Sample Resume 3  
This is an example of a resume for someone who is returning to work after an absence.   Brenda has taken time off to raise her children.  She highlights transferable skills she has gained through community service and volunteer activities.  This is an example of a combination format because it lists employment in chronological order as well as summary of qualifications.

Brenda Platt
5340 Carnation Lane
Costa Mesa, California 92626
email: bplatt13@ic.net
 

OBJECTIVE              Convention and Banquet Coordinator/Salesperson

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
         

SUPERVISION         Experienced hostess and coordinator for wedding receptions and dinner parties, which included supervision of a work crew in the set-up, preparation, and presentation of food, as well as clean-up and general operation of the function.. 

COORDINATION   As president of the PTA, was responsible 24 committees and 50 chairpersons, as well as a variety of social functions and fundraisers for the benefit of the school, children, teachers and parents.                                   

SALES                       As an independent sales representative, initiated contacts, made appointments, planned programs, presented programs, closed sales, and followed through with delivery of merchandise.

EMPLOYMENT

1999-2001                  Supervisor/Hostess
The Golden Carrot, Santa Ana, CA

1995-1999                  Sales Representative
Tupperware, Inc., Santa Ana, CA

1992-1995                  Real Estate Broker
Century 21 Realtors, San Diego, CA

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

1999-PRESENT          PTA President
Our Savior's Lutheran Church School, Costa Mesa, CA

EDUCATION             Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa
Working toward transfer degree in Business Administration.

(from Resume Writing Made Easy, 7th Ed.  Copyright 2002)