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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:

Business Administration Diploma 1995 Southern Alberta Institute of Technology,
Calgary, Alberta
Grade 12 - Diploma 1993 St. Mary's High School,
Calgary, Alberta
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Assistant Manager (Footwear)
April 1995 - January 1996
The Bay,
Calgary, Alberta
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
Retail Clerk/Cashier,
June 1994 - April 1995
The Bay,
Calgary, Alberta
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
Telephone Sales,
March 1993 - June 1994
123 Phone Lines Ltd.,
Calgary, Alberta
Duties:
  • Successfully sold products to customers over the telephone
  • Courteously and persuasively handled customer concerns

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Resident Aide,
June 1992 - August 1992
Bow Valley Nursing Home,
Calgary, Alberta
Duties:
  • Assisted seniors with dressing
  • Organized outings
  • Designed arts & crafts programs
Olympic Volunteer,
February 1988
Calgary Olympic Development Association,
Calgary, Alberta
Duties:
  • Directed patrons to seats
  • Handed out brochures
  • Answered inquiries
INTERESTS:

  • Learning new languages
  • Sports
  • Reading
REFERENCES:

  • Available upon request

Sample Chronological résumé #2

 

SARAH MCLAWLAN

1234 - 56 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2T 1T1
(403) 555-5555


OBJECTIVE:   To obtain a position as an office administrator

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts (English)
1990
  • Minor in Business Communications
University of Calgary,
Calgary, Alberta
EMPLOYMENT:

Administrative Assistant,
1995 - 1998
Emergence Petroleum,
Calgary, Alberta
  •    Responsible for research and development of quarterly reports
  •    Accurately managed Accounts Payable/Receivable
  •    Developed corporate presentation strategy
Secretary,
1994 - 1995
Emergence Petroleum,
Calgary, Alberta
  •    Maintained an extensive client database
  •    Updated employee timekeeping program
  •    Quickly edited and generated documents
Receptionist,
1992 - 1994
Dewey & Howe,
Calgary, Alberta
  •    Provided information to clients in person and on the phone
  •    Responsible for quick error free word processing
  •    Maintained an accurate filing system
Mail Room Clerk,
1990 - 1991
Dewey & Howe,
Calgary, Alberta
  •    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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