RESUME FORMATTING

The Final Basic Resume Format is the Chronological/Functional Combined:

• Can include headings of various jobs held with description of accomplishments.
  OR
• Only a brief job description chronology.
• Only a brief Achievements and Skills section.
  OR
• More detailed Summary that includes skills and qualifications.

This resume type is ideal when:

• Wishing to take advantage of both resume types.
• Highlights positives and down plays any possible negatives of
  either type of resume.

This resume type is not ideal when:

• Wishing to present a shorter resume.

Example of a Combination Chronological/Functional Resume:

PETER J. PROBST
222 Sport Crescent, New York, NY 95520
(336) 746-1345
bb3177@appstate.edu

EDUCATION

Avondale University
Bachelor of Science, Geography Cooranbong, Australia
1998

GIS
Minor in Geology

GIS INTERNSHIP

American Geological Society
New York, NY
1999

• Developed a geomorphic prototype data base with Arc/Info and ArcView on a UNIX platform.
• Performed leadership role in the development of maps for use with the “Map of the World” radioactive waste site assessment.

RELATED SKILLS

Computer Software and Operating Systems:

Arc.Info (PC and UNIX),ArcView, SAS, Atlas GIS, Surfer, ERDASIMAGE, MapInfo, GSMap, GSMCad, XV, PaintShopPro, Corel Draw, all versions MS Word, MS Power Point, DBExpert, WordPerfect, Lotus, Color Works, Canvas, and C programming

Advanced knowledge of: DOS, UNIX, Windows: 3.1, 95, NT, MacOS, and OS2.

Technical Expertise:

• Intermediate experience with interpreting air photos and satellite images, digitizing of web site design and advanced knowledge of web site analysis.
• Published credit for 6 geological maps.

SELECTED WORK EXPERIENCE

Beaker Inn and Lodge
Manager, South Dakota
1993- 1998

Maintained long term work relationship while engaged in a full academic course load throughout college.

• Managed and supervised staff of 14 employees.
• Trained newcomers.
• Reported to owner.
• Responsible for overseeing entire operation in owner’s absence over summer season.

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO

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