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Sample Chronological Resume
MELISSA BENTON
123 Some Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2W 0L7
(204) 269-3487 (home)
(204) 474-2183 (messages) |
| EDUCATION |
| 1992 - Present |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
University of Manitoba
Expected date of graduation: May, 1996
Dean's Honour List: 1993-1995 |
| 1989 - 1992 |
High School Diploma
Springfield Collegiate Institute
Oakbank, MB. |
WORK EXPERIENCE |
| Summer, 1995 |
Camp Counsellor, Wilderness Adventure Youth Camp
-Supervised a group of 20 adolescents aged 12-14 years, many of whom had behavioural difficulties.
-Programmed activities designed to promote cooperation and increase social skills.
-Co-facilitated discussion groups aimed at improving adolescents' communication skills, and increasing self-esteem.
-Delegated work tasks among groups and monitored performance to ensure efficiency.
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| 1993 - 1995 |
Lecturer, Manitoba Heart Foundation
-Prepared a one-hour "Heart Smart" presentation for high
school students.
-Presented the seminar on 15 occasions in local high schools.
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| 1990 - 1991 |
Cashier/Store Clerk, Beaver Lumber
-Processed cash, cheque, and credit transactions.
-Balanced float after each shift.
-Directed customers with questions or complaints to appropriate personnel.
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE |
| 1993 - Present |
Peer Counsellor, University of Manitoba
-Counselled students with personal, academic, or other problems.
-Referred students to appropriate resources within the university and in the community.
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| Summer, 1992 |
Driver, Meals On Wheels. |
| 1990 |
Fundraiser, Cultural Dance Group. |
SPECIAL SKILLS |
| Languages: fluent in English and French. |
| Computer Skills: Wordperfect 6.1, Lotus 123, and DOS. |
MEMBERSHIPS |
| 1994 - Present |
Student Member, Canadian Psychological Association. |
| 1994 - Present |
Class Representative, Student Council, Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba. |
CONTINUING EDUCATION |
| Current |
St. John's First Aid Certificate, St. John's Ambulance. |
| 1995 |
Introduction to Volunteer Management, Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg. |
INTERESTS |
| Enjoy dancing, water skiing, swimming, travelling, and reading. |
REFERENCES |
| Available upon request. |
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