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Sample Chronological résumé
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SALLY SMITH
#201, 315 - 10 Avenue S.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0W2
(403) 555-1234
GOAL: To acquire employment in a customer service capacity
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
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Business Administration Diploma 1995
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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology,
Calgary, Alberta
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Grade 12 - Diploma 1993
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St. Mary's High School,
Calgary, Alberta
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
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Assistant Manager (Footwear)
April 1995 - January 1996
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The Bay,
Calgary, Alberta
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Duties:
- Organized time schedules, improved department organization
- Reviewed employment applications, assisted with interviews and staff selection
- Purchased stock, responsible for inventory control
- Assumed managerial duties in her absence
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Retail Clerk/Cashier,
June 1994 - April 1995
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The Bay,
Calgary, Alberta
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Duties:
- Handled customer complaints and ensured customer satisfaction
- Made recommendations and guided customers in the purchase of products
- Efficiently and accurately operated a cash register
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Telephone Sales,
March 1993 - June 1994
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123 Phone Lines Ltd.,
Calgary, Alberta
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Duties:
- Successfully sold products to customers over the telephone
- Courteously and persuasively handled customer concerns
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
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Resident Aide,
June 1992 - August 1992
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Bow Valley Nursing Home,
Calgary, Alberta
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Duties:
- Assisted seniors with dressing
- Organized outings
- Designed arts & crafts programs
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Olympic Volunteer,
February 1988
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Calgary Olympic Development Association,
Calgary, Alberta
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Duties:
- Directed patrons to seats
- Handed out brochures
- Answered inquiries
INTERESTS:
- Learning new languages
- Sports
- Reading
REFERENCES:
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Sample Chronological résumé #2
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SARAH MCLAWLAN
1234 - 56 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2T 1T1
(403) 555-5555
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as an office administrator
EDUCATION:
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Bachelor of Arts (English)
1990
- Minor in Business Communications
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University of Calgary,
Calgary, Alberta
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EMPLOYMENT:
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Administrative Assistant,
1995 - 1998
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Emergence Petroleum,
Calgary, Alberta
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- Responsible for research and development of quarterly reports
- Accurately managed Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Developed corporate presentation strategy
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Secretary,
1994 - 1995
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Emergence Petroleum,
Calgary, Alberta
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- Maintained an extensive client database
- Updated employee timekeeping program
- Quickly edited and generated documents
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Receptionist,
1992 - 1994
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Dewey & Howe,
Calgary, Alberta
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- Provided information to clients in person and on the phone
- Responsible for quick error free word processing
- Maintained an accurate filing system
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Mail Room Clerk,
1990 - 1991
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Dewey & Howe,
Calgary, Alberta
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- Responsible for routing mail to 150 offices efficiently
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Enjoy walks on the beach, mammals and Bar-B-Que cooking
References and letters of recommendation available upon request
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