173

Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 924-1234

mmcgonagall@virginia.edu

Mr. Donald Seasley

Manager

American Eagle Outfitters

234 Chain Bridge Road

McLean, VA 22003

(703) 223-6789

dweasley@aeo.com

Mr. Martin Malfoy

Volunteer Coordinator

Madison House, University of Virginia

170 Rugby Road

Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 293-4949

mmalfoy@virginia.edu