What I Did Today

[abracanabra]

In case you were wondering, today I
* updated my resume
* updated my LinkedIn profile
* filled out my Monster profile
* looked at all matching Monster.com jobs, MCNC and Springboard for the Arts job postings, as well as U of M, St. Thomas (no tuition reimbursement for 3 years for part-timers?), and Macalester.
* applied to 3 jobs

I actually find my resume to be more impressive than I was expecting. Well, maybe not so much. I've been doing job hunt stuff all day. Perspective is *gone*.



Summary of Qualifications

* very strong computer skills.
* familiarity with a number of software utilities, including: Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, PhotoShop, Argis Database Software, Microsoft Office, Summation, Law, and GIFTS
* flexibility and the ability to quickly learn and perform new job duties
* writing, editing, and proofreading experience
* good communication skills
* familiarity with online research tools
* management experience
* detail-oriented and skilled at prioritizing

Employment History

2006 - 2007 Program Assistant, Bush Artist Fellows Program Bush Foundation
Supported the Bush Artist Fellows Program, through duties including file system management, processing applications, database management in GIFTS, correspondence, handling inquiries, performing in-depth online research on individuals, proofreading, and other projects as required.

2001-present Freelance Writer
Copywrote non-fiction and proofread fiction and non-fiction. I am interested in expanding my non-fiction writing and proofreading. I also write fiction and have published several short stories.

2002-present Coding Department Manager
NightOwl Legal Document Services
Managed the coding (industry term for specialized legal data entry) department, currently the department with the highest profit margin in the company. Responsibilities included hiring, firing, and training employees, managing coding databases in Summation, establishing clear guidelines for projects, and meeting deadlines. Also employed in the imaging department, where responsibilities include scanning legal documents, performing quality control checks, supervising projects, and training new employees. Also did copywriting and proofreading for graphics department.

2000-2002 Abby Blue
Contract employee in a variety of jobs, including customer service, general office support, data entry, and legal document entry

1998 - 2000 OfficeTeam
Contract employee in a variety of jobs, including customer service, ordering, receptionist, data entry, and general office support

1997 - 1999 Macalester College
Customer service provider and cashier in the Media Services department

Education

1997 - 1999 Macalester College St. Paul, MN
Computer Science

References

Julie Dalgleish, Director
Bush Foundation
651-227-0891

Kevin Bitterman, Assistant Director
Bush Foundation
651-227-0891

Comments

[mischief03.livejournal.com]

Check the first line of the Bush job description. I think you meant thurough, not through.

Good luck. If I see anything up your alley, I'll send it your way. I'm on a couple of job list and such as well, just out of habit.

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

You mean thorough? :)

Nope, actually I did mean through.

And thanks.

[susanofstohelit.livejournal.com]

did you have individual responsibility for anything at bush? were you part of any decision making processes? or did you create anything (processes or whatever)? right now it sounds a lot like support and being told what to do, and I know the job was more than that.

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

Oh, good point. Hmm. Now how to fit that on in a small amount of space....

[susanofstohelit.livejournal.com]

oh, I'd also move nightowl up. put that at the top for business resumes, and bush at the top for nonprofit. even though you don't like it, it sounds the most impressive and has the most managerial experience.

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I was doing it chronologically. Pondering.

[susanofstohelit.livejournal.com]

the top three are more-or-less current, aren't they?

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

Current, yes, but when they started was years apart, and I thought it looked weird to have ones that started later being listed as if they were "earlier".

[susanofstohelit.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't worry about that part, since none of them are bad.

also, if you're running out of space to fit this on one page, I'd drop the 2000 and earlier jobs - they're more than 7 years ago now, they don't add anything to your skills, and you don't need more than 7 years on your resume. you want the reader to focus on your good points.

[xcorvis.livejournal.com]

Add your martial arts experience. It's interesting and makes you stand out a little more.

Do you have a cover letter? We've been looking at resumes for our Help Desk position, and if there's no cover letter it feels like we're missing a lot.

[cloudscudding.livejournal.com]

Hmm, hadn't even thought of that.

And yes, I've been writing a separate cover letter for whichever job application.