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FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

67-61 75th Street
Anytown, NY 00000
(555) 555-5555 xxxxxxxxxx@aol.com

87 Washington Street
Hopedale, NY 11233
(555) 555-5555
xxxxxxx@xyz.edu


EDUCATION

XYZ University
Bachelor of Arts, May 2000 
Major: Psychology. Minor: Studio Art 
 
Hopedale, NY
BRITISH AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LONDON
Student during the semester of Spring 1999
London, ENGLAND

EXPERIENCE

Fall 1999 AMERICA READS PROJECT
Tutor
  • Assisted children ages 6-7 with the fundamentals of reading
  • Aided with capitalization, punctuation and printing
  • Read stories aloud, entreating children to address content
  • Helped with other activities, from math assignments to art projects
  • Eased frustration by providing support and encouragement
Hopedale, NY
1997-1999 XXX CAREER SERVICES
Office Assistant
  • Gathered alumni career surveys and updated hundreds of data files utilizing Microsoft Access
  • Maintained employer literature and credential, counseling and recruiting information files
  • Compiled materials needed for mailing of credential requests
  • Performed various administrative duties
Hopedale, NY
Summer 1999 CITYARTS, INC.
Intern
  • Researched corporate and foundation funding sources, using resources at the Foundation Center
  • Drafted preliminary correspondence with possible philanthropists
  • Prepared grant applications and supporting materials
  • Helped with fundraising events such as benefit auction
  • Provided general office support
New York, NY
Summer 1999 MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART
Artist Assistant
  • Supervised young participants in painting workshop
  • Aided children in the creative process by providing support with painting
  • Assisted the lead artist in all phases of project implementation, from hanging canvases to cleaning workspace
New York, NY
Fall 1995 NEW YORK PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
Volunteer
  • Collaborated with others to rebuild a brownstone in Brooklyn under the auspices of Habitat for Humanity
  • Recruited others to participate in NYPIRG meetings and events
  • Posted material around the Queens College campus which advocated public awareness of issues 
Flushing, NY

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAVEL

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Netscape, and research databases, including PsychInfo. Travel throughout Europe.

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