(SAMPLE GRAD RESUME)
CAROL B. YOUNG
3045 S. 49th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 746-2954, byoung@usc.edu
EDUCATION:
University of Southern California,
School of Policy, Planning, and Development
Master of Public Administration, expected graduation, Spring 1999.
Specialization: Public Policy Analysis and Management
University of Michigan
B.A. Economics, June 1996.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.
Fluent in Spanish, verbal and written.
EXPERIENCE:
Staff Assistant - City Manager's Office, City of Glenwood, CA, September 1997 - present
Prepare federal grant application for a community center and neighborhood park.
Develop new City Hall bond issue promotional campaign.
Serve on Management Negotiating Team, investigate and answer citizen complaints.
Represent city manager at various meetings and community events.
Administrative Intern - Community Development Commission, County of Los Angeles,
September 1996 - June 1997
Researched legislation in policy areas of housing, business and economic development.
Assisted in research, preparation and editing of grant proposals.
Office Assistant - University of Michigan, Office of the Registrar, Ann Arbor, MI,
September 1995-August 1996
Advised students of transcript procedures
Organized and maintained student transcript files in computer.
Researched and documented transcripts for various universities.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Treasurer - Pi Alpha, National Society for Public Administration
Member - California Women in Government
Recipient – Dean’s Merit Scholar, University of Southern California
PERSONAL: (optional)
Wind-surfing, amateur photography, marathon runner, bicycle touring.
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