Resume Samples
The overall objective of your resume is to provide a composite snapshot of who you are and what
skills, abilities, and knowledge you have acquired through coursework, projects, self-taught initiatives,
service-learning, student organizations, volunteer work and employment. The emphasis lies on what
you have to offer rather than a chronological timeline.
The following resumes were developed to help UCF students to better compete for internships and co-
ops. Please use these examples to create your own unique style and clearly represents your academic
and professional background.
A few reminders:
• Do not use these examples as templates
• Use descriptive action verbs
• Check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and correct verb tense
• Minimize lines, graphics, or other distracting visuals
Table of Contents – Arts & Communication Resumes
Advertising & Public Relations……..……………………………………………………………...Page 1
Art, Studio Track………………………………………………………………………………...….Page 2
Communication……………………………………………….…………………………………….Page 3
Digital Media……………………………………………….………………………………...…….Page 4
English……...……………………………………………….………………………………...…….Page 5
Fine Arts, Theatre Design.………………………………….………………………………...…….Page 6
Music Education…………………………………………….………………………………...…….Page 7
Radio Television (Film)…………………………………….………………………………...…….Page 8
Spanish……..……………………………………………….………………………………...…….Page 9
Creative Resume………………………………………….………………………………...……..Page 10
Name
Address · Email · Phone Number · LinkedIn
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL May 20XX
Bachelor of Science in Advertising/Public Relations GPA: 3.32
RELATED COURSEWORK
Advertising Media Planning Advertising Campaigns Advertising Media Sales
Mass Media Graphics Professional Issues in Advertising International Advertising
ADVERTISING PROJECTS
Branding Campaign – Client: OrderUp! (1st Place), Orlando, FL Spring 20XX
• Built a mock-up brand identity for a new, local food delivery service’s planned expansion
• Worked with a team of four on creative planning and execution of a campaign involving social media,
meet-up groups in populated urban neighborhoods, and proposed major Orlando event sponsorships
Media Plan – Client: Baltimore Uber, Orlando, FL Fall 20XX
• Created a media plan, budget and flowchart for a 20XX campaign in the target market
ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE
Central Florida Zoo & botanical Gardens – Marketing Department, Sanford, FL August 20XX – present
Advertising & Promotions Intern
• Perform market research; obtain media sponsorship; support promotional events, exhibit and program
launches; and ensure sponsorship fulfillment
• Research prospective partners including non-profit organizations as well as local and national business
• Coordinate and assist in integrated communications for promotional programs with Creative Services,
Media Relations and Digital Marketing departments
ALIGN Public Strategies, LLC, Orlando, FL May 20XX – August 20XX
Media & Advertising Department Intern
• Conducted basic initial media research, including digital searches and telephone requests
• Sorted media kits and proposals as they were submitted, approximately five items per week
• Built maintenance documents to share with other departments internally and externally including
media authorization forms, insertion orders, digital tracking reports and TV/radio traffic instructs
• Sent requests to representatives for invoices, broadcast schedules and proofs of performance
• Built and maintained client relationships on behalf of the agency in an effort to be better prepared to
execute, negotiate and implement approved advertising campaigns
LEADERSHIP
XYZ Fraternity, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL September 20XX – present
Communications & Development Chair August 20XX – present
• Oversee distribution of monthly newsletters to over 600 parents, chapter alumni, and the national
office with updates on events, fundraising, and membership to elicit donations to the amount of
$15,000 each year
• Outline and design newsletter and social media graphics using Adobe InDesign
Name
Address | Phone Number | Email | Portfolio Link
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an internship with an art gallery
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Art, Studio Track May 20XX
University of Central Florida GPA: 3.4
UCF Study Abroad Fall 20XX
University, of Alicante Alicante, Spain
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Contemporary Studio New Media Senior seminar & Exhibition Studio Art Problems
EXHIBITIONS
San Antonio Museum of Art- “Arts in Spaces” Group Exhibition Spring 20XX
• Developed 2- 8X10 oil on canvas pieces for 4-week display with 5 other exhibitors
• Utilized (specific theory/technique) to create monochromatic abstracts of country fields
• Worked with group to create harmony within the theme, 2-3 times per week, 3 months
COLLECTIONS, REVIEWS, CONTESTS
Collections
• UCF Art Gallery January 20XX- Present
• Witte Museum, San Antonio, TX May 20XX- June 20XX
Contests
• Tampa Stock Show & Rodeo, 2
nd
place- Oil on canvas February 20XX
• SA Arts, River Art Group, 1
st
place- Watercolor/ pastel on paper July 20XX
Reviews
• “Downtown Arts for UCF”, by John Smith, UCF Knight News January 20XX
• “Arts in Spaces”, by Ima Student, UCF Pegasus Magazine May 20XX
EXPERIENCE
Art Design Intern June 20XX – September 20XX
Artistic Endeavors Gallery San Antonio, TX
• Assisted director with hanging displays, greeting visitors, mailing marketing materials
• Initiated 2 written critiques of 2 works in progress, offering suggestions for improvement
• Created window display using 3 primary canvas pieces with summer theme, including lighting,
securing structures, mounting art, using draping, setting props
LEADERSHIP
Student Advisory Council Representative January 20XX-Present
• Nominated by peers to represent College of Arts & Humanities students and serve as liaison
between students and faculty/staff
Name
Address * Phone Number * Email
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL May 20XX
Bachelor of Arts in Communication GPA: 3.5
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Communications Internship January 20XX-May 20XX
WUCF 89.9 FM, Orlando, FL
• Contributed to the station’s on-air, video, or written content and programming
•
Produced 5-10 broadcast and constant online content weekly
•
Facilitated interesting Facebook content that has increased on-air listener rating by 20%
•
Produced a successful Instagram contest increasing followers by 1,000 people
Student Assistant - Communication Department May 20XX-May 20XX
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
• Addressed student issues with admissions processes through all forms of communication
• Processed student letters, files; developed an organizational system for office processes
• Created and updated appealing bulletin boards, campus postings, and department publications as
directed
•
Collaborated with supervisor on Sims’ Public Speaking Competition event set up
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Orientation Leader May 20XX-May 20XX
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
• Represented the UCF in a professional manner to incoming freshman and transfer students while
leading them through a strict orientation schedule
•
Assisted 8-14 students in the administration of testing programs and registration process
•
Earned the UCF Role Model through Experience Award in December for
representing being a
successful UCF student
Summer Camp Counselor May 20XX-August 20XX
Lafayette Arts & Craft Camp, Tallahassee, FL
•
Took primary responsibility for the health, well-being, and happiness of 12 campers
•
Provided opportunities for the group so that each individual experience success while at camp
•
Prepared daily camper activities according to camper guidelines and supervisors’ directions
•
Voted Friendliest Camp Counselor 2014
SKILLS
Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks
Video Editing: Adobe Final Cut, iMovie
Page Layout: Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Publisher
INVOLVEMENT
Relay For Life of University of Central Florida 20XX-20XX
Name
Phone Number Address Email
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media May 20XX
Specialization: Game Design GPA: 3.3
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• C++ Objective-C Python OpenGL MS Visual Studios Unity 3D
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Senior Capstone: Game Development Project 1 & II Fall 20XX-Spring 20XX
• Programmed and designed game using Unity3D with five other students
• Implemented sound, gameplay animations, UI, controls, introduction/tutorial scene, and character
launch physics
Game Modification Workshop Summer 20XX
• Designed, coded and implemented mobile game app
• Implemented 2D character and animation gameplay
• Served as QA for team and troubleshooted bugs
EXPERIENCE
ABC Inc. Chicago, IL
iOS App/Game Developer Intern May 20XX-Aug 20XX
• Assisted senior developer with build, design and implementation of mobile software for iOS
applications game
• Identified inaccuracies in software and brainstormed potential solutions with production and
engineering teams and managers for iOS games
• Provided detailed feedback and wrote accurate and specific bug reports, providing descriptions of
how the bugs could be reproduced
University of Central Florida, Housing Orlando, FL
Resident Assistant Aug 20XX-May 20XX
• Supervised a freshmen residence hall of over 200 students and communicate with them on a daily
basis to enhance their first year experience
• Counsel students on personal and academic issues, respond to emergency situations, as well as
budget and allocate $9,000 for the hall while working in a team of 6 other Resident Assistants
• Conduct several dorm-wide programs and events on a weekly basis, hosting about 30 students at
each event
INVOLVEMENT
Gaming Knights May 20XX-Aug 20XX
President
• Managed daily club activities including reserving and planning game competitions
• Recruited 60 members to the club, delegated duties to 2 other club officers and allocated money
for events
Name
Address
–
Email
–
Phone Number
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts in English
May 20XX
GPA: 3.31
PUBLISHING & WRITING EXPERIENCE
BarCharts Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Publishing Intern May 20XX-Present
• Edit teacher and student editions of popular novels including Hamlet for punctuation, gramma r,
formatting, and consistency for use in the high-school English classroom
• Create two original vocabulary test books of twenty-one lessons with varying questions for a range of
student difficulty to
help students in preparation for the new SAT
• Develop content and maintained the company’s professional blob with posts related to teaching
• Update product listings and descriptions on the company website in order to increase marketability
Writing Center, University of Central Florida Orlando
, FL
Student Tutor January 20XX-May 20XX
• Assisted students to develop and improve skills in pre-writing and proofreading personal essays and
research paper s
• Conducted an IRB approved research project and paper on understanding the conflict a tutor faces
within their academic role
• Attended monthly meetings regarding tutoring methods, techniques, and appointment
troubleshooting
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Miracle Hill Nursing Home Orlando, FL
Dining Waiter January 20XX-Present
• Trained new servers and bussers on customer service skills and job tasks
• Served nursing home residents food and drink orders based on dietary restrictions and preferences
• Collaborated with servicing and bussing teams to cater large holiday meals and special events for
residents
ACTIVITIES
UCF Writing Club September 20XX-Present
Member
• Attend meetings to share original creative writing pieces and receive feedback from other members
• Edit, provide feedback, and engage in meaningful discussion on original pieces of writing
SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Google Docs, WordPress
Web Design: Wix
Language: Basic Spanish
Name
Email
Phone Number| Location
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre: Design and Technology Track May 20XX
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
RELATED COURSEWORK
Stage Craft, Scenic Design, Costume Design, Lighting Design
SKILLS
Special Skills: Metalworking, Basic Woodworking, Light Board Operator
Computer Skills: AutoCAD, Vector Works, Adobe Photoshop, SFX, Cool Edit Pro, Protools Logic, MacLux Pro
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
University of Central Florida Theatre – Orlando, FL
Scenic Designer
The Arkansaw Bear
Fall 20XX
Lighting Designer
Scepter in the Sand
Spring 20XX
Asst. Lighting Designer
Everyman
Fall 20XX
Props Designer
Anna in the Tropics
Summer 20XX
Props Designer
Lend Me a Tenor
Fall 20XX
Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center – Orlando, FL
Lighting Designer Radio Days Tyrone Guthrie, Director August 20XX
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
University of Central Florida Theatre – Orlando, FL
Master Electrician
Picasso…Lapin Agile
Chris Eigher, Lighting Director
Summer 20XX
Stage Manager
Opera Scenes
Ray Finnell, Designer
Spring 20XX
Stage Manager
Doll’s House
Anne Bogart, Director
Spring 20XX
Stage Hand
Opera Scenes
Ray Finnell, Designer
Fall 20XX
Sound Board Op
Blue Window
Dale Becherer, Director
Fall 20XX
Carpenter
Electricidad
Chris Eicher, Technical Director
Spring 20XX
Stage Manager
Picnic
Trevor Nunn, Director
Fall 20XX
Kravis Center for Performing Arts – Palm Beach, FL
Stage Hand
Romeo and Juliet
Sam Smith, Technical Director
July 20XX
Follow Spot
My Fair Lady
Adolphe Appia, Lighting Designer
July 20XX
Bob Carr Theatre – Orlando, FL
Flyman Secret Garden Max Reinhardt, Director May 20XX
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate, Target, Orlando, FL June 20XX – present
• Ensure a quality customer service experience by assisting customers and resolving concerns
Cashier, Joe’s Coffee Shop, Orlando August 20XX – May 20XX
• Completed transactions at the register efficiently while maintaining accurate record keeping
Name
Address
Phone Emil
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education May 20XX
University of Central Florida
,
Orlando, FL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, ABC High School, Orlando, FL August 20XX-December 20XX
• Designed and taught curriculum to students in grades 9-12
• Directed the school marching band
• Organized and directed student music ensembles
• Organized and conducted student concerts on a monthly basis
Teaching Internship, 123 Middle School, Orlando, FL January 20XX-May 20XX
• Co-taught music theory courses with the lead teacher
• Lead a group of students in various civic engagement activities involving music
• Designed and taught a two week unit on careers in music
Independent Music Instructor, Orlando, FL January 20XX-May 20XX
• Taught individual piano lessons to students ages 12 – 15
• Developed individualized lesson plans for each piano student
• Designed personal website for the purpose of marketing
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Musician, Holy Church, Orlando, FL April 20XX-May 20XX
• Participated as a pianist in the church ensemble
• Attended weekly rehearsals
• Performed at Sunday services on a weekly basis
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Central Florida Nursing Home, Orlando, FL April 20XX-June 20XX
• Performed vocal and piano pieces for patients on a bi-weekly basis
Volunteer, The Big Event, Orlando, FL April 20XX, April 20XX
• Contributed to a community-wide event where students and faculty of UCF cleaned, swept, and
beautified the larger Orlando community
MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society 20XX-20XX
Student Member, Music Teachers National Association 20XX-20XX
Name
Address
Phone Number Email
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television May 20XX
Minor: Film GPA 3.2
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
SKILLS
Software: Premier, After Effects, and Photoshop; Avid Express Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, GarageBand; Web/Video
Apple Compressor
Equipment: switcher, VTR, soundboard, light meter, Scoopic, Bolex, ArriFlex film cameras and mini DV; audio (boom
microphones, multi-track analog and digital studio consoles, DA-88 multi-track players)
Languages: Fluent in French; Advanced Spanish
RELATED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Intern June-Aug 20XX
Channel 12 News, Orlando, FL
• Set up studio, cameras, lights, microphones and display screens daily
• Operated three types of cameras for live broadcasts
• Collaborated with production and directing teams to create filming schedules
• Accompanied EMT crew on live remote broadcasts, ran cables and set up camera shots
Producer, Director, Editor Feb-May 20XX
“Aluminumology,” University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
• Recruited actors by organizing promotional ads via Facebook
• Set up shoots and locations in Orlando, Tampa, and Daytona Beach
• Mobilized a production team of 20 students and managed filming and editing
FILMOGRAPHY
“Aluminumology,” Running time: 16:00 minutes 20XX
• Filmed with Sony HC20 Mini DV Camera
• Edited with Adobe Premier
“Won’t be a Victim,” Running time: 5:00 seconds 20XX
• Filmed with Sony HC20 Mini Dv.
• Edited with Adobe Premier
• Submitted five-second movie for Cadillac Under 5 contest
“The Ninja Roadhouse,” Running time: 6:00 minutes 20XX
• Filmed with a Canon PowerShot A40 Digital Camera
• Edited with Adobe Premier
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Sales Associate Aug 20XX-present
Kohl’s Department Store, Orlando, FL
• Provide excellent customer service assisting customers in merchandise selection
• Assist in orientation for new associates and work between departments as needed
• Operate the cash register and practice secure transition procedures
Name
Address City
| Email | Phone Number
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida,
Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
May 20XX
Certificate: Spanish Translation and Interpretation
Study Abroad: Madrid, Spain August 20XX-May 20XX
•
Coursework: Culture and Civilization of Spain, Literature of Spain, Spanish For Business
•
Learned the cultural values and customs within the Spanish community and hosts’ traditions
SKILLS
Language: Fluent Spanish and French
Technical: Final Cut Pro
EXPERIENCE
123 Elementary
, Orlando, FL
January 20XX-May 20XX
Teaching Intern
• Taught a classroom of 20 third grade students Spanish vocabulary through verbal and written exercises,
while supervised by a certified instructor
• Created lesson plans designed for students to learn Spanish culture by reading and playing games
• Graded class quizzes on vocabulary and grammar
• Integrated SMART Board technology into the classroom to aid students with learning
Translation Inc., Orlando, FL May 20XX-December 20XX
Spanish Translator
• Proof-read translations of Spanish documents into English
• Worked collaboratively with other translators and staff members to edit and publish brochures and flyers
• Communicated with current and potential clients in Spanish to address any problems
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABC Nursing Home,
Tallahassee, FL
January 20XX-May 20XX
Waiter
• Trained new servers and bussers on customer service skills and job tasks
• Served nursing home residents food and drink orders based on dietary restrictions and preferences
• Collaborated with servicing and bussing teams to cater large holiday meals and special events for residents
ACTIVITIES
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages May 20XX-May 20XX
Member
• Participate in conventions learning about educational sessions and the language profession
• Network effectively with international professionals
Sigma Delta Pi (National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society) August 20XX-May 20XX
Member
• Participate in member meetings to discuss Hispanic culture and hone Spanish-speaking skills
S T U D E N T
N A M E
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Arts
Emerging Media, Graphic Design
University of Central Florida
Dec. 20XX
INDESIGN
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
DREAMWEAVER
S K I L L S
L A N G U A G E S
HAITIAN CREOLE
C O N T A C T
Phone Number
Website, Portfolio, or LinkedIn
Email
D E S I G N E X P E R I E N C E
L E A D E R S H I P
SPANISH