Resume / CV Writing Techniques

Center for Career Development

Manhattanville College
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
Resume Format ......................................................................................................................... 2
What To Include On Your Resume .............................................................................................. 3
Resume Tips ...............................................................................................................................5
Action Verbs .............................................................................................................................. 6
Sample Resumes ....................................................................................................................... 8
Reverse Chronological Resume .................................................................................. 8
Functional Resume ..................................................................................................... 9
Sport Business Management Resume Sample.......................................................... 10
Curriculum Vitae (Cv) ................................................................................................................ 11
What To Include On Your Curriculum Vitae .............................................................................. 12
Sample Curriculum Vitae .......................................................................................................... 14
Master Of Arts In Writing Sample ............................................................................. 14
Teaching Cv For Recent Graduate ............................................................................ 16
Research Cv For Experienced Professional ............................................................... 18
Artist Cv .................................................................................................................... 21

Fall 2012

INTRODUCTION
A resume is a document that contains a summary of your education, accomplishments, skills
and goals. It can be used to obtain an interview for a job or internship or when applying to
graduate school.
Your resume is the first impression that an employer will have of you and you may only get 1030 seconds to impress. Think of your resume as your customized marketing tool to get an
employers attention and land an interview. Your resume should answer the question: Why
should I hire you? To answer that question, keep the following points in mind:

An effective resume is tailored to show you are a good match for the job by highlighting
your relevant skills/qualifications
Your resume is not simply a chronological listing of your experiences, but a selective
listing of your accomplishments
A resume needs to include the necessary information in a visually appealing, easily
readable format

You can start by thinking about your past and present skills, education, accomplishments,
experiences and activities. Consider including relevant work experience, volunteer work,
professional memberships and professional development. If you are a career changer you may
not have relevant work experience; however, the skills you used in unrelated work can be
applicable.
If you have been out of the workforce for a significant amount of time, skills used in volunteer
positions at schools, community or various other non-profit organizations can be relevant and
should be added to your resume.
Organizing your resume into a clear, interesting format is the next step.
Helpful tip: Read through job descriptions of your desired internship or job highlight required
skills and qualifications and try to use those words in your resume.

RESUME FORMAT
TYPES OF RESUMES
Chronological resumes list experiences in reverse chronological order within appropriate
categories, including: education, work experience, community service and skills. It is the most
common resume format and is appropriate for individuals whose education and/or experience
match their career objective.
Functional resumes are used by career changers and individuals who have extensive
experience, but not in their chosen field or industry. This type of resume focuses on skills,
functions and/or related activities that match a career objective.
DESIGN

Your resume should be organized and easy to scan for relevant information
Bold and use italics sparingly and consistently to draw attention to important
information
Use the same font throughout your resume and choose a font that is easily readable,
such as: Times New Roman, Calibri, Georgia or Ariel
Use a larger size font for your name, 14pt. -16pt. and 10pt.-12pt. font for the rest of
your resume
Use .5 1.0 inch margins consistently throughout
Do not use a template or text boxes
Keep your resume to one page unless you have extensive work experience
If you are printing your resume use white or ivory resume paper

ACCOMPLISHMENT STATEMENTS
When listing job responsibilities, stress accomplishments. To highlight your skills and
accomplishments, use measurable statements. Begin with an action verb that describes a skill
followed by the task you performed. If applicable, complete the statement by writing the result
or purpose of the task. Use the jargon or buzz words of your industry in the statements.

WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR RESUME

CONTACT INFORMATION
Name, Address (City, State - street address optional), email, phone number, and
LinkedIn and/or website address (if you have one)
Ensure your email address and phone voice mail message are professional
OBJECTIVE (OPTIONAL)
Useful for individuals who do not have related experience or education
If you choose to write an objective, keep it succinct and relevant to the position you are
applying for
Note: It is not necessary to have both an Objective and a Profile/Summary

PROFILE/SUMMARY (OPTIONAL)
A summary of an experienced individuals background and qualifications
Appropriate if you are making a transition into a different industry where skills are
transferable, or if you have a lot of experience and want to summarize your key
qualifications at the top of the page
EDUCATION
School, location, degree, date of graduation (If you graduated more than 5 years ago it
is not necessary to put the graduation year), major, minor, and concentration
List study abroad experiences
List a thesis or research project if relevant
ACADEMIC PROJECTS OR PUBLICATIONS (optional)
List a related academic project or publication by title, brief description and date
HONORS AND AWARDS
Honors, awards, and scholarships you received; limit to 3-6 most recent and or most
prestigious
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (if applicable)
List relevant certification(s) and/or licensure(s)
Certifications and Licensures can replace an objective at the top of the page if it
describes the position you are seeking
You can list certification that is pending as pending or the expected date
EXPERIENCE
List by reverse chronological order or most recent experience first
You can divide your experience into multiple sections such as: Relevant Experience,
Teaching Experience, Leadership Experience, Additional Experience
List Employer, location, title, dates and accomplishments

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM
It is not necessary to list accomplishments for each experience unless it is relevant to
the position you are seeking
SKILLS
Include computer skills, foreign language(s), technical skills, lab skills, research skills
Language skills can be described as: fluent, basic, conversational, proficient in, or bilingual
Language and Computer Skills can be differentiated within the skills category or as
separate categories
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
List memberships in professional organizations relevant to your current position or
career objective
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
List conferences or workshops you attended that are relevant to your career objective

Please note: The categories are not listed in the exact order that should be used for every resume.
The order may change by individual and specific use.

RESUME TIPS

Use perfect grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Use present tense for current activities and past tense for previous activities.

Do not use personal pronouns, e.g. I, Me.

Do not use articles, e.g., a, the.

Do not repeat accomplishment statements.

Customize your resume for the employer/position for best results.

Read through the entire job description of your desired internship or job.

Highlight the required skills/qualifications that are listed and try to use the same words in
your resume.

Use the jargon and buzzwords of your industry.

Quantify where appropriate in terms of sales, profits, number of people, and size of
budget.

Use indentation, bolding and capitals for emphasis.

Do not use pre-designed templates in software programs.

List experiences and activities in reverse chronological order; most recent first.

Subheadings such as Related Experience and Additional Experience are useful if your
most recent experience is not relevant to the position you are applying for.

Use a legible font style (Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, Georgia, Garamond) in 10-12 pt.

Start every bullet with an action verb followed by the task you performed rather than just
listing job responsibilities.

Do not lie or exaggerate. Be prepared to talk about everything on your resume.

Avoid abbreviations and acronyms.

Have several people review your resume for content, style and to insure it is error free.

ACTION VERBS
Management

Communication

achieved
administered
analyzed
assigned
attained
chaired
contracted
consolidated
coordinated
decided
delegated
developed
directed
encouraged
evaluated
executed
implemented
improved
incorporated
increased
inspired
launched
led
managed
motivated
organized
outlined
oversaw
reviewed
supervised

arbitrated
arranged
authored
collaborated
communicated
corresponded
developed
defined
directed
drafted
edited
enlisted
formulated
influenced
interpreted
lectured
mediated
moderated
motivated
negotiated
persuaded
promoted
publicized
reconciled
renegotiated
reported
researched

Research
clarified
collected
conceived
critiqued
detected
diagnosed
disproved
evaluated
examined
extracted
identified
inspected
interpreted
interviewed
investigated
organized
researched
reported
reviewed
searched
studied
summarized
surveyed
systematized
wrote

Technical
analyzed
assembled
built
calculated
computed
designed
devised
engineered
fabricated
inspected
maintained
operated
overhauled
programmed
remodeled
repaired
solved
trained
upgraded

Teaching
adapted
advised
clarified
coached
communicated
coordinated
defined
developed
enabled
encouraged
evaluated
explained
facilitated
guided
informed
initiated
instructed
lectured
persuaded
presented
set goals
stimulated
taught
trained
updated

Continued

Financial
adjusted
administered
allocated
analyzed
appraised
audited
balanced
budgeted
calculated
compared
computed
developed
estimated
forecast
forecasted
managed
marketed
planned
projected
reevaluated
reconciled
researched
sold

Creative

Helping

acted
applied
composed
conceived
conceptualized
created
designed
developed
directed
established
evaluated
fashioned
formed
formulated
founded
illustrated
initiated
instituted
integrated
introduced
invented
loaded
molded
originated
perceived
performed
planned
presented
produced
refined
revitalized
shaped
rewrote
updated

advised
aided
assessed
assisted
brought
clarified
coached
coordinated
counseled
dealt
demonstrated
diagnosed
educated
encouraged
enlisted
expedited
facilitated
familiarized
guided
helped
inspired
maintained
modified
motivated
performed
referred
rehabilitated
represented
supported
upheld

Clerical or Detail
activated
altered
assembled
approved
arranged
catalogued
classified
collected
compiled
described
dispatched
edited
estimated
executed
gathered
generated
implemented
inspected
maintained
monitored
observed
operated
organized
prepared
processed
proofread
published
purchased
recorded
reduced
retrieved
screened
streamlined
validated

SAMPLE RESUMES
Reverse Chronological Resume

RALEIGH ST. CLAIR

5 Market St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10551 914-555-5555
rstclair@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/rstclair
PROFILE
Human Resources professional with diversified experience in compensation and training
Adept at compensation analysis, incentive development and performance measurement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dunder Mifflin, Inc., New York, NY
Director of Benefits and Compensation, January 2006 Present
Control corporate payroll and human resources management budget of $2.5 million
Provide professional maintenance and required updating to various benefits agreements,
including health and welfare reports
Create developmental strategies and proper management for compensation features
Evaluate and analyze compensation structures with various portions of benchmarking and value
budget proposals
Direct all payroll activities including performance evaluations, salary increases, benefits, federal
and state employee tax reporting utilizing comprehensive HRIS program
Vandelay Industries, New York, NY
Human Resources Consultant, September 2001 December 2006
Advised several small businesses, law firms, non-profit agencies and school districts on staff
grievance procedures, team building and setting organizational goals
Trained clients in areas of culturally relevant services, professional ethics and law, and other
areas of professional development
Conducted 360 feedback and set up action plans and objectives to enhance performance
Kruger Industries, Mohegan Lake, NY
Training Specialist, September 1998 August 2001
Managed all aspects of staff performance, performance evaluation, mediation of staff disputes
and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws
Established training programs for staff in regard to all aspects of workplace performance and
professional development
Developed training curriculum, aids and materials to instruct staff in corporate policy
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS and SPSS
EDUCATION
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
M S in Organizational Management and Human Resources Development
Fordham University, Bronx, NY
BA in Psychology
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Functional Resume

PRESTON MEYERS
White Plains, NY 914-555-5555
pmeyers@optonline.net www.linkedin.com/in/pmeyers
PROFILE
Experienced communicator, writer and strategist with project management skills
Proven ability to interact and establish rapport with top-level management, cross-departmental
colleagues, employees, and customers
EXPERIENCE
Director of Communications
Springfield College, Bronx, NY June 2008 Present
Coordinator of Community Relations
Westchester Jewish Community Service, White Plains, NY August 2004 June 2008
SKILLS
Communications/Marketing

Design electronic newsletter, beginning with launch date of Fall 2009 and continuing bi-annually, to
highlight student and faculty accomplishments

Integrate marketing communications campaigns for graduate programs increasing enrollment by

10%

Develop, organize and manage annual fund-raising/special events and conferences contributing to
college endowment and community relations

Update media contact lists and compose press kit materials used by College Enrollment
Management and Institutional Advancement departments

Strategic/Managerial

Restructure website general pages and manage website content, site map and listserv
announcements

Supervise Web Production Coordinator whose primary responsibilities include Web design, Flash
applications and listserv creation

Strategize with senior leadership to support recruitment and marketing efforts

Develop and manage annual marketing communications budget and communications plan

Writing/Editing

Maintain, write, edit and update College website and electronic newsletter

Compose all College Deans communiqus, talking points and speeches

Edit and write College graduate and undergraduate catalogs, brochures, advertisements

Create newsletters, news releases, print media pitches, event remarks, and brochures

EDUCATION
MS in Integrated Marketing Communications
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
BA in Literature and Communications
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY

Sport Business Management Resume Sample

HUDSON BORGER
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901 West 86 Street, New York, NY 10007 | hborger@gmail.com | 914-575-5777

PROFILE
Candidate for Master of Science in Sports Business Management with experience in Marketing
EDUCATION
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Master of Science in Sport Business Management, expected May 2013
Pace University, New York, NY
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, May 2007
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
CBS Sports, New York, NY
Public Relations Intern, May 2012 August 2012
Assisted in day-to-day functions of Sports Press Department with direct reporting line to VP of
Communications
Performed wide variety of jobs including collecting and distributing stories concerning CBS
Sports talent, production and broadcasts
Completed research and updated biographical information on talent
Proofread, checked facts and filed press releases
Completed administrative tasks such as assisting in conference calls and ratings projects
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Charlestown Electronics, New York, NY
Product Development Associate, February 2009 May 2012
Contributed to launch of new products by identifying opportunities, researching new product
possibilities, collaborating with engineering team and creating campaigns
Created web portal to transform intranet into dynamic website improving communication
flow and adding effective sales tool for field representatives
Wrote catalogs, course guides and training brochures that enhanced sales representatives'
understanding of complex product features
Performed ongoing consumer/market research and demographic profiling to identify and
capitalize on unmet market needs
Equinox, New York, NY
Public Relations Coordinator, September 2007 February 2009
Served as main information source for all media contacts requesting data
Provided support to public relations team for matters regarding Equinox brand
Worked closely with marketing managers to develop creative and integrated programs
Established processes to generate steady volume of press releases and promote within
appropriate channels
COMPUTER SKILLS
PQuarkXPress, Photoshop, ImageReady, MS Project, Crystal Reports, MS Office

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CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)

What is a CV?
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) provides a detailed and comprehensive description of your academic
credentials, research and professional achievements. A CV differs from a resume in that a
resume is a one or two page summary of your education, experience and skills. A CV is a
longer, more detailed synopsis which can include a summary of your educational and academic
backgrounds as well as work experience, research experience, publications, presentations,
awards, fellowships, honors, and affiliations. Additionally, different disciplines may warrant
additional sections, such as Data Sets (sciences), Performances (performing arts), Research
Experience (multiple disciplines), Film Production Highlights (MFA). Consult with faculty and
professionals to learn more about what the conventions are for your specific field.
Those who hold masters or doctoral degrees will need to submit a CV when they apply for
teaching or research positions at colleges, universities, government agencies or research
institutions. A CV may also be used for those who have numerous publications.
In the United States, a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, education, scientific or
research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants.
HOW SHOULD I ORGANIZE MY CV?
It is essential that you present your qualifications and achievements in a clear, concise, and
organized fashion. Use topical headings and consider their order: what comes first will receive
the most emphasis. New job seekers usually open with their academic preparation to draw
attention to their degrees whereas experienced job seekers may begin with their current
positions. Thus, a student or junior professor may write a CV two to four page in length.
However, senior faculty may have a CV that runs ten or more pages.
Formatting is also important. The format of your CV should support and not obscure the
content. Be consistent in your use of punctuation, type face, and indentation. Finally, meet
with a career counselor to review your CV, and have your peers and professors review it as well
for feedback. Regardless of area of specialization, do not include personal information such as
your age, marital status, race, ethnic background, or religion for positions in the US.

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WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE

WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE?
Your CV is your personal brand; it must be appealing and convince a search committee of your
qualifications. You can start by making a list of all your background information, and then
organize it into categories. A CV can include the following information:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name, Address (City, State street address optional), email, phone number, LinkedIn
and or website address
Create and maintain a professional presence on the internet by creating a profile on
networking sites such as LinkedIn
Keep in mind that prospective employers will conduct on-line research on both social
and professional networking sites so ensure all information on these sites project a
professional image
PROFILE/SUMMARY
A summary of an experienced individuals background and qualifications
Appropriate if you are making a transition into a different industry where skills are
transferable, or if you have a lot of experience and want to summarize your key
qualifications at the top of the page
EDUCATION
School, location, degree, date of graduation, major, minor, and concentration
List study abroad experiences
List your dissertation and include a brief, clear summary of your thesis topic
FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
List all fellowships/scholarships and awards you received limit to 3-6 most recent and or
most prestigious
WORK EXPERIENCE
List all relevant work experience and include organization, your position and the dates
you were employed
Accomplishments and responsibilities can be listed in paragraph form or by using bullet
points
RESEARCH
List title of published and ongoing research, a brief abstract and date
Optional- A separate one- or two- page abstract of your thesis which concisely
summarizes your thesis work, placing it within its scholarly context, and noting its
contribution to the field
o This summary should be comprehensible to people outside your field, but
scholarly enough to interest people within your area of expertise
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EXHIBITION RECORDS (Used for an Artist CV)

This section will show how active you are as a faculty member
This section can be separated into sub categories such as Solo Exhibitions , Group
Exhibitions, or Selected Group Exhibitions
Performance Artists can divide this section into subcategories such as Screenings,
Performances
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
List publications (books, articles, research papers, unpublished manuscripts, or book
chapters)
List items in standard bibliographic form and include dates of publication
Professionals with extensive publishing credits may subdivide this section into
categories: books, articles, chapters, journals, abstracts, submitted or in-press
publications
Publications and Presentations can be listed together or can be divided into separate
headings
SKILLS
Include technical skills, lab skills, research skills, computer skills, and foreign
language(s)
Your list can be differentiated within the skills category or as separate categories
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
List memberships in professional organization relevant to your current position or
career objective
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
List conferences or workshops you attended that are relevant to your career objective
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM
Include any clubs or community events you organized
It is not necessary to list accomplishments for each experience unless it is relevant to
the position you are seeking
REFERENCES
Include 3 5 professional references

Please note: The categories are not listed in the exact order that should be used for every resume.
The order or category title may change by individual and specific use.

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SAMPLE CURRICULUM VITAE

Master of Arts in Writing Sample

GORDON SUMNER
914-555-5555 sumnerg@mville.edu
https://mville.digication.com/gordon_sumners_portfolio/

EDUCATION
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Master of Arts in Writing, May 2012
Thesis: The Birth of Rock and Roll and its effect on popular culture in the mid 20th century
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2009
Thesis: The influence of popular music in commercial advertising

PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS:
Sumner, Gordon. (forthcoming) The Rise of Rap, Greenwich: Podber Publishing
ARTICLES:
Sumner, Gordon. (May 2010). Elvis Nashville performances: a look back. Journal of Music
POEMS:
Sumner, Gordon. (Oct 2011). The rain in Spain. The Inkwell Journal
ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES:
Sumner, Gordon. (Jan 2011). Alternative Rock. Margery Ball & James Moore (Eds.), The Encyclopedia of
Music. Podber Publishing.
NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONS:
Sumner, Gordon. (Dec 2011). Alternative in the 80s. Indie Music, 34(1), 47-56.
EDITORIAL:
Sumner. (Sept 2011). Indie Music. URL (consulted 10/28/08): http://xyz2000.com/file/media.asp

PRESENTATIONS
Sumner, Gordon. Popular Music in the Early 21st Century: A New Sound? National Conference
for Musical Writers, New York. November 2011.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Research Assistant to Christine Hogan, Sept 2011 May 2012
Compiled articles and primary source documents. Assisted with research on forthcoming book about
the influence of the media on politics in the United States.

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WORK EXPERIENCE
The White Plains Weekly, New York, NY
Writer, May 2011 Present
Write literature reviews, literary and textbook book reviews, and film reviews and compose poetry.
Collaborated on series about 18th century classical music. Learned reporting and content editing. Edit
electronic monthly employee newsletter.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

International Writers Association, Treasurer, 2009-Present

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Publisher; Adobe Acrobat; SPSS
Languages: Fluent in Italian and French; Knowledge of Spanish and Mandarin Chinese
REFERENCES
Linda Florenzie
Editor/The White Plains Weekly
lflorenzie@wpw.com
914-555-5555
Gary Hogan
Writer/Veterans Monthly Magazine
hogangc@veteransmm.com
516-555-5555
Conall Thomas
Editor/Horse & Hound
sthomas@horseandhound.com
516-555-5555

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Teaching CV for Recent Graduate

ERIC STRATTON
313-555-5555
estratton@caliuniversity.edu
EDUCATION
California University, Beverly Hills, CA
Ph.D., Latin American History - May 2010
Dissertation: The changing roles of Latin American females in the United States, 1970-2009
Faber University, Long Beach, CA
Master of Arts, Latin American History May 2008
Thesis: Mexican female labor in the tobacco industry during the 1980s
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science May 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
California University, Beverly Hills, CA
Professor, Fall 2010 Present
Modern Latin America
A Century of Social Revolution in Latin America
History of Mexico
History of the Caribbean
Modern Revolutions in Latin America
Historical Latin American Women
Seminar: Race and Sexuality in the Caribbean
Seminar: Confrontation and Resistance in Modern Latin America
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Teaching Assistant, Fall 2007-Spring 2010
Modern Latin American Revolutions
Modern Latin America
History of the Caribbean
Survey Modern Latin American
US History: Conquest to 1876
Faber University, Long Beach, CA
Teaching Assistant, Fall 2006-Spring 2007
History of Mexico, 1900-1950
Historical Women in Mexican History
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Institute of Electrical Engineers - Faber University, Long Beach, CA
Researcher, Spring 2008
Researched biographical information for scientists and inventors which resulted in book
publication for Delta Lota Kappa.

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Institute for Health and Aging Research - Faber University, Long Beach, CA
Researcher, Fall 2007
Compiled articles and primary source documents for an electronic database.
Complied sources for two books, Keith Wailoo, Diseases that Crossed the Color Line (2010) and
Wailoo, ONeil, Dowd, and Anglin eds., Race and Vulnerability in America (2010).
AWARDS AND HONORS
Provost Research Award, Summer 2010
Graduate Fellowship, Faber University
PUBLICATIONS
Stratton, Eric. Females in Mexico, 1925-1965, Latin American History, Forthcoming, Summer 2011.
Stratton, Eric. Poverty and Inequality in Mexico, Wealth Magazine, 55 (2) January, 2011, 116-144.
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Connecticut Counsel on Latin American Studies, Westport, CT, Presenter, A History of Mexico, 18141888, May, 2011.
California Conference of Latin American Studies, A History of Mexico 1900-1950, November 2010.
Latin American Mens Association, Faber College, A Study of Latin American Sororities and Fraternities
in Todays Colleges, February 2010.

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Research CV for Experienced Professional

FRANK RICARD
Malibu, CA 313-555-5555
fricard@harrisonu.edu www.linkedin.com/in/fricard
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Lead Researcher, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychology, 2009-Present
Harrison University, Harrison, CA
Lead research teams and outline grants for future projects
Conducting a study to determine the positive effects on self esteem for anxious adolescents
charged with training seeing eye dogs
The positive effects on self esteem of anxious adolescents charged with training seeing eye dogs
Evaluate data collected by research team and conduct weekly meetings to analyze results
In process of writing findings to be published in two psychological journals
Research Assistant, Department of Child & Adolescent Psychology, 2007-2009
Harrison University, Harrison, CA
Administered portions of the WISC III to children in the initial assessment meeting in order to
determine child eligibility to participate in the study
Conducted phone interviews and screenings to determine family eligibility
Coordinated recruitment efforts in order to attract qualified subjects
Acted as a liaison between families and the principal investigator resulting in increased
communication
Conducted data entry and management using SPSS in order to eliminate non-relevant findings
Psychiatry Research Intern, Sunnydale Center for Cognitive Behavioral Analysis, 2005-2006
Sunnydale University, Sunnydale, CA
Collected data by administering computer tasks to three subgroups: anxious children, children at
risk for anxiety, and a healthy control group in order to determine factors that provoked anxiety
Identified group participants through phone interviews with potential participants and their
families
Attended classes regarding grant writing and IRB proposals, ethical concerns in research,
experimental design, poster presentations and strategies in order to compile a final paper
Research Technician, Center for Behavioral Development, Long Beach, CA
Collected and maintained data for ongoing studies and entered findings into departmental
database
Analyzed statistical data from drug evaluations, immunological studies, iron therapy studies and
studies on long-term adolescent dialysis patients
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, 2004 - 2006
Harrison University, Harrison, CA
Course: Psychology in the Classroom
Lectured on psychology and constructed in class activities to suit students' needs and make
material engaging and meaningful
Graded papers and laboratory write-ups
Conducted office hours and developed individual lessons plans for students

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Teaching Assistant, 2002 - 2003

Sunnydale University, Sunnydale, CA
Taught the following courses: Special Education, Learning Disabilities and Adolescent Psychology
Collaborated with colleagues and professors in order to successfully follow a set curriculum and
provide feedback to students
Assisted professors by conducting office hours to assist students struggling with coursework
Coordinated and facilitated study groups prior to tests and reviewed course material
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Pacific Coast Psychology Conference (Presenter) California University, Los Angeles, CA, The behavior of
learning disabled adolescents in the classrooms, January 2011.
Association for Psychological Professionals (Attended) Faber College, Long Beach, CA.
Northeast Conference for Psychological Research (Chair and Presenter) Pontiac, Michigan, Behavioral
therapy techniques for elementary school age children, June 2007.
Graduate Student Conference (Attended) Sunnydale University, Sunnydale, CA
PUBLICATIONS
Ricard, Frank. Anxiety in adolescence, Journal of Adolescent Psychology, Journal of Educational
Psychology, 10 (2), December 2010, 120 - 125.
Ricard, Frank. Learning disabled adolescents in mainstream classrooms, Classrooms Magazine, 4(1),
May, 2010, 50-89.
Ricard, Frank. Psychotherapy in American Society, US Report, 12 (8), March, 2009, 93-106.
Ricard, Frank. The Psychological Effects of Divorce on Anxious Preschool Age Children, Psychology
Magazine, 89, August, 2009, 425-463.
Ricard, Frank. The Role of Behavioral Therapy in the Public School System Today, Public School
Magazine, 91, November 2008, 12-30.
Ricard, Frank. Modern Cognitive Behavioral Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Magazine, 87, October 2007,
54-79.
SKILLS
Research: Extensive knowledge of SPSSX and SAS statistical programs
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Programming ability in C++ and PHP
Language: Fluent in German, French and Spanish
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
Harrison University, Harrison, CA
Dissertation: A Study of Learning Disabled Children in a Low Income Community
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and Special Education
Sunnydale University, Sunnydale, CA
Thesis: The Challenges of Communications Skills in Learning Disabled Children
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY

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GRANTS AND AWARDS

Treldar Scholar, 2009
Academic Excellence Award, 2007
RDB Grant, Harrison University Grant, 2005 - $2000
Workshop Grant, for ASPA meeting in California, 2004 - $1500
US Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation for Research Abroad Award
Hogan Research Grant, Sunnydale University
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Boys and Girls Club of America
YMCA
Camp Arethusa
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Psychologists
Orange County Psychological Associations
California Association of Psychologists
REFERENCES
Ryan Podber, PhD.
Clinical Psychiatrist/Attending - General Hospital
10 Waterfront Rd., Port Charles, NY
rpodber@genhospital.com
914-555-5555

Renee Eschmann, Psy. D.

Child Psychologist/Professor Sunnydale University
55 Summer St. Sunnydale, CA
reschmann@sunnydaleu.edu
908-555-5555
Margery Tucholski, MD
Psychiatrist/Lead Researcher Harrison University
10 Blake Dr., Harrison, CA
mtucholski@harrisonu.edu
918-555-5555

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AMANDA BECKETT
New York, NY 212-555-5555 amanda@abeckett.art www.abeckett.art
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Master of Fine Arts in Painting, May 2010
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, May 2008
RESIDENCIES
Henry Settlement Providence, RI 2010
Vermont Street Studio New York, NY 2008/9
AWARDS GRANTS
RISD Graduate Fellowship 2010
Creative Capital 2009
Leif Foundation 2009
Fuller Grant 2008
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Water Earth, Ryan Patrick, Art in Review Magazine, Dec 2010, p.30
9 Boxes, Rachel Alvy, The New York Times, Oct 16, 2010, p.E4
Popping, Christopher Limbach, Art Pulse Magazine, May 2009, p.25
New & Old Art, Jack Podber, Boston Guild, Feb 2, 2008, p.C17
Platinum, Melissa Taub, Boston Magazine, May 2007, p.51
All That Glows, Renee Eschmann, The Dig, Jan 2007, p.10
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Fuller Museum Brockton, MA 2010
Newport Art Museum Newport, RI 2009
RISD Museum Providence, RI 2009
Warwick Museum Warwick, RI 2008
Manhattanville College Purchase, NY 2008
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Drawing Axis New York, NY 2010
PS62 New York, NY 2010
Gallery 101 New York, NY 2009
Clay Gallery New York, NY 2009
Lynch Gallery Tiverton, RI 2008
New Center Newton, MA 2008
Above the Radar Gallery Province, MA 2007
Jenny Fine Art Jersey City, NJ 2007

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REVIEWS BY ARTIST
Out of Sox, Village Sounds, Oct 20, 2009, p.B14
Pop Music, Time Out Magazine, Dec 2008, p.6
Creative Designing, The Eagle, May 18, 2007, p.E31
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Water Earth, Exit New York, NY 2010
Box Art, Art Society New York, NY 2009
Pop Music, Hall Gallery New York, NY 2008
Out of Breath, Vision Space Boston, MA 2008
Midas, The Spot Boston, MA 2008
Glow, ICA Boston, MA Curator John Hogan 2006
Fire, Firehouse 9 Providence, RI 2006
On the Road, New Center Newtown, MA Painting & Printmaking 2005
LECTURES
Speaker, Artists Walk Exit, New York, NY 2009
Speaker, Box Art Art Society, New York, NY, 2009
Guest Lecturer, Art Chat New Center, Newton, MA, 2008
Guest Lecturer Visiting Critic RISD Grad Seminar, Rose, RI, 2008, Rose, RI
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
Graduate Teaching Assistantship - Painting Dept, 2010
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, MA
Adjunct Professor - Fine Arts Division, 2008

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