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Business: Human Resources Management, BBA

Human resource (HR) managers play an essential and strategic role in helping organizations recruit, train and retain an effective workforce. HR managers understand people and help organizations create an inclusive and productive workforce by providing performance and talent management systems; offering training, career development and work-life programs; and by creating effective compensation and benefits packages. HR managers also help organizations develop effective leaders and teams and proactively work with top-management to build inclusive and positive organizational cultures. Effective HR managers are skilled in interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, diversity management, and perspective-taking.

This major prepares students for entry-level careers in either generalist or specialist areas of human resource management. The curriculum offers students a broad base of knowledge and skills needed to work with an increasing diverse and global workforce.

Requirements

Advancement to the major.

Students are eligible to advance within the major when the following requirements have been met:

Lubar College of Business General Education Requirements

Credit earned for 100-level English and Math courses, as well as college credit earned for Foreign Languages, is counted towards General Electives.

Excluding COMMUN 103 if used to satisfy a Foundation course requirement.

Excluding COMMUN 105 if used to satisfy a Foundation course requirement. Only one 100- or 200-level economics course can be used to satisfy the Social Science requirement (excluding ECON 103 and ECON 104 ).

Excluding MATH 211 , MATH 221 , or MATH 231 .

Business Foundation Courses

Complete with a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher:

A grade of "B" or better in  BUS ADM 201  is required for Accounting majors. Students in the Business Scholars Program  or who are interested in joining the program should enroll in the equivalent BUS ADM 207 course.

A grade of "C" or better in BUS ADM 230 is required for Information Technology Management majors. Students in the Business Scholars Program should enroll in the equivalent  BUS ADM 231  course.

Or equivalent to MATH 208 or MATH 211 .

Business Core Courses

 Students in the Business Scholars Program should enroll in the equivalent BUS ADM 211 course.

Students in the Business Scholars Program should consider the equivalent BUS ADM 331 course.

 A grade of "C" or better is required for Finance majors.  Students in the Business Scholars Program should consider the equivalent BUS ADM 351 course.

 Students in the Business Scholars Program should consider the equivalent  BUS ADM 361 course.

 Students in the Business Scholars Program should consider the equivalent BUS ADM 371 course.

Human Resources Management Major Requirements

The major in human resources management requires 21 human resources management credits beyond the 3 credits of BUS ADM 330 (Organizations) or BUS ADM 331  (Business Scholars: Organizations).

These HRM major courses represent foundational material for the SHRM Assurance of Learning Certification exam.

Business Electives

A business elective is any course with Bus Adm as the subject. The course cannot be one a student has already taken as part of the foundation, core, or major coursework. Students often use business electives to complete a double major or certificate.

 General Electives

Degree completion requirements.

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation for all majors. At least 50% of the business credit hours required for the business degree must be completed at UWM.

Grade Point Average

Students are required to earn at least a 2.25 overall GPA to graduate. Non-accounting majors are required to earn a minimum 2.25 GPA in all business and economics courses, as well as a 2.25 GPA in all business and economics courses completed at UWM, to graduate.

Accounting majors must have earned a 2.5 GPA for all business and economics courses completed (including transfer credits), as well as a 2.5 GPA in all business and economics courses completed at UWM, to graduate.

Residence Requirements

A minimum of 12 credits must be completed in residence at UWM in each Business Administration major.

Students must earn their last 30 credits at UWM. BBA degree and major requirements must be completed within 10 years of initial enrollment at UW-Milwaukee. Should students not complete the degree and major within the 10-year time frame, the students will switch to the most current degree and major requirements. A new 10-year time frame would then begin.

Post-Baccalaureate Options

The above requirements refer to the full requirements of an initial bachelors degree only. Requirements of a second undergraduate degree are listed on the Lubar College's Policies and Regulations . The Accounting major may not be completed as a second undergraduate degree or as a post-baccalaureate major/Certificate of Major. The General Business Major may not be completed as a post-baccalaureate major/Certificate of Major.

Multiple Majors

Students interested in completing a double major with another UWM program or within Business should meet with an academic advisor to discuss how best to combine their academic plans. Students may double-count up to two major courses between any combination of BBA majors. Accounting majors may also use the BUS ADM 450 requirement towards the Finance or SCOM majors. General Business majors may not select a second major within the Lubar College of Business but may select any number of certificates. 

Certificate Option

Students have the option to complete one or more certificates in conjunction with BBA majors. No more than 50% of each certificate’s credits may double count towards BBA Core or Major requirements.

For information on Academic Advising for undergraduate business majors, see  Undergraduate Student Services.  All students should meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester.

Career Services

The Lubar College of Business also features a dedicated  Career Services Center  for its students. Internship positions and job requests are posted on a special bulletin board, which is maintained by the College as a service to students and to businesses that have specifically requested UWM business students to fill positions. Career Advisors can help students post their resume and search for jobs using UWM's jobs board on Handshake. The Career Services Center also provides a resume referral service. Potential employers may request resumes by functional area or by special interests within functional areas. Online national job searches and an alumni placement service are other services offered.

Accelerated Program Option

This program is offered as part of an accelerated graduate program. For more information, see Accelerated Graduate Degrees .

Honors in the Lubar College of Business

Beta Gamma Sigma  is the national scholastic honor society in the field of business. Election to membership is available to both undergraduate and graduate students in business. Each semester, students are invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma. Selection is based upon outstanding scholastic achievement.

See also information on the  Business Scholars Program .

Dean's Honor List

Students who earn a GPA of 3.500 or above on 12 or more graded credits in a given semester are placed on the Dean's Honor List.

Honors College Degree and Honors College Degree with Distinction

Granted to graduating seniors who complete Honors College requirements, as listed in the  Honors College  section of this site.

Commencement Honors

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.500 or above, based on a minimum of 40 graded UWM credits earned prior to the final semester, will receive all-university commencement honors and be awarded the traditional gold cord at the December or May Honors Convocation. Please note that for honors calculation, the GPA is  not  rounded and is truncated at the third decimal (e.g., 3.499).

Final Honors

Earned on a minimum of 60 graded UWM credits: Cum Laude - 3.500 or above; Magna Cum Laude - 3.650 or above; Summa Cum Laude - 3.800 or above.

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Resume Writing

This page will help you understand the components of a resume, key formatting tips, and how to write strong sections that will catch a hiring manager’s attention! It is important to remember that your resume is unique to you and not all aspects of this page will apply to your experiences or career goals.

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Resume Writing Resources

Formatting Tips           Sections of a Resume           Tailoring Your Resume

Writing Strong Bullet Points           Resume Template

Formatting Tips

While a unique and creative resume may catch the eye, hiring managers are accustomed to quickly scanning the common resume format and finding the information they need. Experience is everything! So focus on making your resume clear, organized, and easy for the reader to find.

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Resume Length

Generally, your resume should be 1-2 pages: 1 page for people with less experience and 2 pages when you have enough relevant experience to justify a second page.

There are certain exceptions to this rule for various industries. Your AC Advisor is happy to help you strategize which length is best for you!

Font Sizes & Types

Use ONE font style and size 10pt-12pt for everything besides your name, and be conservative with bolding and underlining.

Common font styles include Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, and Georgia.

Page Margins

Margins should be 0.5 inches to 1 inch on all sides.

Before moving to a 2 page resume, it is recommended that you change your margins to 0.5 inches to maximize the space on your first page.

Colors of Fonts & Shapes

Avoid using colors – especially for things you want to stand out. Believe it or not, many hiring managers still print resumes to review. If you make your most important information a colored font to stand out, it prints as grey and ends up standing out less than black font.

Resume Section Organization

For students and recent graduates, education is commonly listed first, followed by experience. The organization of any additional sections after that is up to you!

Students with relevant professional experience can make the decision to have experience listed before education.

Learn more about resume sections in the following section of this page.

Organizing your Experiences

Experience should be listed in reverse-chronological order , meaning your most recent experiences, education, etc, should be highest in their sections.

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Sections of a Resume

Name & contact information.

All resumes begin with your name at the top of your resume in a large, bold font (typically size 18-22pt).

In addition to that, you have the choice of what contact information to include. It is expected that you include your phone number and email, but address, personal Linkedin URL, and other contact methods are optional.

Education Section

Your education section should list ALL higher education degrees you have completed or are currently pursuing. If you no longer attend an institution and did not earn a degree from there , it should NOT be listed (aside from very specific circumstances).

Required Education Components:

• Full Degree & Major – ex: Bachelor of Science: Personal Finance
• Full Institution Name & City – University of Wisconsin–Madison | Madison, WI
• Estimated Graduation Date (do not list date started) – May 2024

Optional Education Components:

• Relevant Coursework
• GPA & Academic Honors (Dean’s List)
• Study Abroad Experiences

Below, you will find an example of a UW–Madison student’s education section on a resume.

Experience Section(s)

The experience section is the most flexible part of your resume. While people traditionally called this section “Work Experience”, resumes have moved away from that rigid structure to be more broadly called “Experience”.  By breaking away from only including work experience, an experience section allows you to include any and all relevant experiences such as:

• Work Experience
• Relevant Projects (Personal, Educational, or Professional)
• Volunteer Experience
• Leadership Positions

It is up to you to conduct an inventory of everything you have done thus far in your life. After doing this, you can begin organizing it into one or more experience sections. A general guideline to keep in mind is that if you would bring up an experience in a cover letter or interview, it needs to be listed on your resume.

Optional Sections

Based on your experiences, you may have additional sections such as:

• Leadership & Involvement  – Can include membership in educational, professional, or recreational organizations.
• Skills  – Should only include technical and hard skills.
• Volunteer Experience  – Should only include substantial volunteer experiences unless highly relevant. One time volunteer experiences rarely should be included.

Avoid Summary & Objective Statements

These sections once had value when people submitted resumes more broadly or dropped them off at businesses. Today, resumes are submitted online and attached directly to a specific job posting. With only 10 seconds to review a resume, hiring managers typically skip reading these sections because they are concerned with seeing your experiences right away.

Additionally, these sections are often redundant and state information that is already on your resume. Removing these statements is an easy way to save space.

Tailoring Your Resume

There are many different ways to tailor your resume to a role or job function. The goal of doing this is to make your most relevant and marketable experiences and information as easy for the hiring manager to find as possible.  Below, you will find some of the ways people choose to tailor their resume.

Specific Experience Sections

Rather than simply have “Experience” with everything you have ever done under it, many people have multiple experience sections that group their similar experiences together. For example, someone may have a “Customer Service Experience”, and a “Project Management Experience” section.  This would be a strong resume for a role that values those two skill sets and backgrounds. Any experiences that do not fit under there and are not relevant enough to warrant a specific title can be housed under an “Additional Experience” section (see example below).

Tailored Bullet Points

Before submitting an application, strong candidates will go through the job posting and make sure that their resume clearly features a bullet point that addresses as many skills and qualifications as possible. This may involve rewriting bullet points to feature skills that were not highlighted clearly enough. Especially important skills should even be moved to the top of a list of bullet points to ensure the hiring manager sees it.

Writing Strong Bullet Points

Many people think bullet points on a resume simply need to list the exact tasks and duties of the experience. While this is an important component of a strong bullet point, there is much more that goes into writing a strong bullet point.

Anatomy of the Bullet Point

Strong bullet points often include some or all of the following components:

• Action Verb : This is REQUIRED. Every bullet point should start with an action verb. Present tense for an experience you are still currently doing, and past tense for those you have already completed. Examples of action verbs include (Created, Develop, Manage, Collaborated, etc).
• What You Did : This is the task you were actually completing
• How You Did It : Here is your time to highlight those soft or technical skills. Did you communicate across multiple teams? Did you use Adobe Photoshop?
• Why You Did It : Tell us the purpose of you doing that task.
• Result : How did you doing this task positively impact the organization?

Examples of good bullet points becoming GREAT bullet points!

Resume template.

While we do not recommend using pre-created templates you find online or through word processing programs, our team has created a template that may work well for you. Clicking the button below will download a word document version of a resume template we recommend starting from.

This resume template will contain information and sections that may not apply to you, so feel free to adjust as needed. Any information in brackets and italics should be removed, as it is only for your reference as you make the resume. We recommend using Microsoft Word to create your resume. Microsoft Word is free for all currently enrolled UW-Madison Online students.

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• Project Management and Business Analysis
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• Budget Preparation, Management, and Reporting
• Individual and Organizational Talent Development; Diversity and Inclusion, and Workplace Wellness
• Adult Education
• Online and Blended Teaching

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,                                         Milwaukee, Wisconsin Director/Head Cartographer,  Cartography and Geographic Information Science Center

• UWM Academic Staff Outstanding Performance and Service Award, awarded 2015.
• Indefinite status awarded April 2000.
• Proven GIS leader, expert, and advocate, representing UWM GIS to the GIS professional community, the campus community, and the public.
• Independently responsible for long range planning as well as daily operation.
• Independently prepares grant and contract proposals, and administers of the budget.
• Active participant and advocate for campus shared government.
• Demonstrated commitment to self-directed improvement and innovation.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects from start to finish including long-term and on-going projects.
• Smoothly integrates new technologies, modernizing operations.
• UWM Enterprise GIS, Project Manager.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,                                         Milwaukee, Wisconsin Program Coordinator, Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,                                         Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lecturer, Geography Department

• Geography 215: Introduction to Geographic Information Science

Power of Data Teacher Workshop                                         Milwaukee, Wisconsin Facilitator; Local Project Manager

• Provides 35-hour professional development workshops for Middle and High School Teachers.
• Provides local project management.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE

Association of American Geographers (AAG) ESRI Wisconsin Users Group (EWUG) North American Cartographic Information Society (NACIS) University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership (WWHEL) Wisconsin Geographic Information Coordination Council (WIGICC)

Relevant University Service

UWM GIS Council: Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Web Master, Outreach Coordinator ESRI Site License Primary Contact & Technical Specialist: GIS technical expertise, licensing knowledge and implementation GIS Club, Advisor GIS Day at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Chair University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Letters & Science Information Technology Council University governance committees:

• Academic Staff Category A Subcommittee
• Academic Staff Titles and Compensation Panel
• Academic Staff Distinguished Prefix Review Committee
• Information Technology Policy Committee (ITPC)
• Non-Teaching Academic Staff Review Committee
• Physical Environment Committee (PEC)

GIS Certification Institute GISP Professional Certification License: 00050852, March 2005 – March 2020

Power of Data Facilitation Academy

Collegiate Management Institute, Central Association of College and University Officers Two Year Program Completion

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Arts, Geography Honors Society

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Your Guide to Resumes

What is a resume.

A resume is a document that provides a concise outline of your work-related experiences and academic background. It tells a story about you - your skills, experiences, responsibilities and accomplishments.  

In a job search, the purpose of a resume is not to get you the job, but an interview. Resumes are a screening device for employers so they can decide whether you are someone they would like to meet and learn more about.

Check out the step by step videos & tutorials in our Brightspace organization. From building your first resume to landing your first job, our series of self-paced learning modules to help through every stage!

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Resume Guidelines

These guidelines are general suggestions, not hard and fast rules. Resume content, format, and style may vary according to individual preferences and career fields (e.g., what is creative in marketing or publishing may not be appropriate for finance or physical therapy).

• Know your audience: Include experiences that are relevant to the work you seek. Use keywords of the field. If you don't know them, do some research.
• Advertise your strengths: Write powerfully, beginning your statements with action verbs. 
• Focus on accomplishments and results: Use numbers and/or percentages when possible to make your examples more specific and impressive.
• Make your resume skimmable: The body and layout should be concise. Write in fragments, not sentences. Put fragments in paragraph form or list them with a bullet point or other symbol preceding.
• Use clear and articulate writing: Proofread multiple times and review for grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

Resume Content

Your resume content should be organized into sections such as Education, Experience, Activities, and Skills. Adjust your section titles to fit your experience and work history. For example, if you have a good deal of student leadership experience in UVM clubs, you can create a section titled Student Leadership. This video shares ways you can develop the descriptive content in each of your various sections.  

Action Verbs

Begin your descriptive statements with action verbs. These have an immediate impact and help a reader envision you in a particular role. Plus, they are easily skimmable. Here's a list of action verbs to help you add more depth to your descriptive statements. 

Resume Samples

There are many ways to structure your resume. Check out these sample student resumes. 

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Creating a Resume

View as pdf, resume checklist, general considerations.

 Resumes should be kept to one or two full pages. Typically, college students and entry-level job seekers have a one-page resume.

 Resume font should be readable and stay within 10 to 14 points.

 Use consistent indentation, capitalization, font style, spacing, margins and abbreviations.

 Do not use personal pronouns (I, me, you, etc.).

 Avoid using resume templates; they may not interface well with other platforms.

 It is not necessary to include a list of professional references or the statement, “References Available Upon Request.” Your reference list should be a separate document.

 Remove any automatic hyperlinks.

 Phone number: create a professional outgoing message that lists your full name and time you will return their call.

 Include your LinkedIn or e-Portfolio address.

 For chronological resumes, list degrees in reverse chronological order (most recent listed first). You do not need to include your high school diploma once enrolled in college.

 Spell out names of degrees “Bachelor of Science”, “Master of Science”.

 List the month and year of your graduation. (i.e., if you are graduating in May 2020, write “May 2020”).

 Include GPA if it 3.0 or above or if it is specified on the job posting.

 Round the number up (i.e. 3.5, not 3.47)

Relevant Experience

 Use bullet points - brief, descriptive statements about your most important duties and accomplishments in both paid and unpaid roles.

 Use strong action words to describe your work experience. Avoid passive phrases such as “responsible for” and “duties included”. Eliminate personal pronouns (I, me, we) and articles (a, an, the).

 Make sure you include any communication skills that you used in the project or job such as writing a technical report, giving a presentation, or working in a team.

 Use appropriate verb tense. Use present tense action words to describe present employment experience and past tense action words to describe past employment experience.

Volunteer Experience

 Include volunteer experiences that showcase your communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills to show employers your well-rounded portfolio.

Additional Information

If there is room on your resume, feel free to include this additional information:

 Language skills: Are you fluent in multiple languages? Which ones?

 Military experience: Have you served in the military? If so, list the branch, your position, and any special training or education.

 Professional memberships and leadership positions: Have you attended any conferences/workshops/seminars? What were they? Where were they located?

 Certificates and licenses: Are you certified in first aid, CPR, mental health skills, etc.?

 Computer or technical skills: Do you know how to use any software that pertains to the position? How proficient are you with each program? **If you are applying for technology positions and have extensive computer skills, consider placing this section between the Education and Experience sections.**

 Class presentations/projects: Have you presented on a topic that may be important to the company?

Example of heading

Crystal Chronological Milwaukee, WI | 540-262-2626 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/crystal.chronological

Example of Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management December 2018 University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI

• Minor: Mathematics
• Organizations: National Society of Black Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Example of Relevant Experience

Marketing Intern , NEC Corporation of America, Irving, TX May 2018-August 2018

• Generated a digital loyalty program which produced a repeat customer base of >35%
• Assembled sales materials, dealer kits, and collateral in preparation of marketing presentations
• Channeled marketing campaigns and assisted with all components of product messaging
• Supported the NEC Product Marketing Team with various initiatives including writing internal and external communications, web content, and social media for customer growth and allegiance

Example of Volunteer Experience

College Possible FAFSA Volunteer , ABC University May 2018-August 2018

• Articulated changes to the application to make students and families aware of the influence on their student aid and future applications
• Guided students and their families with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to confirm the application was completed accurately and any questions were answered

Resume Formats

Which resume format is right for you.

There are three common resume formats: chronological, functional, and combination. Use this section to decide which is best for you. The Chronological Resume is the most commonly used.

Chronological Resume

Lists your work history in reverse order – starting with your current or most recent job first.

Easy to write. Emphasizes a steady employment record. Employers like to see job titles, dates of employment, and level of responsibility.

Disadvantage

Calls attention to any employment gaps. Skills can be difficult to spot.

To reemphasize past career growth and development in the same career.

Don't use if

There are multiple gaps in your work history or are entering the market after a long absence.

Functional Resume

Focuses on skills and strengths relevant to position and employer.

De-emphasizes a spotty work history. Allows you to highlight strengths and transferable skills.

No detailed work history. Disliked by many employers – document looks like you are hiding employment gaps, lack of relevant experience, or underemployment.

To emphasize transferable skills. Use this format if you have limited work experience or are changing careers.

You want to emphasize growth/development. Responsibilities in recent jobs were limited.

Combination Resume

Blends the flexibility and strength of the other two types of resumes

Shows off a strong employment record with upward mobility. Show the skills you have used in the past to apply to the job you are seeking.

Work history is lower on the page, which may not receive employer attention.

To show off your skills developed throughout your work history. Use when you are making a career change.

Your experience is limited, or there are wide gaps in your work history.

Example of Chronological Resume

Crystal Chronological Kenosha, WI | 555-555-5555 | [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/crystal.chronological

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science December 2019 Minor: Mathematics University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI GPA: 3.8 Organizations: Association for Women in Computing (AWC)

Programming/Scripting Languages: (Proficient) Java; (Familiar) Python, C, SQL, Javascript, MATLAB Technologies/Environment: Windows, Linux, MySQL, Win32 API/GUI, ASP.NET

Student Intern Summer 2019 Mayo Clinic – Rochester, MN

• Migrated existing website from SQL Membership to ASP.NET
• Surveyed and interviewed with end users to determine their information needs
• Wrote application to create custom surveys

Desktop Support Consultant September 2016 - Present Campus Technology Services - University of Wisconsin-Parkside

• Provide second level technical support in faculty/staff offices as needed to ensure timely client service and appropriate issue resolution
• Escalate technical support issues that cannot be resolved to ensure timely service to the client and issue resolution
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of all customer data and information; protect against unauthorized access or use of such data or information that could result into substantial harm

Vintage Foundation Fall 2018 Boys and Girls Club – Kenosha, WI

• Advised on new technologies to help further the organization's mission and goals
• Instructed program director on building a user-friendly website and employee database
• Assessed systemic problems and suggested possible solutions

News Delivery System Spring 2018 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation

• Integrated old code with new for web application delivering custom tailored web news
• Coded in Java using Model-View-Controller architecture

Example of Functional Resume

Faye Functional Oak Creek, WI [email protected] | (222) 333-4444

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Event Planning

• Innovative and inventive individual with exceptional skills and abilities to design and coordinate events to satisfy clients and guests
• 7 years’ experience organizing and facilitating annual holiday celebration for university-wide staff and their guests; managed volunteer tasks to ensure success of the event
• 5+ years’ experience assisting with the coordination of wedding ceremonies and receptions, along with funeral processions for St. Joseph parish

Customer Relations

• Over 7 years’ experience communicating and collaborating with external brokers, investors, and contributors to facilitate transactions to the university
• Able to manage a large volume of purchase orders and negotiate contracts with nearly 100 suppliers to obtain optimum pricing, terms, and deliveries
• Familiar with processes that expedite distribution to ensure prompt and correct receipt of products from assigned suppliers

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Bachelor of Science in Business Management May 2021 University of Wisconsin-Parkside – Kenosha, WI

Ciatti’s Ristorante Cooking Class/Demo January 2019 Ciatti’s Ristorante – Milwaukee, WI

Associate in Applied Science, Accounting May 1990 Milwaukee Area Technical College – Milwaukee, WI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Accountant July 2008 – August 2017 Marquette University

Bookkeeper & Event Coordinator November 2002 – July 2008 St. Joseph Catholic Church – Milwaukee, WI

Example of Combination Resume

Chris Combination 434-555-2000 | [email protected] linkedin.com/in/chris-combination

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE

• Managed brand development project increasing customer loyalty by >30% within 3 months
• Planned and created promotional and publicity strategies, increasing business membership by 25%
• Directed marketing campaign goals and objectives, target audience, and messaging
• Lead service teams to improve customer satisfaction rating from 72% to >89% within 7 months

Bachelor of Arts in English May 2020 Minor: Graphic Design University of Wisconsin-Parkside – Kenosha, WI GPA: 3.7; Dean’s List

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Marketing Intern , NEC Corporation of America May 2019 – August 2019

• Channeled marketing campaigns and collaborated with team on all product messaging components

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shift Supervisor , Applebee’s May 2017 – Present

• Promoted from Host/Server to Shift Supervisor after 6 months
• Improved customer satisfaction ratings from 72% to >89% in 7 months as Shift Supervisor
• Select and train staff to provide excellent customer service, and promote highly functioning teams
• Provide leadership and management as Shift Supervisor for 15 staff and >150 guests per shift

Sales Associate , Target June 2016 – May 2017

• Greeted customers and responded to guest inquiries with accuracy and punctuality
• Cross-trained to operate in multiple areas of store as needed
• Organized floor sets to strategically place product and rotated season merchandise

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer , Food Pantry of Downtown Ministries August 2017 – Present

• Recruit and organize volunteers to cook, set-up, and serve 3 weekly meals

Action Verbs for Resumes

Elevate your resume by using the most descriptive and accurate words to describe your experience.

Resume Accomplishment Statements

A ction verb (skill) → T ask or S ituation → R esult or I mpact

• Organized campus events such as XYZ to educate the public about equity and inclusion
• Analyze quarterly data to demonstrate the effectiveness of new marketing strategies
• Facilitated socialization of sheltered dogs and cats in order to prepare for adoption

Quick Tips to Make Your Bullet Points Awesome!

• Check if your resume is updated as per the resume checklist guide 
• Refer to the resume formats and check out the examples for - Chronological resume, Functional resume and Combination resume 
• Add Action verbs for describing your experience
• Research about employer and showcase your skills properly
• Quantify whenever possible! 

Sample Resumes

Arts and humanities.

Art Functional

Art & History

Communication

Graphic Design

Natural and Health Sciences

BioSciences

Environmental Science

Exercise Science

Health Science

Nursing  (with cover letter)

Sports Management

Business, Economics and Computing

Business Management - Finance

Business Management - General

Business Management - Human Resources

Computer Science

Social Sciences and Professional Studies

Criminal Justice

International Studies

• Future Student
• Admitted Student
• Current Student
• International Student
• Adult Learner
• Faculty & Staff

• Administration
• Accommodate
• My UW System
• MyUWO Portal
• Google Apps
• Student Health Portal
• Student Clubs & Orgs
• Academic Works

Career & Professional Development

Resume samples.

• Career Closet
• Equal Opportunity Resources
• CliftonStrengths Assessment
• Interviewing
• Informational Interviews
• Professional Communication
• Salaries and Negotiations

If you are stuck and don’t know where to start, take a look at the resume samples below to help guide you as your create and update your resume. If you have questions regarding your resume, contact us to make an appointment with your advisor.

While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, please do not duplicate the resume samples. 

When referencing UW Oshkosh on your resume:

• Use the full title, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (no hyphen), on first reference.
• UW Oshkosh is acceptable for all further references within your resume. The use of “UWO” is generally discouraged, unless you are dealing with space constraints within your resume. 
• A hyphen is only used in UW-Oshkosh when referring to the Athletics program. 

General Resume Examples

• Frank Freshman
• Chris Sample *
• Sami Sophomore *
• Antonio Alfaro – Accounting*
• Mary Market *

Combination

• Cary Career (Liberal Studies)

Curriculum Vitae

• Chanda Anand * – Biology
• Emily Educator *

While the examples here show majors in Education, any major can use this format with some adjustments.

• Francis Functional * – Education
• Sage Xiong * –  Education

Human Services

• Daisha Harris *- Human Services Leadership
• Alyssa Artist
• Jean Journalism *
• Cole Communication *

International

• Ian J. International * (various ways to market global experiences)

Natural Sciences

• Carl Computer *
• Erin Example
• Jacey Danforth – Rehab Science
• Chanda Anand – Biology
• John Millar-Jones
• Nathan Nurse * – Accelerated
• Mandy Medical * Pre-nursing Admission Frosh – Soph I
• Nadia Nurse * – Post – Admission Soph II-Senior II

Social Sciences

• Matthew Justice *
• Samuel A. Sustainability
• Vincent Veteran
• Valerie Volunteer *

*indicate resumes that can be found the 2020-2021 e-Get Hired! Guide.

*Resume advice is based on nationwide best practices and on employer feedback.

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