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For Internship or Co-OP

Without Related Experience

SMART STUDENT

1235 Southside Blvd. #777 • Jacksonville, FL 32256 • (904) 555-9876 • [email protected]

OBJECTIVE
Co-op or Internship position in the field of Computer Information Science

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, Florida
Masters of Computer Science Expected Graduation: May 2011

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences Program

Emphasis in Information Systems, May 2007
3.8 G.P.A. Dean’s List

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point
Microsoft Access Adobe PageMaker
Adobe PageMaker Adobe Acrobat

RELATED COURSEWORK
Intro to C - introduction to C programming; types, operations, and expressions
File Structures - focuses on business-oriented file processing and storage techniques
Intro to System Structures - computer structure, machine language, instruction execution
Intro to Systems Software – system and utility programs, programming techniques

QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Experience working in a team oriented setting
• Adept at following complex directions
• Hard worker who is eager to learn and apply education

WORK EXPERIENCE
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE, Jacksonville, Florida
Customer Service and Sales May 2005 – present
• Provide customer service,
• Employee of the Month honor received four times since employment began

GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL, Jacksonville, Florida

Customer Service and Relations December 2003 – April 2005

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Without Related Experience

LIONEL HUTZ
1235 SOUTHSIDE BLVD. #777
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
[email protected]
904 864-1234

OBJECTIVE To obtain an Internship or Co-op position in Electrical Engineering

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Expected May 2011

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
3.5 GPA

RELATED Engineering
SKILLS Entry-level knowledge of electricity and electronic circuits
Computer Languages
General C programming knowledge
Software
Experience in Windows, Microsoft Office
Hardware
General knowledge of PCs and network assembly

RELATED Intro to C Programming

COURSE • General knowledge of basic C functions and programming procedures
WORK Microcomputer Applications Software
• Basic knowledge of computers, networking and systems software
Basic Circuit Theory
• Basic analysis of DC and AC electric circuits
Electric Network Theory
• Analysis of two-port networks transmitting sinusoidal signals, Laplace techniques

HONORS • Awarded Bright Futures Scholarship for High School Academics

• North Florida Engineering Scholarship
• Golden Key National Honor Society

WORK AMC Theaters, Jacksonville, Florida May 2006- Present

EXPERIENCE General Manager
• Supervise a staff of 15 to 20 employees
• Manage daily operations
• Successfully created team oriented environment
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills

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WITHOUT RELATED EXPERIENCE

BART SIMPSON
5500 UNIVERSITY BLVD. • JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32255
PHONE (904) 555-1234 • FAX (123) 098-7654 • [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Summer Internship related to the mechanical engineering field

EDUCATION

University Of North Florida

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Program
Expected date of graduation: May 2011

SKILLS

WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS HTML

CAD key Java
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Fluent in German
Familiar with operation of lathes and milling machines

COURSE WORK

Analysis of Dynamic Systems

Strength of Material
Mechanical Systems Lab
Strong foundation of statistics and mathematics

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Granger Lawn Care Service, Jacksonville, Florida Summers 08-09

OWNER/OPERATOR
• Provided excellent customer service
• Supervised and trained employees

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida 2009-2010

UNF HOMECOMING COMMITTEE CHAIR
• Organized fund-raiser for homecoming
• Planned event for over 400 guests
• Responsible for execution of ideas and set-up

HONORS

• Edsel Ford Scholarship for Innovation in Design

• Earl Greef Memorial Scholarship
• National Merit Scholar

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WITHOUT RELATED EXPERIENCE

MARTIN LAWRENCE

1235 Southside Blvd. #777

Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 555-9876
[email protected]

OBJECTIVE A Co-op or Internship position in the field of Civil Engineering

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, Florida

Enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Program
Expected Date of graduation: May 2012

HONORS Dean’s List all three semesters, 2009

Awarded 75% Merit Scholarship for Academics, 2008
Two-time first place winner in SECME Bridge building competition, 2008, 2009

COURSE • Solid Foundation of Writing and Communication

WORK • Thermodynamics
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Dynamics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Analysis of Structures

RELATED Computer
SKILLS Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, entry-level knowledge of drafting software

Interpersonal/Employability
• Team player with excellent people skills
• Adept at working in a customer service environment
• Dependable employee with overabundant initiative
• Quick learner and self-starter

EXPERIENCE RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE, Jacksonville, Florida

Customer Service and Sales, 5/08 – PRESENT
• Provide excellent customer service to customers on a daily basis
• Effectively communicate with large team
• Implement key principals of time management and customer service

RED ROBIN GRILL, Jacksonville, Florida
Customer Service and Sales, 12/06-4/08

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POST-GRADUATION JOB

RHODES BRIDGES
8538 Denallen Dr • Jacksonville, FL 33526 • Cell: 904-313-4618 • Builderbob @yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:
Construction management in the area of heavy civil road/bridge construction and road widening.

EDUCATION:
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management, Expected May 2010
Minor in Business Administration, GPA 3.4)

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

Primavera P3 project scheduling software Microsoft Excel
Primavera Sure-Track project scheduling software Microsoft Word
Autocad 12 drafting software Microsoft Photo shop
Agtek site analysis software Microsoft Power Point
Netscape Web page Composer Microsoft Project

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
• Road Construction: Handled weekly cost vs. production reports, sub contractors pay requisitions, schedule updates,
and maintained traffic reports (2007-2009)
• Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition: Cost Estimate, Safety Plan, and Project Schedule for
a Bridge and Road Widening Project (2008)
• Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition, Cost Estimate, Safety Plan, and Project Schedule for an
Airport Reconstruction Project (2007)
• UNF Parking committee, traffic safety and garage construction plan (2005-2006)
• Research Project: Conducted analysis of construction contracts with unusual situations and extra conditions (2006)
• Research Project: Conducted analysis for residential construction and the impact of taxes and permit costs (2005)

STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
National Association of Home Builders, Member, UNF student chapter (2009 - present)
Associated General Contractors, Member, UNF student chapter (2009 - present)
Construction Management Association, Member, UNF student chapter (2009 - present)
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., Member, UNF student chapter (2009 - present)
Student Government Budget and Allocations, Chairman, Managed $2.3 million dollar budget (2008, 2009)
College of Computing Sciences and Engineering, Student Government Representative (2009)
Society of Physics Students, Member (2008 - present)
Kappa Alpha Order, Founding Member, Zta Xi chapter (2008 - present)

ACHIEVEMENTS:
UNF Student Leadership and Service Award (2009)
First Place in the Deerwood Labor Day Fitness 5K (2009)
UNF Presidential Ambassador of the year (2008)

EMPLOYMENT:
Hubbard Construction, Construction Engineer, Jacksonville, FL, (9/2007 to present)
Anderson Construction, Laborer, Jacksonville, FL, (Summers 2005, 2006, 2007)

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POST-GRADUATION JOB

CLEARA WATERS
8538 Denallen Dr. • Jacksonville, FL 33526 • Cell: 904-313-4618 • engineering @yahoo.com
Civil Engineer seeking position in areas of wastewater treatment, water supply,
storm water analysis, or other environmental engineering.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, August, 2008
(Worked an average of 10 hours per week while attending school)

Stanton College Preparatory High School, International Baccalaureate, 2005, Advanced Placement

RELATED SKILLS
AutoCAD – 3D drawings and assemblies Visual Analysis – 3D bridge design
C – Programming language Windows operating systems
PSPICE – analog and digital circuit design RISA 2D – 2D truss design
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – office applications
SWMM – Storm Water Management Model; analysis of sub-catchment rainfall runoff
BioWin – wastewater treatment plant design and optimization based on treatment volume vs. effluent quality; focus on 3 stage,
biodenpho, and Modified Ludzak-Ettinger plant design.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
FWEA competition: Analyzed 3 alternative wastewater treatment plant options by using BioWin to optimize the treatment
level to treatment volume ratio, performed a cost analysis of the options, and presented the final design recommendations.

SAE competition: Designed and built formula style racecar with a budget of over $35k (student raised), aided in fabrication
and assembly, designed, drew, and built braking system.

ASCE steel bridge competition: Designed and built 21’ steel bridge with budget of over $10k (student raised); worked in 3
student teams to design and optimize bridge design, aided in manufacture, and in charge of 3D rendering of bridge in AutoCAD.

Research Assistant: Analyzed the effects of pipe material on the decay rate of chlorine disinfectant utility by creating reactors to
simulate different pipe conditions and compared decay rate over time for JEA utility

Surveyed HVAC equipment in SouthTrust building for future redesign and replacement; AutoCAD drawings of HVAC schematics

Machine shop – Mill, Lathe, CNC Mill, TIG welder experience.

ACTIVITIES
Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholarship.
President, UNF FL Water Environment Association
President, UF Society of Automotive Engineers.
American Society of Civil Engineering, Member
Florida Engineering Society, Member
MATHCOUNTS Volunteer – middle school math competition

EMPLOYMENT
Engineering Assistant Sunbelt Engineering, Jacksonville, FL 12/04 – 1/05
Research Assistant University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL 5/04 – 10/04

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POST-GRADUATION JOB

ALBERT EINSTEIN
4567 St. Johns Bluff Road South, HB #1
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(904) 620-1234 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE Entry-level position in the field of computer programming to gain and utilize experience with computers.

EDUCATION University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelor of Science May 2010
Major: Computer and Information Sciences

COMPUTER • Cobol, Assembly, QBasic, C, Pascal, Basic, C++, Java

SKILLS • Unix, MS-Dos, MS Windows, Windows 95, TSX/RSX
• DEC Alpha, PC, PDP-11, IBM Mainframe
• MS Word, WordPerfect, Lotus, Excel, dBASE, PageMaker

RELATED Computing Services

EXPERIENCE University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida
Help Desk Programmer Analyst May 2008 - present
• Answer phone inquires
• Assist in solving problems with employees’ computers
• Train new employees and assist with hiring

Lab Assistant January 2008 - April 2008

• Promoted to Programmer Analyst
• Installed hardware
• Assisted with various software support

Academic Resource Center

University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida
Tutor May 2007 – December 2007
Tutored students in Pre-Calculus and Calculus courses

ACTIVITIES Association of Information Technology Professionals, Member

University of North Florida Engineering Society, Treasurer
BACCHUS--the campus alcohol awareness group, volunteer

OTHER WORK Belk Department Stores Jacksonville, Florida

EXPERIENCE Accounting Clerk May 2006 – April 2007
• Handled cash deposits
• Assisted with reconciliation on cash register tape
• Reconciled bank statements and assisted with accounts payable and receivables

HONORS & Upsilon Pi Epsilon Award for Academic Excellence in Computing Science
AWARDS Deans List
Golden Key National Honor Society
Math Student of the Year Award
Graduated Magna Cum Laude

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POST-GRADUATION JOB

Todd Flanders
(904) 555-1212 [email protected]
2657 Uphill Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32244

OBJECTIVE

An entry-level automotive engineering position requiring strong analytical and organizational skills

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2010
Honors: Daniel M. Joseph Prize in Mechanical Engineering, 2009
Top Five Finisher in the ASME Region XI Student Section Website Competition

RELATED COURSEWORK

Thermodynamics, Deformable Solids, Statics, Materials Science, Basic Circuits, Fluids Mechanics, Controls, Heat Transfer, Vibrations,
Statistics, Design, Turbo Machinery, Automotive Structural Design

RELATED EXPERIENCE

AUTOCRAFTERS, INC. Jacksonville, Florida

Co-op Engineer August 2009
• Worked on advanced test project that involved mechanical design, CAD/CAM technology, automobile structures,
and coordination among project groups

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA Jacksonville, Florida

Senior Design Project Spring 2009
• Designed a data acquisition system to monitor solar panels installed on roof of the UNF Engineering building
Mini-Baja Team participant Fall 2008
• Worked on six-member team to design and build a miniature stock car for
National Society of Automotive Engineers competition
Pressure Vessel Project Spring 2007
• Measured the discharge pressure when one pressure vessel discharged to the next at the instant it
reached choke flow or subtonic velocity

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Detroit, Michigan

Intern Summer 2005
• Assisted in experimental and literature research
• Prepared data for technical papers
• Computed engineering calculations

SKILLS

•WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM •HTML •AUTOCAD

•JAVA •PROE •MATLAB
•IDEAS •LABVIEW •C++

ACTIVITIES

• Society of Automotive Engineers, President, 2009-Present

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2007-Present

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POST-GRADUATION JOB

Bill Dings
123 Buildit Blvd. 904-555-2345
Jacksonville, FL 32224 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE To join a successful construction company in an entry-level management position, such

as project engineer or assistant project manager

EDUCATION University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL

Bachelor of Science Degree December, 2008
Building Construction Management, Cumulative GPA 3.96

RELATED Galaxy Construction Company Jacksonville, FL

EXPERIENCE Intern 8/2008-present
•Performed buyout responsibilities for two projects in Brunswick Georgia
•Researched and contacted qualified subcontractors and suppliers for contract buyout
•Evaluated quotes from subcontractors
•Checked work scopes with specifications
•Wrote purchase orders and change orders
•Prepared subcontracts
•Performed tasks in Primavera P-3 in support of the Scheduling Manager
•Canvass for subcontractors for multiple project bids nationwide

Universal Construction and Remodeling Jacksonville, FL

Project Manager 5/2007-3/2008.
•Managed scheduled for twenty employees.
•Designed and developed work schedules
•Processed orders and conducted inventory
•Scheduling of subcontractors.

Outstanding Group Inc. Jacksonville, FL

Assistant Project Manager/Intern 1/2007-5/2007
•Processed transmittals, submittals, RFI’s, purchase orders, service orders, and subcontracts
•Performed quantity take-offs utilizing Onscreen Takeoff
•Compiled data for materials, and special equipment
•Prepared and processed equipment specifications, and drawing revisions
•Attended and took minutes of owner’s, site, subcontract, and operations meetings
•Prepared permit packages, and other information associated with the permit process

OTHER WoodWork Building Group Jacksonville, FL

EXPERIENCE Laborer 6/2006-12/2007
• Assist in layout and installation of masonry and pavers for walls, driveways, & walkways.

Acme Builders Construction Jacksonville, FL

Framer Summers 2005/2006
• Assist in layout and installation of walls, joists, & rafters.

PROFESSIONAL Green Construction, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED),

MEMBERSHIPS Heart of Florida Chapter Emerging Green Builders (EGB)
Construction Management Association (CMA),
American Concrete Institute (ACI)

SKILLS Estimating software: Timberline, ProEST, Graphisoft Estimator, MS Excel

Scheduling software: MS Project, Primavera, Graphisoft Project.
Word Processing: MS Word, MS Publisher

CERTIFICATION OSHA 30 hour card. CSST 100 hour course certification

ACTIVITIES Habitat for Humanity, Construction management service learning, Spring 2007, Fall 2008

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POST-GRADUATION JOB

William Gates
123 Cable Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32225
(904) 123-4567
e-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

University of North Florida, Jacksonville Florida

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
December 2009
Senior Project: Built and modified electronic motion detector

HONORS

Dean’s List
Awarded full tuition University Merit Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

RELATED SKILLS

Engineering
Thorough knowledge of electric and electronic circuit analysis
Theoretical knowledge of analog and digital logic design and power systems
Computer Languages
Programming knowledge of C and Microsoft Word macros
Software
Experienced with DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, Mail,
Power point and Novel NetWare for PCs
Hardware
Practical knowledge of computer and network assembly, function and technical trouble-shooting
Internet
Knowledge of TCP-IP protocols and HTML programming

RELATED EXPERIENCE

University of North Florida Computing Services, Jacksonville, Florida

Help Desk Analyst and Technician , 2008 - Present
- Prepare total office upgrades for clients.
- Plan office network migration.
- Install and maintain computer hardware.
- Provide computer and network technical support in-house, on-site and via phone.

ACTIVITIES

IEEE - member since 2008

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Barnes and Noble Bookstore at UNF, Jacksonville, Florida
Customer Service and Sales, 2005 - 2008

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NED LUCKY

8538 Denallen Dr .• Jacksonville, FL 33526 • Cell: 904-313-4618 • Builderbob @yahoo.com

Qualified for: Full-time position in Network or System Administration. Interests include routing, domain name services,
router configuration, LAN/WAN setup, design, and server administration.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA, Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Sciences, Emphasis in Information Systems, May, 2010
Comptia A+ Certification (industry standard for vendor-neutral skills expected of a computer technician.), 2009
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification - Cisco Routers & Switches, 2009

COMPUTER SCIENCE SKILLS

•Windows 9x, Windows XP – Microsoft OS • Linux (Debian, Mandrake) – Unix OS

•Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 – Microsoft OS • Macintosh 8.2-X – Macintosh OS
• Network Administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP) • Cisco Routers, Switches, LAN/WAN
• Build/Repair PC Systems • Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
• MSSQL – Database software and Design • Visio 2000 – Network Design
• Sendmail – Linux Mail Transfer Agent • PostFix – Linux Mail Transfer Agent
• Procmail – Linux Mail Filter Software • AvMailgate – Linux Virus Server
• Intermail – Unix Mail Transfer Agent • Veritas Backup Exec – Backup Software
• DSL Connectivity – Dynamic/Static Connections
• MSOffice Suite – Email, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation Software

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• Respond to Abuse issues, Port Scanning, Email Relay attempts, and produced records requested by law enforcement
covering 200,000+ customer base
• Configured and Administered servers
• Abuse Manager, responsible for answering daily inquires about Abuse policies, conferring with Network Applications
about Spam filter changes, tracking and monitoring corporate and customer security
• Email administration for entire customer base
• Participated with MIS group in build and setup of new LAN for 300+ employees
• Took inbound calls for PC and Macintosh users with DUN connections and periodic Team Lead calls
• Supported customers on multiple OS’s (Windows 9x, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT, Macintosh 8.2-10.1)
• Supported ADSL and DUN connections for ISP accounts

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Member, ProNet of Florida

Member, Lambuth University soccer team (1993 TCAC Soccer Championship)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CONVERGYS Internet Service Representative 4/09 – Present

VOLARIS ONLINE Security Systems Administrator 8/05 – 12/08
CONVERGYS Internet Customer Representative 11/03 – 8/05

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Shorty Sircit
8538 Denallen Dr .• Jacksonville, FL 33526 • Cell: 904-313-4618 • [email protected]

OBJECTIVE
Electrical Engineering position in digital design. Areas of interest include digital logic design, microcoding,
and embedded systems.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree: Electrical Engineering, August 2008
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
GPA 3.61 (Working 20 hours/week as research assistant while attending school)

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SKILLS

C - programming language PSPICE – analog and digital circuit design
Maple – analog circuit simulation TI OPT101 – optical sensor
rotel – printed circuit board design Texas Instruments MSP430 microprocessor
Verilog HDL – digital logic design Motorola HC12 microprocessor
SensComp transducer – ultrasonic ranging sensor MATLAB – controls system design
harp GP2Y0A21YK – infrared proximity sensor Motorola Creatalink 2XT 2-Way Pager
MS FrontPage - web design MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint - office applications
AR Embedded Workbench IDE – TI MSP430 microcode development
MiniIDE – Motorola HC12 microcode development in assembly
Imagecraft IDE for ICC12– Motorola HC12 microcode development in C
Cadence – digital logic design & communication system design
Statistical Analysis Program (SAS) – communications analysis
Linux, Unix, Solaris, Windows - operating systems

EXPERIENCE
Autonomous Robot Design: Uses TI OPT101 optical sensors to follow lines, neodymium magnets formed in albach array
for pickup mechanism, UART communication using infrared receiver, and 5 TI MSP430 microcontrollers for robotic control
Intelligent Sewage Monitoring System: Responsible for power subsystem design and sonar measuring capability of embedded
system using SensComp’s ultrasonic transducer, and the TI MSP430 microprocessor to monitor sewer lines using real-time and
wireless communication via Motorola’s Creatalink 2XT 2-Way Pager
Intelligent security system embedded design: uses keypad entry to access room monitored by hall effect sensor using the
Motorola HC12 microprocessor. External alarm is triggered by wireless transceiver
Analog circuit design, e.g. resonance transformer (Tesla Coil), sonar ranging module, and infrared distance detector
Digital circuit design, e.g. digital phase-locked loop, and 916 MHz ASK wireless transceiver

ACTIVITIES
Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholarship
Engineering Advisory Council. Member
Golden Key International Honor Society, Member
IEEE Southeastcon 2004 Robotics Competition – 2nd Place
Florida Engineering Society (FES) Student Chapter. President (2 terms), Vice President, Secretary
Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society (HKN). Vice President
Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (IEEE), Member
MATHCOUNTS Volunteer – middle school math competition

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, Electrical Engineering Teaching Assistant, 1/2004 – Present
Harold’s Meat Market, Jacksonville, FL, Butcher, 8/2002 – 1/2004

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Hardy Y. Ird 234 Park Avenue, Summerset, FL 32345

(945) 123-1234
[email protected]

QUALIFIED FOR:
Electrical Engineering position in product development. Areas of interest include embedded systems design,
wireless technology, biomedical and natural science applications.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Electrical Engineering, May 2009
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
• GPA 3.63 (working ~ 20 hrs/week while attending school)

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SKILLS

• VERILOG HDL – digital logic design • Motorola M68HC12 Microcontroller
• C-programming language • ASSEMBLY- microcoding HC11/12
• PSPICE – analog circuit design • MATLAB – control system design
• MathCAD – advanced mathematical computations • Windows XP
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • SensComp Series 9000 Transducers
• TI MSP430 Mixed Signal Processor • TI TMP101 temperature sensor
• Fairchild Plastic Infrared LED • Phototransistors, QEC122 and QSC113
• Image Craft ICC12C compiler environment • Motorola M68HC12 Microcontroller
• Protel – printed circuit board development • Softbaugh LCD Modules
• IAR Workbench TI MSP430 microcode development environment
• MiniIDE Motorola HC12 microcode development environment

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
•Embedded system design of an Intelligent Temperature Sensor using the Texas Instrument MSP430F449 microprocessor
and the TI TMP101 digital I2C temperature sensor.
•Embedded system design of an Intelligent Manhole Cover to detect fluid levels using TI MSP430 microprocessor,
SensComp 9000 series acoustic transducer, and Motorola Creatalink 2XT 2-Way Pager for wireless communications.
•Embedded system design of an Intelligent Alarm System using the Motorola M68HC12 microcontroller and Fairchild
infrared devices, QEC122 and QSC113.
•Embedded system design of an Intelligent Digital Scale with Wireless Display using the Texas Instrument MSP430F449
microprocessors, and Motorola ZigBee wireless transceivers.
•Digital logic design, e.g. adders, multiplexers, decoders, ALUs, counters.
•Analog circuit design, e.g. op-amps, filters, and pulse width modulation using BJT/MOSFET transistors.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Hansford W. Farris Academic Scholarship.
President and Treasurer, IEEE Student Chapter.
Vice President, Society of Women Engineers Student Chapter
Member, Florida Engineering Society Student Chapter
Member, Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer, JETS High School Engineering Competition

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Student Assistant University of North Florida 08/06 - Present
Research Assistant University of North Florida 10/06 - Present
Manager New England Eatery & Pub 07/04 - 08/06

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Buddy Sapp
124 Springdale Road Apt: 11
Jacksonville, FL 32476
904-476-1234
[email protected]

Qualified for: Mechanical Engineering. Areas of interest include thermodynamic, propulsion, manufacturing, design, and controls engineering.

Education
University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering May 2009
GPA 3.2

Florida Community College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Associates of Arts: December 2007
GPA 3.2

Engineering and Computer Skills

• C – programming language
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint – office applications
• AutoCAD – computer aided design and drafting such as screw and bolt assembly
• PSPICE – analog and digital circuit design
• Pro/Engineer Wildfire – 3D model of piston assembly
• Matrix Laboratory (Matlab) – control system design
• Statistical Analysis Program (SAS) – communication system analysis
• IDEAS – finite element stress analysis, bracket assembly
• RoboWorks – 3D software modeling, simulation and animation of a robot arm

Experience
• Chilled Water Plant Project: Performed the design and selection of an efficient water-cooled plant. Responsible for analyzing
compressor efficiency and energy usage in order to reduce the operating cost of the selected plant.
• Performed finite element stress analysis on a heat-treated aluminum bracket. Validated simulation results through analysis at
particular locations along the bracket model.
• PD and PID Control for ECP Model 205 Torsional Plant: Demonstrated concepts associated with proportional plus derivative (PD)
and proportional plus derivative and integral action (PID) controllers and verified system response to dynamic inputs.
• Pressure Vessel Design: designed a pressure vessel system in order to discharge sonic air flow into ambient conditions and into a
second pressure vessel. Analyzed the mass flow rate of air under choked conditions in the two configurations.
• U.S. Navy: Supervised a work center of 10-15 personnel. Responsibilities included preventive maintenance on board ship flight
deck, inspection of support equipment such as tow tractors and firefighting gear, and aircraft firefighter and search and rescue team leader.
• U.S. Postal Service: Responsibilities included setting up mail processing workstations, operating motor vehicles to transport mail
within the facility and handling mail processing equipment.

Skills/Membershipis
• Proficient in written and spoken Spanish
• Instrument rated pilot – Land Single Engine Aircraft (170 hours logged)
• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• Member, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Member, Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society

Employment History
Mail Handler United States Postal Service 11/01 – 02/07
Flight Deck Director United States Navy 07/98 – 05/01

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Michael Dell
Jacksonville, FL 32225 124 Osprey Way
(904) 123-4567 [email protected]

EDUCATION

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science, Minor in Graphic Design
Major: GPA 3.87, Overall GPA: 3.65, May 2008
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa and Dean’s List

COMPUTER SKILLS

COBOL CCS Assembler Microsoft Access

Visual Basic Qbasic Oracle Paradox
Lotus Microsoft Office PowerPoint Word Perfect

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Information Resources of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Part-time Programmer, June 2007 - present
• Perform installation procedures, custom programming and testing as required

Barnett Technologies, Jacksonville, FL

Intern, August 2006 - December 2006
• Built and installed PCs for staff
• Established user accounts on appropriate networks
• Traced and repaired network problems
• Trouble-shooted various problems with staff computers
• Trained personnel on network and various installed programs

UNF Career Development Center, Jacksonville, FL

Part-time Web Master, January 2005 - May 2006
• Worked directly with Director and staff on web page creation and maintenance.
• Developed graphics for various marketing and promotional materials

OTHER EXPERIENCE

U.S. Navy
E-8, AWCS Anti-submarine Warfare Operator Technician, 2000-2004
• National Defense Ribbon
• Meritorious Accommodation Medal

MEMBERSHIPS

Delta Sigma Pi, 2005- 2008

Upsilon Pi Epsilon, 2005 - 2008, Coordinator of Special Events, 2006
Students in Free Enterprise, 2007 - 2008

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on your resume? to include his or her name, address, and phone
Should you list your references on your resume? number on your resume. One very effective alter-
Experts disagree, but I think you should list native to listing your references directly on your
your references, either on your resume, or on a resume is to have a separate “Reference Sheet.”
separate Reference Sheet, if those references are In this way you can send out resumes that do not
recognizable by name or title. Let me give you an reveal names and addresses of your references and
example. then present the Reference Sheet at the interview.
I was working with a student once. We had Or you might decide that some prospective
completed his resume, and I asked if he wanted to employers should receive references at the same
list references. “What kind?” he asked. “Well,” I time they receive your resume. Then you include
said, “do you have anybody who would recommend the Reference Sheet with the resume.
you and who is recognizable by name or title? He
then proceeded to name a United States Senator From Resumes for Reentry by C. Edward Good
and a United States Congressman whom he had
known all his life. Those names, addresses, and
telephone numbers went down on his resume.
If someone famous will recommend you, put the Usually, three references are provided. Be sure your
name on your resume. Is it “name dropping” to do name is on the separate Reference Sheet. Example
so? You bet it is. And it works. of the correct format for listing references:
Alternatively, if someone with a spiffy title will
recommend you, put the name, title, address, Thomas English, Ph.D.
and phone number on your resume. Spiffy titles Professor of Civil Engineering
include: Professor, Dean, President, Owner, University of North Florida
Manager, and so on. One UNF Drive
If you decide to list references, make sure you Jacksonville, FL 32224
personally call them and ask their permission. (904) 620-1234

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 SAMPLE
Reference Document
Vinnie Van Gogh
1234 Painters Way
Jacksonville, FL 33224
(904) 123-4567
[email protected]

REFERENCES

Ken Parker
Director
American Heart Association
1234 Main Street
Suite 204
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904-123-4567
[email protected]

Dr. Debra Murphy

Department Chair and Associate Professor (Art History)
Department of Art and Design
College of Arts and Sciences
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
904-620-4037
[email protected]

Ellen Housel
Assistant Professor, Photography
Department of Art and Design
College of Arts and Sciences
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
904-620-4037
[email protected]

Donald Moore
Divisional Manager
Southeastern Customer Service Department
Citibank
132 Deerwood Park Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904-123-5432
[email protected]

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