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Handbook of Sample Resumes and Cover Letters For Technical Majors
Handbook of Sample Resumes and Cover Letters For Technical Majors
Sample
Cover/
Thank You
Letters
Sample A. Student
Sample A. Student
Enclosures: Resume, list of references.
35 Sample Dr.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 123-4567
sample@udel.edu
October 19, 2008
Mr. John Manager
Recruiter
262 Chapman Road
Newark, DE 19702
Dear Mr. Manager,
I was given your name by Dr. Jack Townsend, Director of the Career Services Center at the
University of Delaware. I am interested in obtaining a full-time position with Hallmark Global
Technology, Inc. in the field of Software Development.
In May 2009, I will obtain a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the
University of Delaware. I also have a Masters degree in Computer Science and a Bachelors
Degree in Electrical Engineering. Additionally, I have worked for more than ten years for
several Chinese companies and institutes doing research. Through my research and educational
experience, I have developed strong research, analytical and oral communication skills. I have
also had the opportunity to lead several different projects allowing me to hone my leadership
skills while working cohesively within a group. I feel that my qualifications and experience
combined are ideal for the position in Software Development.
I have enclosed my resume and references. I can be contacted by mail, email or by phone to
further discuss my qualifications. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Name
Name
Enclosures: Resume
Sample A. Student
Sample A. Student
Enclosures: Resume
Your address
Date
Interviewers Name
Reemphasize your
strongest qualifications
Restate your
appreciation
Sincerely,
Richard Student
Richard Student
Your signature
Resumes
Chemical
Engineering
Name
sample@udel.edu
Local Address:
100 Sample St.
Newark, DE 19711
Cell: (123) 456-7890
Permanent Address:
200 Model Ln.
Houston, TX 23456
Home: (234) 567-8901
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a summer internship in the chemical industry
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Minors: Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, and German
May 2008
Cumulative GPA: 3.2/4.0
Related coursework:
Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry II, Applied Math for Chemical
Engineers, Chemical Engineering Kinetics, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Physics
EXPERIENCE:
Laboratory assistant, Benchmark Analytics, Valley Center, PA (Summer 2006)
o Tested water, wastewater, and soil samples for herbicides, pesticides,
semi-volatile organic compounds, soluble organic compounds, and
haloacetic acids
o Extractions utilized liquid-liquid and liquid-solid techniques such as
separatory funnel solvent washing, filtration, and pipette transferring
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows, AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Maple.
Intermediate knowledge of German
HONORS:
University of Delaware Merit Aid Recipient
Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop # 191
Name
sample@udel.edu
Office (correspondence)
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-1234
Home
100 Sample St.
Middletown, DE 19617
Cell: (302) 123-4567
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
PRESENTATIONS:
SKILLS/STRENGTHS:
Technical
o Production of polymer and polymer composite nanofibers through electrospinning
o Rheology of polymeric and colloidal systems
o Experimental and theoretical phase behavior studies
o Characterization techniques: electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), x-ray scattering,
atomic force microscopy, infrared spectroscopy and raman spectroscopy
o Experiment design
Computers
o C, C++, MATLAB, MATCAD, MAPLE, LATEX, Fluent, IRIS
o Some familiarity with Aspen-Plus and AutoCAD
Languages
o Fluent in English and Hindi
o Some familiarity with other Indian languages
Teaching
o Workshop lecturer on polymer and colloidal-gel rheology, University of Delaware
(2009)
o Teaching assistant for graduate thermodynamics course, University of Delaware
(2009)
HONORS/AWARDS:
Name
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Name
100 Sample St., Apt. # 5a
Magnolia, DE 19123
Cell: (302) 123-4567
Office: (302) 831-1234
E-mail: sample@udel.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a summer internship position in a research or technical field compatible with the research
focus below.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
In vitro folding study of tailspike protein to understand competition between onpathway folding and off-pathway aggregation and their determinants
Name
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o
Graded homework
Design and optimization of bioreactor system to produce alcohol for fuel from
wastepaper and analysis with gas chromatography
HONORS:
Name and names, Beta helix formation and transient disulfide bonding are critical for onpathway association of P22 tailspike chains, In preparation
ORAL PRESENTATION:
Name and other names, Insights into the folding mechanism of oligomeric P22 tailspin protein
from low temperature incubation, ACS National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 28 April 1,
2007.
Name and other names, Beta helix formation and transient disulfide
Civil
Engineering
Name
Home Address:
100 Sample Ave.
Orlando, FL 12345
Home: (123) 098-7654
OBJECTIVE
Current Address:
100 Sample Dr.
Middletown, DE 19816
Cell: (123) 456-7890
E-mail: sample@udel.edu
PROFILE
Intern, Delmarva Power, Pepco Holdings, Inc., Newark, DE, 2006 2008
Performed sag tension calculations for clearance calculation
Calculated as-built clearances for maximum sag conditions
Assembled job packages as directed by project engineer
Developed and revised pole data spreadsheets
Prepared installation and removal asset sheets for project closings
EDUCATION
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
ACTIVITIES
SPECIAL HONORS
RISE scholar (Resources to Insure Successful Engineers), University of Delaware
Name
100 Sample St.
Bear, DE 19820
Cell: (302) 123-4567
E-mail: sample@udel.edu
Professional Interests
Biodegradation of energetic compounds
Wastewater engineering
Pilot plant design and operation
Hazardous waste management
Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
o Expected May 2009
o Thesis: Design and operation of novel up-flow bioreactor for microbial perchlorate removal
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
o May 2007
Computer skills
Operating systems: Windows XP
Scientific applications: Maple, MINEQL+, Sigma Plot
Office applications: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Internship experience
Engineering Technician, U.S. Army Armament Research Development and Engineering Center,
Project Integration Office, Picatinny, NJ
o June-August, 2005 and 2006
o Tasks:
Constructed a database of ammunition types and how they were packaged
Worked on various engineering projects; mainly environmentally-friendly
ammunition development and testing of tungsten penetrators
Conducted field tests to troubleshoot and repair problems with unmanned robotic
vehicles, robots and gun turrets
Compiled and presented budgets to military officials on future projects
Intern, Project Management and Estimation, MJA Construction Services, Mine Hill, NJ
o June-August, 2005
o Tasks:
Read blueprints for quantities of materials to determine the cost of projects
Projects included the construction of a new library for The College of New Jersey,
private residences, municipal fire house, and a new wing for an elementary school
Built a model of a private residence from its blueprints
Oversaw construction of a municipal firehouse and visited the site to ensure that
construction was proceeding according the schedule
Teaching experience
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
o Water and Wastewater Engineering: Fall 2006
o Environmental Engineering: Spring 2007 and 2008
o Responsibilities:
Held office hours to assist students with assignments
Created solutions to problem sets and exams
Name
Research experience
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
o August 2006 present
o Tasks:
Design and operation of several reactor s for biological treatment of perchlorate
Provide assistance in experiments treating synthetic Army ammunition plant
wastewater by zero-valent iron
Contribute to reports submitted to government agencies detailing research progress
Becoming proficient in the operation of Dionex High Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC) and Ion Chromatography (IC) Systems
Projects
Zero Valent Ion
o Designed pilot scale treatment facility inside a mobile trailer for removal of contaminants
from Army Ammunition Plant wastewater containing hexahydro-1, 2,3-trinitro-1, 3, 5triazine (RDX)
o Produced technical drawings of unit depicting layout and overall process schematic
o Responsible for ordering all materials required for construction
o Assembled trailer from drawings with aid from departmental machinist
Biological Processes
o Designed and operated a Fluidized Bed reactor and Up-Flow Sludge Blanket reactor for
synthetic Ammunition Plant wastewater containing high perchlorate concentrations
o Compared operational parameters to determine which system is most effective
o Operated packed bed bio-reactor to asses effectiveness of reactor to remove percholate
Integrated processes
o Conducted experiments to determine if a co-mingled waste stream containing iron- reduced
energetic compounds could serve as electron donors for percholate respiring bacteria
Publications
Peer reviewed
o Name and other names (2007). Simultaneous removal of perchlorate and energetic
compounds by zero-valent iron and perchlorate respiring bacteria. Submitted.
Conferences
o Name and other names, Simultaneous removal of perchlorate and energetic compounds by
zero-valent iron and perchlorate respiring bacteria, Presented at Annual ESTCP Conference
(2007).
o Name and other names, Zero-valent iron technology for treatment of pink water: Pilot-scale
demonstration, Presented at Annual ESTCP Conference (2007).
Thesis: Design and operation of novel up-flow bioreactor for microbial perchlorate removal, to be
submitted to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, May 2009.
Awards and recognitions
Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, April 2007
Member of Water Environment Federation since 2005
Founding father, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Delaware Alpha Chapter, 2004
Attained rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2001
Name, page 2 of 2
Name
100 Sample St., Apartment 1
Albany, NY 12345
Home phone: (123) 456-7890
E-mail: sample@gmail.com
Design
Wave Analysis
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, December 2008
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Concentration: Performance and Condition Assessment of Civil Infrastructure
Relevant Coursework: Data Mining and Modeling, Analysis of Wave Spectra
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, December 2005
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Concentration: Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering
Relevant Coursework: Finite Element Methods, Geographic Information Systems
Bachelor of Science with Honors in Civil Engineering, July 2002
University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
SKILLS
Computer
Operating Systems:
MS Windows
Technical Applications:
Microsoft Applications:
Other
Geotechnical Investigations: Laboratory testing experience, classifying soils
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
09/2005 08/2008
Performed research, analyzed data, developed model for hot mix asphalt
skid resistance, and wrote a full project report
06/2004 08/2005
Name
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08/2002 07/2003
OTHER EXPERIENCE
09/2008 present
Coordinate and lead weekly student group discussions that support and
promote academic success
09/2007 12/2007
Held weekly group meetings to discuss new ideas for asset management
framework
AWARDS
06/2006 08/2008
09/2005 05/2006
01/2004 08/2005
PUBLICATIONS
Name and other names, Comparative Study of Hilbert-Huang Transform, Fourier Transform and
Wavelets in Pavement Profile Analysis. Submitted to journal for review.
Name and other names, Exploring Pavement Crack Evaluation with Bidimensional Empirical Mode
Decomposition. Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6576, 2008
Name and other names Application of the Empirical Mode Decomposition to Pavement Profile
Analysis. Proc. ASCE GeoCongress 2006, Vol. 187, No. 61, 2007
Name and other names, Monitoring the Performance of Geosynthetic Materials within Pavement
Systems Using MEMS. Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5764, pp. 142-150, 2006
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Electrical/
Computer
Engineering
Name
100 Sample Rd.
Newark, DE 12345
Cell: (302) 456-7890
E-mail: sample@yahoo.com
PROFILE:
Computer engineer with a concentration in software and hardware design
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Industrial engineering
Project management
Technical support/training
Automated test management
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
May 2009
Minor: Computer Science
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in technical support and computer software training
Experience with volume forecasting and planning, work measurement and job set up, operating plan
development, implementation and maintenance, and operational auditing (data integrity)
Training in improving organizational performance; and promoting effective service, quality, cost, and
performance measures
Extensive computer program designing for communication between computer interface and measurement
devices using the Labview 5.0 software package
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Internship, Industrial Engineering/Technical Support Group, United Parcel Service, Trenton, NJ,
June 2007 February 2008
Duties included:
o Training employees on UPS software and operating systems
o Spearheading planning and cost controls in all areas of operation
o Promoting continuous improvement of service, quality, and performance
o Dealing with computer and technical troubleshooting and support
Internship, Computer Programmer, Center for Composite Material, Newark, DE
June 2006 September 2006
Duties included:
o Designing programs using Labview 5.0 Software that communicated with specified device i.e.
Laser Displacement System
o These programs were used to calculate and transmit measurements from the specified
measurement device to the adjoined computer
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++, VHDL, Assembly language
Design tools: FPGA, VLSI, Ledit, Synopsys
Software: MSOffice, Excel, PowerPoint, Matlab, Labview 5.0, Active-HDL, Xilinx
Operating systems: UNIX, LINUX, Windows 95 and 98, Windows NT 4.0
MEMBERSHIPS:
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Resources to Ensure Successful Engineers (RISE)
Name
100 Sample Dr.
Middletown, DE 19618
cell: (302)-123-4567
Email: sample@hotmail.com
PROFILE:
Electrical Engineer with interests in:
- Consulting
- Biomedical Electrical Engineering Applications
- Semiconductor Design and Fabrication
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, May 2008
- Concentration in Materials and Devices
- Minor in Japanese
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: Kobe, Japan, Winter 2007
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Senior Design Project- University of Delaware, Spring 2008
- Used engineering knowledge to design and fabricate a MOSFET inverter and several test transistors.
- Gained experience with all MOSFET fabrication processes including photolithography, oxidation, n and p diffusion, etching,
and metal evaporation or sputtering
University of Delaware-Department of Electrical Engineering, May-October 2008
Student Research Assistant
- Designed and fabricated an Infrared emitter array for use in Tera-hertz research.
University of Delaware-Department of Electrical Engineering, January-February 2008
Student Research Assistant
- Designed and fabricated a transistor device for use in university research.
Center for Composite Materials, July-December 2007
Student Research Assistant:
- Designed a program to control a robot to be used in material processing.
US First Robotics Competition, January-May 2004
Team Captain and Lead Student Engineer
- Researched and developed a multi-facetted robot for competitions in a regional and national robotics competition
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of C/C++, Java, HTML, UNIX.
Experience with AUTOCAD, Maple, L-Edit, S-Edit, T-spice and MatLab.
Motivated hard worker with strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Grotto Pizza, Newark, DE; January 2004-Present
University of Delaware, Department of Facilities Management, May-August 2007
The Gap, Newark, DE, August 2003-May 2005
HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
University of Delaware Honors Program, 2004-2008
Resources to Insure Successful Engineers (Minority engineering program)
- Participants and scholarship recipient, 2005-2008
University Merit Award recipient, September 2004-May 2008
Sigma Chi Fraternity
- Director of Brotherhood Activities, Spring 2008
- Alumni Relations Chair, Fall 2008
- Director of New Member Education, Fall 2008
Name
123 Sample Ct.
Atlanta, GA 12345
Cell: (123) 456-7890
E-mail: name@gmail.com
Technical skills:
Extensive knowledge of electrical and computer engineering principles and design principles
Advanced programming background in C++, C, Basic, Perl, HTML, Java, Javascript, and
Visual Basic
Experience with embedded systems programming through extensive work with Wind
River's VxWorks, VxSim, and Linux real time operating systems
Extensive experience with UNIX, Windows, and all other major operating systems
Education:
Experience:
2 of 2
Leadership:
President, local chapter of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers (IEEE)
(2005 2006)
Vice President, local chapter of Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering Honor Society)
(2005 2006)
Martial Arts Instructor, Kim's Karate: Laurel and Bel Air, MD and Karate Unlimited:
Bel Air, MD
Secretary, Food and Culinary Club, University of Delaware (2004 2006)
Secretary, Campus Girl Scouts, University of Delaware (2005 2006)
Secretary, Students for the Environment, University of Delaware (2004 2005)
Professional affiliations:
Interests:
Travel
Cooking
Software design
Internet gaming
Community service
Name
Name
Local Address:
100 Sample Dr., Apt. #7
Newark, DE 19711
(h): (302) 123-4567
sample@udel.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain and internship in the area of testing and measurement of wireless communication
EDUCATION:
GPA: 4.0/4.0
June 2003
GPA: 3.7/4.0
M.S., Testing Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
o
April 2000
GPA: 3.74/4.0
B.S., Testing Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
o
July 1997
GPA: 3.67/4.0
Direct lab and grade homework for undergraduate course Signal Processing First
Tested and calibrated many key parameters of this system, like dynamic range,
frequency drift, IP3 point, and noise figure
Research Assistant at Measurement and Control Lab, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and
Astronautics
o
QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiar with many test instruments like oscilloscope, multimeter signal generator, channel
emulator, and vector signal analyzer
Name, Narrowband Sounding System V1.0, IPS Wireless Communication Lab, Department of
Electrical Engineering, The Ohio State University, December 2002
Name, Initial Characterization of MIMO Radio Channel, M.S. thesis, Department of Electrical
Engineering, The Ohio State University, May 2003
HONORS:
The Ohio State University Graduate School Fellowship, The Ohio State University, September
2000- August 2001
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Environmental
Engineering
Name
sample@udel.edu
Permanent address:
Local address:
Portsmouth, NH 12345
Newark, DE 19711
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a summer job in the field of Environmental Engineering
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (expected August
2009)
GPA: 3.5/4.0
RELATED COURSEWORK:
Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
General Chemistry
Quantitative Chemistry
Physics
General Chemistry
Quantitative Chemistry
Calculus I and II
COMPUTER SKILLS:
WordPerfect
Microsoft Excel
Lotus
Maple
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Substitute nursery school teacher, Jewish Community Center, Allentown PA (Winter 2008)
Waitress, Chi Chis, Allentown, PA (Summer 2007)
Registrar, Steps in Time, Allentown, PA (Summer 2006 and 2007)
Waitress, Starlite Diner, Fogelsville, PA (Winter 2006)
HONORS:
AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES:
Name
204 Dupont Hall
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
Office phone: (302) 831-4567
E-mail: sample@udel.edu
RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL INTERESTS:
Wastewater treatment design and control
Chemical and environmental interaction of
techniques
pollutants
Water quality modeling
Air pollution control
Process design
EDUCATION:
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (Expected January 2008)
Advisor: Dr. Name
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey
(January 2005)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Graduate Assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Delaware
(2005-Present)
Conducted research in:
o Advanced water quality modeling
o Natural wastewater treatment systems
o Biochemistry
Senior Environmental Engineer, Department of Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical
University (2003-2004)
o Organized and prepared the air pollution course material in electronic form
o Assisted advisor, Dr. Name, on a project entitled Odorous emissions and emissions management
policy in Turkey
o Designed project entitled Job opportunities in the environmental sector in Turkey and in the
world: Suggestions for the graduating environmental engineers for environmental impact
assessment course
INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE:
Part-time job, Alter-International Engineering and Consulting, Ltd,. Ankara, Turkey (September 2004
December 2004)
o Assisted general manager
o Redesigned company webpage
o Took part in company meetings as translator
o Assisted in preparation of technical and financial proposals
Part-time job, Halici Yazilimevi, METU Teknokent, Ankara, Turkey (July 2004 August 2004)
o Took part in data transfer processes
SKILLS:
Computer
o Programming in C
o CoreDRAW11
o AutoCAD
o MATLAB 6.5
o WaterCAD
o Microsoft Office
Languages:
o Turkish (native speaker)
o German (intermediate)
o English (fluent spoken and written)
o French (beginner)
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Graduate Assistantship, University of Delaware (Fall 2005 - Present)
Name
Email: sample@udel.edu Tel (Work): 302-123-4567; (Home): 302-123-4567 Fax: 302-123-4567
100 Sample Dr., Dover, DE 19712
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Environmental Engineering with the DuPont Company
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Membrane Separation
Water Treatment and Reuse
Molecular Modeling
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Dissertation Title: Removal of Humic Substances by Electro-Membrane Filtration
Thesis Advisor: Professor Name
Major GPA: 4.00/4.00 Overall GPA: 3.97/4.00
B.S. in Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Thesis Title: Enhancing Drug Delivery by Phonophoresis
Thesis Advisor: Professor Name
Major GPA: 3.68/4.00 GPA: 3.46/4.00
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Advisor: Professor Name
October 2005
June 1999
July 2008Present
Name
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December 2007
July 2007
December 2006
August 2003
September 2000
June 1999
April 1999
PUBLICATIONS
Name and other names (2008). Separation of acetic acid from xylose by nanofiltration (in preparation).
Name and other names (2008). Electro-ultrafiltration study on Aldrich humic substances with different molecular
weights, Separation and Purification Technology, 63(1), 23-29.
Other names and name (2008). Removal of arsenic from groundwater by electro-ultrafiltration, Desalination, 234, 402408.
Name and other names (2007). Enhancing the separation of nano-sized particles in low-salt suspensions by
electrically-assisted cross-flow filtration, Separation and Purification Technology, 54(2), 170-177.
Name and other names (2006). Removal of humic substances (HS) from water by electro-microfiltration (EMF), Water
Research, 40(9), 1783-1794.
Name and other names (2005). Removal of arsenic and humic substances (HSs) by electro-ultrafiltration (EUF),
Journal of Hazardous Materials, 122(1-2), 171-176.
Name and other names (2003). Electrically enhanced crossflow ultrafiltration for treatment of water containing humic
acid: a preliminary study, Advances in Asian Environmental Engineering, 3 (1), 60-66.
PRESENTATIONS
Name and other names (2004). Removal of humic substances (HSs) from water by electro-microfiltration. 9th World
Filtration Congress, April 18-22, 2004, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Other names and name (2002) Electrically enhanced crossflow membrane filtration for treatment of water containing
humic acid: a preliminary study. The 12th Joint KAIST-KYOTO-NTU-NUS Symposium on Environmental
Engineering, June 26-29, 2002, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating Systems:
Computer Languages:
Scientific Applications:
Technical Drawings:
Office Applications:
LABORATORY SKILLS
Water Quality Analyses:
Spectroscopic Analyses:
Surface Analyses:
LANGUAGES
Proficient in Chinese.
Proficient in Taiwanese.
Working ability in English.
Mechanical
Engineering
Name
100 Sample St., Apt. #2
Elkton, MD 12345
Cell: (123) 456-7890
E-mail: sample@hotmail.com
PROFILE:
Mechanical engineer seeking full-time employment in
Manufacturing engineering
Research and development
Product design
Aerospace engineering
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (December 2009)
Minor: Mathematics
GPA: 3.81/4.0
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE:
Senior design for Berry Plastics Corporation Baltimore, MD (Summer 2008)
o Worked directly with Berry Plastics engineers to conceive and develop an innovative new
child restraint closure for Johnson & Johnsons baby oil product line
Biomedical Materials Research University of Delaware (Winter and Spring 2008)
o Developed, implemented, and improved testing procedures for hip replacement
applications
F.L. Smith Inc. Engineering Internship Bethlehem, PA (Summer 2007)
o Interned in Product Design department
o Worked directly with senior engineers on the design of cement plant equipment
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Odd Job Service Easton, PA (Summer 2006)
o Performed a variety of jobs including interior and exterior home improvement
Hercules Cement Labor Crew Bethlehem, PA (Summer 2005)
o Gained large machine skills and industry experience
SKILLS:
Computer: AutoCAD, MathCAD, Solid Works, FORTRAN, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Go Live, Microsoft, Programming in C
Machine shop experience, basic soldering skills, carpentry skills
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (Chapter President, Province President, Delegate to 66th National
Leadership School, scholarship recipient)
University of Delaware Track & Field Team (Varsity member 2006-2008; named to America
East Commissioners Honor Roll, Winter 2007)
Name
100 Sample Dr.
Townsend, DE 12345
(h): (123) 456-7890
E-mail: sample@udel.edu
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
Product design and development
Design optimization
Quality control and management
Web programming
Robotics and control
Aerodynamics
EDUCATION:
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (expected May 2009)
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Visvewaraiah Technological University, India (July 2006)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Programming languages: C, C++
Web programming: HTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Fireworks
Engineering packages: Ansys, Fidap, Fluent, Gambit, Matlab, Maple
Microsoft products: Windows 2000/NT/XP, Office XP
Adobe products: Photoshop, Premiere Pro
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:
Site Assistant, Present lab, University of Delaware (February 2007- Present)
o Assist faculty in electronically managing courses using Respondus & WebCT
o Develop and maintain web pages for faculty members using Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Adobe
Photoshop
Research Assistant, Mechanical Systems Lab, University of Delaware (June 2007- Present)
o Involved with research and development of Micro Air Vehicles
o Wrote successful technical proposals for research grants
Teaching Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware (August 2006- May 2007)
o Tutored and mentored undergraduate students in Mechanical Engineering
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Energetics-based design of Small Flapping Wing Air Vehicles, Mechanical Systems Lab, University of Delaware
(June 2007- Present)
o Designed a Micro Air Vehicle that mimics insects and birds in flight
o Develop mathematical models to describe the kinematics and rigid body dynamics of the MAV
o Utilize quasi-steady aerodynamics to characterize the wing kinematics and study the flight behavior or the
air vehicle
Six Sigma applied to an engineering industry, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, India (October 2005May 2006)
o Applied the DMAIC (Define, measure, analyze, improve, control) methodology to Six Sigma to identify
and rectify the causes of failure of springs manufactured for use in textile machinery and improve the sigma
rating of the company
RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS:
Research on Micro Air Vehicles was featured on Techknowledge, Discovery Networks
Winner 1st Annual Biomimicry Prize awarded by Biomimicry Guild LLC during the Mechanisms and Robotics
Conference at the 2007 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences
Name
Center for Composite Materials
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19711
(c): (302) 123-4567 (o): (302) 831-1234
E-mail: sample@ccm.udel.edu
TECHNICAL AND RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Composite materials: design, processing, and testing
Large-scale structuring composite materials
VARTM process at room and elevated temperature, 3-D structures with foam core
Bio-based resins from plant oils synthesis and preparation
Natural fibers processing and testing
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Mechanics of materials
Materials science and polymers
Fluid mechanics
Heat transfer
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (2008)
M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan (2002)
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan (1999)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (abbreviated list):
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Center for Composite Materials, University of Delaware (April
2008- Present)
o Perform high volume composite structures manufacturing using VARTM process, mechanical
testing and evaluation
o Use bio-based resin (soybean) and bio-fibers (flax, hemp, and chicken feathers) as structural
materials
o Conduct elevated temperature VARTM processes for manufacturing thermosetting and
thermoplastic composite materials (US Navy project)
Research Officer, Materials Ireland, Enterprise Ireland (July 2006- January 2008)
o Worked with industrial clients and other partners writing research proposals, applying for
research grants and carrying out research work in diverse areas
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, AIChE (USA)
Institution of Engineers of Ireland, MIEI (Ireland)
Jordan Engineers Association (Jordan)
PUBLICATIONS (abbreviated list):
Patents and journal articles
o Name and other names, A monolithic hurricane resistant roof made from low density
composites US Patent, 60/512,546, filed October 17, 2008.
o Name and other names, Large scale bio-based composite structures manufacturing and
processing issues
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
Chemistry
Name
200 Main St.
Newark, DE 19711
(c): (302) 123-4567
E-mail: sample@hotmail.com
Profile: Chemistry undergraduate with a concentration in Environmental Studies and particular
interests and strengths in
Environmental Chemistry
Meteorology/ Climatology
Atmospheric Dynamics
Physical/ Organic Chemistry
Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (expected May 2009)
Major GPA: 3.57/4.0
Skills:
Technical Experience:
Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware
(June 2008- Present)
o Developed a project to resolve organic aerosols found in urban areas
o Facilitated basic principles of re-crystallization and sample preparation
o Conducted experiments using MALDI-TOF instrument
o Conducted experiments to measure particle count and size in the Newark area using
aerodynamic particle seizer
Additional Experience:
Student Employee, Hugh Morris Library, University of Delaware (2007- Present)
o Work in InterLibrary Loan department
o Extensive use of computers and computer applications
Tutor, University of Delaware (2006- Present)
o Tutor individuals and small groups in chemistry
Public Relations Assistant, Birmingham Airport Authority, Birmingham, AL (Summer 2006)
Affiliations & Activities:
American Chemical Society Analytical and Environmental Division
Library of Congress Association
Name
sample@udel.edu
Office Correspondence:
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
270 Brown Laboratory
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: (302) 831-1234
Home Address:
200 E. Main St.
Apartment 6-D
Newark, DE 19711
(c): (302) 123-4567
Professional
Interests
Education
Research
Experience
Teaching
Experience
Awards
Professional
Associations
Publications
Name and other names (2008) Towards a conceptual model of toxic waste extraction from
aqueous effluent streams, Chemistry International, under review.
Presentations 35th Annual Silver Award Symposium, the College of Wooster, May 2008.
Center for Catalytic Science & Technology Annual Research Review
Name
office: 302-123-4567
cell: 302-123-4567
sample@udel.edu
Newark, DE 19716
Professional
Interests
Education
Research
Experience
Awards
Professional
Associations
Publications
Presentations 35th Annual Silver Award Symposium, University of Delaware, May 2007.
Center for Catalytic Science & Technology Annual Research Review,
University of Delaware, October 2006.
American Chemical Society National Meeting, Computational Chemistry
Division, Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
North American Catalysis Society Meeting, Philadelphia, PA March
2005.
References
Name
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Geography
Name
Address: 100 Sample Ave., Evanston, IL 12345
Local phone: (302) 123-4567
sample@udel.edu
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a summer internship in the field of geography with an emphasis in Geographic Information
System computer applications.
EDUCATION:
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Bachelor of Arts in Geography, June 2009 (expected)
Concentration: Geographic Information Systems
GPA: 3.7/4.0
RELATED COURSES:
Advanced GIS
Geographic Information System
General Computer Science
SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Experienced with ESRI ArcGis 9.x
Familar with UNIX OS, Fortran & C programming languages
EXPERIENCE:
Computer Site Assistant, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Troubleshooting students computing problems
Assisting with maintaining the sites computer network
8/2006-Present
2/2007-5/2007
1/2006 -1/2007
6/2006-8/2006
Name
216 Pearson Hall
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716
Tel. (o): 302-831-1234
sample@udel.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain an internship position in the environmental field with an emphasis
on the use of Geographic Information Science.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Geography, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
December 2009
GPA: 3.91/4.0
Thesis Research: Hydrologic modeling of anomalous heavy rain events at various land use
regimes
Related Coursework: Computing in Environmental Research, Remote Sensing,
Spatial Statistics, Hydroclimatology, Watershed Management, Atmospheric Physics
& Dynamics, Field Methods in Forest Microclimatology
B.A. in Geography and Planning, West Chester University, West Chester, PA May 2007
Concentration: Geographic Analysis
Graduated summa cum laude
GPA: 3.83/4.0
Related Coursework: Computer Graphics in Geography, Intro Geographic
Systems, Business Speech, Geographical Analysis, GIS Applications, Business
Writing
RELATED EXPERIENCE
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP
(2007-Present)
Develop and present informational
displays for educators using GIS, aerial
photography and satellite climatology at
the state Geography Teachers Meeting
and other educator community gatherings.
Organize University of Delaware
graduate students outreach to promote
Geography Awareness Week and the use
of geographical analysis in public schools.
Develop and implement several lesson
plans to reform geographic education in
Delaware public schools into a multidisciplinary approach utilizing geographic
TECHNICAL SKILLS
High level of proficiency:
ArcView 3.x
ArcGIS 9.x
HEC-GeoHMS
Moderate level of
proficiency:
FORTRAN
Python
Unix
Exposed to:
ERDAS
HTML
McIDAS
Name
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NAME
CONTACT INFORMATION
100 Sample Rd., Apt. #3-A
Newark, DE 19716
EDUCATION
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
Ph.D. in Climatology (expected 2009)
Thesis: Hydrological and biogeochemical variation of stemflow from live, moribund, and dead Fagus
grandifolia (L.) [American Beech] trees in a Mid-Atlantic broadleaved deciduous forest
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2008
2007
2003-2007
2002 - 2003
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Positions
2001 - 2002
Interests
Ecohydrology / Biometeorology
Field Methods
Ecological Disturbances
Land Use / Land Cover Change
Sustainability
Local Agriculture
PUBLICATIONS
Name and other names, 2007. A comparison of interception models for a leafless deciduous forest stand
in the eastern United States. Journal of Hydrometeorology, 8: 825-836
Other names and name, 2006. Variability of throughfall volume and solute inputs in forested
ecosystems. Progress in Physical Geography, 30: 605-632.
Other names and name, 2003. A review and evaluation of stemflow literature in the
hydrologic and biogeochemical cycles of forested and agricultural ecosystems. Journal of Hydrology,
274: 1-29.
MANUSCRIPTS IN REVIEW/PREPARATION
Name
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Name and other names, Throughfall variability in a southern Illinois broadleaved deciduous forest, (in
review Journal of Hydrology)
Name and other names, A climatology of phase transitioning frozen precipitation episodes in the central
United States, (to be submitted to Atmosphere-Ocean).
Other names and name, Spatial-resolution errors associated with gridded precipitation fields resolved at
different spatial and temporal resolutions, (to be submitted to the Journal of Climate)
PRESENTATIONS
Name and other names, 2008. Throughfall variability in a southern Illinois broadleaved deciduous
forest. Presented at the 104th Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Boston,
Massachusetts.
Other names and name, 2006. A comparison of interception models for a leafless deciduous forest
stand in the eastern United States. Tropical Research Group Colloquia, University of Reading, Reading,
United Kingdom.
Other names and name, 2004. Assessment of climatic suitability for the expansion of Solenopsis
invicta Buren in Oklahoma using three general circulation models. Presented at the 100th Annual
Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Name, 2002. Phosphorus concentrations in the Blackstone River Headwaters and its relation to urban
land covers. Presented at the 12th Annual Clark University Academic Spree Day. Clark University,
Worcester, Massachusetts.
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
2005 2006
Name
2005
2002
SERVICE
2007-2008
2007-2008
2006-2007
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accepted into Higher Education Teaching Certificate Program (2006), Center for Teaching
Effectiveness, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Programming Fortran, Visual Basic for Applications
Software MS Office Suite, Statistica, SPSS, Idrisi, ArcView, Illustrator, Photoshop
Languages French (Intermediate), German (Beginner)
Equipment meteorological stations and sensors; plant canopy analyzers, steady state porometer, leaf
area meter, GPS and total stations
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Geographers (AAG)
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Eastern Snow Conference (ESC)
Name
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Geology
Name
144 Main St.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 123-4567 (cell)
name@udel.edu
CAREER OBJECTIVE
A summer internship gaining experience in the field of geology; preferably concentrating
in seismology or volcanology.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Delaware, Newark, DE (May 2010)
Minor: Spanish
Major GPA: 3.4/4.0
Study Abroad: Puebla, Mexico Winter 2009
Span306 - Practical Oral/Written Expression
Span355 - Special Topics
Related course work: Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Sedimentary Geology, General
Geology
SKILLS
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
Intermediate knowledge of Spanish, Oracle, and ArcMap.
EXPERIENCE
Intern, Delaware Geological Survey, Newark, DE
Create well schedules and input them into Oracle
January 2008-Present
August 2007-Present
ACTIVITIES
Geology Club at the University of Delaware
Boston Mineral Club
Chi Omega, Rho Lambda Chapter (Sisterhood Team Representative)
2007-Present
2007-Present
2007-Present
Name
12 Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 123-4567 (Cell)
E-mail: sample@udel.edu
Professional
Interests
Education
M.S. in Geology
University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware: June 2008
Research
Experience
Work
Experience
Mechanics
Electricity & Magnetism
Geometrical Optics
Writing & Reporting the News
Marketing
Name
Department of Geology
104 Penny Hall
Newark, DE 19716
(o): (302) 831-1234
sample@udel.edu
Objective:
To join an academic faculty at an institution that will support my interests in teaching and
conducting research in fluvial geomorphology, sedimentology, and floodplain stratigraphy
Professional interests:
Surficial processes
Fluvial geomorphology
Sedimentology
Floodplain stratigraphy
Numerical modeling
Hydrogeology
Education:
Research Experience:
Teaching Experience:
Name, 2005. The influence of cut-bark characteristics on stable channel width in paired
forest/ meadow, 3rd-order, mixed bed, Pennsylvania Piedmont streams. Geological
Society of America, submitted for National Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Name and other names, 2004. Dendrochronology and sea level along the New Jersey
Coast. GSA Abstracts with Programs, v. 33, no. 6: A-21.
Publications:
Name, Changes in the Sediment Budget and Stream Channel Geometry as a Result of
Suburban Development of the Good Hope Tributary Watershed, Colesville, Maryland,
1951-2001 University of Delaware Masters Thesis, Spring, 2005.
Name and other names, The Behavior of Sediment Pulses in Mountain Rivers. Part I.
Experiment, Water Resources Research. (In revision).
Professional Memberships:
Name
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