Sample Targeted Resume

Elizabeth F. Fye efye@hollins.edu

Post Office Box 9682, Hollins University · Roanoke, VA 24020 · 540.362.6634

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OBJECTIVE: Customer service position in insurance industry

SKILLS · Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude

SUMMARY · Self-motivated and willing to learn

· Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite

B.A., Art History, May 2008 Minor: English GPA: 3.7

Hollins University, Roanoke, VA

Activities: telephone fundraiser; member of campus spirit organization

Jamaica Service Project, Lucea, Jamaica, Spring 2007

EMPLOYMENT:

Lord and Taylor, Atlanta, GA. Sales Associate, Summers 2006 and 2007

Assisted customers with selections in the accessories and handbags department. Completed sales

and returns transactions. Answered telephone inquiries and resolved customer complaints.
Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas.

Kiawah Island Inn and Resort, South Carolina. Front Desk Clerk, Summer 2005

Finalized telephone reservations and checked in guests. Received and resolved guest
inquiries and problems with rooms and service.

INTERNSHIPS:

Roanoke Regional Preservation Office, Roanoke, VA, January 2007

Assisted two historians with research for a national register nomination. Developed skill with new

computer system, Integrated Preservation System, for architectural surveys.

Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts, Roanoke, VA, Spring Semester 2006

Worked with the head curator on projects designed to raise funds for museum. Organized and

updated files of prospective foundations. Telephoned prospective donors to verify information

and complete survey.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. Intern, January 2006

Turtles Records and Tapes, Sarasota, FL. Sales Associate, Summers 2005-06

Appalachia Service Project, Dickenson County, VA. Spring Break 2005

References are available upon request.

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