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Sample College Graduate / Entry Level Resume

John Applicant
123 Main St. New York, New York 12345
John.Applicant@email.com

EDUCATION

State University, School of Arts and Sciences – New York, NY
May 2007

  • B.A. in English, GPA in Major (15 courses): 3.79/4.0, Overall GPA:  3.32/4.0
  • Dean’s List 2006-2007

BUSINESS AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Acme Associates, Financial Consulting Firm – Hartford, CT, October 2007 - October 2008
Client Associate, Trading and Securities Sector

  • Analyze market trends, volumetric data, consumer feedback to help clients tailor products or services
  • Create custom solutions for sell-side financial institutions
  • Train new team members, manage relationships with clients

Johnson Studios, Marketing Consulting Firm – Stamford, CT, July 2006 - September 2006
Assistant Consultant

  • Analyzed private education market; research allowed firm expansion in three new metros 
  • Researched media buying for two clients using databases, telephone surveys, and competitor data. 

College Newspaper – New York, NY, June 2006 - June 2007
Editor-in-Chief

  • Increased budget in real terms by over $5000 while increasing print run over 12 month period
  • During first three months of leadership, increased budget by 40% by securing additional school funding and initiating successful alumni fundraising drive
  • Launched daily-updated web-site

The School Fund – New York, NY, June 2006 - July 2006
Caller for Non-Profit University Fund

  • Raised over $5400 dollars in seven week period
  • Lead caller in two categories of reluctant alumni donors

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer:  Proficient in Microsoft Office
Freelance Columnist:  Featured on sites such as:  City Paper, Local Magazine
Business Writer:  Have written promotional material and copy for Acme Associates and Johnson Studios

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