FEDERAL RESUMES
For Success
Trachtenberg School
Career Development Services
Career Guide
MPA Suite 601
www.career.tspppa.gwu.edu
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FEDERAL RESUMES
Table of Contents
Getting Started: Understanding & Preparation
2-5
Understanding the Federal Resume
2
Federal Resume Nuts & Bolts
2-3
What Human Resource Specialists are Looking For
4
Showcasing Yourself and Your Skills
5
Developing Your Federal Resume To Fit Targeted Occupational Series
6-7
Example Occupational Information
7
Writing the Federal Resume
8-17
Basic Do’s and Don’ts
8
Position Details
9
Personal Information
9
Summary of Experience
10-11
Education
12
Professional Experience
13-15
Other Qualifications
16-17
Final Checklist
18
Frequently Asked Questions
19
Announcement To Federal Resume
20-23
Sample Announcement
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Sample Federal Resume
21-23
Federal Resume Examples – Before and After
24-31
Federal Resume Example – Early Career MPA
32-33
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Federal Resumes are long,
descriptive narratives of one’s
professional history. For recent masters
students, federal resumes are about
3-4 pages in length; For more
experienced professionals these
documents can range from 4-10 pages.
GETTING STARTED
UNDERSTANDING THE FEDERAL RESUME
Definition: A Federal Resume is included in official applications for open positions within the Federal
Government. You have to develop one version using the resume builder on USAjobs.gov but can also create
another version (which gives you more formatting options) to upload as an additional document to your
application.
Purpose: The Federal Resume is the most widely accepted document used in the Federal Government
application process. Federal resumes should highlight where, when, and how long the applicant held a position
as well as any additional pertinent information or skills that apply to the job description. Though thorough, they
are clear and concise documents and must include all the details that support the job qualifications.
FEDERAL RESUME NUTS & BOLTS
The Traditional Resume vs. the Federal Resume
Traditional Resume
Federal Resume
One to two pages.
Approximately three to four pages but can be longer.
Scanned by software or human eyes.
Read by Human Resources personnel.
Employees contact candidate’s whose
accomplishments match the job description.
Candidates typically complete a qualifications questionnaire as part of the
application process. The questionnaire MUST be ACCURATE and MATCH your
federal resume with supporting qualifications. Human Resource personnel will
review these documents and give you a score out of 100 (veterans can score up to
110). Those who score high enough are categorized as “Best Qualified.” The hiring
manager will then review the applications from the Best Qualified pile and will
contact the candidate’s whose accomplishments best match the job description.
Bullet accomplishments; use simple bullet
symbols.
Use a narrative to highlight your position responsibilities and bullets to show your
key accomplishments. The narrative should consist of a small paragraph and be
organized to match the responsibilities and qualifications from the job
announcement. Your bullets should showcase your knowledge, skills, abilities, and
core competencies.
Margins should be no larger than 1 inch and
no smaller than 8/10 of an inch.
No formatting if using USA Jobs Builder. Text should be flushed left and ragged
right. You can use formatting on your federal resume that is uploaded as a separate
document attachment.
Highlight details through consistent usage of
bold, italicized, capitalized, or underlined
text.
For USA Jobs Builder, you can’t include bold, italics, bullets, or underlines. Instead,
use ALL CAPS to highlight important details.
Send resume directly to the organization. If
sent electronically, resume is in PDF format.
Federal resumes are submitted either on USAjobs.gov or sent directly to the agency
as in a PDF format.
Why does this matter?
Federal Resumes are READ and
SCANNED by HUMANS. Therefore,
these documents should be succinct,
thorough, and powerful.
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FEDERAL RESUME NUTS & BOLTS CONTINUED
Seven Steps for Success
Step One: Contact your references
Federal job applications will ask for both personal and professional
references. Contact everyone you intend to use as a reference to obtain
their updated contact information.
Step Two: Collect Information
Gather the contact information of past employers, dates of employment,
names of former supervisors, job titles, responsibility lists, salaries,
training, education, and awards achieved. The more information you
obtain, the easier it will be to write your federal resume!
Step Three: Select Your Format
Possible formats include chronological, competency-based, a combination
of both, or a prescribed template through an online agency such as USA
Jobs. All federal resumes should include sections on personal
information, education, work experience, and other qualifications.
Step Four: Include Keywords
Read over the position posting carefully. Highlight the nouns (budget,
analysis, policies, and plans) and verbs (develop, manage, consult, and
design) that appear more than once and include these in your federal
resume along with descriptors such as annual, monthly, national, and
federal.
Step Five: Print & Check for Errors
Make sure that your printed document matches your computer formatting
and that there are no spelling or grammatical errors.
Step Six: Have Others Review your
Resume
Seek out individuals with outstanding grammar skills to review your
resume and make any necessary corrections.
Step Seven: Send
Print and send your federal resume to a federal agency and/or submit your
federal resume electronically through an online system (example: USA
Jobs) or through email (sent as a PDF file).
As with a traditional resume, federal resumes
need to be aligned to the position in
which you are applying. Accordingly,
continuously update your federal resume to
cater to the announcement. DO NOT write
one federal resume and use it for all open
positions.
Why does this matter?
Federal Resumes are DIFFERENT from the
traditional resume. If applying for a Federal
Government position, DO NOT just submit
your traditional resume as your federal
resume.
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DO NOT assume that Human Resource
Specialists will infer anything. If it is
not written in your federal resume, the
information will not be known. Be as
clear, precise, and specific as
possible.
WHAT HUMAN RESOURSE SPECIALISTS ARE LOOKING FOR
Information to Include in a Federal Resume:
Position Information
o Announcement number
o Title and grade(s) of the position
Personal Information
o Full name, mailing address (with zip code), and day and evening phone numbers
(with area code)
o Country of citizenship (most require U.S.)
o Veteran’s preference
o Reinstatement eligibility
o Highest federal civilian grade held (include job series and dates held)
Education
o Colleges or universities attended (undergraduate, study abroad, and graduate)
o Name, city, state, zip of college/university
o Majors
o Classes and course work (if it relates to the position)
o Type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, include total credits earned
and indicate whether semester or quarter hours)
o Send copy of your college transcript if the job vacancy requests it (Note: usually
need copies from both your undergraduate and graduate institutions)
Work Experience
o Include all paid and unpaid work related to the job to which you are applying (do
not just send job descriptions)
Job title (if federal job, include series and grade)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer’s name and address
Supervisor’s name and phone number
Starting and ending dates (month and year)
Hours per week
Salary (Include relevant positions even if work was pro bono, stipend-
based, or hourly)
Indicate if HR or hiring manager can contact current supervisor
Other Job-related Qualifications
o Training courses (title and year)
o Skills (other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing
speed)
o Certificates and licenses (current only)
o Honors, awards, and special accomplishments (publications, memberships in
professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and
performance awards)
Why does this matter?
Human Resource Specialists read and
score your federal resume. In order to
be considered for the positions, your
federal resume must receive a “Best
Qualified” rating, which is a score of 90
or higher.
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SHOWCASING YOURSELF & YOUR SKILLS
Getting Started: Brainstorm
On a separate piece of paper, brainstorm your best accomplishments and think “What have I done that is unique?”
List as many specific examples of projects, events, or programs and for each example, record the action steps that
you took to reach your final result(s). Use this list of accomplishments to help build your federal resume and to
prepare for a future interview.
EXAMPLE:
EXPERIENCE
Congressional Intern
for Senator First Name
Last Name
PROJECT
Congressional office
support
ACTION STEPS
Answered office phones, recorded constituents’
messages, and transferred callers to staffers
Researched and summarized education and
immigration legislation and related political issues
Attended House briefings and Committee hearings;
drafted briefs for legislative staff
Transferring your Core Competencies & Aligning Keywords:
Core competencies are the value-added skills or abilities that you can offer a supervisor. These attributes exceed
your general capabilities and are skills that you have acquired or that you were given inherently which make you
unique.
Examples that can make a difference in your resume:
o Organizational Management
o Budget Planning & Execution
o Strategic Alliance Building
o Cross-Functional Team Building and
Leadership
o Change Management
o Performance Improvement
o Research Methodology & Data Analysis
o Business Development
o Consensus Driven Leader
Keywords are the words that are repeated numerous times in the responsibilities, qualifications, and specialized
experience sections in the federal position job description.
o GOAL: Your federal resume needs to mirror the job announcement.
o STEPS:
1. Read over the following sections within the job posting carefully to capitalize on keywords:
Duties, Qualifications, and Job Questions.
2. Highlight all the terms that come up more than once.
3. Intentionally include these words when elaborating on your educational and work
experience narratives.
To obtain a “Best Qualified” rating, your resume
should include as many relevant micro details
about your educational and work experiences.
Consider:
Have I attended any trainings that relate to this
job position?
What job experience do I hold that is directly
related to the general nature of the work?
What knowledge, skills, and abilities do I
possess that make me marketable for this
opening?
Why does this matter?
Thousands of applicants apply for openings
in the federal government. As such, your
resume needs to STAND OUT.
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DEVELOPING YOUR FEDERAL RESUME TO FIT TARGETED OCCUPATIONAL
SERIES PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR A SPECIFIC JOB
Positions in the federal government have unique titles that are different from those in the private sector. Prior to
selecting the position that is right of you, use the general descriptions within the Occupational Series
(http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications) as a guide to help you
align your document with the core competencies of these positions.
The following are Occupational Series examples commonly used for those with MPP/MPAs.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
GS-300 Series: General Administrative & Clerical Office Services
Description of Responsibilities:
Sample Position Titles:
Ability to administer, supervise, or perform
management analysis work
Proven secretarial skills: typing, stenography,
and other correspondence
Knowledge of office appliances
Strong communication series: ability to use
codes and ciphers, experience managing
communications equipment
Other duties in the realm of clerical and/or
administrative nature
GS-301: Miscellaneous Administration and Program
Series
GS-318: Secretary Series
GS-340: Program Management Series
GS-341: Administrative Officer Series
GS-343: Management and Program Analysis Series
GS-346: Logistics Management Series
GS-350: Equipment Operator Series
GS-356: Data Transcriber Series
GS-357: Coding Series
GS-392: General Telecommunications Series
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
GS-1000 Series: Information & Arts Group
Description of Responsibilities:
Sample Position Titles:
Professional, artistic, technical or clerical work in:
Verbal, visual, or pictorial communication
Collection and presentation of art works and/or
artifacts
Understanding of applied arts
Strong writing, editing, and language skills
Mastery of foreign language and cultural
diversity
GS-1035: Public Affairs Series
GS-1040: Language Specialist Series
GS-1046: Language Clerical Series
GS-1082: Writing and Editing Series
GS-1087: Editorial Assistance Series
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
GS-500 Series: Accounting & Budget Group
Description of Responsibilities:
Sample Position Titles:
Advise, administer, supervise, or perform
professional, technical, or related clerical work
on accounting, budget administration, or a
related field
GS-501: Financial Administration and Program Series
GS-505: Financial Management Series
GS-511: Auditing Series
GS-544: Civilian Pay Series
GS-560: Budget Analysis Series
Reading through the descriptions within the Occupational Series is time consuming; however,
taking the time to do so will help you to STAND OUT.
Thinking about tools, methods, and outcomes you achieved throughout your experience that
highlight core competencies of positions will place you one step closer to earning an interview.
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EXAMPLE OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
PUBLIC AFFAIRS POSITIONS AND THEIR CORE COMPETENCIES
Positions that Conduct Public Affairs Programs within an Agency or Organization:
Formulate and recommend policies, programs, and procedures governing information functions related
to the work of the agency.
Plan, initiate, and implement comprehensive public affairs campaigns to enhance the understanding of
the agency's programs among the general public and specialized groups and organizations.
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal information program, media relations, and
community relations programs in achieving greater understanding of the facility's mission and
programs.
Advise agency's top management officials on the possible public and media reactions to proposed policy
statements or agency actions.
Positions Concerned with Gathering Feedback to Inform Programs, Policies, or Services:
Develop and disseminate a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of
agency programs, employing all types of media, including radio, television, newspapers, magazines,
professional and scientific journals, still and motion pictures, posters, exhibits, and advertisements.
Arrange and conduct workshops, seminars, and other meetings with various organizations in
stimulating participation in agency activities, identifying their concerns, and motivating these groups to
conduct similar programs for their membership.
Advise and assist personnel at subordinate echelons on carrying out community relations activities,
furnishing policy guidance, developing directives for policy procedures, and evaluating program
effectiveness.
Collect and summarize input from specialized groups or individuals through surveys, public opinion
studies, or group meetings, and prepare reports to management on the public's perception of agency
programs.
Arrange and conduct tours of facility, briefing local, national, and international visitors and officials on
the function and operation of the organization.
Positions that Provide Evaluations of Programs, Staff Achievements, Awards, etc.:
Prepare newsletters or other communications for distribution to field offices to keep them acquainted
with programs at agency headquarters.
Conduct a facility's internal information program designed for the benefit of all employees including
foreign nationals employed by the organization.
Maintain liaison with subordinate organizations' public affairs personnel to produce ideas or
communication materials for use in a headquarters magazine, or develop recommendations on ways
the magazine can better serve the total mission.
Plan, design, and conduct information programs for awards and special recognition designed to
improve employee morale.
Plan and conduct attitude and opinion surveys among employees in developing recommendations to
improve communication.
Source: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-
positions/standards/1000/gs1035.pdf
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WRITING THE FEDERAL RESUME
After identifying what the agency is looking for and what your skills are, it’s time to actually start writing!
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BASIC DO’S & DON’T’S
DO
Keep your resumes to 3 OR 4 pages, unless you
have significant experience.
Make an account on USAJOBS. Through this online
source you can update your profile information and
customize your resume to fit positions.
Continue to manage your USAJOBS resume
through your email ID.
Update your job preferences as human resource
specialists often search for candidates.
Include a current and relevant goal for all resumes
that you create and upload on USAJOBS.
Name your resumes carefully if you have more than
one in your USAJOBS account to make sure that
the resume name matches the position you are
applying for at that time.
DON’T
Include your full social security number. Use
the last four digits.
Only bullet your accomplishments. Use a
narrative as well to highlight your
responsibilities.
Use a condensed style of writing.
Use abbreviations.
Write one federal resume and use it for all of
your positions.
Submit your traditional resume as your federal
resume.
Only depend on your uploaded federal resume
as some agencies still want to see the USAJOBS
resume builder version so submit both to cover
all your bases.
Have a peer read and review your federal resume.
Chances are, if they have questions, so will human resource specialists!
Remember: The USAJOBS resume builder DOES NOT recognize formatting, including
bulleted lists and words that are bold, italicized, or underlined. To highlight important
points in your federal resume, use CAPITAL LETTERS. When describing your information
in a list, use hyphens (-) or asterisks (*).
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WRITING THE FEDERAL RESUME CONTINUED
POSITION DETAILS
Announcement number
Title and grade(s) of the position
Sample 1:
Sample 2:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full, legal name (no nicknames)
Permanent/current mailing address (with zip code)
Day and evening phone numbers (with area code)
Country of Citizenship
Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number
Veteran’s preference (if applicable)
Reinstatement eligibility (if applicable)
Highest federal civilian grade held (if applicable – include job series and dates held)
Languages
Sample 1:
Sample 2:
OBJECTIVE: Accounting Technician, Defense Finance & Accounting Service
GS-0525-05/07, Job Announcement number: D00107
OBJECTIVE: General Attorney, GS-0905-07/09; Announcement: CS/05-117
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
2100 Foxhall Road, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Daytime/Evening Phone: 555-969-2323
Email: name@gmail.com
United States Citizen
SSN: xxx-xx-1234
Languages: English (fluent) and Spanish (native)
First Name Last Name
2025 G Street
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 555-200-1234
Email: name@gmail.com
US Citizen
Social Security Number: xxx-xx-2222
Veterans Preference: 5 points, US Marine Corps, 08/2009 to 01/2011, honorable discharge
Security Clearance: Secret (active), Interim Top Secret (active)
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
The summary of experience or profile statement is a paragraph or list that summarizes your most relevant skills for the
position. In this section you want to include the skills, competencies, and keywords from the position description that
highlight your potential contribution.
Sample 1:
Sample 2:
Sample 3:
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
- PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, POLICY ANALYSIS, AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
- Collaborative leader with 15 years of progressive experience specializing in developed and developing
nations
- Trilingual policy analyst with a high level of domestic and overseas experience in policy development,
project management, foreign affairs, and communications
- Chief liaison between U.S. and state and foreign government officials
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Program analyst and policy manager specializing in Energy Policy and Economic Development Issues with a
passion for practical solutions to environmental challenges
- Eight years’ experience in domestic policy research, project management, and community outreach in private
and nonprofit sectors
- Professional international involvement in the education, real estate, trade, ecotourism, and technology sectors
- Research focus in climate change, conservation, land use, agriculture, and indigenous business development
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Program Design/Development
- Negotiation and Advocacy
- Policy Research and Analysis
- Program Evaluation
- Strategic Planning
- External Relations/Fundraising
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Action-oriented public affairs professional
Skilled in directing complex, mission-driven projects from concept to operation
Successful navigator in managing competing deadlines, composing outreach materials, organizing
interagency meetings, and planning outreach events
High level of communication skills, global knowledge and critical thinking strategies
Effective leadership with a solid work ethic and a commitment to fairness
LANGUAGES:
Spanish
Spoken: Intermediate
Written: Intermediate
Reading: Advanced
While the summary is important in getting noticed once you make it to the Best Qualified list, don’t
assume it will be during the initial review. Everything that illustrates your
qualifications/specialized experienced MUST be in the other sections of your resume.
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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Sample 4:
Sample 5:
Sample 6:
Sample 7:
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Highly experienced consultant with eight years of advanced economic analysis and corporate fundraising
experience in the nonprofit and private sectors. Master of Public Policy candidate graduating in May 2012
who has consistently realized financial and membership gains for organizations at all professional levels.
PROFILE:
15
years
experience
launching
and directing
public
health
programs
that
serve
diverse
underserved
communities,
overseeing
program
operations
and
community
partnerships,
establishing
effective
and
efficient
systems
that
produce
measurable
outcomes,
and
conducting
and
collaborating
on
public
health
research.
Areas
PROFI LE:
Master of Public Administration candidate specializing in program evaluation, analysis and management.
Skilled in leading and collaborating with diverse international teams, marketing, conflict resolution and
data analytics. Proven talent for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding
innovative solutions within multilateral organizations. Core competencies in program management,
capacity building, and international negotiation.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Env ironme n t al S tud i es s t udent g radua t ing with a Master of P ublic Polic y (MP P) d egree
in M ay 201 3 . Exce ptio nal in t erper s o nal, cust o mer re latio n s , o r gani zationa l assessm e nts
and o r al and wri tten communi c ation s kills. Cross -cul tural exper ience provid ing
pro g ram su p port and pro j ect man a gemen t . Entre preneu r ial t hinke r wit h a met i c ulous
eye f or det a il. C o nduct ed more than six years of res earch in mi c ro -fina n c ing t h at le d to
the c reat i o n of a gree n com m unity.
PROFI LE:
Motiv a ted, globa l citizen w ith twe l ve ye a rs of subs t a ntiv e tra vel experi ence. Extens i ve
expe rienc e in d y n amic envir o nment s a nd w orki ng wi t h a diverse c lien t -b a se fro m
vary ing s o c ioec o n o mic a nd rel i giou s backg round s . Out standin g org anizat i o nal, oral ,
and w ritt e n commun ica t ion skills a nd ef f ective pr oject a nd fin ancia l manag ement
ski l l s and abil i t ies.
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EDUCATION
A list, in reverse chronological order, of all of the schools you have attended and degrees earned. Include
your courses, projects, research papers, and extracurricular activities as these items are likely to impress the human
resources staff reading your federal resume.
What to include?
Current, or anticipated, degree at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration. The
number of credit hours and semester/quarter hours if you do not have a degree.
Only if relevant to the specific job, include coursework, academic research/thesis, and presentations.
Academic honors including scholarships, fellowships, Dean’s list, honorary societies, graduation with honors
(high honors, magna cum laude) and/or GPA (Minimum 3.0 and preferable to be 3.5 – 4.0 or above).
Activities that highlight specialized interests, skills, and/or values. (For example, if you are a member of a
sports team, you demonstrate discipline, teamwork and ability to manage a schedule).
Highlight any special workshops, training programs, and conferences you may have attended during college
that are relevant to the position description.
Sample 1:
Sample 2:
Sample 3:
Enrolled in Master of Public Policy program; Program Evaluation; The George Washington University;
Washington, DC: completed 9 quarter hours out of 54 total; anticipated graduation date, 05/2014; GPA:
3.5/4.0.
Bachelor of Arts; English and Linguistics (double major); University of Maryland; College Park, MD; May
2010; completed 129 semester hours; GPA: 3.67/4.0.
Study abroad program; University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England, 09/2008-06/2009.
Diploma, Century High School, Eldersburg, MD, 2006.
May 2012, Master of Public Administration (MPA), Government Contracting concentration, cum laude. The
George Washington University, Washington, DC. Relevant Coursework: Policy Analysis; Economics in Policy
Analysis; Urban Policy; Community Development and Management; Land Use Development and Community
Planning. GPA: 3.6 out of 4.0.
May 2010, Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, magna cum laude. Connecticut College, New London, CT. Relevant
Coursework: Economics; American Government; American History; English; PowerPoint. GPA: 3.8/4.0.
June 2006, High School Diploma, Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Bethesda, MD.
August 2010 - December 2012, Master of Public Policy at The George Washington University, Washington,
D.C. GPA: 3.68 out of 4.0. Relevant Coursework: Research Methods and Applied Statistics, Introduction to
Public Policy, Research Methods in Policy Analysis (Multivariate), Economics in Policy Analysis, Public
Budgeting, Revenue and Expenditure.
June 2009 – August 2009, Study Abroad Experience at CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain. GPA: 3.75
out of 4.0. Relevant Coursework: Drug Policy and International Terrorism Policy Global Seminar.
September 2006 – May 2010, Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Political Science, and History at The
University of California, San Diego, CA. GPA: 3.65 out of 4.0. Graduated Cum Laude with Distinction.
Honors: Communication Honors Thesis Program, Order of Omega Greek Honors Society, Provosts Honors.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Included in this section is all paid and non-paid experience gained from jobs and internships.
What to include?
Enough information for Human Resource reviewers to have sufficient information to check your references,
determine how much time you spent performing specialized work during your experience and assess the
strength of your application based on the qualifications needed.
o This includes:
The job title of all positions held (that are relevant for the position to which you are
applying)
Location (Town, State, Country, if pertinent)
A thorough description of your duties and accomplishments in the position
As the traditional resume, start each line with strong action words like: Leveraged,
Doubled, Spearheaded, Produced, and Authored.
Illustrate the impact of what you did and why it mattered.
Include all micro details that will make your federal resume more competitive.
Employer’s name and address
Supervisor’s name and phone number
Date of Employment (starting and ending dates including the month and year)
Number of hours worked per week
Salary
Indicate whether the Human Resource reviewer or Hiring Manager can contact your
current supervisor.
Questions to ask when writing accomplishment statements:
What did you do? (the task)
How did you do it? (the method, tools, skills)
Why did you do it? (the purpose or the value you brought)
What were the results? (positive outcome)
BEFORE
AFTER
Established a professional program for members of trade
association.
Established, designed, and managed a professional certification
program for members of the foreign-trade zone community,
leading to the certification of 100+ of the 550 members of trade
association in a 6 month period.
Project Management: Monitored human capital system
design and deployment contracts.
Project Management: Tracked and monitored approximately
20 IT and human capital system design and deployment
contracts, ranging in value from $20,000 to $41,000,000;
coordinated with both internal and external stakeholders on a
regular basis to ensure timely and accurate delivery of contract
deliverables.
Establish partnerships with policymakers, individuals,
corporations and foundations.
Pursue diversified partnerships with policymakers, individuals,
corporations, and foundations to raise program visibility,
resulting in a $315,000 increase in private resources.
Create headings to better describe the area or category under which your responsibilities and
accomplishments fall. Examples include: database administration, training, critical thinking and
problem solving, technical skills, oral and written communication skills, and supervision.
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Sample 1:
Sample 2:
Sample 3:
05/2011-Present, Program Specialist, ABC Associates, Washington, DC, 25 hours/week, Salary: $22/hour,
Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 202-555-3333, may contact.
Research topics of concern including comprehensive community initiatives, cross-agency collaboration, and
disproportionate minority contact in the juvenile justice system, adolescent brain development, mental health,
substance abuse, youth aging out of foster care, and workforce development.
PROJECT COORDINATION: Under supervision, create, update, and maintain committee databases, spreadsheets, and
public records. Projects revolve around blogging, community development and management, social bookmarking,
and commenting. Use judgment in selecting appropriate software tools and outlets.
ORAL COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS: Develop and streamline office and meeting procedures;
coordinate and participate in all conference calls and meetings. Prepare meeting summaries for the public record.
Plan and manage logistical components for more than six meetings per year including site selection, on-line
registration, agenda development, invoice reconciliation, and staff coordination.
01/2010 to present, INTELLIGENCE ANALYST; E-5; Maryland National Guard, Baltimore, MD, Hours per week 40:
Salary: $45,000/year; Supervisor: First Name Last Name (410) 744-4444.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR: Maintain, process, and manage security clearance database and associated procedures
for 1-175
th
Infantry Battalion utilizing JPA. Initiate clearance process for personnel requiring new clearances and
identify personnel whose authorization has been revoked. Process and secure sensitive and/or derogatory personnel
information in close coordination with Army security managers. Enter coded information into Army systems.
TRAINING: Lead 50 classes on Army critical skills and required knowledge, including Operational Security and Human
Trafficking.
Program Assistant: The George Washington University. 2121 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. 08/2012 to
present, Hours per week: 40; Salary: $15,000; Supervisor: First Name Last Name, (555) 744-4444, may contact
ADMINISTRATIVE: Provide administrative, clerical, and technical support for The George Washington University
Research and Advising Center. Organize and coordinate logistics and technical support for special events, meetings,
conferences, and seminars. Maximize use of software applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, to create project
correspondence, produce support materials, and record program documentation.
DATA COLLECTION: Assisted with financial report review and uncovered a $20,000 calculation error. Revised and
improved the process of data collection, documentation, and access, and reduced errors by consolidating six
spreadsheets into one.
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: Analyzes program data and processes to report on the benefits of
resources/technology used to improve administrative efficiency. Conducts research using SPSS and STATA to develop
and support the GW program initiatives. Prepares reports in Excel on campus activities and trends relating to the
departmental goals. Develops flowcharts of work processes, diagrams of project design and similar program measures
to assist The George Washington University Research and Advising Center’s strategic plan and level of program
efficiency and effectiveness.
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Sample 4:
Sample 5:
Sample 6:
Program Coordinator, Central DC Institute, Washington, DC. Supervisor: Contract Employee. September 2010 to
present: 40 hours per week, $34,000/year, (555) 222-2222, contact me first.
PROJECT COORDINATION: Served as the main liaison between senior executives and external clients. Completed
training in social media activities and strategies focused on blogging, community development and management, social
bookmarking, and commenting. Selected appropriate social media/new media tools and outlets to market to external
clients.
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION: Utilized creativity and critical thinking strategies to establish eight online
websites and webpages that met the social media needs of Central DC Institute clients. Continuously researched media
requirements and ensured that senior executives were in compliance. Formed and maintained relations with staff and
clients to support organization’s mission and goals.
ORAL COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS: Drafted weekly meeting agendas for staff conferences, and
effectively contributed to social media discussion and developments. Prepared Excel spreadsheets that forecasted
trends in social media sites including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Facilitated fifty-plus presentations to external
clients and stakeholders on the impact of maintaining a social media presence. Increased number of clients by 47%.
MANAGER: Washington Real Estate. 248 Third Street, Washington, DC 20008. May 2011-August2012. 35 hours/week,
$50,000/year. Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555-123-4567, may contact.
Concentrated in providing clients with affordable housing. Utilized experience with Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit,
Section 8 housing, USDA Rural Development housing, and other federal and state affordable housing programs to conduct
feasibility analysis, market analysis and appraisals.
PUBLIC REATIONS:
- Developed and implemented communication strategies to assist over eighty families in their housing search
- Increased online profile of real estate group through monthly participation in the professional real estate
conference DC Housing Professionals, which focused on social media strategies and platforms
- Collaborated with other agents to edit, write, and oversee the production and distribution of quarterly company
progress reports and newsletters that circulated to 20,000 DC community members
SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT:
- Managed company’s assignments with total fees of $770,000 in 2011; and $1,000,000 in 2012
- Recruited and oversaw eight part-time research analysts; conducted annual performance reviews
- Created and facilitated an eight-week training session for twenty interns
Political Research Intern, Northwest DC Associates. 234 H Street, Washington, DC 20000; October 2011 – January 2013;
Hours per week: 25; Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555-123-7894, may contact.
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Worked alongside five Congressional offices to develop web strategies that
included the creation of thirty-five e-newsletters, fifteen email campaigns, and twelve teleconference town halls. Drafted
weekly meeting agendas, recorded meeting minutes, and created six webinars for senior associates. Built 2012 political race
tracking database utilizing SPSS software, which increased the organization’s business leads by 67%.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Created and managed five websites using Dreamweaver software for local nonprofit health care advocacy
groups. Served as the Webmaster for DC Associates Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages. Conducted ongoing research on
social media strategies and platforms to increase the organization’s online presence and to stay current in best practices.
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OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
This section highlights relevant additional skills and experience that are significant and applicable to a specific
opportunity and/or the field. Information to include any of the following:
Volunteer or community service work
o Number or hours
o Name of the organization and supervisor
o Type/nature of work
Honors, awards, and special accomplishments
o Research or relevant publications (cite using proper style such as APA, Chicago, or MLA)
o Leadership activities (sports team captain, club leader, etc.)
o Professional affiliations and memberships
o Public speaking experiences
o Performance awards (scholarships, grants, standardized tests, scores, etc.)
Language skills with fluency level
o Possible Descriptions: Full Professional Proficiency, Low-Intermediate Proficiency, Elementary,
Written and Oral Fluency, Conversational Proficiency, and Fluent
Professional trainings and certifications (only if current and related)
Travel Experience
o Only include travel that is relevant as this is not just a place to list all the locations where you’ve
visited.
o Example One: if the position is working with the Argentinian immigrant community in the U.S. and
you’ve been to countries in South America, you’ll want to include them.
o Example Two: if the position is looking for someone with cultural adaptability/awareness and
you’ve lived and traveled abroad.
Technology Skills
o Unless the employer notes that the position needs specific basic computer/internet skills, refrain
from including things like Microsoft Word or Excel.
o Highlight software like GIS, STATA, SPSS, Salesforce
Why does this matter?
As the final section of your Federal Resume, it is your last area to sell yourself to the
human resource specialist reading your application. Your goal is to
include job-related information that will further make your application
STAND OUT in comparison to your competition.
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Sample 1:
Sample 2:
Sample 3:
EXTRACURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
JumpStart, 08/2010-05/2011: Participated in yearlong service project serving eighteen preschool
students from low-income households in Washington, DC. Trained and taught students games and
activities to enhance language and literacy skills.
GW STAR, 08/2008-05/2009: Gave tours to prospective George Washington University students and
their families, providing introductory information and university history. Maintained upbeat attitude,
provided information, and tactfully answered difficult questions.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Peer Mentoring and Tutoring, 10 hours, 06/18/11; CPR, 4 hours,
10/2012; and First Aid, 4 hours, 10/2012.
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Student Ambassadors: Connecting Campuses to Energy, posted to the
DOE Blog September 2011. The Intern Experience, a quarterly newsletter for DOE Interns. Life Before
Last (Biographical Information).
COMPUTER SKILLS: Able to quickly learn computer software. Proficient in GIS, STATA, SPSS,
Salesforce, and Social networking websites including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Flickr.
HONORS/AFFILIATIONS: Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Student member, Beyond the
Classroom.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
U.S. Young Leadership Fellows Program: Action Planning Workshop Presenter, 07/2011; The Performance
Institute: Demand Driven Workforce Development Participant, 05/2010; First Name Last Name
Fellowship Program: Application Reviewer and Interviewer, 01/2009.
AWARDS, HONORS, RECOGNITION
Board Fellow, DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Archaeology Award for Outstanding Community Research
CIEE Merit-Based Scholarship
TECHNOLOGY AND LANGUAGES
Computers: Microsoft; SPSS; InDesign; Photoshop
Languages: Spanish (intermediate), French (basic), Hindi (basic)
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Managing Multiple Projects, American Management Association, 2012
Project Management, American Management Association, 2011
Administrative Office Management, USDA Graduate School, 2011
Federal Government Grant Writing, USDA Graduate School, 2010
HONORS AND AWARDS
Excellence in Management (NCI), 2011
NCI Director’s Award for Excellence in Extramural Program Development, 2008 & 2009
Received outstanding performance appraisal, 2005 – Present
NCI Outstanding Leader Award (2007 & 2008)
COMMITTEES/ORGANIZATIONS
NIH Human Resources Consolidation Committee (2010)
NCI Human Resources Computer Research Team (2007 - 2012)
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FINAL CHECKLIST
Have you done the following?
Format. Is your resume 3-5 pages? Is your information flushed left and ragged right?
Did you use all CAPS to highlight important information? Did you remember NOT to
bold, italicize, or underline content?
Abbreviations. Does your resume contain any abbreviations that are not explained?
Dates. Do dates follow reverse chronological order?
Job Announcement Information. Check that you have the correct announcement
number, title, and grade of the position.
Personal Information. Did you include your full name, mailing address, day and
evening phone number, country of citizenship, and if applicable veteran’s preference,
reinstatement eligibility, and highest federal position held?
Education. Are your school, degree, major/minor and graduation dates (month and
year) included? Did you include high school information? How about relevant
coursework, thesis, research, and study abroad experiences?
Work Experience. Are your descriptions detailed and do they include specific
projects, knowledge gained, skills developed, and programs supported? Did you
include the company/organization name, job/internship title, dates of employment
and location (city, state)? Did you also provide the contact information of your current
supervisor? Can a Human Resource Specialist contact him/her; do you indicate this on
your resume?
Other Information. Did you include all of your relevant experiences, including
community service or internships; and professional affiliations, language fluency, and
licensures?
Quantifiable results. Did you include specific results and quantifiable
accomplishments in your experience section, if possible?
Key Words. Does your resume include some or most of the key words mentioned in
the job description?
SPELLCHECK! Check for spelling and grammar errors. Have a friend review it to catch
any errors. Remember that anything in ALL CAPS is not caught by spellcheck!
Your Story. Does your resume provide readers with a detailed account of your
education, professional experiences, and accomplishments?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What order should jobs be listed?
Use reverse chronological order, listing the most recent position or project first and
working backward from there. HOWEVER: if you have an older position/project that is
more relevant then list the older one first, move that section to the beginning, and title
that section Relevant Experience.
Do I include every position I have held?
Include only the positions that are relevant. Do not worry about gaps in dates for your
employment. HR specialists are looking for your most applicable positions, not every day
and year in your work history.
How far back should I go?
It depends on relevancy of your experience, but generally about 5-10 years is the norm.
Some may go further back further, contingent on their level of relevant experience.
What’s new in the federal hiring process?
Hiring is based on resumes and cover letters
KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Assessment essays) are usually no longer required
Refined applicant processes – Category Rating (e.g. Best Qualified, Well-Qualified,
Qualified)
Announcements are shorter, easy-to-read, with 5 or less pages
Hiring time reduced
Increased emphasis toward employment of veterans and their spouses
How do I know which federal job is right for me?
Look at the Federal Qualification Standards, typically found in the following sections:
job-related work experience, education, medical or physical standards, training, security,
and/or licensure. This describes the minimum requirements necessary to perform work of
the particular occupation successfully and safely.
You can also look at the area of consideration. This describes the individuals from whom
the agency will accept applications. For example: “All Sources” indicate that anyone may
apply while “Status Applicants” require that those applying are current or former federal
civilian employees.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO FEDERAL RESUME
The keywords/qualifications from this announcement
is integrated into the resume on the following pages.
Sample Announcement:
SALARY RANGE:
$43,896.00 to $48,286.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 28, 2013 to Monday, April 01, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:
NB-0399-03
POSITION INFORMATION:
Position is at the full performance level. - Full Time - Not-to-Exceed September 30, 2013
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:03
DUTY LOCATIONS:
FEW vacancies - Washington, DC, USView Map
WHO MAY APPLY:
This opportunity is open to Students who are enrolled on at least a half-time basis, or
accepted for enrollment, in a qualifying degree program in an accredited college or
university.
JOB SUMMARY:
Would you like to help serve fellow Americans while being exposed to the work of a Federal Career, including experience with solid work assignments
that will help you grow professionally through training and mentorship? If your answer is YES, the Pathways Program is for you! This new program
offers students the opportunity to be exposed to Federal Government work through exciting internship opportunities.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is among the top places to work in the federal government. The OCC ensures a safe and sound banking
system for all Americans and ensures fair treatment and equal access for all national bank customers. Our culture promotes creative and thoughtful
contributions by people in all positions, and an environment that values and encourages diversity. If you are an inquisitive, investigative individual with
high standards of your own, consider the OCC. The U.S. Department of the Treasury has a distinguished history dating back to the founding of our
nation. As the steward of U.S. economic and financial systems, Treasury is a major and influential leader in today's global economy. We have over
100,000 employees across the country and around the world. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow. You will get a
head start on a meaningful and rewarding career as an Economics Department Intern at the OCC. You will make a difference supporting the OCC's
mission to ensure a safe, sound, and competitive banking system that support the citizens, communities and economy of the United States.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Serve as a Student Trainee in the Economics Department performing one or more of the following duties:
• Use large data sets and statistical software packages such as SAS or Stata, or using languages such as MATLAB, R, C, etc to assist economists,
mathematicians, or statisticians with model development and independent research.
• Provide analytical support including data retrieval and research of topics identified by senior economists. Assist in producing financial tables, graphs
and reports in support of such analytical projects.
• Perform preliminary background research on a variety of financial and economic topics.
• Search databases and internet for source material; and prepare a written summary of information collected.
• Research and document newly available sources of data for use in ongoing and future departmental projects.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must meet the following requirement: NB-III: Completion of all requirements for a bachelor’s or equivalent degree or completion of 1 full academic
year of graduate level education or eligibility under the OPM Superior Academic Achievement Provision after completing a bachelor's degree.
You MUST meet the definition of a STUDENT for the duration of your appointment. The definition of a student is: an individual accepted for
enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis (as defined by
the institution in which the student is enrolled), including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program under Public Law 93–842.
Students need not be in actual physical attendance, so long as all other requirements are met. An individual who needs to complete less than the
equivalent of half an academic/vocational or technical course-load immediately prior to graduating is still considered a student for purposes of this
Program.
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of
full-time study or 18 semester hours. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the
school attended.
Transcripts must be submitted with your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable with your application. However, if selected for the position,
you will be required to submit your official transcript.
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First Name Middle Initial Last Name
United States Citizen Social Security Number: xxx-xx-1234
OBJECTIVE
Announcement number: PATH-HQ-13-004
Grade: NB-0399-03
PROFILE
Master of Public Policy candidate specializing in budgeting and program evaluation. Experience in budget processes and analysis. Proven
talent for quantitative and qualitative research using STATA, Lexis-Nexis, and Westlaw.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University: Washington, D.C. May 2014
The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, Master of Public Policy; Concentration in Budgeting
and Program Evaluation; University Fellow, GPA: 3.9/4.0
Credits Earned: 9 Semester hours; 18 credit hours as of May 2013
Relevant Coursework: Econometrics for Policy Research, Economics in Policy Analysis, Tax Policy Analysis,
Public Budgeting, Revenue and Expenditure, Introduction to Policy Analysis, and Federalism and Public Policy
Projects:
o Expansionary Monetary Policy and the Interest Elasticity of Savings
Term project using economic theory to analyze the possible effect of recent Federal Reserve
monetary policy practices on domestic savings behavior.
o Cost Estimate of Changes to the Health Exclusions in U.S. Immigration Policy
Theoretical cost estimate into the impact of changes in federal policy regarding HIV positive
immigrants.
o Tax Policy Analysis of Deficit Reduction Proposals
Independent analysis of the economic implications of fundamental tax reform proposals within
the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and the Debt Reduction Task
Force Reports.
Awards: University Fellow, Awarded tuition for 32 credit hours
Stanford University: Stanford, CA May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Economics; Minor in Politics; GPA: 3.63/4.0
Honors and Awards: The QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship, a competitive, four-year merit-based
scholarship. Selected for one of the 260 awards from nearly 5,000 applicants.
Relevant Coursework: Economic Statistics, Applied Regression Analysis, Advanced Microeconomic Theory,
Macroeconomic Theory, Law and Economics, and Policy Implementation and Evaluation
Projects:
An Economic Analysis of Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council
o Utilized Westlaw for extensive legal and economic research to determine the economic impact
of the legal precedents for regulatory takings in a landmark court case.
An Implementation and Evaluation Study of the Safe Routes to School Program
o An implementation review of the US Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School
grant program. Based on relevant implementation theory, analyzed information gathered through
field interviews and observations of local implementation.
Trinity College: Dublin, Ireland January 2011 – May 2011
Study Abroad Program, GPA: 3.95/4.0
o Relevant Coursework: Intermediate Business Finance and Governance and Regulation of Financial
Organizations.
o Term Project: Analyzed the intended goals and outcomes of the Basel III Accord for international
financial regulation.
Keywords from job announcement on previous page are highlighted in this
resume to illustrate how to tailor your resume for a specific position.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Georgetown University: Washington, D.C. 08/2012-Present
Graduate Research Assistant
3700 O St, NW, Washington, D.C. 20057.
20 hours/week, Salary: $16,000/academic year, Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 202.555.1234, may contact.
ANALYTICAL RESEARCH & DATA RETREIVAL:
Conduct statistical research using STATA software package to analyze economic resilience data for metropolitan
statistical areas as part of the “Building Resilient Regions Network”
Utilized national data sets from Excel spreadsheets on Economic Capacity and Economic Resilience to provide
analytical support for supervisor’s culminating project
Wrote literature reviews regarding national land banking practices and housing policies in the city of Baltimore
Extracted information on city/state housing program budgets, such as Baltimore’s “Vacants to Value Program”
Regularly synthesize findings in Excel spreadsheets
Review city and state budgets to gather information about housing policies in urban areas including Baltimore,
Detroit, Cleveland, and New Orleans
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Trachtenberg School’s Career Services Wiki page organizing and synthesizing employment information
Contribute faculty updates and articles to the biannual Trachtenberg School alumni newsletter
Contact Trachtenberg School alumni to highlight achievements in the public policy and public administration field
United States House of Representatives: Washington, D.C. 09/2010 - 12/2010
Intern for the Committee on the Budget
Smith House Office Building, Room 101, Washington, D.C., 20000
40 hours/week, Salary: $1000/month, Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 202.555.1234, may contact.
ECONOMIC RESEARCH & DATA RETRIEVAL:
Retrieved data from the recovery.gov database tracking the implementation of the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act to summarize facts and determine trends and patterns within the data to obtain a regional
perspective of the Act’s impact
Conducted research using Legislative Information System (LIS) and Lexis-Nexis on legislative history to
determine the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s pre and post impact
Wrote talking points regarding the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by
Congressional district for Congressional members of the House Budget Committee
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepared briefing packets for members of the House Budget Committee prior to Committee hearings
Interacted regularly through written and oral communication with constituents as well as representatives of other
Congressional offices using Lexis-Nexis and Legislative Information System (LIS) to do research on incoming
requests for information on legislative information
Boston Department of Parks and Recreation: Boston, Massachusetts 05/2010 - 08/2010
Intern for Deputy Commissioner for Management and Budget
1 Fifth Avenue, Office 4, Boston, MA, 02108.
40 hours/week, Salary: Pro bono, Supervisor: Fist Name Last Name, 555.555.1245, may contact.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Managed the Deputy Commissioner's calendar for the summer of 2010 to track upcoming meetings, events, and
deadlines
Prepared agendas and organized meetings for upper management regarding programs such as the Parks
Opportunity Program and the Boston Summer Youth Employment Program
Accompanied the Deputy Commissioner in meetings regarding the citywide management of the Parks system and
recorded information from Department officials
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COMMUNICATION:
Wrote internal memoranda on state and city budget environments, speeches for the Deputy Commissioner, and
replied to constituent correspondence
Collaborated on organizing "Adventures Boston," an annual outdoor recreation exposition in Boston Park which
served thousands of participants
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
SMITH CONSTRUCTION: Burlington, VT 05/2012 - 08/2012
Administrative Assistant
21 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401.
40 hours/week, Salary: $14.00/hour, Supervisor: Firs Name Last Name, 555.555.7774, may contact.
DATA COLLECTION:
Launched an asset management program tracking hundreds of pieces of equipment
TRAINING AND ENACTMENT:
Attended a two-day training session on HCSS The Dispatcher software
Utilized training to implement the software at Smith Construction through extensive data collection and entry
Created and executed Smith Construction asset management program
COMMUNICATION:
Trained twenty co-workers to continue implementation of the asset management program
Communicated and collaborated with co-workers to organize company-wide events
KC101: Radio Station of Stanford University: Stanford, CA 08/2008 - 05/2009
Newscaster
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, 90212.
5 hours/week, Salary: Pro bono, Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555.222.8888, may contact.
COMMUNICATION:
Wrote and delivered a weekly news report broadcast on the radio and internet
Covered local, national, and international news on a broad range of topics such as the 2008 presidential election,
the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Lerner Rehabilitation Center: New York, NY 08/2006 - 05/2007
Administrative Assistant
71 Third Street, New York, NY, 12345.
5 hours/week, Salary: Pro-bono, Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555.111.0880.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assisted staff in caring for patients in the classroom of a day center for developmentally disabled children and
adults
Helped organize fundraising events by sending participants invitations by mail and catalyzing their responses in an
Excel spreadsheet
INTERESTS/SKILLS
Computer/Research: Proficient in STATA; Salesforce; Lexis-Nexis; Westlaw; Microsoft Office Suite: Excel,
Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
Foreign Languages: Italian (basic oral and written communication) Latin (basic reading ability)
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FROM RESUME TO FEDERAL RESUME
First Name Last Name
2345 N. River Street, Apt. 100 Arlington, VA 22209 Mobile: 555.598.0235 Email: na[email protected]
EDUCATION
George Washington University, TSPPPA, Washington, D.C., May 2014
Master of Public Administration Candidate; GPA: 4.00
Concentration in policy analysis and evaluation with secondary focus on federal policy, politics, and management
Wake Forest University, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Religious Studies; Certificate in Foreign Area Studies
GPA: 3.53; National Political Science Honor Society, National Religion Honor Society
Intensive double major providing a strong background in qualitative and quantitative analysis and creating unique ability to research diverse
public policy issues and identify both positive and negative future impacts
The Arabic Language Institute, Fez, Morocco, Summer 2010
Wake Forest University sponsored nine-week Arabic immersion program; lived in home-stay with local family
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Congressional Intern, Congressman First Name Last Name, Washington, D.C., December 2012–Present
Answer office phones, record constituents’ messages, and transfer callers to appropriate staffers
Research and summarize legislation and related political issues
Attend House briefings and Committee hearings; draft briefs for legislative staff
Consultant, District Protection, Washington, D.C., September 2012–Present
Perform pro-bono consulting work with five member team connected by GWU Graduate Consulting Club
Conduct market-analysis of District Protection’s existing and potential financial resources to identify expansion areas
Develop marketing and social media strategies to increase small donations and raise community awareness of District Protection’s impact
Research Assistant, The Research Institute, Washington, D.C., June 2011–July 2012
Contributed to and edited seven research reports and two published articles dealing with contemporary political and religious issues
Performed statistical analysis on collected polling data, interpreted results, and reported key findings
Examined various polling databases and reports for information related to current and future projects
Tracked media coverage of projects and constructed numerous issue-based media reports for funders
Planned 2012 annual meeting: contacted venues, organized presenters, and circulated information to attendees
Research Intern, First District Public Defenders Office, Ogunquit, ME, Summer 2009
Worked directly with Chief Public Defender, observing and assisting with court proceedings
Researched court documents and reports for information relevant to active cases
Communicated with government offices and officials to collect and deliver information
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mentor, Public Service Corps, George Washington University, September 2012–Present
Mentor and tutor twelve high school students interested in public service, politics, and community service
Assist students through Youth Court proceedings at the D.C. Court House
Health Talk Facilitator, Student Health Services, University of Connecticut, Fall 2010
Led workshops related to alcohol and relationship awareness for incoming freshman and mentored group of ten girls throughout the semester
Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Gamma Chapter, University of Connecticut, January 2008–May 2011
Philanthropy Marketing Committee Chair, Fall 2009
Enlisted eight local businesses to sponsor and promote yearly philanthropic event
Contacted Wake Forest administrators, professors, and student organizations to encourage participation
Raised $10,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital through promotional sales
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, SPSS, and various research databases
Language: Working knowledge of Arabic and Spanish (oral and written)
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First Name Last Name
2345 N. River Street, Apt. 100 Arlington, VA 22209 Mobile: 555.598.0235 Email: [email protected]
United States Citizen SSN: xxx-xx-1234 Veteran’s Preference: No Reinstatement Eligibility: No
OBJECTIVE
Announcement Number: HHS-OS-IN-13-866418
Title: Student Trainee (Program Analyst); Grade: GS-0399-09
PROFILE STATEMENT
Master of Public Administration candidate with over two years of experience in critical qualitative and quantitative analysis
skills with a passion for developing and accessing innovative policies within the field of education. Extensive research
background of education initiatives, including the Common Core, Race to the Top, and No Child Left Behind. Possesses strong
language skills in Spanish and Arabic. Academic training and professional experience utilizing SPSS Statistical software.
EDUCATION
August 2012–May 2014: Master of Public Administration. The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public
Administration. The George Washington University. Washington, D.C.
Concentration: Policy analysis and evaluation with secondary focus on education policy
GPA: 4.0
Awards: Summer 2013 Tuition Scholarship
Major courses: Public and Non-Profit Program Evaluation, Economics for Public Decision Making, Research Methods &
Applied Statistics, and Public Budgeting, Revenues, & Expenditures
Major project: Constructed a program evaluation for ABC SCHOLAR Power of Poetry Program to measure student
academic improvement in poetry
August 2007–May 2011: Bachelor of Arts Degree. University of Connecticut. Storrs, CT
Major: Political Science, Religious Studies; Certificate: Foreign Area Studies
GPA: 3.53
Awards: Graduated Cum Laude. Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society. Theta Alpha Kappa, National
Religion Honor Society.
Major courses: Politics of Public Education, 2010 Midterm Elections, Modern Political Thought, and United States &
East Asia
Major paper: “Direct Democracy and the Politics of Abortion: How Responsive is State Abortion Policy to State
Abortion Attitudes.” Analysis of political responsiveness to public opinion on state abortion policy legislation using
public opinion data
May 2010–August 2010: Arabic Language Immersion Program. The Arabic Language Institute. Fez, Morocco
University of Connecticut sponsored nine-week Arabic immersion program; lived in home-stay with local family
Courses: Globalization and Arabic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Congressional Intern. Congressman First Name Last Name. First House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20001.
December 2012–April 2013. Hours: 24/week. Salary: Pro Bono. Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555-444-7777,
contact me first
ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES: Wrote correspondence to constituents, explaining
political issues relating to defense and education and the Congressman’s position. Attended House briefings and Committee
hearings; drafted briefs on various topics including healthcare and education for legislative staff. Answered office phones,
recorded constituents’ messages, and transferred callers to appropriate staffers.
DATA COLLECTION AND RESEARCH: Researched and summarized legislation using Congressional Research Services
(CRS) and Legislative Information System (LIS).
Consultant. District Protection. P.O. Box 2, Washington, D.C. 20014. September 2012–April 2013. Hours: 6/week.
Salary: Pro Bono. Supervisor: Not Applicable
DATA COLLECTION AND RESEARCH: Performed independent consulting work with five member team connected by
GWU Graduate Consulting Club. Conducted market-research of District Protection’s existing and potential financial resources
to identify expansion areas.
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SOCIAL MEDIA AND MARKETING STRATEGIES: Developed marketing and social media (Twitter and Facebook)
strategies to increase small donations and raise community awareness of District Protection’s impact.
Research Assistant. The Research Institute. 41 Second Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. June 2011–July 2012.
Hours: 40/week. Salary: $1,373/month. Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555-444-1526, contact me first
DATA COLLECTION AND RESEARCH: Contributed to and edited seven research reports and two published articles dealing
with contemporary political and religious issues; citation available upon request. Performed statistical analysis on collected
polling data, interpreted results, and reported key findings utilizing SPSS. Examined various polling databases and reports for
information related to current and future projects. Tracked media coverage of projects, utilizing Hootsuite, Google Analytics,
and Google Reader, and constructed numerous issue-based media reports for funders.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Planned 2012 annual company meeting: contacted venues, organized presenters,
and circulated information to attendees.
Research Intern. First District Public Defenders Office. 30 South Elm Street, Ogunquit, ME 30214. June 2009–August
2009. Hours: 25/week. Salary: Pro Bono. Supervisor: First Name Last Name, 555-788-1234, contact me first
ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES: Worked directly with Chief Public Defender,
observing and assisting with court proceedings. Communicated in-person and orally with government offices, including the
District Attorney and The Department of Corrections, and officials to collect and deliver information
DATA COLLECTION AND RESEARCH: Researched legal court documents and reports for information relevant to active
cases.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Mentor. Public Service Corps. George Washington University. 2121 Eye Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20052.
September 2012–Present.
STUDENT ADVISING: Mentor and tutor twelve high school students interested in public service, politics, and community
service. Assist students through Youth Court proceedings at the D.C. Court House. Serve as the main liaison between the legal
processes and the students.
Health Talk Facilitator. Student Health Services. University of Connecticut. 1 Federal Way, Storrs, CT 06458. August
2010–December 2010.
RESEARCH AND FACILITATION: Developed, created, and implemented educational campaigns and programming
initiatives to raise awareness of alcohol use/abuse and relationships for 1,000 incoming freshman. Conducted research on
current trends in education associated with alcohol, drugs, and sexual violence. Collaborated with staff, peer education groups,
and student organizations by facilitating prevention programs, awareness, activities, and proactive campaigns about substance
use and other wellness issues.
STUDENT ADVISING: Mentored group of ten first-year female students throughout the semester and communicated campus
programming, initiatives, and resources available to students through various media forums.
Marketing Committee Member. Stompin’ & Storr-in’. University of Connecticut. 1 Federal Way, Storrs, CT 06458.
November–March 2010, November–April 2011.
MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING: Helped raise event awareness through creative marketing events and flyers. Raised
$50,000 for the American Cancer Research Fund in 2010 and $52,000 in 2011.
Philanthropy Marketing Committee Chair. Delta Delta Delta. University of Connecticut. 1 Federal Way, Storrs, CT
06458. August 2009–December 2009.
MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING: Enlisted eight local businesses to sponsor and promote yearly philanthropic event.
Contacted UCONN administrators, professors, and student organizations to encourage participation. Raised $10,000 for St. Jude
Children’s Hospital through promotional sales.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Computer: Proficient in:
SPSS and similar data analysis programs
Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Macintosh and PC systems
Language: Oral and written working knowledge:
Arabic
Spanish
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FROM RESUME TO FEDERAL RESUME
Occupational Series
F I R S T N A M E L A S T N A M E
1291 Taylor Street N.W., Washington, DC 20011 (202) 365-9564 name@gwmail.gwu.edu
Education
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNVIERSITY Washington, DC
Master of Public Policy May 2013
Concentration: Budgeting and Public Finance
Relevant Coursework: Public Budgeting, Revenue & Expenditure Analysis, Governmental Budgeting, Federalism and Public
Policy, Program Evaluation, and Cost Benefit Analysis
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Marquette, WI
Bachelor of Arts May 2008
Major: History
Minor: Spanish
Achievements: Cum Laude, Dean’s List, Honors Program Scholar
Professional Experience
OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR FIRST NAME LAST NAME Washington, DC
Press Assistant February 2012 – present
Compile daily press clips
Draft press releases and disseminate to local and national media
Manage social media accounts: Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
Draft personal relations messages including: congratulatory, motivational, and special events messages
Legislative Correspondent October 2009 – present
Analyze, track, and summarize legislation to brief the Senator on meetings and co-sponsorship requests
Draft and prepare responses to constituents’ legislative and general concerns
– Legislative Portfolio: appropriations, budget, taxes, finance, agriculture, fisheries, housing, transportation, energy,
environmental protection, immigration, judiciary, communication and government relations, including casework,
congressional inquiries, and letters of support
Implemented a digital mail scanning system to effectively archive and search incoming and outgoing mail
Modified training material for new staff and interns to conduct constituent services and administrative duties
Staff Assistant and Tour Coordinator August 2008 – September 2009
Researched and developed a comprehensive educational presentation of the Capitol complex and
expanded tour capacity by 40% through the successful implementation of new guidelines and procedures
Developed and maintained a digital call log system to compile and address constituents’ legislative concerns
Performed administrative tasks including directing telephone calls and greeting special guests
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY Washington, DC
Curatorial Intern June – August 2008
Articulated a framework and made interpretations for future acquisitions objects
Researched and interpreted firefighting objects as they pertain to the history of the American insurance industry
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER Milwaukee, WI
Writing Tutor September 2004 – May 2008
Tutored, revised, edited, proofread and formatted research texts, critical reviews, personal essays, short
stories, poetry, news articles, lab reports, web content, and other media
Skills and Other Experiences
Languages: Spanish, advanced proficiency
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAS, and STATA
Professional Development: WeLEAD Leadership Training, Women and Politics Institute, American University
Professional Affiliations: Women’s Congressional Staff Association, Congressional Legislative Staff Association
Volunteer: Reading Mentor, Everybody Wins, Washington, DC August 2010 - May 2012
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F i r s t N a m e L a s t N a m e
xxx-xx-2222 United States Citizen
OBJECTIVE
Announcement Number: XXXXXXXXXX
Title: XXXXXXXXX
Grade: XXXXXXX
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Self-driven and collaborative Master of Public Policy candidate with over five years of professional experience in
the communications field and more than four years of legislative experience in the United States Senate.
Resourceful researcher capable of undertaking diverse issues in fast-paced environments. High level of analytical,
communication, critical thinking, and administrative skills. Professional proficiency in Spanish.
EDUCATION
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC 20052 08/2011 – 12/2013
The Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration, Master of Public Policy with Concentrations
in Economic Policy and Public Finance/Budgeting. GPA: 3.6/4.0.
Relevant Coursework: Public Budgeting, Revenue & Expenditure Analysis, Governmental Budgeting,
Federalism and Public Policy, Program Evaluation, and Cost Benefit Analysis
Relevant Projects:
Evaluation of OSHA grant-funded of a work-safety educational training program
Statistical analysis on voter turnout based on education level
Policy analysis of the federal charitable contributions tax deduction
Economic policy analysis of the District of Columbia's 5-cent single-use plastic bag tax
Scholarship: The Public Administration Alumni & Faculty Endowment, $x,xxx granted in August 2012 and
January 2013
Extracurricular Activities: Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration Student
Association (TSPPPASA), member since August 2011
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI 53233 08/ 2004 – 05/ 2008
Bachelor of Arts in History. Minor in Spanish GPA: 3.6/4.0. Cum Laude, Dean’s List.
UNIVERSITY OF BUENO AIRES, Bueno Aires, Argentina 08/2006 – 12/ 2006
Study Abroad Experience: Completed Intensive Spanish Language Program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Washington, DC 20510, 02/2012 – present
Press Assistant: 40-50 hours/week. Starting Salary: $xx,xxx. Ending Salary, including bonuses: $xx,xxx. Supervisor:
First Name Last Name, Communications Director may contact. Phone Number: (202) 224-5653
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Drafted news releases, policy statements, floor reports, newsletters, constituent
letters, and other public information materials on sensitive and complex technical subjects to media, constituents
and the general public.
Wrote 10 public relations messages per week including: congratulatory, motivational, birthday, and special events
messages
SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB CONTENT: Served as the Senator's official website webmaster. Managed social media
accounts by maintaining the website; drafting web content; modifying page layout; posting photographs, links, and tweets;
and retrieving new messages from the server.
Posted 5-20 social media posts per month on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube:
Doubled the number of page "likes" on Facebook over the course of one year by converting the Senator's personal
Facebook page to a verified public page
Verified Twitter account to grow "followers" to more than 8,000 users
ADMINISTRATIVE: Assisted the Senator during interviews and events. Coordinated meetings and special events
including interviews, receptions, and other constituent outreach. Compiled press clips for internal circulation to give staff
members a brief overview of the day's critical news.
Maintained a database of agency grant notifications for federal funds in excess of over $100 million each year
directed to Wisconsin
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Washington, DC 20510, 08/2008 – present
Legislative Correspondent: 45-50 hours/week. Starting Salary: $xx,xxx. Ending Salary, including bonuses: $xx,xxx.
Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Legislative Director, may contact. Phone Number: (202) 224-5653. Email:
name@comcast.net
POLICY PORTFOLIO: Wrote memos, articles, and essays on current legislative topics.
Finance and Banking Committees issues: Budget, taxes, monetary policy, currency, housing, urban development
and mass transportation
Judiciary Committee issues: Civil rights, immigration, patents and intellectual property, Constitutional
amendments, Federal courts judicial nominations, and Federal holidays
Commerce Committee issues: Transportation, highways, aviation, Transportation Security Administration, oceans,
weather, fisheries, consumer protection and science and technology
Environment and Energy Committees issues: Environmental protection, wildlife, renewable energy, natural
resources, public lands, and National Parks
Agriculture Committee issues: Agricultural research, food, nutrition, and rural development
Health, Education and Labor Committee issues: Food and Drug Administration, primary and secondary education,
employment laws and regulations, federal employees
RESEARCH: Conducted legislative research in order to repond to staff and constituent requests. Utilized information to
track program funding throughout the federal budgeting and appropriations process.
Conducted legislative, issue-specific, technical, and general research by using traditional bill tracking methods
including LOC-Thomas, Federal Register, and following developments within committees
Utilized mass, trade and social media along with publications and reports from think tanks, research organizations,
and communications from agencies to convey information to the general public in the form of written and oral
communication
Analyzed legislation and drafted memos on policy proposals' economic, fiscal, social, political, and other impacts
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION: Drafted memos, constituent letters, and congressional inquiries, which
were circulated to staff and constituents. Represented the senator in meetings with constituents, advocacy groups, and other
organizations. Tracked program funding in a large and diverse policy portfolio, using close monitoring of legislative
developments within committees and the Senate/House floors
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Drafted and edited form and personalized letters per week on various legislative issues
Referred constituents to lower levels of government, other agencies, and local community support groups for
further help with their problems and concerns
Identified communication needs and developed written materials that informed legislative staff, constituents, and
targeted audiences about policies, programs, and services that the Senator’s office offered
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Managed the mail system, trained new staff members and interns, and
provided technical assistance on computer and networking issues.
Managed 600-1,000 incoming and outgoing written correspondence including traditional mail, email and faxes per
week by sorting and assigning incoming correspondence and disseminated outgoing mail, and keeping records of
the correspondence
Improved administrative procedures that resulted in an increased the number of form letters drafted by 60 percent
and a 400% increase in constituent reach
Trained five new staff members in staff assistant and legislative correspondent duties
Supervised more than 15 interns in conducting constituent services and administrative duties such as conducting
tours of the Capitol, answering and directing phone calls, greeting and escorting guests, compiling constitient call
data, drating memos to staff regarding briefing and hearings they attended and drafting simple letters
Drafted more than 6 reference guides on conducting legislative research, drafting form letters, and using Intranet
Quorum to manage correspondence including sorting mail, searching mail, and disseminating outgoing mail for
staff members
OFFICE OF UNITED STATES SENATOR FIRST NAME LAST NAME
Washington, DC 20510, 08/2008 – 09/2009
Staff Assistant And Tour Coordinator: 40-50 hours/week. Starting Salary: $xx,xxx. Ending Salary, including bonuses:
$xx,xxx. Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Chief of Staff, may contact. Phone Number: (202) 224-5653. Email:
name@comcast.net
ORAL AND WRITEN COMMUNICATION: Conducted and coordinated tours of the capitol and other DC sites and
providing administrative and research support to staff members.
Wrote hundreds of tour itineries and comprehensive summaries of places of interests for constituents
Developed special tours for constituents, children, and veterans
Drafted tour guidelines with emphasis in procedures, historical facts and techniques for others conducting Capitol
tours
ADMINISTRATIVE: Directed phone calls, greeted and escorted special guests, stocked office supplies and maintained the
reception area.
Implemented new guidelines and procedures that resulted in doubling tour capacity and constituents served
Scheduled meetings with the Senator for constituents in conjunction with Capitol tours
Revised and updated the staff assistant and tour coordinator guidebook to describe how to perform the job duties
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
470 L’Enfant Suite 7102, MRC 902 PO Box 37012, Washington, DC 20013, 06/2008 – 08/2008
Home And Community Life Curatorial Intern: 40 hours/week, Salary: 10 week stipend totaling $x,xxx. Supervisor:
First Name Last Name, may contact. Email: na[email protected]
RESEARCH: Provided research support for the curatorial staff in the Home and Community Life Division.
Researched the background and context of firefighting objects through land purchase records, old maps, and
industry records from insurance companies
Interpreted the firefighting objects as they pertain to the history of the American insurance industry
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Drafted descriptive labels for firefighting objects detailing its history for an online and
print catalog.
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MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER
1355 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
Writing Tutor: 4 hrs/week, Compensated through the Marquette University Writing Center Tuition Fellowship.
Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Director of the College Writing Center. Phone Number: (414) 288-7214.
ORAL AND WRITEN COMMUNICATION: Improved students writing abilities through one-on-one tutoring.
Revised, edited, and proofread research texts, critical reviews, personal essays, short stories, poetry, journal
articles, news articles, lab reports, PowerPoint presentations, web content, and other media
Guided writers through the processes of brainstorming, idea development and clarification, revision, organization,
formatting and editing
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Compiled student session data into Microsoft Access database to evaluate the techniques and practices of the
writing center
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
LANGUAGES:
Spanish, (professional proficiency)
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Legislative Research: Congressional Record, LOC-Thomas, FDsys, Federal Register, CQ Researcher, LexisNexis
Statistical software: SPSS, STATA, SAS
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access
Mail Management: Intranet Quorum, iConstituent
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Women’s Congressional Staff Association
Congressional Legislative Staff Association
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:
READING MENTOR, Brent Elementary School, Everybody Wins Program. Washington DC. September 2010 –
May 2012
JOB RELATED TRAINING:
Maryland Land Conservation Conference, Maryland Environmental Trust, April 2013
Congress: An Introduction to Process and Resources, Congressional Research Service, September 2010
Overview of the Federal Budget Process, Congressional Research Service, December 2010
Grants Work in a Congressional Office, Congressional Research Service, January 2011
Congressional Appropriations Process, May 2011
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First Name Last Name
22244 23
rd
Avenue, Arlington, VA 22201
(765) 325-8542 • name@gwu.edu
SSN: xxx-xx-1111 • Citizenship: U.S. • Clearance: SSBI; Top Secret eligible
SUMMARY
Experience managing detail-oriented projects meeting the needs of diverse federal government
organizations with complex requirements under tight deadlines
Expert in collaboration, data collection, and data analysis tools (MAX.gov)
Possess clearance for employment with the Executive Office of the President; Top Secret eligible
Bilingual: native fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Collaboration Specialist Office of Management and Budget (contracted through TCG, Inc.)
01/2013 – Present (40 hours per week) Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Budget Info Support Specialist
Provide user service and data management support to federal government users of MAX.gov
applications including: Federal Community, Collect, Analytics, Survey, Shared Desktop, and Calendar
Translate project requirements between MAX.gov users and senior project managers and developers
Plan interagency workgroup meetings for the Budget Formulation and Execution Line of Business that
include representatives from across all federal agencies and OMB
Assist the Branch Chief with federal government-wide presentations, and set up collaboration sites and
data collection exercises on MAX.gov with quick turn-around requirements
Manage and execute multiple concurrent federal government projects quickly and under pressure:
o FY2015 President’s Budget Authoring: Created MAX.gov webpages and workflow used to
organize the authoring of chapters (officially listed as an OMB Contributor)
o President’s Second-term Management Agenda (PMA): Created collaboration and data collection
sites for the review and analysis of 150+ proposed ideas for White House senior leadership
o PMA Benchmarking: Collaborated with stakeholders to set up four MAX sites and collection
exercises to gather data on Real Property, Human Capital, and Financial Management
o Council on Environmental Quality: Created monthly reporting data-calls to monitor agencies’
progress on the Implementation of Energy Cost Savings Projects (a Presidential initiative)
o Federal Grants Workforce Management: Created MAX.gov site to foster collaboration within the
government-wide Grants community to facilitate document and information sharing
Circulation Attendant and Peer Leader Robert Manning Strozier Library
03/2010 – 08/2012 (20 hours per week) Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Librarian
name@wustl.edu • 314-999-8888
Attended to main circulation desk, assisting undergraduate, graduate, and faculty patrons by answering
advanced research questions, creating reference lists, and locating needed materials
Mastered the Library of Congress and ALEPH Library computer management and tracking program
Collaborated with Librarians on gathering patron statistics
Administered tours of the library to University guests, including current, former, and new students
Participated in Library outreach and programming during New Student Orientation and Finals Week
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Congressional Intern United States Senate, Office of First Name Last Name (D-FL)
08/2011 – 05/2012 (15 hours per week) Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Asst. to Chief of Staff
name@billnelson.senate.gov• 812-456-7892
Gathered statistics on constituent opinions of current events, new legislation and policy concerns
Wrote monthly memos summarizing upcoming regional events, news, awards and grant recipients
Aided the Director of Outreach with event scheduling and outreach programming support
Represented Senator Bill Nelson at citizenship ceremonies and other public events
Chapter President Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
06/2010 – 05/2012 (30 hours per week) Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Phi Eta Sigma Chapter
[email protected]su.edu • 785-202-6395
Provided daily oversight and leadership for the largest honor society on campus consisting of over
4,000 members, 40 Leadership Council members, and 9 Executive Board members
Implemented new online form of payment that increased membership from the previous year by 20%
Coordinated invitation of 5,000 students and oversaw the planning of Induction Ceremony ($15,000)
Planned Regional Conference to exchange innovative ideas on effective chapter management
Nationally recognized twice, awarded $16,000 and selected as the ‘Scholar-Leader of the Year’
Crew Leader Assistant and Enumerator United States Census Bureau 2010
04/2010 – 07/2010 (30 hours per week) Supervisor: First Name Last Name, Crew Leader
Collaborated with Crew Leader to supervise 15 enumerators, delegate work, and assign new duty areas
Personally conducted 80+ enumerations in English and Spanish following stringent confidentiality laws
Assessed quality control levels for verification and maintained records
Maintained records of units produced, quality control results, and expenses incurred
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration May 2014
George Washington University Washington, DC
Federal Policy, Politics, and Management concentration at the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy
and Public Administration (GPA 3.87 out of possible 4.0)
Capstone Project: Conducted research, interviews, and data analysis to assist the Performance
Improvement Council in the implementation of a government-wide Performance and Improvement
Lab
B.S. in Political Science and Sociology April 2012
Florida State University Tallahassee, FL
Academic Honors
: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor
Society, Mortar Board & Golden Key International Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.93 out of possible 4.0)
Nationally selected as Phi Eta Sigma Scholar-Leader of the Year $10,000 Scholarship Recipient (2013)
Nationally selected as Phi Eta Sigma $6,000 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient (2011-2012)
Florida State University Undergraduate Studies Scholar-of-the-Year Recipient (2010-2011)
