Sample Resumes

Carl Brown,
123, Ellis Street,
Boston, MA, 1846,
(334) 456 789
Carl_brown@yahoo.com

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of special events.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse volunteers.
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to manage complex issues creatively and effectively.

Professional Background:

• Responsible for managing a portfolio of support groups and special events requiring the highest level of customer service and event expertise.
• Developed significant relationships with support group leadership, board of directors, institutional leadership, etc.
• Overseen the planning, implementation and logistics of the League's special events.
• Trained, placed, managed, and evaluated volunteers.
• Managed the mutual responsibilities and expectations of both volunteers and staff.
• Created marketing and recruitment materials to give out at program and community events.
• Conducted regular website updates for volunteer opportunities.

• Responsible for planning and managing statewide and regional events.
• Developed reports and other documents.
• Managed statewide outreach programs and initiatives portfolio.
• Developed new events held at various venues across the nation.
• Built and maintained key volunteer relationships with business owners in assigned regions.
• Recruited, trained, motivated and evaluated the performance of volunteers for all events.
• Managed volunteer database.
• Used volunteer base to expand our membership and donors.