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    Resume Examples

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    Follow the format used in the sample resumes below for your program: 

    • Arts, Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Geography and Environmental Studies
    • Business and Economics
    • User Experience Design

    If you are admitted to co-op, we will have you follow a different format when applying to co-op positions.

    Arts, Science, Comupter Science, Data Science, Geography and Environmental Studies - Example

    HANNA VOLGA

    Local:
    401-22 Bricker Street
    Waterloo, Ontario
    N2L 3T4
    (519) 887-1234
    volg1234@mylaurier.ca

    Permanent:
    72 Borden Road
    Aberfoyle, Ontario
    N1H 2L0
    (519) 624-5678

    Employment Skills

    • Fluent in French and know basic Spanish
    • Demonstrated leadership ability while teaching canoeing at a camp
    • Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Photoshop

    Education

    Wilfrid Laurier University, Honours Bachelor of Arts Program, Waterloo, Ontario
    2024 - present 
    Major: Communication Studies

    Centennial Collegiate, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Guelph, Ontario
    2020 - 2024
    French Immersion Certificate

    Experience

    Camp Tawingo, Camp Counsellor, Huntsville, Ontario
    July - August 2024; on duty 24 hours/day
    Contact: Mr. Jeff Swift, Recreation Director, 705.222.0101, jswift@tawingo.ca

    • Provided instruction in tennis to children aged 7 to 15
    • Planned and coordinated weekly games nights for entire camp
    • Supervised a group of eight girls on site and during canoe trips

    The Bay, Sales Associate, Waterloo, Ontario
    September 2023 - present; 10 to 15 hours/week during the school year 
    Contact: Ms. Parvati Sharma, Manager, 519.555.9870, parvati.sharma@hudsonbayco.ca

    • Assist customers with purchases of women's clothing
    • Operate computerized cash register
    • Arrange attractive merchandising displays

    Tim Horton's, Server, Guelph, Ontario,
    September 2022 - June 2023, 15 to 20 hours/week
    Contact: Mr. Robert Starkey, Franchise Owner, 519.123.4567, rstarkey@timhortons.com

    • Provided courteous service to customers
    • Prepared sandwiches, wraps and beverages
    • Operated a cash register 

    Volunteer Experience

    Guelph Food Bank, Guelph, Ontario
    September 2023- present, 4 hours/week

    • Sort, display and package donated food.

    Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Guelph and Wellington, Fundraiser, Guelph, Ontario
    2022 - 2023; 3 to 6 hours/week

    • Participated in sales, auctions and bingo games to raise funds for the agency

    Scholarships and Awards

    • Dean's Honour Roll, 2024
    • Ontario Scholarship for achieving an average of 86% in six Ontario Academic Courses, 2023
    • Rotary Award for athletics, leadership and academic achievement, 2023
    • Principal's Honour Roll for achieving an average of at least 80% throughout high school

    Activities

    University

    • Member, Communications Students' Association, Sept. 2023 to present
    • Group Leader, Laurier French Club; organize weekly sessions for members to converse online in French; January 2024 to present

    High School

    • Vice-President of Students' Council, grade 12
    • Advertising representative, school yearbook, grades 11 and 12
    • Member of drama club, grades 11 and 12
    • Class Representative, grades 11 and 12
    • Trumpet player in jazz and marching bands, four years
    • Captain and member, basketball team, four years

    By submitting this resume, I verify that the information in this resume is accurate and factual.

    Business and Economics - Example

    JOSE VENZA

    Local:
    401-22 Bricker Street
    Waterloo, Ontario
    N2L 3T4
    (519) 887-1234
    venz1234@mylaurier.ca

    Permanent:
    72 Borden Road
    Aberfoyle, Ontario
    N1H 2L0
    (519) 624-5678

    Employment Skills

    • Fluent in French and Spanish
    • Displayed attention to detail while preparing invoices at Smith Co.
    • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

    Education

    Wilfrid Laurier University, Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Program, Waterloo, Ontario, 2024 - present

    Centennial Collegiate, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Guelph, Ontario, 2020 - 2024
    French Immersion Certificate

    Experience

    Camp Tawingo, Camp Counsellor, Huntsville, Ontario
    July - August 2024; on duty 24 hours/day
    Contact: Mr. Jeff Swift, Recreation Director, 705.222.0101, jswift@tawingo.ca

    • Provided instruction in tennis to children aged 7 to 15
    • Planned and coordinated weekly games nights for entire camp
    • Supervised a group of eight girls on site and during canoe trips

    Cole's Gardens, Landscaper, Stoney Creek, Ontario
    May - August 2023; 20 hours/week in May and June; 35 hours/week in July and August.
    May - August, 2022; 8 hours/week in May and June; 30 hours/week July and August.
    Contact: Mr. Craig Cole, Owner, 905.111.8899, colesgardens@gmail.com

    • Planted and pruned trees and shrubs
    • Operated a tractor mower 

    Smith Company, Purchasing Clerk, Guelph, Ontario
    September - December 2022, high school co-op, 15 hours/week
    Contact: Ms. Jana Cremasco, Accounting Manager, 519.444.7890, jcremasco@smithco.ca

    • Ordered and received parts and supplies
    • Prepared invoices and recorded payments using computerized system
    • Completed bank reconciliations and made deposits
    • Wrote correspondence, answered telephones and filed documents

    Volunteer Experience

    Food Bank, Packer, Guelph, Ontario, September 2023- present, 4 hours/week

    • Inspect, sort and pack food

    Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Guelph and Wellington, Fundraiser, Guelph, Ontario, 2022 - 2023; 3 to 6 hours/week

    • Participated in sales, auctions and bingo games to raise funds for the agency

     Scholarships and Awards

    • Dean's Honour Roll, 2024
    • Ontario Scholarship for achieving an average of 86% in six Ontario Academic Courses, 2023
    • Rotary Award for athletics, leadership and academic achievement, 2023
    • Principal's Honour Roll for achieving an average of at least 80% throughout high school

    Activities

    University

    • Member, Accounting Association; coordinate and promote virtual tours of accounting firms, January 2024 to present
    • Finance Representative, House Council, September 2023 to present
    • Play intramural soccer and basketball

    High School

    • Vice-President of Students' Council, grade 12
    • Advertising representative, school yearbook, grades 11 and 12
    • Member of drama club, grades 11 and 12
    • Class Representative, grades 11 and 12
    • Captain and member, basketball team, four years


    By submitting this resume, I verify that the information in this resume is accurate and factual.

    User Experience Design - Example

    EMILY RODRIGUEZ

    555 Hespeler Road
    Cambridge, Ontario
    rodr4531@mylaurier.ca
    226.879.6542
    Portfolio: emrodwebsite.ca

    Skills and Tools

    • Demonstrated customer service skills from experience as a Sales Associate with H&M
    • Displayed teamwork ability by placing first at the NXNE Hackathon
    • Demonstrated aptitude for creative design as a freelance graphic and website designer
    • Sketch • InVision • Photoshop • Illustrator • Axure • CSS

    Education

    Wilfrid Laurier University, Bachelor of User Experience Design Program, Brantford, ON, 2023 - Present

    • Dean’s Honour Roll, 2023

    Galt Collegiate Institute, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Cambridge, ON, 2019 – 2023

    • Principal’s Honour Roll for achieving an average of 80% or higher throughout high school 

    Projects and Achievements

    UX Researcher, IT Services, City of Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Winter 2024 (Course Project)

    • Worked with a team of UX researchers to assess the services provided by the City of Hamilton through their website
    • Collaborated with the City the Hamilton to understand the stakeholder requirements
    • Conducted on-site as well as industry research
    • Developed and presented recommendations for website and service improvements

    First Place Winner, NXNE Hackathon, Toronto, ON, Fall 2023

    • Achieved first place with a team of three students in the UX category at a full day hackathon

    Work Experience

    Camp Counsellor, Camp Tawingo, Huntsville, Ontario, June – August 2024; on duty 24 hours/day
    Contact: Mr. Jeff Swift, Recreation Director, 705-222-0101, jswift@tawingo.ca

    • Planned and coordinated weekly games nights for entire camp
    • Supervised a group of ten girls in the cabin and during canoe trips
    • Provided instruction in swimming and boat safety for children aged 7 to 15

    Freelance Graphic and Website Designer, Cambridge, Ontario, January – April 2024, 15 hours/week
    Contact: Mr. Craig Cole, Owner of Start-Up Inc., 905-111-8899, ccole@startup.ca

    • Created graphics for websites for multiple companies
    • Acted as the web content specialist for Start-Up Inc. as well as creating graphics for a social media campaign

    Sales Associate, H&M, Cambridge, Ontario, June 2022 – August 2023, 30 hours/week in summer, 10 hours/week in school year
    Contact: Ms. Parvati Sharma, Manager, 519-555-9870, parvati.sharma@h&m.ca

    • Assisted customers with purchases of clothing
    • Operated computerized cash register
    • Arranged attractive merchandising displays 

     Volunteer Work

    Food Bank, Packer, Brantford, Ontario, September 2023 - April 2024, 3 hours/per week

    • Inspected, sorted and packaged food.

    Event Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, Cambridge, Ontario, September 2022 – June 2023, 6 hours/week

    • Participated in planning, organizing and running a Relay for Life event at Galt Collegiate

     Activities

    University

    • Executive Member, User Experience Students Association; organize virtual events and guest speakers, September 2023 to present
    • Program Representative, Laurier Open House; provided information to prospective students at during a virtual information fair, November 2023 and March 2024
    • Played intramural soccer and basketball,  Sept. 2022 to June 2023

    High School

    • MVP, Senior Girls Soccer team, grade 12
    • Vice President of Students’ Council, grade 12
    • Advertising representative, school yearbook, grade 12

    By submitting this resume, I verify that the information in this resume is accurate and factual.

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