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Note: Didn't know if I could post this here or not, so please feel free to delete (like I really have a choice )
I'm trying to change into a career that uses my education more than retail background.
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Profile
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO REALLY WRITE HERE
Summary of Skills
- 12 years retail leadership experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Individual and Team player
- Knowledge of Six Sigma/LEAN Operations
- R, SPSS, SAS, SQL, Oracle
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Budgeting and Forecast Analysis
Education
MBA, Management and Strategy
XXXXX University, 2012
Coursework: Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Decision Analysis, Organizational Management, Strategic Management,
E-Business, Social Responsibility
Bachelor of Science, Economics
University of XXXXXX, 2011
Coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, Accounting, Labor Economics, Health Economics, Environmental and Natural Resources, Calculus 1-3, Latin American Economic Development
Experience
Business Office Volunteer 02/2004 – 03/2011
XXXXXXX, Salt Lake City, UT
- Redesigned website resulting in 20% increase in donations.
- Streamlined application process resulting in 45% increase in applications.
- Increased volunteer base 33% by utilizing online resources.
- Researched new grant opportunities and presented results to Director.
Seasonal Housekeeper 01/2003 – 07/2003
XXXXXXXXXX, Moran, WY
- Provided housekeeping services for 28 guest rooms, 6 suites, and 54 cabins.
- Assisted other housekeepers until all guests were serviced.
- Maintained clean, orderly, and well stocked linen closets and carts.
Seasonal Retail Sales Clerk 05/2002 – 09/2002
XXXXXXXX, Yellowstone National Park, WY
- Stocked shelves, assisted local artists with displays, and maintained a clean and orderly store.
- Provided excellent customer service to all park visitors.
- First store to reach $1,000,000 in sales for the season.
Assistant Manager 03/2000 – 04/2002
XXXXXXXXX, Salt Lake City, UT
- Hired, trained, and managed staff of 12.
- Created and implemented new kids meal marketing strategy resulting in 120% increased sales.
- Created training manual decreasing employee turnover rate by 68%.
Note: Didn't know if I could post this here or not, so please feel free to delete (like I really have a choice )
I'm trying to change into a career that uses my education more than retail background.
=====================================
Profile
DON’T KNOW WHAT TO REALLY WRITE HERE
Summary of Skills
- 12 years retail leadership experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong communication skills
- Individual and Team player
- Knowledge of Six Sigma/LEAN Operations
- R, SPSS, SAS, SQL, Oracle
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Budgeting and Forecast Analysis
Education
MBA, Management and Strategy
XXXXX University, 2012
Coursework: Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Decision Analysis, Organizational Management, Strategic Management,
E-Business, Social Responsibility
Bachelor of Science, Economics
University of XXXXXX, 2011
Coursework: Econometrics, Statistics, Accounting, Labor Economics, Health Economics, Environmental and Natural Resources, Calculus 1-3, Latin American Economic Development
Experience
Business Office Volunteer 02/2004 – 03/2011
XXXXXXX, Salt Lake City, UT
- Redesigned website resulting in 20% increase in donations.
- Streamlined application process resulting in 45% increase in applications.
- Increased volunteer base 33% by utilizing online resources.
- Researched new grant opportunities and presented results to Director.
Seasonal Housekeeper 01/2003 – 07/2003
XXXXXXXXXX, Moran, WY
- Provided housekeeping services for 28 guest rooms, 6 suites, and 54 cabins.
- Assisted other housekeepers until all guests were serviced.
- Maintained clean, orderly, and well stocked linen closets and carts.
Seasonal Retail Sales Clerk 05/2002 – 09/2002
XXXXXXXX, Yellowstone National Park, WY
- Stocked shelves, assisted local artists with displays, and maintained a clean and orderly store.
- Provided excellent customer service to all park visitors.
- First store to reach $1,000,000 in sales for the season.
Assistant Manager 03/2000 – 04/2002
XXXXXXXXX, Salt Lake City, UT
- Hired, trained, and managed staff of 12.
- Created and implemented new kids meal marketing strategy resulting in 120% increased sales.
- Created training manual decreasing employee turnover rate by 68%.
Under your skills summary, I am certain many people will not know what all those initials stand for. And you can benefit from more bullet points under each main headline.
Downplay the retail, increase the info in the rest!
i would take the retail positions off. you probably want to downplay your age, too, since i'm guessing you're an older student who went back to school later. don't make it so obvious. on the skills section, take out the 12 years retail leadership experience and put the customer service at the bottom. maybe say "over 5 years leadership/management experience" instead. your resume right now tells me that you probably "should've" gone to college in about 2000-2002, but didn't go til 2004 and then took 7 years to graduate while volunteering. im probably totally off and i dont know the whole story, but you don't want your readers to get that impression.
are there any activities you did while in school that were relevant to your major? what kind of jobs are you applying to?
One option....Remove the Coursework section for both degrees. Too much info
Oracle what? There are many software tools from Oracle.
Wonder if you could create several versions of the resume and see which gets most calls.
Wondering if you should remove all or most of the work experience and just keep the degrees and the volunteer work. In that case, maybe keep the Coursework detail since you would be removing all the work experience.
Are you willing to relocate to another city/state? Your location might be your real issue...not enough opportunities that match your education in your current location???
Maybe go after a bigger city or go after Fortune 500 companies and move where the opening is located.
i would take the retail positions off. you probably want to downplay your age, too, since i'm guessing you're an older student who went back to school later. don't make it so obvious. on the skills section, take out the 12 years retail leadership experience and put the customer service at the bottom. maybe say "over 5 years leadership/management experience" instead. your resume right now tells me that you probably "should've" gone to college in about 2000-2002, but didn't go til 2004 and then took 7 years to graduate while volunteering. im probably totally off and i dont know the whole story, but you don't want your readers to get that impression.
are there any activities you did while in school that were relevant to your major? what kind of jobs are you applying to?
Nothing directly related. No time for activities--very involved in child and his education.
Total background: 12 years retail, 2 years hospitality, 7 years non-profit
Went back to school in 2005. Earned A.S. in 2007, B.S in 2011, MBA in 2012.
The MBA program had me very busy in addition to volunteering at son's school for 2 years (but since child related I have been told to keep it off). I had 4 on-site projects in e-business, supply chain, social responsibility, and a capstone course.
As far as jobs I am looking for: anything. I just don't want to go back to retail. Entry-level is perfect as long as it will pay the bills. I have a lot of knowledge about many subjects but donate it to other people and projects. I have opened many stores from business plan, loan process, ordering, pricing, hiring, etc. I have not "worked" for any of these companies though.
I do love budgets, financials, planning, price points, market analysis, etc.
Are you willing to relocate to another city/state? Your location might be your real issue...not enough opportunities that match your education in your current location???
Maybe go after a bigger city or go after Fortune 500 companies and move where the opening is located.
I am moving to NW Washington as soon as I get a good job lead/offer. I really can't move without something since my kid doesn't understand not having a place to sleep.
go after fortune 500 companies in the area you are targeting. Check their web sites at least once per week.
How about hotel/motel? Since you have the experience? Like a Hampton Inn or something like that? Maybe you can get in your local area now and transfer to WA? Or see if you can get directly in WA as well.
This is why I suggested several resumes...going after Hotel industry you want to make sure you let them see your direct experience.
Nothing directly related. No time for activities--very involved in child and his education.
Total background: 12 years retail, 2 years hospitality, 7 years non-profit
Went back to school in 2005. Earned A.S. in 2007, B.S in 2011, MBA in 2012.
The MBA program had me very busy in addition to volunteering at son's school for 2 years (but since child related I have been told to keep it off). I had 4 on-site projects in e-business, supply chain, social responsibility, and a capstone course.
As far as jobs I am looking for: anything. I just don't want to go back to retail. Entry-level is perfect as long as it will pay the bills. I have a lot of knowledge about many subjects but donate it to other people and projects. I have opened many stores from business plan, loan process, ordering, pricing, hiring, etc. I have not "worked" for any of these companies though.
I do love budgets, financials, planning, price points, market analysis, etc.
maybe you list more details about your mba projects to fill in the space left from the retail jobs.
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