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A Sample First-Year Resume

(The numbers in parentheses are reference points for the First-Year Resume Assignment and should not appear on your resume. Also see Anatomy of a First-Year Resume for a step-by-step explanation of how to write your first-year resume.)


 

(1) Wendy S. Greenleaf
22 Elm Street
Wilton, ME 04294
(207) XXX-XXXX
wendygreenleaf@hotmail.com

 (2) Objective
▪ To serve UMF students, staff, and faculty as a Mantor Library periodicals clerk

 (3) Summary of Qualifications
Experienced with delivering library patron services
▪ Skilled in web-page design with Microsoft FrontPage (see www.wiltonlibrary.org)
▪ Proficient with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, as well as KidPix storyboard software
▪ Functionally proficient with Microsoft Access and Excel
▪ Functionally fluent in German

(4) Education
University of Maine at Farmington, Farmington, Maine
B.A. English anticipated May 2008

Mount Blue High School, Farmington, Maine, Diploma, June 2004
Graduated with honors, among the top 10 in a class of 230 students
▪ Named to Mount Blue High School chapter of the National Honor Society

Center for International Studies, Giessen, Germany, April 2003
Studied German language and culture during a two-week student exchange program
▪ Lived with a host family that spoke no English 

(5) Library Experience
Library Assistant, Wilton Public Library, Wilton, Maine, Summers 2000-Present
Assist with proper shelving and cataloging of materials in 33,000-volume library
▪ Organize annual "Ready to Read" program for 15 children ages 3 to 5
▪ Teach patrons how to use computerized card catalog and Netscape web browser  (6)
▪ Develop and maintain the Library web page with Microsoft FrontPage
▪ Collect fees for overdue materials and out-of-town memberships
▪ Telephone patrons with reminders about overdue materials
▪ Maintain and perform minor repairs on two photocopiers and two laser printers

Retail Experience
Sales Associate, Electronics Dept., Wal-Mart, Farmington, Maine, Sept. 2000-March 2003
Named Farmington Wal-Mart Employee of the Month, February 1999
▪ Assisted customers with purchases of cameras, computers, televisions, and stereos
▪ Accounted for a daily cash drawer of at least $500.00
▪ Assisted customers with claims against service warranties
▪ Worked in Automotive and Garden Depts. on an as-needed basis

Extracurricular Activities and Awards
Competed on the State Class A Championship-winning Nordic ski team, Feb. 2006
▪ Named Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference second-team soccer midfielder, Nov. 2005
▪ Elected treasurer of German Club, 2003-2004 academic year