Chris Swenson
3219 Lacey Street • San Mateo, CA 94521 • H: (650) 555-5691 • M: (650) 555-6190
OBJECTIVE: To obtain an entry-level auto-mechanic position.
EXPERIENCE
9/00- Present 39th Street Chevron
Oil Changing Crew
Oil Changing Crew
§ Perform oil changes on all makes and models of cars, trucks,
busses and vans. (Weekend job)
busses and vans. (Weekend job)
§ Assist full-time mechanics with various work, including removing and cleaning carburetors and fuel pumps, examining battery connections and repairing fan belts.
§ Knowledgeable about both foreign and domestic cars, including Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi.
5/98 – 9/00 Pep Boys
Stock Clerk, San Francisco Store
Stock Clerk, San Francisco Store
§ Worked in the storeroom of Pep Boys Auto Parts retailer, becoming familiar with many of the parts and products stocked.
§ Assisted sales personnel in answering customer questions and providing “how-to” advice.
§ Helped the store manager order and install different parts for his own personal collection of vintage cars.
EDUCATION
North San Francisco High School
High School Diploma – 1997 - 2001
High School Diploma – 1997 - 2001
§ Member of the School Automobile Club
§ Acted as a Teacher’s Assistant in Shop Class
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
Chris Swenson
3219 Lacey Street • San Mateo, CA 94521 • H: (650) 555-5691 • M: (650) 555-6190
Objective: To obtain a position as an Executive Assistant with an exciting company.
Experience: San Francisco Public Library San Francisco, CA
Executive Assistant 1/99 to Present
§ Coordinate and organize meetings and conferences for the library.
§ Place requisition orders for books and other teaching materials.
§ Oversee the scheduling of guest speakers and book-signers.
§ Assist the Head Librarian with managing her lecture schedule.
§ Type documents and presentations in Microsoft Office programs.
PNC Insurance Berkeley, CA
Sales Assistant 11/96 to 1/99
§ Conducted telephone marketing to generate qualified sales leads.
§ Developed deal tracking tools to assist sales persons in win-loss analysis.
§ Produced monthly mailers and email messages to solicit potential clients.
§ Organized weekly operating meetings with other sales assistants.
§ Responsible for training new sales assistants upon hiring.
BDMO Advertising Agency San Francisco, CA
Receptionist 895 – 11/96
§ Greeted guests and answered the main telephone line.
§ Managed the front desk schedule, coordinating among four receptionists.
§ Organized local Company outings and planned volunteer events.
Education: San Jose State College San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Arts May 1995
Major in Business Administration
San Jose Community College San Jose, CA
Concentrations in Business & Economics May 1993
References: Available upon request
Chris Swenson
3219 Lacey Street, San Mateo, CA 94521 H: (650) 555-5691 M: (650) 555-6910 cwenson@hotmole.com
Objective
To find a challenging position at a growing scientific instruments company.
Work Experience
Researcher, September 2000 - May 2001
Micro Lenses, Inc, San Francisco, CA.
· Prepped and analyzed samples of the Company’s line of microscope cleansers.
· Ran daily quality control tests for all lab equipment.
· Interacted with clients to test their equipment and advise on storage.
· Researched the effect of aging on various product models.
· Trained new employees in the lab.
Research Assistant for Dr. Ronald Myers, June 1999 – September 2000
Biology Department, University of California, Sacramento
· Assisted in a field study done on the effects of fluoride on synthetic enamel.
· Observed and collected specimens to be brought back to the lab for further testing.
· Recorded various data and set up computer equipment in the field.
Desk Attendant. September 1997 – May 1999
University of California, Sacramento Hospital
· Signed visitors and doctors in and out of the hospital.
· Completed admittance paperwork and issued security clearance.
· Answered the telephone and gave out general hospital information.
Camp Counselor. May 1997 – August 1997
Boys & Girls Club of Sacramento
· Supervised and interacted with inner-city children.
· Planned weekly activities and agendas for campers.
· Led a weeklong wilderness survival seminar for teens.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology, September 1993 - May 1997
University of California, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
· Financed 100% of education through part-time work and student loans.
· Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
Chris Swenson
3219 Lacey Street
San Mateo, CA 94251
H: (650) 555-5691
H: (650) 555-5691
M: (650) 555-6190
cswenson@hotmole.com
Objective:
To obtain an auditing position with a Big 5 Accounting firm.
Summary of Qualifications:
§ Auditing Internship with Price Waterhouse Coopers.
§ Part-time bookkeeper’s assistant for over two years.
§ Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks, MS Excel and Peachtree Accounting Software
Education:
University of Oregon Portland, OR
BBA & MBA 1997 - 2002
Concentration in Accounting (special five year joint BBA, MBA program)
Overseas study at London University, 2001
Overseas study at London University, 2001
Experience:
Price Waterhouse Coopers San Francisco, CA
Audit Internship 6/2001 to 9/2001
§ Assisted the audit team with its annual review of Neo-Phie Software, Inc., a maker of enterprise software located in San Jose, CA.
§ Researched GAPP rulings for a particular revenue-recognition model being questioned.
§ Provided general administrative assistance to the auditors, including creating Excel spreadsheets, copying and filing receipts and preparing the final certification report.
University Bookkeeping Services Portland, OR
Clerk 9/1999 - Present
§ Assisted a local bookkeeping service part-time, managing accounts payables
and receivables for various clients.
and receivables for various clients.
§ Worked directly with both Intuit QuickBooks and Peachtree to create digital ledgers
and keep track of transactions.
and keep track of transactions.
§ Used the macro tools in Microsoft Excel to automate tax calculations for retail clients.
Other:
Member of the Junior Auditors of America Society
Already studying for the Certified Pubic Accountant Exam
