PROFESSIONAL RESUME BUILDER

CAREER PLANNING GUIDE

Did you know? Many companies use a tool called Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to scan
resumes for key words and themes that match the job description.

These words identify skills that the company is looking for to fill specific job postings. However, due to the
use of this software, there are specific ways a resume should be formatted so that it will scan properly into
the company’s system:
Do not use a template, invisible text boxes, special graphics, color, or shading.
Always use a blank Microsoft Word document to create a text-only version of your resume for online
submissions. Always submit your resume in a .pdf format and save more creative versions of
your resume to hand to an employer in person.
Use standard, non-decorative fonts in black ink only. Font sizes should be 14-16pt for your name
and 10-12pt for the body of your resume.
Margins should be equally set between .6 – 1 inch on all sides.
Avoid folding or stapling your resume. If your resume is more than one page, create a header and/or
footer with your name, contact information, and page number.

Key words describe skills using nouns and action verbs and are very important in your resume. Companies
usually indicate key skills they are looking for in the job posting.
Use synonyms in your resume – if you use the word “Attorney”, also use the word “Lawyer”.
Do not use “I”, “me”, “my”, or other personal pronouns – simply begin statements with strong action
verbs to describe what you did. Avoid writing in complete sentences on the resume.
Key words = experience + knowledge (be honest and do not exaggerate your skills).

Suggestions to consider when writing and sending your resume to prospective employer

Use white or light-colored paper in standard size (8 ½ x 11 inches). Many office supply stores sell
resume paper.
The resume should be easy to read, crisp, and have a consistent format.
Always keep your resume up to date!

ALWAYS PROOFREAD YOUR RESUME BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT!

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 MARKETING YOUR RESUME TO
EMPLOYERS
THINGS TO Focus on the skills and abilities you can bring to the employer, not what you
want from the job—In your cover letter, answer the questions: What can you do
to make the hiring manager's life easier? What can you do to help the company?

CONSIDER: This is your opportunity to market yourself and stand out from the other
candidates. Your resume should support that.
Organize your resume for the employer. Keep descriptions clear and to the point. Remember to tailor
your resume to the job posting and employer, emphasizing skills, experiences, abilities, and
qualifications that match the job description
Proofread for spelling, grammar, and tone. (Ask friends to proofread, too.)
Follow instructions in the job posting. If the employer asks for information—such as references or
writing samples—provide it.

Tips for applying by email:

Be professional: Use a professional-sounding e-mail address or voice mail/answering machine

message.
Don't let the informality of e-mail and text correspondence seep into your communications—
whether e- mailed, online, or written—with potential employers.
Make it easy for the hiring manager: Use your name and the word "resume" in the e-mail subject line
so it's easy to identify.
Customize your response: Address the hiring manager directly, if possible, and include the name
of the company and the position for which it is hiring in your cover letter/e-mail response.

Top 10 Skills Employers Want To See On Your Resume:

1. Leadership It's a given that a good grade point average (GPA) is very import
2.Ability to work in a team
3.Written communication skills
4. Problem-solving skills
5.Strong work ethic
6.Analytical/quantitative skills
7.Technical skills
8.Verbal communication
skills 9. Initiative
10. Computer skills
Source: NACE - National ASsociation of Colleges and Employers, https://www.naceweb.org

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 SUMMARY SECTION
SUMMARIES
A summary takes the place of an objective statement when a candidate has relevant experience in the
field to which he/she is applying. A summary is longer than an objective and highlights the desired
position and a few relevant qualifications.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SAMPLES ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT COPY.

Samples are based on examples presented in “Modernize Your Resumes and Cover
Letters” by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark of The Resume Writing Academy and
Career Thought Leaders Consortium

TRADITIONAL STYLE EXAMPLES

Outgoing and articulate, with excellent people skills. Frequently commended for communication and
interaction skills with customers and colleagues.
Proven ability to learn, retain, and apply new information quickly, with solid academic and
employment achievements.
Leadership abilities. Consistently gained increased responsibility through employment history
and academic pursuit. Sound judgment and solid decision-making skills.
Detail-oriented, high-energy Mechanical Engineering graduate with keen problem-solving and
analytical skills as evidenced by the ability to provide analysis and recommendations to improve plant
operations. Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills as demonstrated in mechanical
engineering internships.
Contribute independently, or as part of a team, to coordinate and manage products ranging from floor
layout designs and thermodynamic calculations to the reproduction of obsolete parts.
Excellent performance records and personal reviews in three previous co-op positions.

ACTIVE ADJECTIVES
These adjectives are perfect in any job search document in which you need to describe yourself or your
accomplishments. They will help you appear more memorable and appealing. You can use these
adjectives in your summary section or in your bullet points. Remember to not include "I","me", or "my" on
your resume.

ON THE NEXT PAGE, THERE IS A LIST OF ACTIVE ADJECTIVES FOR YOU

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 ACTIVE ADJECTIVES

Communication Flexibility
Articulate Assertive Eloquent
Clear Coherent Adaptable Agile Determined
Personable Persuasive Positive Malleable Dexterous
Multifaceted Open-minded Resi
Confident Thorough Innovative Versatile

Attitude
Management
Active Committed Dedicated Diligent Capable
Enterprising Enthusiastic Compassionate
Industrious Compelling
Passionate Detail-oriented
Efficient Fast-learning Organized Pot
Earnest Relentless Dynamic Practical

Problem-Solving
Leadership
Astute Discerning Inquisitive Insightful Accountable
Meticulous Perceptive Pragmatic Bold Decisive
Strategic InspiringDisciplined
Motivational Resolute Resour
Logical Thoughtful Effective Visionary

Source: https://www.topresume.com/career-advice/100-powerful-resume-adjectives-that-can-help-make-your-resume-more-compelling

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 RELEVANT COURSES
RELEVANT COURSES
The Relevant Courses section should be used on the resume to demonstrate your knowledge of the
Industry when you have little to no relevant work experience. Choose your most impressive courses; try to
avoid listing the entry-level ones.

This section is best paired with the Academic Projects section. Together, both sections are an excellent
way to utilize your degree for your job goal.

EXAMPLE ONE:
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Anticipated May
2023 The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.8/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Business Analytics Industry Cluster, Market Research,
Software Engineering, Data Structures using C++

EXAMPLE TWO:
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Calculus
Business Finance
Macroeconomics
Organizational Development

EXAMPLE THREE:
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Digital Circuits
Information Security Digital Logic
Hardware Modeling
Advanced Systems Computer Graphics
VLSI Design
Numerical Analysis Automata Theory

Note: If you want to format your courses into columns, always have a bullet point with each
class. Without the bullet points, the ATS will not read your resume properly and squish all the
words into one, thus kicking your document out of the system.

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 ACADEMIC PROJECTS
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Academic projects are used to demonstrate your knowledge of an area or industry when you have little or
no experience. Anything done in class, except tests, can be presented as a project. Examples include
presentations, papers, group work, case studies, lab reports, and research.

All academic projects should be written in active voice using the strongest action verbs possible. In
this suggested format, include a title and keep the overview to two to three lines, providing only
enough information so the prospective employer can ask questions. If the project is too in-depth to present
in two or three lines, use two or three bulleted statements instead of the paragraph format.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SAMPLES ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT COPY.

Software Engineering Group Project Fall 2021

Designed library catalog web system using 3-tier, client-server model
Presented project plan, software requirement specification, non-functional
specification, detailed case analysis technical specification, and test plan

Java Programming Project September 2021-December 2021

Computed United States Golf Association Handicap Index for any number of golf players, designing
a simple- to-install and easy-to-use application
Created user-friendly interface to input players’ performances and display handicap

Comparison of Accounting Systems Spring 2021

Researched and compared the accounting systems of two international companies to
determine long-term strategic direction and make financial recommendations for improving
revenue

Psychology Research Project October 2020-December 2020

2020 Investigated psychophysiology, schema, and depression in young adolescents.
Conducted physiological measurement and clinical diagnostic interviewing to determine patterns of
behavior.

3D Graphic Design Project Fall 2020

Created a 3D model of the skeletal infrastructure of a 20-story building in intricate detail using Maya
software.
Ensured measurement and layout accuracy through careful architectural research

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 RESULT/ACCOMPLISHMENT
STATEMENTS
Result and accomplishment statements are used when describing previous experience to show the
employer written proof of your results, achievements, and successes. They demonstrate what is unique
about you and how you can add value to a potential position by citing specific examples. Simply listing
duties or responsibilities from your job description is not enough – focus on what you did and how
your efforts impacted your position, the project, or organization.

To help get you in the mindset of writing result and accomplishment statements,
ask yourself some of these questions:
What was the purpose of this work? How was this work relevant to the
organization? Which goal(s) was I contributing to? What value or benefit did I add?
How did I go above and beyond basic job duties? Compared to others in my position, how did I stand
out? Did this work save time/money, increase customer satisfaction, design/improve a process or
policy, etc. Did I achieve more with less; complete something ahead of schedule/budget?
Did I receive a promotion and/or recognition during my employment? Did I consistently maintain or
hit above personal or company goals or quotas?

DIFFERENT METHODS TO DEVELOPING RESULT/ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS

SOAR
Statement of Action – What did you do? (Action verb)
Occurrence of Action – How often action occurred/took place (daily, weekly, annually, etc.)
Amount of Action – How much, how many? (20%, 50+, over 100, $1M, etc.)
Result of Action – Result/outcome of efforts (increased, decreased, designed, saved,
implemented, etc.)

Statement – Managed a technical crew.

Occurrence – Managed a technical crew on a daily basis.
Amount– Managed a technical crew of over 20 people on a daily basis. Result – Manage

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 RESULT STATEMENTS AND
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
WHO STAR
W - What you did S/T - Situation or Task at hand A - Action taken
H - How you did it (skills/technology) O - Outcome/Result R - Result of action taken

ADDITIONAL RESULT/ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENT EXAMPLES:

Selected as Freshman Orientation Leader; acclimated 150 new students to college environment
through guided tours of campus and presentations over a 3-day period.
Led 8-member team project that collected new hire data from 350 employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex.
Redesigned company accounting and payroll systems by implementing new, electronic reporting system
which decreased turnaround time for reimbursements.
Trained over 200 new insurance agents in a 2-month time frame on the legal, ethical, and regulatory
aspects of insurance and securities sales.
Innovated blood drive volunteer system, which increased student and faculty participation by 20%.
Recognized and promoted to Assistant Sales Manager within 1 year for consistent customer service-
oriented attitude, product knowledge, and leadership capabilities

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
You have obtained many skills throughout your life: working, being a student, participating in extracurricular
activities, and even personal experiences have all contributed to your skill set. Skills which can apply to
many different jobs or areas are called transferable skills. They are especially handy to use if you have no
relevant work experience or if you are changing career paths. Incorporating these into your work experience
section will help showcase the applicable skills you have to offer the employer. Remember, simply listing
that you have these skills is not enough. You must include how you used these skills in order to prove you
possess them and show how they are relevant and applicable to the employer.

LIST OF TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ON THE NEXT PAGE!

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 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS EXAMPLES
COMMUNICATION
Speaking effectively Providing appropriate feedback Negotiating and persuading
Listening attentively Perceiving nonverbal messages Speaking a foreign language
Writing concisely Facilitating group discussion Reporting information
Editing Expressing ideas Describing feelings

RESEARCH AND PLANNING

Creating ideas Forecasting, predicting outcomes Gathering information
Setting goals Extracting important information Synthesizing data
Imagining Identifying resources Solving problems
alternatives Analyzing Developing evaluation strategies Defining needs

HUMAN RELATIONS
Developing rapport Perceiving feelings and situations Representing others
Being sensitive Providing support for others Cooperating
Counseling Delegating with respect Motivating
Asserting Conveying feelings Listening

ORGANIZATION, MANGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP

Initiating new ideas Decision making with others Coordinating tasks
Managing groups Delegating responsibility Promoting change
Managing conflict Selling ideas or products Counseling
Coaching Handling details Teaching

WORK SURVIVAL
Being punctual Setting and meeting deadlines Attending to detail
Meeting goals Implementing decisions Enforcing policies
Cooperating Accepting responsibility Making decisions
Organizing Managing time Enlisting help

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL

Design systems Troubleshooting Advanced quantitative abilities
Test and measurement Classify, analyze, and quantify Networking protocols
Logical thinking Data integration Security applications
Problem solving Product applications Internet and web graphics

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 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS SAMPLES
Here are some examples of how to use transferable skills to improve on basic job descriptions and prove
to the employer that you possess relevant job-related skills. Remember to focus on results and
accomplishments rather than simply listing duties and responsibilities.

NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SAMPLES ARE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT COPY.

FOR A SERVER
Before: Provided customer service to customers.
After: Gained and maintained clientele of regular customers through reputation as
an excellent server.

Before: Sold desserts and appetizers to customers.

After: Effectively utilized marketing strategies to upsell items and become top seller
in the section

FOR A FRONT DESK WORKER

Before: Helped with events.
After: Recruited by director for two consecutive years to organize and
promote school-wide participation in the department’s annual program.

Before: Interacted with customers.

After: Interacted with customers, speaking clearly to ensure proper
communication of policies.

FOR A SALES ASSOCIATE

Before: Responsible for opening and closing store as Keyholder.
After: Fast-track promotion from Sales Associate to Keyholder for exceptional
communication skills and devotion to promoting the store’s brand.

Before: Sold shoes, purses, and other accessories.

After: Exceeded daily sales goals regularly, serving 50+ customers a day with a high
customer satisfaction rating.

FOR A CAMP COUNSELOR

Before: Worked summers at a Girl Scout camp.
After: Supervised at Girl Scout camps in the area, developing study skills, fostering
creativity, and encouraging an appreciation for the outdoors.

Before: Taught valuable skills.

After: Collaborated with upper management to teach at-risk youth leadership and
teamwork skills.

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 ACTION VERB EXAMPLES
When describing a current job or project, use these verbs: if you are describing a past job or project, make
sure to change these verbs into their past-tense endings.

Management & Leadership Communication

Develop Support Promote Interact

Increase Lead Convince Arrange

Establish Manage Negotiate Direct

Improve Handle Communicate Propose

Coordinate Produce Collaborate Formulate

Organization Research
Execute Distribute Evaluate Interpret

Generate Arrange Identify Extract

Implement Categorize Collect Review

Report Process Diagnose Summarize

Compile Maintain Examine Investigate

Technical Financial
Program Build Train Devise
gn Overhaul Assemble Troubleshoot Develop Forecast Report
Analyze
Appraise
Manage Research Calcula
Operate Upgrade Plan Market

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 ACTION VERB EXAMPLES

Helping & Teamwork Creative

Support Contribute Create Conceptualize

Collaborate Represent Design Illustrate

Facilitate Unite Market Integrate

Assess Familiarize Establish Develop

Ensure Volunteer Customize Invent

Teaching
dvance Tutor Streamline Consult Utilize Revise Reduce Achieve
Install Obtain Explain
Stimulate
Assist
Publish Instruct Encou
Advise Conduct Provide Diversify

Engineering & Computer Science

Apply Scan Model Experiment

Visualize Predict Measure Locate

Compare Modify Determine Manipulate

Detect Assess Compile Practice

Maxmimize Correlate Construct Supervise

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 REFERENCE PAGE
References are a separate document from the resume. You should always ask permission before
listing someone as a reference. When you receive permission, provide a copy of your resume to your
reference so they can refer to it if a prospective employer calls. List only 3-4 references and use the
same font, format, margins, and name and contact information on the reference document as is used on
the resume to present a uniform package.

Possible references to include: Compile the following on your prospects:

Former Managers/Supervisors Colleagues Name Position/Company City, State Zip Phone
Important Customers Business Associates Professors Email

EXAMPLE
Jane Doe
5555 Deer Forest Street Plano, TX 75093 (555) 555-5555 [email protected]

Reference Page
Artemis Fowl, Entrepreneur
Tara, Ireland
(555) 334-7621
[email protected]

Prof. Severus Snape, Professor of Potions and the Dark Arts Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry London, England H7 4GS
(555) 743-4324
[email protected]

James Sunderland, Employee

Lakeview Hotel
Silent Hill, TX 75075
(555) 387-5649
[email protected]

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 RESUME SELF-CRITQUE
Now that you have read through the tips and samples in this packet and created or revised your resume,
it is time to check it over! Conduct a "resume critique". Use the following checklist to review your resume.
Look for items including missing and incorrect information, grammatical errors, misspelled words,
and formatting mistakes.

If you are preparing the resume to apply for a specific position, do what the employers will do!
Compare your resume with the position description. Does your resume contain key words found in the job
positing? Are the key words and qualifications blatant and easy to find, or will the employer have to draw
conclusions and make the connections themselves? Remember, you want to make it EASY for the
employer to see that you are a fit for the position

Checklist for Proofreading Your Resume

Is your resume visually appealing?

Does it fit comfortably on the page without being too crowded or too empty?

Did you use a good balance between capitalizing, bolding italicizing, and underlining?

Is the content relevant to the posting?

Is important information presented and easy to find?

Is the format uniformed?

Is the font consistent?

Is your resume a good representation of you?

Does it peak the employer's interest enough for them to want to know more about you?

If you still need help with creating a resume, we have provided examples for each school on the
following pages. Please review the different resumes to get an idea of how you can construct your own.
The samples are for reference purposes only. Do not copy.

Also, get your resume reviewed with one of the career consultants at the University Career Center
to receive professional advice. We are always learning about new methods to bypass the ATS and strengthen
resume formatting so make sure you're getting the most relevant feedback from us!

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 EXAMPLE 1
Blake Parker
Richardson, TX 75080 ∙ (469) 221-5971 ∙ [email protected] ∙ linkedin.com/in/blakeparker/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Economics December 2022
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA 3.96

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Public Sector Economics Econometrics Game Theory
The Global Economy Probability Industrial Organization
Money and Banking Applied Data Analytics Psychology of Economics

SKILLS
Data Analysis: R, STATA, EViews, Python, SQL, SAS
Data Visualization: Tableau, Minitab
Accounting: Quickbooks, Quicken
Additional: MS Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), Outlook

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Comerica Bank, Dallas, TX- Economics Intern Fall 2021
Forecasted economic trends with EViews which allowed the Chief Economist to properly conduct quarterly financial
analysis
Designed statistical programs to support research projects using time series estimation procedures and utilized
statistical packages such as SAS, R, STATA, and EViews
Drafted bimonthly financial reports to summarize complex data for diverse commercial lending groups and clientele
which provided understanding of budget needs
Charles Schwab Intern Academy, Austin, TX- Intern Summer 2020
Executed internal audits in accordance with department procedures and increased effectiveness by 50%
Collaborated with peers to assess and restructure company-wide risk policies which positively impacted risk rates by
20%
Attended weekly networking events to promote inter-division collaboration and established an inter-division
collaboration committee.
JPMorgan Chase & Co., New York City, NY- Intern Summer
2019 Participated in trading simulations to learn about credit analysis, financial metrics, and market strategies for
global markets to increase overall knowledge
Performed risk assessments for ongoing and new business initiatives to identify risks and define appropriate controls
Collaborated with the organization's senior leadership and project stakeholders to discuss and address identified risks
for business initiatives

ORGANIZATIONS
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, UT Dallas August 2019 – Present
Omicron Delta Epsilon, UT Dallas March 2019 – Present

AWARDS & HONORS

Dean’s List, UT Dallas Fall 2018 – Present
Irving J Hoch Scholarship, UT Dallas Fall 2019
Academic Excellence Scholarship, UT Dallas Fall 2018

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 EXAMPLE 2
Jasmine Harris
Dallas, TX 75231 │ (817) 364-5412 │[email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/jasmineharris
Profile
Driven research student with experience in municipal and healthcare data analysis with an additional background in
urban and socioeconomic analytics. Grant writing and supervisory experience with strong verbal and written
communication skills.

Education
Master of Science in Social Data Analytics and Research December 2022
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.8

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Sociology (Double Major) May 2018

The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.4

Skills
Data Analysis: R, Stata, Connexus
Data Visualization: Tableau, Maptitude, ArcMap
Additional: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva

Academic Projects
The Dallas Community Data for Action Project February 2022 – June
2022 Designed to research the intersectionality of race and economic struggle based on zip code
Collated data of 2500+ Dallas County residents for analysis
Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis to extrapolate information for DFW Metroplex
Presented findings to Institute for Urban Policy Research

Maternal Mortality Project January 2021– May 2021

Designed to research the disparity of black maternal health mortality in Texas
Interviewed 50+ black women to document birth stories to gather data for the research hypothesis
Analyzed data for patterns and commonalities between interview subjects
Shared findings with government officials to influence Texas health policy in a positive manner

Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant January 2020 – August 2021
Institute for Urban Policy Research, Dallas, TX
Conducted literature reviews and summarized data for presentation to increase knowledge on topics of interest
Prepared materials and construct drafts for grant submissions monthly, which lead to multiple grant approvals
Supervised 4 undergraduate research assistants on a daily basis to keep team goal oriented and meet all deadlines
Acted as liaison between Senior Fellows and undergraduates and fostered positive communication between peers

Organizations
Data Science Club, UT Dallas August 2018 – Present
The Research Club, UT Dallas August 2018 – Present
Black Congress, UT Dallas March 2016 – Present
Alpha Phi Sigma, UT Dallas August 2015 – May 2017
Sociology Club, UT Dallas October 2014 – May 2016

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 EXAMPLE 3
Jessica Sanchez
Dallas, TX 75230 • (214) 868-6641 • [email protected] • linkedin.com/in/Jessica.Sanchez/

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science May 2023
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.4
Relevant Coursework: Civil Rights Law and Society, American Public Policy, International Policy, American
National Government, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis

Professional Experience
Law Intern Fall 2021
Crowder Law Firm, P.C., Plano, TX
Implemented records keeping strategies and systems to enhance the ease of record keeping
Shadowed paralegals to gain knowledge on how to perform client interviews and draft documents
Prepared and distributed information requests, and monitored responses on a daily basis which increased
average response time by 20%

Skills
Languages: English, Spanish
Technical: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook
Soft Skills: Detail oriented, organization skills, time management, and leadership capabilities

Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society, UT Dallas – Member January 2020 – Present
John Marshall Pre-Law Society, UT Dallas – Member September 2021 – Present
Hispanic Club, UT Dallas – Member September 2021 – Present

Other Experience
Five Guys, Dallas, TX- Server January 2017 – July 2020
Facilitated communication between manager, associates, and customers which increased productivity and
ensured customer satisfaction
Processed 100+ orders weekly while keeping customers happy and upselling products to increase overall
revenue by 50%
Maintained the cleanliness of all public areas to uphold health code which resulted in store gaining an
award

Awards & Honors

McLovin Scholarship, UT Dallas Fall 2020

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Thomas Miller
Richardson, TX; 111-111-1111; [email protected]; linkedin.com/in/thomas-miller/
SUMMARY
Biochemistry student with 2 years of research experience. Strong analytical, problem solving, and leadership skills.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry May 2024
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA 3.7
Relevant Coursework: Organic Chemistry Introductory Biology Nutrition and Wellness, Psychopathology Anatomy,
Biomechanics, Biopsychology Physiology Prevention of Sports Injuries
SKILLS
Laboratory: HPLC, Dissection, RNA reverse transcription, Cell Culture, PCR on agarose gel, Carbohydrate
fermentation,
NanoDrop, Titration, Bacteria identification, pH meter, DNA isolation, Microorganism cultivation.
Computer: C++, UNIX, Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint), Google Suite, Zoom
Languages: Fluent in Spanish and German

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Research Assistant January 2019 – January 2020
Conducted experiments using human samples with RNA sequencing and proteomics
Analyzed RNA sequencing and proteomic data, created reports for funded grants
Collaborated with 3 research assistants in lab projects to collect data and write drafts of manuscripts for
publication in peer-review journals
Improved organizational skills by ordering supplies, maintaining meticulous records, and attending lab meetings
ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DNA and RNA Extraction from Drosophilia Flies, UT Dallas October 2021
Led a team of four students to prepare a variety of buffers to use for the RNA extraction process
Utilized the NanoDrop application to determine the concentration of the DNA sample
Amplified gel using Gel Doc EZ to determine RNA sample accuracy
Compiled data and utilized Microsoft Excel to produce a detailed report of findings
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hunt Valley Physical Therapy, Denton, TX
Physical Therapy Technician February 2018 – June 2019
Collaborated with 4 physical therapists to aid in teaching patients and helping them to perform exercises
Set up electrical stimulation and traction equipment for effective utilization
Developed effective communication skills by registering new patients and scheduling appointments
Walmart, Plano, TX
Customer Service Associate February 2017 – February 2018
Developed effective communication skills by serving 50-100 customers daily in a fast-paced environment

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 EXAMPLE 5
Alice Jackson
Richardson, TX; 111-111-1111; [email protected]; linkedin.com/in/alice.jackson
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Computer Science student with industry experience in data analytics. Proficient in SQL, R, and
Python.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science May 2024
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA 3.5
Relevant Coursework: Business Analytics Industry Cluster, Market Research, Software Engineering, Data
Structures using C++
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Tools/Technology: SQL, R, SAS, Python, Big Data, Hadoop, HIVE, Microsoft Excel
Machine Learning: TensorFlow, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn
Certifications: Google Analytics Individual Qualification, SQL for Data Analytics, Tableau Essential Training
Web Analytics: Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Tableau
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data Analysis Intern May 2022 – Present
JPMorgan Chase, Plano, TX
Analyzed and processed complex data sets using advanced querying, visualization, and analytical tools
Used pandas library to extract and analyze data, cutting costs by 20% within one year
Compared configuration files of two different systems using Python and added missing configuration to the
application, making user experience 50% more impactful
Translated data into meaningful reporting through visualization tools, including Power BI and Tableau
Excelled in a team-oriented, collaborative environment while contributing to the creation, design, and
implementation of value-add business strategies
ACADEMIC PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Credit Card Data Analysis August 2021 - September 2021
Analyzed customer behaviors to develop measurement methods that determined credit card default rates with
95% accuracy
Performed segmentation using logistic and fixed effect regression methods and decision tree approach to
determine profitable customers and non-profitable customers
K&J Marketing Analytics Competition August 2020 - September 2020
Used data analytical tools to determine patterns and performed segmentation by creating dashboards and
visualizations in Tableau
Recommended customer acquisition strategies based on buying patterns and ways to improve the customer
wallet share by +5% using predictive modeling
“Flipkart” sales volume analysis January 2019 - May 2019
Developed a consistent database to ensure the integrity of the data for analysis using MYSQL
Applied cluster analysis and performed market basket analysis giving recommendations for inventory
management
Used RFM and decile analysis to segment customers for targeted marketing, cutting overall costs by $1,000,000
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Financial Officer August 2018 - Present
Makerspace, UT Dallas
Allocated $10,000 over one year to sponsor 15 student teams and their projects
Promoted club to prospective members, and recruited +28 members over a 3-month period

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Avery Alexander
Dallas, TX 75202 | [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/averya | 972-883-0000

Energetic critical thinker with strong interpersonal skills seeking internship in clinical research focusing on behavioral
interventions for adults with Autism. Proven research and data analysis skills developed through academics and experience as
an Undergraduate Research Assistant. Experienced with E-prime, MATLAB, SPSS, and Excel Pivot Tables.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience Expected May 20XX
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.89
Associate of Science in Communication Studies May 20XX
Camden Community College, Camden, NH
RELEVANT COURSES
Statistics for Psychology Introduction to Neurobiology/Learning & Memory
Research Design and Analysis Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience
Sensory Neuroscience

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, The Culture & Affective Neuroscience Lab (CANLab), UT Dallas December 20XX -
Present The lab examines neurobiological mechanisms underlying human affective processing and how these mechanisms are
modulated by socio-cultural environments
Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets to track and analyze data gained through empirical researc
Explained lab procedures to participants and administered surveys
Participated in weekly sessions with lead researcher and presented findings in report format

ACADEMIC PROJECT
Neuroscience Academic Project, UT Dallas June – December 20XX
Assisted in design and implementation of experiments with adults in the Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab using MRI, diffusion
tensor imaging (DYI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMI) to measure and analyze memory and retention.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Coordinator, Family Violence and Human Trafficking, Mosaic Family Services, Dallas, TX December 20XX-Present
Directly managed yearly caseload of over 100 clients to provide advocacy for victims and survivors
Actively provided interpretation/translation services both in agency and in court
Delivered 10 community presentations a month and outreached to 50+ organizations quarterly leading to increased use of
resources
Maintained database of community resources and network resulting in greater utilization by clients
Participated in weekly staff meetings and community meetings to maintain knowledge of family violence, human
trafficking, immigration, and other violent crime-related issues

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Family Advocate Volunteer, Child Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County, Hidalgo, TX January 20XX – December 20XX
Greeted clients, answered phone calls, completed intake forms, and maintained empathetic professional demeanor
with distressed families
Collaborated with staff and volunteers to update database of community resources
Utilized Adobe and InDesign resulting in brand development and marketing materials to effectively communicate services
and resources provided

ACTIVITIES
Member, UT Dallas Emerging Leaders June 20XX-Present
Peer Leader, UT Dallas Student Success Center September 20XX-Present

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RICARDO PEREZ
Richardson, TX 75080 ◾ (456) 635-8472 ◾ [email protected] ◾ linkedin.com/in/ricardo-
perez

SUMMARY
Self-motivated university student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration
in Human Resources. Ability to work individually and as a team to get the job done. Experienced in customer
service, mentoring, managing new hires, and implementing policies.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Anticipated May 20XX
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.8/4.0
Concentration in Human Resources
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Social Media Handling: LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Monster
Systems: Applicant Tracking System, HRIS Systems (SAP)
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern, Human Resources – Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX August 20XX – Present
Collaborated with business group to assess HR needs and ensured business goals were met
Analyzed TI’s market competitiveness to ensure it provided the best standards for its clients
Implemented development strategies to TI’s functional areas leading to improved business performance
Intern, Human Resources – A&A Marketing Group, Plano, TX January 20XX – May 20XX
Participated in recruitment process to help confirm new hires met the job requirements
Managed new hires during on-boarding process to provide an overview of job expectations and to create a
positive work environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative – Bursar’s Office, UT Dallas May 2019 –
Present Communicated with students to relay status of their account and help them determine what payment
plan best suits their needs
Resolved conflicts with students and parents by determining their needs and taking action to fulfill those
needs, resulting in high customer satisfaction
G-Force Mentor – Office of Diversity and Community Engagement, UT Dallas August 2018 – May
2019 Provided college guidance to high school students in grades 9-12 to help them determine which field
would be the best fit for their skills and interests
Assisted students with the college application process by preparing paperwork and directing them to
available resources
Supported on-campus outreach programs leading to increased student awareness and involvement
ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Member/Vice-President – Student Government, UT Dallas August 2017–
Present Prepared and led all student council meetings to discuss upcoming activities and events
Organized 5-7 fundraisers a year for a total of $10,000 donated to various charities around Dallas
Implemented and monitored the student council budget to ensure funds were used responsibly
Interpreted government documents to ensure the council followed government regulations and accreditation
requirements

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ISABELLE RODRIGUEZ
Richardson, TX 75080 | (368) 747-7625 |
[email protected] linkedin.com/in/isabelle-rodriguez
SUMMARY
Skilled writer and editor with 2 years of experience in the editorial field. Experienced in curating content for
press releases, social media, and blogs for clients as well as performing market research and analyzing market
segments to determine the best approach for advertisements. Passionate about creating innovative, informative,
and pristine material.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Literature Anticipated Graduation December 2022
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX GPA: 3.8/4.0
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Web Development: Google Sites, Wix, Squarespace, WordPress
Applications: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Docs, Sheets,
Slides), Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat DC)
PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE
Communications Internship – Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, Irving, TX January 2022 – Present
Promoted community awareness on BBBS through writing accurate and informative press releases, eye-
catching advertisements, and managing social media accounts leading to a 40% increase of followers
Aided Greater Dallas Team in individual and corporate donor marketing strategies to keep track of all
records in an efficient manner
Created blog posts on BBBS to inform readers and potential donors about updates and upcoming events,
increasing volunteer participation by 12%
Freelance Editor – Richardson, TX January 2021 – Present
Reviewed and edited 50 essays and articles for clients monthly to ensure documents are error-free
Wrote detailed critiques to ensure clients have a clear understanding of all edits
Executed jobs of up to 5,000 words between 24 and 48 hours, meeting or exceeding all deadlines
Writer and Editor Internship – United Data Processors, Austin, TX August 2020 – December
2020 Researched trends and current events to author articles for that are interesting to readers to be
published on company blog
Utilized word processors, such as Grammarly, to perform extra edits to blog posts
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Effect of Genres on Moods – Independent Study in Arts & Humanities August 2020 – December
2020 Researched the effects of genres on readers and reported the results to faculty sponsor
Authored a 20-page paper on the research conducted and published results in the academic journal Agora
Potter’s Café – Marketing Content Creation January 2019 – May 2019
Created 3 tantalizing scripts for 30-60 second commercials showcasing Potter’s Café’s product benefits
PUBLICATIONS
Rodriguez, Isabelle (2019) "Effect of Genres on Moods," Agora: Vol. 26, Article 1. Available at:
https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/agora/vol26/iss2019/1
STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Arts & Humanities Gemini Ambassador January 2021 – Present
Student leader dedicated to student and faculty engagement, peer mentoring, and community outreach

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CAM REESE
Storyboard Artist
myportfolio.com | [email protected] | 999-999-1234

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX | May 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Animation, Arts, Technology and Emerging Communications
Concentration: Animation

EXPERIENCE
Walt Disney Animation Studios Creative Development Intern | January 2021 – May 2021
Consulted directors while compiling key takeaways from approved scripts, books, and reference materials
Provided support to creative executives and production assistants
Conducted thorough project research for shows in development while meeting and exceeding all deadlines
Meteor Theater, University at Texas Dallas Marketing Chair | February 2019 - May 2021
Orchestrated marketing campaigns for 5 on-campus events resulting in sellout crowds
Enhanced graphic designs for events and branding for cohesive and eye-catching visuals
Overlooked and managed social media across multiple platforms leading to 20% increase in followers

ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL PROJECTS

Penelope Director, Writer, Animator, Story Artist | May 2021
Produced and supervised a team of 4 to create an innovative short-animated film
Developed and animated a short film which was submitted and selected to be a part of the Austin Film Festival
Ninja Storyboard Artist | August 2020 - December 2020
Formalized storyboards alongside another student story artist for an upcoming short film
Influenced storylines and ideas to further develop the plot and elevate the narrative
Madrigal Storyboard Revisionist| November 2019 - December 2019
Redesigned rough storyboards to assist in defining emotional scenes for a fellow student’s capstone

SKILLS
Technical: Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Artistic: Story Artist, Graphic Designer, Animator

ACHIEVEMENTS
UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Walt Disney Scholar's Program| 2019
President's Volunteer Service Award| 2015, 2016
Official Selection, Austin Film Festival| 2021
Official Selection, Rhode Island International Film Festival| 2021
Official Selection, American Documentary and Animation Film Festival and Film Fund| 2022

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