Cover Letter and Resume

Chronological Resume Sample

Sally M. Sampl 1001 Ram Road Fort Collins, CO 80525

(970) 555–1234 [email protected]

Summary of Qualifications

• Three years experience in retail management, with specialty in purchasing and floor display design.

• Utilized strong communication skills in a variety of professional settings. • Enthusiastic dedication to excellent customer service.

Education

2000-2002 MA Speech Communications

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO GPA 3.6/4.0

1995-1999 BA Anthropology, December 1999

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR GPA 3.5/4.0 Dean’s List

Professional Experience

2001-2002 Assistant Office Manager

Department of Speech Communications, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Managed departmental supplies budget, oversaw office purchasing and inventory, overhauled department-wide filing system, supervised part-time staff.

1999 Intern Sharkey’s Community Grocery Corporate Headquarters, Washington, DC

Assisted company publicist with writing press releases, designing weekly advertisements, and managing customer databases. Developed research methods for determining customer preference for shopping hours.

1997-1999 Assistant Night Manager Sharkey’s Community Grocery, Jonesboro, AR

Purchased, stocked and maintained dairy and ice-cream sections, oversaw point of purchase display construction, scheduled twenty part-time employees.

Skills

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Corel Draw, Paint shop Pro, QuickBooks, Oracle Small Business, basic HTML knowledge.

Special Skills: Thorough knowledge of MMORPG and single-player gaming systems, thorough knowledge of Internet applications.