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CAREER GUIDE 2017–2018
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
/ClemsonCCPD
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S. Jane Doctor
Current Address: 1234 Clemson Drive, Apt 567 ! Clemson, SC 29631 ! 864-777-777 (C) ! sds4@email.com
Permanent Address: International or Home Address ! State/Province, Country ! Country Code and Phone #
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONSCommunications consultant and writer earning a Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design. Former
journalist, who is responsive to urgent demands, meets tight deadlines, tells a story from numbers and communicates findings
in clear and concise language. An excellent researcher with experience in primary and secondary research and statistical
analysis. Expert in survey research and public opinion polling.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant May 2014–Present
Freelance Communications Consultant Greenville, SC
• Conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis for companies and non-­‐profits attempting to target messaging
to certain audiences
• Provide grant-­‐writing assistance to non-­‐profit clients that has resulted in a total increase of $145,000
• Assist the South Carolina Economy League to revamp the public-­‐service website
Project Manager August 2012–May 2014
Social Science Research Solutions Easley, SC
• Designed and implemented social-­‐science survey projects for public-­‐policy and media organizations
• Collaborated with various organizations including the Kaiser Foundation, the Harvard School of Public Health, the
Pew Center for the People & the Press, NPR and the Washington Post
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Focus Group Research August 2013–Present
Summer Institute for Methods and Statistics Greenville, SC
• Train in the development, preparation, implementation and analysis of focus groups
• Ensure proper protocol is followed by 10 team members to be compliant with ABC
Survey Design/Content Analysis January 2011–May 2013
National Annenberg Election Survey Clemson, SC
• Served as a data/content analyst to measure the influence of media coverage on public opinion over the course
of the 2012 campaign
• Led a team of six content coders in the development of a codebook and coding of newspaper articles
• Monitored the implementation of the survey in field, which spanned over 6 months
AFFILIATIONS & AWARDSInternational Communication Association (ICA), Member August 2014–Present
Omicron Delta Kappa, Member January 2012–Present
South Carolina Rhetoric Association Honors Thesis Award, Recipient May 2013
SKILLSComputer: SPSS, Adobe In-­‐Design (Advanced)
Languages: English (Native), French (Intermediate)
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Philosophy in Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design May 2018
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Master of Arts in Communication, Technology and Society May 2013
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies May 2011
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Terry Transfer Accountant
(123) 456-7890 ttransfer@g.clemson.edu
Current Address: 17 Blueberry Ln., Clemson, SC 29634
Permanent Address: 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
OBJECTIVE
To obtain the Audit Internship with Deloitte & Touche LLP for Summer 2017 to utilize education and accounting
knowledge to enhance the value of the company
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Spring 20xx
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Minor: Economics GPA: 3.23/4.00
Bunker Hill Community College Spring 20xx
Associate in Science in Accounting Boston, MA
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Accounting Intern Summer 20xx
Hyland, creator of OnBase Honolulu, HI
● Analyzed and collaborated on the revenue recognition process for software projects
● Constructed daily invoices for training services ranging up towards $10,000
● Organized the billing process for Hyland’s annual technology conference
● Transacted an average of 100 accounts payable on a daily basis using Microsoft Dynamics
Assurance Intern Summer 20xx
BDO USA, LLP Boston, MA
● Analyzed data and drafted reports for cash transactions and tax purposes
● Completed the 1099 Tax Form reconciliations for various trusts, individuals and partners throughout the firm
● Assessed the process of journal entries for recording daily transactions
LEADERSHIP
Vice President Fall 20xx
Clemson University Student Government- Clemson University Clemson, SC
● Govern a group of 50 members that represent the undergraduate class
● Collaborate closely with legislative and judicial branch members on problems that arise
Columnist Fall 20xx
The Black Sheep- Clemson University Clemson, SC
● Craft and publish weekly satire articles about campus life
Vice President of Finance Fall 20xx
Entrepreneur Club- Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA
● Prepared and maintained a budget of $2,000 for the academic year
● Collaborated with local small business owners to expand networking opportunities in the club
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office- Proficient Microsoft Dynamics- Intermediate Adobe- Intermediate Prezi- Proficient
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