Sample documents

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Samples found below:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Blind résumé
• Keyword summary
• Profile
• Reference page
• Reference letter
• Professional photo

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Cover letter

Carmen R. Ellison
624 S. Church St.
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
609.555.0262
E-Mail: TEllison@home.com

Mr. Barton Keene
Able Employment Recruitment
3400 Einstein Parkway
Princeton, NJ 08540

Dear Mr. Keene:

If you have a client seeking a brand strategist who can deliver bottom-line results, I’d like to make a strong case for myself. My track record in business-to-business international branding and marketing has helped enhance the reputations of such firms as Bank of America, The Nikkei Stock Market, Northern Telecom, and Intel, to name a few. I am contacting you as I believe it is time for a change. My employer is in the process of merging with another company, so the time seems right to move on.

Of particular interest to your client firms:

• I have demonstrated my strategic ability through successfully launching companies, communications departments, Web sites, PR programs, ad campaigns, branding programs, and more.
• I have consistently contributed my leadership skills in a corporate setting, while managing the creative process, motivating and empowering team members, fine-tuning marketing plans, and juggling multiple projects. I am a proficient top manager and profit-minded leader.
• Time and again, my initiatives have resulted in increased awareness and press coverage, successful advertising campaigns, and winning branding strategies.

I am particularly interested in positions in the San Francisco Bay area that start at a salary range of $80K to $100K, in the following categories: marketing partner at a venture capital firm, entailing leveraging marketing opportunities for the portfolio companies and advising them on branding and marketing strategies; brand strategist and global head of marketing for a service-oriented preferably global business; senior-management role in a mid-sized integrated agency specializing in advertising, PR, and interactive services; marketing and communications head for a high-end financial services boutique; high-end headhunter or right-hand in a large philanthropic organization.

I’d like to meet with you to discuss adding value to one of your client firms as I’ve done for my previous employers. I’ll contact you soon to arrange a meeting. Should you wish to contact me before then, I can be reached during the day on my direct line (609.555.6325) or at home most evenings (609.555.0262).

Sincerely,

Carmen R. Ellison

Source: http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_recruiter_letter.html

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Resume

Amy Smith
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Home: (555) 555-1234
Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com

Objective

Challenging and rewarding upper-level position in a growth-oriented organization, which offers diverse job responsibility in mechanical engineering and will fully utilize both my technical and managerial abilities.

Employment History

Sprint Corporation, Syracuse, NY
Project Manager, 1998 – Present
Managed a twelve member team that designed and implemented universal high speed Gigabit ATM switch fabrics for high speed ALX product line. Responsibilities included hardware design and product verification. Also responsible for EMC/EMI/RFI standards, compliance and testing. Responsible for product support for manufacturing and field service operations.

JLC Design, Utica, NY
Mechanical Engineer, 1994 – 1998
Responsible for designing products and concepts under non-disclosure agreements for clients on cross-functional design teams which include Sr. Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Designers. Responsibilities included plastics part design with 3D solid and surface models in Pro/Engineer, concept development, product strategy, and presentation preparation.

Education

Houston University, Houston, TX
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1994

References

Available upon request

Source http://www.jobbankusa.com/resumewrite/ResumeTemplates/mechanical_engineer_resume_template.html

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Blind résumé

Reference 9278378987927

A versatile and skilled sales/marketing professional with excellent hands-on experience in developing and improving sales for wholesale and retail operations. An assertive manager with outstanding interpersonal, communications, negotiation and people management skills.

Objective: a leadership sales position with a world class, high-integrity food products company.

EXPERIENCE
Eagle Creek Café, Irvine, California 1996-1997
General Manager

Directed the startup of a new low-fat restaurant concept with 126 seats. Took over day-to-day management including staffing, training, purchasing, cost control, facilities, maintenance, advertising, customer relations, marketing and menu development. Participated in the concept and design of a low-fat menu.

• Achieved break-even within eight months.
• Staffed and trained an assistant manager and 18 servers and kitchen employees in full service dinning.
• Reduced labor and cost of goods sold by 20%.
• Carried out a demographic study that pin pointed the restaurant’s market.
• Developed and oversaw a catering program.
• Analyzed and upgraded kitchen equipment.

The Cheesecake Factory, Los Angeles, California 1993-1996
Store Manager: Units at Brentwood And Marina Del Rey

Enrolled in the company’s management training program and supervised daily operations at three high-volume stores, each generating in excess of $3 million annually.

• Recruited and trained 35 servers and kitchen staff.
• Improved cost control in the Santa Anita location by eliminating waste.
• Assisted in a 5% reduction of labor costs through better selection and training of staff.
• Consistently ran low-labor costs throughout seasonal highs and lows.
• Prepared the annual budget for the Marina Del Rey location. This site was consistently in the top five most profitable restaurants in the company.
• Directed the development of two new appetizers that have been adopted throughout the company.

Good Java, Inc., Boulder, Colorado 1992-1993
Sales And Service Representative

Began career as a service technician; promoted into sales within three months. Developed the South Denver market and mountain communities selling espresso equipment, supplies and coffee to a wide range of hospitality outlets including restaurants, coffee houses, hospitals and hotels.

• Led the company in sales of leased equipment and supplies.
• Developed and controlled 50% of the market share in two key territories.
• Implemented a new 30-day trial program which led to 30% more placements.
• Trained restaurant sales staff in operating, marketing and merchandising coffee products.

EDUCATION
Denver University, Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Science, Marketing And Management, 1992

Other:
Restaurant Management Courses at The Cheesecake Factory

Computer Skills:
PC/MAC word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet, e-mail, Power Point, Restaurant Industry Systems and Remanco Systems.

Source http://www.bestsampleresume.com/sample-managers-resume/sample-managers-resume-1.html

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Keyword summary

David Smith, mechanical engineer, 10 years of supervisory experience, Libya, Canada, Canadian citizen, English (native speaker, Arabic (fluent), willing to relocate, worked for British Petroleum, consulted to Canadian Energy Commission

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Profile

• Experienced in administrative duties; scheduled meetings, handled travel arrangements and purchasing.
• Computer skills include Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem solving.and communication skills. Accustomed to long work hours.
• Winner: Employee of the Month 1999 for October and December at Aerostar Inc.

Source http://www.careerowlresources.ca/Resumes/Res_Frame.htm?res_profile.htm~right

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Senior Marketing & Sales Executive

Accomplished management professional with 25+ years experience in sales/marketing leadership positions. Record of success in developing campaigns, strategies, and solutions that have generated 6- and 7-figure revenue growth. Recognized for ability to build relationships with key personnel and close large sales in heavily competitive markets. Well-versed in sales lifecycles and skilled strategist/negotiator. Exceptional trainer and mentor with skills to motivate peak individual performance from team members while driving sustained forward growth momentum. Areas of expertise include:

• High-Impact Presentations/Brand Strategy Implementation
• C-Level Relationships/Strategic Partnerships
• Product Line Development/Team Building

Source http://jzbcoaching.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/resume-enhancer-the-profile-section/

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Reference page

Your Name
City, State Country
Phone, Cell Phone
Email

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Reference letter

July 20, 20xx

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to take an opportunity to offer a formal recommendation for Jane Glass. As the Senior Coordinator for Heartland Commerce I have known Jane for approximately two years and feel that she is a deserving candidate for your business school program.

Jane joined our organization as an entry-level customer service representative. Demonstrating an incredible initiative and a strong dedication, she moved up the ranks quickly. After only six months, she was promoted to team leader. The board could not help but notice how successful she was in her new position and quickly offered her another promotion, making her part of the executive management team.

Jane leads by example and many people here find her enthusiasm and dedication both inspiring and motivating. As part of the executive management team, Jane has worked hard to build authentic relationships with the employees. Her efforts have created a happier and more productive team.

I believe Jane exhibits many of the qualities that are essential to business managers and business students. An education at your esteemed business school will help her hone these qualities, while enhancing her career opportunities. I highly recommend Jane Glass for your program and hope that you will carefully consider admission application.

Sincerely,

Debra Max

Senior Coordinator

Heartland Commerce

Paris, Texas

Tel. 289 298 2978

debramax@heartlandc.com

Source http://businessmajors.about.com/od/samplerecommendations/a/RecSample6.htm

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Professional photo

Source http://organizerightnow.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/full-body-portrait-of-smiling-business-man-with-hands-on-by-yuri-arcurs.jpg