FUNCTIONAL RESUME EXAMPLE

 MAURICE UTROPOLIS

177 Champlain St.-A City, Ohio 44306-(330) 555-5351 manning@youruniversity.edu

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OBJECTIVE:       Seeking a position in human resources utilizing strong management skills.

 
EDUCATION:     Kent State University, Kent, Ohio                                                                                                                                

 Major: History

 GPA: 3.3

SKILLS:

 
Management

 • Supervised and directed the daily activities of a staff of seven clerical personnel, including training, scheduling and workflow distribution

 • Appraised employee performance levels based upon individual and team objectives

 • Conducted monthly staff meetings and fulfilled the role of an effective liaison between management and support staff

 
Recruitment

 • Wrote vacancy notices to accurately reflect the qualification requirements for clerical positions

 • Utilized written and online resources to advertise vacancies and generate applicants

 • Performed all aspects of the hiring process for support staff, including prescreening, behavioral interviewing, assessment of qualifications, and reference checks

 • Negotiated wage and benefit agreements

 
Communication

• Developed an employee procedures manual for distribution to all new employees during orientation

 • Organized and facilitated two in-service training programs for a staff of 20

 • Coordinated with personnel office on EEOC compliance

 • Utilized listening and verbal skills to resolve technical, professional, and interpersonal conflicts among individuals from diverse backgrounds

 
Technical

 • Experienced with PC and mainframe computer operations

 • Recently achieved Microsoft Office Suite certification

 • Mastered new word-processing program in two weeks

 
EXPERIENCE:

 Office Manager

 Editorial Department, Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio               2004 - Present

 Administrative Assistant to Vice President

 American Greetings, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio                                       2002 - 2004

 
ACTIVITIES:

                 Treasurer, Pre-Law Club

                 Recruitment Chair, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

                 Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, Kent State Chapter

 
HONORS:

President’s Scholarship recipient, Golden Key Honorary, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Dean’s List six semesters

References available upon request

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