Sample Resume 1 (All samples provided thanks to Kathi Mettler)

First Last

123 Street, Town, State, 00000

first.last@gmail.com; (222) 222-2222

EDUCATION

150-Ready May 2014

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Science, Accounting (GPA: X.XX) May 2014

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance, Magna cum Laude May 2013

Cumulative GPA: X.XX Accounting: X.XX; Finance: X.XX (Dean’s List All Semesters)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fairfield University X Department, Fairfield, CT

Graduate Assistant (X hours/week) May 2013 – Present

Chosen from candidate applicant pool based on academic credentials
Perform research projects and ad hoc tasks for XXXX department
Assist professors with clerical and administrative work in and out of the classroom

Summer Internship, XXXX, CT

Summer Analyst (X hours/week) June 2011 – August 2011

Finalized volume and SG&A forecasts increasing accuracy of XXXXX stress test
Developed automated regulatory expense tracking model to streamline spending process
Improved transparency to bank examiners by producing business overview compilation

Summer Internship, XXXX, CT

Summer Analyst (X hours/week) June 2010 – August 2010

Reduced XXXXs 2010 risk expenses by $25M with capacity and productivity initiative
Analyzed watch list, delinquent, and non-earning accounts of $115B loan portfolio weekly
Built repeatable risk model to track XXX entities’ forward-looking account trends

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Fairfield University X Group/Club, Fairfield, CT

Leadership Role (X hours/week) September 2011 – May 2012

One of 15 juniors (out of 350) nominated by faculty to serve on panel
Met monthly with dean to provide recommendations on business school events
Selected by assistant dean as student speaker for sophomore symposium

Fairfield University X Club Sport, Fairfield, CT

Team Captain (X hours/week) January 2010 – May 2012

Coordinated and managed team activities within $XXXXX operating budget
Booked transportation/hotel accommodations for team travel to tournaments
Reported team information to reporting body

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Institutional Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi

Awards: Dolan School of Business: Excellence in XXXXX Award; 2011 & 2012 Athletic Award

Activities: Any other group activities, interests, etc

Sample Resume 2

Fname Lname

Fname.Lname@student.fairfield.edu

Fairfield University 123 Main Street

1075 North Benson Road Anytown, ST 00000

Fairfield, CT 06824 (123) 456-7890

EDUCATION:

“150-Ready” May 2013

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Science in Accounting (GPA: x.x) May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (GPA x.x; Dean’s List 5 semesters) May 2012

Minor: Italian

Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy

Study Abroad Fall 2010

Classes taught in Italian: Contemporary Italian Literature,

Advanced Italian Language

EXPERIENCE:

Small CPA Firm, LLC, City, ST

Intern (35 hours/week) Summers 2010-2011

Audited federal and state funded not-for-profits
Tested for compliance with grantor requirements
Performed tests of controls for cash disbursements and payroll
Utilized the paperless audit software, Creative Solutions Engagement CS

Hometown Little League, Anytown, ST

Softball Umpire Summer 2009

Officiated games from behind the plate and in the field
Coordinated calls with co-workers

Local Deli, Anytown, ST

Food Preparation/Delivery/Cashier (20 hours/week) Summers 2007-2009

Prepared/delivered items for catered events & custom orders
Rung sales, collected cash, balanced cash drawer

OTHER ACTIVITIES/INFORMATION:

Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity

Language Skills/Information: Good working ability reading Italian; less than fluent speaker

Recipient of the Italian Culture Center Book Award (2007)

Interests: Cooking, exercising, traveling/exploring places I’ve never been before

Sample Resume 3

FNAME LNAME

Street Address • City, ST Zip

email@email.com; (xxx) xxx-xxxx

EDUCATION

“150-Ready” May 20xx

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Science, Accounting May 20xx

Cumulative GPA: x.xx

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance; Magna Cum Laude May 20xx

Cumulative GPA: x.xx; Accounting: x.xx; Finance: x.xx

Dean’s List: 2008-2012 (All semesters)

EXPERIENCE

Fairfield University Accounting Department, Fairfield, CT

Graduate Assistant (8-10 hours/week) May 20xx–Present

Chosen from candidate applicant pool based on academic credentials
Perform research projects and ad hoc tasks for Accounting department
Assist professors with clerical and administrative work in and out of the classrooom

Fairfield University NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Team, Fairfield, CT

Captain (15-20 hours/week) Month 20xx–Month 20xx

Motivated teammates to excel at practices and meets
Promoted team bonding by coordinating team social events

Varsity Swimmer (15-20 hours/week) Month 20xx–Month 20xx

Qualified for MAAC competition each year

ABC Bank, City, ST

Intern (full-time) Summer 20xx

Finalized volume and SG&A forecasts increasing accuracy of bank stress test
Developed automated regulatory expense tracking model to streamline spending
Improved transparency to bank examiners by producing business overview

XYZ Country Club, City, ST

Head Lifeguard (full-time) Summers 20xx–20xx

Supervised staff in director’s absence
Ensured that safety standards met and pool regulations enforced

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERISM

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Nominee, Dolan School of Business Advisory Council Month 20xx–Month 20xx

One of 15 juniors (out of 650) nominated by faculty to serve on panel
Met monthly with Dean to provide recommendations on business school events
Selected by Dean as student speaker for Class of 20xx Symposium

Peer Mentor, Living & Learning Community Month 20xx–Month 20xx

Orientation Leader, Freshman Orientation Summer 20xx

OTHER INFORMATION

Club memberships during undergraduate studies: Accounting Club, Finance Club, Karate Club

Interests include: Indoor/outdoor rock climbing, ballroom dancing

Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish

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