Sample Resumes College of Business Administration Majors

   SAMPLE RESUMES:
     1. Accounting
     2. Business Administration
     3. Finance
     4. Human Resources
     5. Management
     6. Marketing
     7. Transportation and Logistics
     8. Non-traditional student /military experience

Objective       To obtain a position with a public accounting firm as an auditor or tax accountant

Education     University of North Florida,  Jacksonville, Florida
                         Master of Accountancy, December 1998
                         Major GPA: 3.72, Overall: 3.66

                         Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting,  August 1997
                         Overall GPA: 3.25

Honors           Eartha M. White Scholarship
                         Florida Academic Scholar

Licenses        Passed all four section of Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination

Related           Belk Hudson Department Stores,  St. Augustine, Florida
Experience    Accountant  (9/97 - present)
                          • Maintain General Ledger
                          •  Reconcile bank statements for operating and payroll accounts
                          • Prepare weekly payroll checks
                          • Maintain employee files

                         Butterman, Hanson, Fine & CO. CPA, Jacksonville, Florida
                         Accounting Intern (5/97-8/97)
                          •  Compiled monthly and quarterly financial statements
                          •  Prepared bank reconciliations and cash corrections
                          •  Prepared payroll and 941 deposit reports
                          •  Posted entries to the general ledger

                         Sigma Chi Fraternity, Jacksonville, Florida
                         Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (1/97-5/97)
                          • Prepared semester and annual budgets totaling over $30,000
                          • Created accounting system
                          • Reconciled books and prepared reports for the executive committee
                          • Collected cash and receivables and expended all funds

Volunteer        Mental Health Services, Jacksonville, Florida
Experience     Volunteer (6/97-present)
                          • Work with mentally handicapped people in daily activities including personal hygiene, eating, and
                           recreation.  Learned to take care of and communicate with the mentally challenged.

                         Boys and Girls Club of Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida
                         Volunteer (5/96-1/97)
                          • Assisted children with homework and facilitated their learning. Organized recreational activities.

Computer       • Lotus 1-2-3 release 5 for Windows
Skills                • ACCPAC Accounting Software
                          • American FundWare Accounting Software
                          • Various accounting programs (MAS 90, Peachtree, Easy, Workpapers, Plus, Quickbooks)

Other Work       McDonalds,  Cashier,  St. Augustine, Florida    5/94-9/94
Experience       Winston Barney Corporation,  Data Processor, Jacksonville, FL,    6/93-5/94
                            The Gap, Night Manager, Jacksonville, FL   5/92-6/93

Activities         • Alpha Sigma Pi, Accounting Fraternity, Member 1996-present

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA                                                                           Jacksonville, Florida
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration                                                August 1998
G.P.A. 3.5    Dean's List
 
 

ABC ORGANIZATION                                                                                                   Jacksonville, Florida
Intern                                                                                                                                   August 1997-August 1998
• Assisted with the design and research of several marketing projects
• Created a survey for the general public to be used for a marketing research study
• Attended a two-week advertising seminar
• Effectively worked as a team player while also maintaining top performance on individual projects

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER                                                                 Jacksonville, Florida
Business Analyst                                                                                                                          Summer 1997
• Assisted in business planning to small start-up and existing businesses
• Conducted research on market potential and demographics
• Performed business valuations used for buying and selling small businesses
• Prepared financial statements for tax and lending purposes

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA                                                                                   Jacksonville, Florida
Strategic Management and Business Policy Class Project                                                        Spring 1997
• Worked in a group setting on the marketing and promotion of the Maytag Corporation
• Collected data via a survey on the marketing methods currently used by the Maytag Company
• Researched the history of their marketing strategies and conferred with other professionals in the field
• Received a grade of A, individually and as part of the team, on the project
 
 

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA                                                                                 Jacksonville, Florida
Student Assistant/Career Development Center                                                                             May 1994 - Present
• Greet students, answer phones and file
• Maintain the career library and assist students in the computer lab
• Assist staff with running errands, typing and scheduling student appointments
 
 

Proficient in Lotus and Wordperfect
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Receive and carry out instructions and tasks in a timely manner
Organized, with attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and deal with pressure comfortably
 
 

Alpha Sigma Pi, Accounting Fraternity, Member     1996-present
Student Government Association, Member      1996-present
American Marketing Association, Member      1997-present
United Way Student Fund Raising Committee, Member    1996-present
 

Current Address                                                                                                                         Permanent Address
23 North Wahsatch Avenue                                                                                                         12 Decatur Avenue South
Jacksonville, FL 32224                                                                                                                 Bloomington, MN  55438
(904)578-5555                                                                                                                             (612) 941-5555

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The University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL     May 1998
     • Bachelor of Business Administration,  Finance
     • GPA - Overall 3.5/4.0 Major 3.80/4.0; Dean's List
 

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Assistant to Area Supervisor                                                                                                 September 1996-Present
Peoples Bank And Trust Company, Jacksonville, FL
     • Transfer financial and customer data to bank computer system
     • Respond to customer complaints in Installment Loan and Leasing Department
     • Process account deposits and withdrawals for customers
     • Handle $10,000 to $100,000 in cash transactions each day
     • Replace vacationing employees at eight banking centers

Associate Agency Officer,                                                                                                    January 1995-September 1996
Bank of America Global Agency, Jacksonville, FL
     • Administered syndicate loans
     • Analyzed loan agreements
     • Researched loan agreements for senior agency officer
     • Communicate daily with borrowers and representatives from other banks
     • Calculated interest and principal payments

Sales Representative,                                                                                                         September 1993-January 1995
William Anderson Company, Jacksonville, FL
     • Met and exceeded $200,000 sales quota set by sales supervisors and management
     • Established schedules, met deadlines, and coordinated contacts
     • Created and designed displays, exhibits, and promotional materials for continuing education seminars
     • Managed accounts for all hospitals thoughout my territory
     • Maintained customer service satisfaction and coordinated distribution of products
     • Developed a data base that resulted in generation of new sales leads

Student Development Committee Chairman,                                                                      March 1992-February 1993
The University of North Florida, Office of Institutional Advancement, Jacksonville, FL
     • Managed and motivated students who solicited over 150 prizes from local merchants
     • Personally acquired ten grand prize incentives for student volunteers valued at over $3000
     • Supervised students during DIALogue 1990 to reach annual goal
 
 

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     • University of North Florida College of Business Administration Student Advisory Board Member
     • Senior Class Agent member
     • Member of Delta Sigma Pi
     • Captain of University of North Florida Women's Soccer Team
 
 

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     •  Lotus 1-2-3, Excel 97, Wordperfect, Microsoft Word 97, PowerPoint, Freelance Graphics
     •  Netscape Navigator
     •  Communications, G/L account familiarity
 

Current Address                                                                                                              Permanent Address
911 N. Wahsatch Apt 123                                                                                               123  S. Goodlett
Jacksonville, FL  80946                                                                                                   Memphis, TN  38117
(904) 473-1234                                                                                                               (901) 767-1234

Objective
     To obtain a position in business or financial services that will utilize my strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal
     skills.

Education
     THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA ,  Jacksonville, FL
     Master Of Human Resource Management,  May 1998
      GPA: 3.6

     FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tallahassee, FL
     Bachelor of Science: Business Management, May 1991

Related Experience
     TRAINING DIVISION MANAGER,  8/93-6/98
     Alladin Lamp and Wish Corporation,  Jacksonville, FL
     • Successfully marketed and coordinated over 85 public and in-house training seminars
     • Formulated sales strategies and increased revenue 35%
     • Created promotional material
     • Operated department as cost center-formulated budgets
     • Negotiated with culturally diverse clients
     • Prepared and administered contracts
     • Assessed employees and developed organizational training plans
     • Implemented team concept to improve department efficiency

     STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS POLICY CLASS PROJECT, Spring 1998
     University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
     • Worked in group setting on the marketing and promotion of Merck Company
     • Researched the history of their marketing strategies and conferred with other professionals in the field

     SALES ASSOCIATE, 2/93-8/93
     Traditional Real Estate Company, Jacksonville, FL
     • Researched property values using market analysis technique
     • Screened potential buyers for loan eligibility
     • Demonstrated property and wrote advertisements for local publications
     • Estimated closing expenses and prepared sales contracts
     • Promote customer satisfaction by handling complaints and warranty claims

Other Work Experience
     HOSTESS, Le Bouchon, Chicago, IL,  Summer 1993
     SALESPERSON, The Gap,  Colorado Springs, CO, Summer 1992
     HOSTESS/WAITRESS, Cafte Society, Memphis, TN,  Summers 1990/1991

Computer Skills
     • Powerpoint  • Lotus 123  • Microsoft Word
     • Excel   • Wordperfect  • ACCESS
     • Pagemaker

Activities/Interests
     • Intramural Volleyball and Softball, biking, scuba-diving, jewelry making
     • Experienced multi-cultural differences when cycling from Paris to Barcelona; and studying  Coral Reef
        Biology on the Northern Jamaican Coast
 

Seeking an employment opportunity in which I may utilize my communication, organizational, and management skills

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL                                                                                    May 1998
 -Bachelor of Business Administration: Management      Minor: Marketing
 -Dean's List (1996-1998)
 -G.P.A. 3.75

University of Pittsburgh, Semester at Sea, Pittsburgh, PA                                                                 Spring 1996
 Studied international business and sailed around the world visiting 11 countries

Pacific Mortgage and Investment Company                                                                                   Jacksonville, FL
Intern                                                                                                                                                  9/98-present
Monitor, analyze, and control bankruptcy loans, ensuring all investor guidelines, RESPA guidelines  and state  laws are adhered to. File claims through courts to protect investor's interests in property, forwarding loans to attorney's office.
Review collection of delinquent bankruptcy loans. Supply attorneys with information and financial data to ensure compliance is met in Document procedures and guidelines for Escrow Analysis Department.

Helping Hands Halfway House                                                                                                        Colorado Springs, CO
House Manager                                                                                                                                  Summer, 1998
Managed budget of $2,000 and allocated funds to cover operating costs.  Purchased monthly supplies and food.  Planned and organized meals for 85 people.

 Hennepin County Government Center                                                                                            Minneapolis, MN
 Mid-Level Accounting Clerk                                                                                                          Summer 1992
 Balanced daily accounts on AFDC and GA budgets for Hennepin County. Created and analyzed monthly budget reports for AFDC and GA outlays.  Discovered possible fraud cases and implemented corrective action.

Business Incentives, Inc.                                                                                                                     Edina, MN
 Drop Ship Coordinator                                                                                                                          Summer 1991
Corresponded with merchants and customers nationwide concerning orders. Validated and systematized all purchase orders for payment.

 PDQ Food Stores                                                                                                                                 Richfield, MN
 Assistant Manager                                                                                                                                Summer 1990
 Maintained customer satisfaction through communication with customers, store cleanliness, and product purchasing.  Trained new employees and managed store upon request.

 Computer Skills: Macintosh Microsoft Word, Cricket Graph, Mini Tab, Basic and Quick Basic -Language
 Language Skills: Knowledge of American Sign Language

 Cog Railway, Ticket Agent and Customer Service Representative., Manitou Springs, CO  Summer 1997
 Russell Stover's, Sales Representative, Aurora, CO       11/96-1/97
 Youth For Understanding, Administrative Assistant,  Denver, CO      9/95-5/95
 

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA                                                                          Jacksonville, Florida
Bachelor of Business Administration                                                                                   August 1998
Major:  Marketing Minor: Management

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE                                                                          Jacksonville, Florida
Associate of Arts                                                                                                                 May 1995

APPLETREE CORPORATION                                                                                     Jacksonville, FL
Intern                                                                                                                                  August 1996 - Present
• Assist with the design and research of several marketing projects
• Create a survey for the general public to be used for a marketing research study
• Attend a two-week advertising seminar
• Effectively work as a team player while also maintaining top performance on individual projects

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA                                                                              Jacksonville, Florida
Strategic Management and Business Policy Class Project                                                           Spring 1997
• Worked in a group setting on the marketing and promotion of the Maytag Corporation
• Collected data via a survey on the marketing methods currently used by the Maytag Company
• Researched the history of their marketing strategies and conferred with other professionals in the field
• Received a grade of A, individually and as part of the team, on the project

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA                                                                            Jacksonville, Florida
OPS Student Assistant/Career Development Center                                                               May 1994 - Present
• Greet students, answer phones and file
• Maintain the career library and assist students in the computer lab
• Assist staff with running errands, typing and scheduling student appointments

Proficient in Lotus and Wordperfect
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Receive and carry out instructions and tasks in a timely manner
Organized, with attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and deal with pressure comfortably

Student Government Association, Member      1997-present
American Marketing Association, Member      1997-present
United Way Student Fund Raising Committee      1996-present
Humane Society, Volunteer        1996-present
 
 
 

Education             University of North Florida,  Jacksonville, Florida
                               Bachelor of Business Administration
                               Transportation and Logistics,  Expected May 1999

Honors              Dean's List Spring and Fall 1995 and Spring 1996
                           Selected to Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 1995

Related             Hit The Road Transport, Inc.  Jacksonville, Florida
Experience       Assistant Manager, (January 1998-present)
                           • Report directly to President, directing operations with annual sales of $10 million.
                           • Direct central dispatch
                           • Maintain inventory control of all shipments in an L.T.L. and TL environment
                           • Coordinate operation of two remote warehouse facilities
                           • Coordinate equipment placement and prepare shop maintenance schedules
                           • Reduced empty miles run by 15% over two year period
                           • Accomplished 75% improvement of inventory control in twelve months
                           • Reduced average dock and pick-up and delivery operation expense by 20%

                          Bitter Better Tea Company,  St. Augustine, Florida
                           Assistant Plant Manager, (January 1994 - January 1998)
                           • Managed all aspects of operation for distribution center P&L
                           • Administered annual budget of $180 million
                           • Directed and supervised 3 plant superintendents and 25 production supervisors in a
                              300,000 square foot facility consisting of 525 employees
                           • Managed inventory control consisting of 2200 skus.
                           • Directed safety and sanitation program
                           • Reduced labor expenses by 28% over a four year period
                           • Developed and implemented a work measurement program
                           • Eliminated outdated products from inventory

                          The Bookstore, St. Augustine, Florida
                          Customer Service/Cashier    (September 1993 - January 1994)
                           •  Assisted customers with textbook selection
                           •  Assisted faculty with ordering textbooks for classes they taught
                           •  Oversaw store when owner was not present
                           •  Trained new employees
                           •  Worked with  owner on creating new ideas for clothing and other items to be sold in store
                           •  Balanced cash register and prepared deposits

Skills                 Computer:
                           •  Lotus and Freelance Graphics;
                           •  Wordperfect
                           •  Pagemaker

                          Organizational:
                           •  Excellent oral communication skills
                           •  Extremely organized with attention to detail
                           •  Capable of working in a fast paced environment
                           •  Punctual, dependable and efficient

Other Work         McDonalds, St. Augustine, Florida
Experience         Cashier    (May 1992 - September 1993)
                           •  Provide customer service, take orders and operate cash register

COMMUNICATION
     • Interacted with a diverse group of people in coordinating audio-visual equipment for use by faculty, students and
       administrators.
     • Reinforced and interpreted company procedures to new employees during training.
     • Worked with inter-agency team of engineers and contractors to ensure compliance with performance and safety
       standards.
     • Accommodated customers in service department.
     • Developed interpersonal skills with employees, management, and customers.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
     • Delivered training and orientation for all new employees in various restaurants.
     • Utlized multiple training vehicles including classroom format, role playing and hands-on training.
     • Instructed students on use of computers in multi-media center.
     • Developed and implemented training curriculum for new personnel.
     • Provided instruction in both one-on-one and classroom settings.
     • Trained employees to use store equipment.
     • Redesigned internal measures to improve quality of daily work habits.

ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT
     • Directed 18 person crew in conducting airborne surveys throughout Europe, South America, and Asia.
     • Supervised 25 person division of electronic technicians.
     • Coordinated duty assignments.
     • Managed $1.1 million annual operating budget.
     • Maintained control and accountability for 500 item inventory of classified material.
     • Managed store on weekends and during manager's vacations.
     • Supervised staff of 30 people.
     • Performed QA audits, trend analysis, and statistical data reporting in accordance with TQM concepts.
     • Developed a computerized tracking system.
 

    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, Florida
     Master of Business Administration, August 1998, GPA: 3.8
     Dean's List

     Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance
     FICPA Scholarship, Dean's List, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
 

    TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Audio-visual Assistant, Tallahassee, FL
    UNITED STATES NAVY, Department Head, Naval Flight Officer, Pearl Harbor, HI
    HENRY FORD TOYOTA DEALERS, Customer Service Representative, San Diego, CA
    PIZZA HUT RESTAURANTS, Training Specialist, Kansas City, MO

    Member of Students in Free Enterprise
    Circle K Kiwanis Club
    FICPA - student member
    Alpha Sigma Pi - treasurer/public relations officer

Proficient in Lotus, WordPerfect, and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated HTML and JAVA language in my personal web page: (http://www.unf.edu/~wearp)