Can somebody give me some pointers on my resume??

GutterRats · Dec 11, 2004

EDUCATION
BS: Communications/ Minor in Business
East Carolina University, NC 2003

SALES EXPERIENCE
K.D.W. MARKETING Winston Salem, NC 2004
I sold subscriptions for the Winston Salem Journal. Cultivated client relationships, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat sales. During my tenure I was always in the top three for total sales. Also the subscription rate was up 15% while I was there.

PCTV 68 Greenville, NC 1997-1999
After starting out as an intern, I worked my way up into a sales position. I was the only intern offered a sales position. I worked in building parnterships with local businesses to bulid their sales by implementing new advertising strategies.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Pappas Enterprise Clemmons, NC 2001-2003
Administrative Assistant: Responsible for all incoming calls and taking orders. Duties also included filing and organizing all documents for new clients.

Custom Homes Greenville, NC 2000-2001
I worked in the call center where customers called and placed orders. My job was to take the customer orders and place it into the computer system.

USER FRIENDLY
Computer/Software: Mac and PC compatibles. MS Excel, MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.

LEADERSHIP
Combining a positive attitude with hard work. I lead by example to motivate others.

VOLUNTEER WORK
Fight For Sight: Manteo, NC 2000
I helped with the productions of the event. This event raised money for the blind.

ARC of Pitt County: Greenville, NC 2002
I volunteered with them during Christmas. They raised money for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families

jeffksu · Dec 11, 2004

hey gutter rat.....i usedto live in rocky mount and have a good friend that moved from rocky mount to greenville not long ago....he went to work for b of a.........as a retirement acct...manager...his name is scoot shook....and if by chance stop by the largest bank of america there in greenville and tell the short bastard i said hi....if you tell him jeff that used to live in rocky mount but moved back to vegas.....hell, he took us my wife myself and two dogs to the raleigh airport....he is a good guy and can help you set up your retirement....thanks jeffksu

Superhero · Dec 11, 2004

Looks pretty good. You may want to consider removing the "I" in each instance and re-read through it, see what sounds best to you. I prefer the non "i" approach, just a thought. Good luck in your search...

SH

GutterRats · Dec 12, 2004

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What do you think I could replace the "I" with,,,
I don't live in greenville anymore moved back to winston salem. Any other input would help.

1cheater · Dec 12, 2004

Just take the "I" out all together and start the sentence with the next word, but list them with bullets.....Don't go into to much detail on your resume, you can sell yourself in the interview...

SALES EXPERIENCE

K.D.W. MARKETING Winston Salem, NC 2004
Sold subscriptions for the Winston Salem Journal
Cultivated client relationships, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat sales.

Superhero · Dec 12, 2004

Gutter, that's exactly what I'm saying.....Listen to Cheater, he's knows what he's talking about... GL....

SH

1cheater · Dec 12, 2004

Guter, if you really want this job I strongly urge you to have a professional write you a resume, it makes a HUGE difference. It's a proven fact that the better the resume, the better the chance of getting the job..

wilheim · Dec 12, 2004

http://www.leadingedgeresumes.com/index.html

try a site like this one.

TTinCO · Dec 12, 2004

"I worked in building parnterships with local businesses to bulid their sales by implementing new advertising strategies."

One typo & your resume goes in the trash.

GutterRats · Dec 12, 2004

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got yeah,,,, Good thing I have yet to send it off... partnerships..

blueedwards · Dec 12, 2004

if you could include an example of your leadership skills, that would probably help.

1cheater · Dec 12, 2004

Gutter, put your leadership/Strengths at the top, you want that to be the first thing they see...

If you need someone to proof read your final draft, you know you have plenty people here to help...

BlackBart · Dec 12, 2004

Not bad..... Focus on accomplishments, not necessarily what your job functions were. Accomplishments, accomplishments, accomplishments. The note about subscription rate increase is a good example of what I'm talking about.

What are you looking to do?

DarrylParsons · Dec 12, 2004

Gutter,

What job are you applying for? It's very important that you highlight those elements in your most recent job that are directly applicable to the one you're applying for.

I used to be an HR director for a multinational tobacco firm and I must have interviewed at least 1000 people and looked over at least 5000 resumes.

For people applying for sales positions, a maticulous resume with wonderful fonts and perfect format is a DISADVANTAGE (IMO) because it is widely known that sales skills and administrative skills are inversely correlated. Of course the personnel dept. of the company you are applying to may not consider this. You will have the best chance if you come across as a sincere hard worker with strong sales skills and I think your resume does show that. Making the odd typo actually looks good believe it or not.

Top 3 for total sales looks excellent so I see no reason why not to interview you, assuming it's a sales job you're applying for. The key question on my mind would be...if it went so well, why did you leave? Why not just stay employed while looking for a better job?

SoylentBob · Dec 12, 2004

souds like just graduated. experience look like part time jobs they give to kids. unlikely you raised subscriptions 15% unless you were in charge of marketing. taking false credit is resume bs. leadership line is completely lame. you not class president, student council or gang leader. lose it.
list some of your college classes and gpa. focus on your school and just point out you worked odd jobs to help pay expenses. you are entry level, dont pretend you are executive.
be honest. no one wants to hire bs artist.

DarrylParsons · Dec 13, 2004

SoylentBob,

He didn't say he was responsible for the 15% increase. He just said there was a 15% increase while he was there. I don't see any BS which can be proven just from the resume.

I really don't see where he pretends to be larger than life. The dates make it clear he recently graduated.

The resume is perfectly fine IMO if he's applying for a sales type job that doesn't require more than about 3-4 years' experience.

bookie · Dec 13, 2004

Can somebody give me some pointers on my resume??

Lie.

Spend the $100-$200 and go to a pro.

GutterRats · Dec 17, 2004

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Objective: A challenging position as a Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Experience:

K.D.W Marketing Winston Salem, North Carolina
Customer Service Representative/ Sales Representative 2004
Sold subscriptions for the Winston Salem Journal.
Increased customer service satisfaction and repeat sales.
Finished in the top three in total sales every week.
Set-up and ran demos in stores and local events.
Responsible for dealing with all customer questions or complaints.
Updated customers concerning new promotions we offered.

Pappas Enterprise Clemmons, North Carolina
Administrative Assistant 2001 to 2003
Responsible for answering all incoming calls.
Filed and organized all documents.
Faxed and made copies of all documents.
Put all information in the computer system using excel.
Able to work under extreme stress.
Had to meet weekly deadlines.

Custom Homes Greenville, North Carolina
Customer Service Representative 2000 to 2001
Placed customer orders into a computer system.
Helped train new employees.
Had a high up sale percentage.
Required to type 30-35 wpm.

PCTV 68 Greenville, North Carolina
Sales Representative 1997 to 1999
Sold commercial spaces to local businesses.
Wrote and produced the commercials.
Was the only intern offered a full sales position.
Builded partnerships with local businesses by increasing their sales.
Developed new advertising campaigns.

Education:

East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Communications 2003

References: Available upon request

GutterRats · Dec 17, 2004

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any feedback???

jjgold · Dec 17, 2004

Gutter good advice about going to a pro

Most guys here never even cannot hold jobs let alone work

This is the wrong forum for what you are looking for