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Actor Name
AEA, SAG
109 Wockafam e Cou rt, Ap t. W
Denver, CO 30306
(720) 555-6671
actorrnam e@m su d enver.ed u
Profile
Age: 22
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 120lbs
Hair Color: Blond e
Eyes: Green
Voice: Mezzo-Sop rano
Theatre Experience
The Sound of Music
The King and I
Hamlet
The Wizard of Oz
Annie
A Christmas Carol
Oklahoma
The Music Man
A Midsummer N ight’s D ream
Chorus
Royal W ife
Ophelia
Chorus
M s. Hannigan
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Helena
Rosew ood Com m u nity Theatre
University Theatre
University Theatre
Theatre on the H ills
Wood stone H igh School
Rosew ood Com m u nity Theatre
Theatre on the H ills
Finley Rep ertory Com p any
Theatre on the H ills
Supporting
Supporting
V oice
Ind ep end ent
Pegasu s Prod u ctions
H om estead Stu d ios
Film Experience
The Green Hillside
Amethyst
Gabi’s Escapade
Training
Voice: Cam ille Johnson, Melanie Gou ld
Choral Mu sic: Mike H aw kins
D ance: Tap , Mod ern, Jazz – “GA to Broad w ay Dance Stu d io”, Ballroom – “Elegant Dance Stu d io”
Acting: Leonard Perry
Musical Theatre: Victoria Berger
Improvisation: Evan H orow itz
Stage Combat: Marcel Johnson
Skills
Languages: English, French
Accents: Am erican Sou thern, Stand ard Au stralian, Parisian French, Irish, Stand ard Am erican, Stand ard British
Additional: Mod eling, Stage Com bat, Im p rov, Piano, Flu te
Noelle Jones
Choreography Portfolio: https://www.domain.com/noellejones
(212) 555-5555 • noellejones@domain.com
Stage Choreography
Grease
Peter Pan
A Night at the Riverside
The Wizard of Oz
The King and I
New York City, The Musical
A Chorus Line
South Pacific
Annie Get Your Gun
Love in Paris
Oklahoma
MSU Denver King Center Theater; Dir. Peter Marco
Walker Ballroom; Dir. Amelia Johnson
The Elliott Theater; Dir. Ben Isaac
Regal Theater Company; Dir. Paul Wheeler
The Elliott Theater; Dir. Lisa Harvey
Angelo Theater; Dir. Martin Miller
Billing Productions; Dir. Paul Wheeler
Leigh Memorial Theater; Dir. Rowan Smith
Leigh Memorial Theater; Dir. Will Perez
MSU Denver King Center Theater; Dir. Frank Kim
MSU Denver King Center Theater; Dir. Donna Liu
Music Video Choreography
PJ Kirk “This is Me”
The Band of Two “Hello, New York”
Xperience “Live Life”
Alicia Paul “My Best Foot Forward”
Will Murphy “Peace in the Countryside”
Dir. Gabi Ray
Dir. Julio Timmons
Dir. Darren Long
Dir. Victor Freya
Dir. Ron Lucas
Television Choreography
WXYZ’s “A Night of Dance”
Christmas in the City
Hollywood in New York
Dance Fitness with Lisa Kirkland
Dir. Kim Regal
Dir. Dennis Kirkland
Dir. Preston Mark
Dir. Dennis Kirkland
Teaching Experience
Kathy Ivan Dance Center
Belmont School of Dance
Midway Dance Center
Rowan Dance Academy
The Hanson School
Youth Dance Center of New York
Tap I & II
Musical Theater Dance Workshop
Intro to Modern Dance
Introductory Choreography
Jazz I, Tap I
Dance Immersion Camp
Training
Bachelor of Arts, Theater, Dance concentration, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2008
Kathy Ivan Dance Center: Sheri Mitchell (Tap), Peter Lopez (Jazz), Rhonda Herndon (Modern)
Purchase College: Yvette May (Tap), Marc Rogers (Ballet)
Harrison Dance School: Richard Conner (Ballet), Cindy Harris (Tap), Jocelyn Perez (Jazz)
Graphic Designer
303-000-0000
admin@msudenver.edu
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design - 2015
Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.9
Recipient: Ciprian Pintilie Design Scholarship
Creative Design Summary
Print
Promotional
Multimedia
Newsletters
Brochures
Logos
Email Advertising
TV Advertisements
Video Presentations
Internships
Graphic Design Intern, The Creative Corner, Colorado Springs, CO, Summer 2011
Web based marketing and graphic design company specializing in social media
• Created a website for a small software company focusing on social media with a web 2.0 look and feel
• Developed and presented alternative artwork elements for a logo for a large pharmaceutical company spin off
• Handled the monthly internal newsletter and was given the Best Intern award for the season out of six interns
• Assisted in the proofing process for five websites, and worked directly with the developers to insure that there were no
wording or graphic issues in various browsers
Employment
Associate, Staples, Stapleton, CO, 3/2013 - Present
• Work part time between 20 and 25 hours per week stocking shelves, helping customers and as a fill-in checkout clerk
• Apply graphic and design skills at the copy center and assisted clients in paper selection and printing
Related Coursework
• Digital Photography, Editing and Color Correction
• Adobe Photoshop for the Gaming Industry
• Advanced Ilustration and Design
• Flash Design and Animation
• Print Shop for Professionals
Computer Skills
• Mac OS X and Windows XP, Me, 2000 and Vista
• Adobe Illustrator 10-CS-2, Adobe Photoshop 8-CS2, Adobe Creative Suite
• Flash, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, HTML, XML and CSS authoring
• Various video design packages to include eMediaLive and Liberty
• Microsoft Office Suite
Activities
Committee Chairperson, Denver Art Society, 2007-2008.
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
Website Designer and Volunteer, Stapleton Area Youth Soccer League
Portfolio Vist my website at university.confidentialresume.com/Sample_Website_4/portfolios/
KID S PROD UCTION PERSON
ad m in@m sud enver.ed u
303-000-0000
ED UCATION
Metropolitan State University of D enver, Denver, CO
B.A., International Studies, exp ected May 2010
Stu d y Abroad Program : University of Lond on, Sp ring 2009
EMPLOYMEN T EXPERIEN CE
SPECIALIZED CHILD CARE PROVID ER
2007 to 2008
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Cared for new born on a fu ll-tim e basis for a p rofessional fam ily in Sw am p scott, MA.(Su m m er 2008)
Lived in the fam ily’s hom e, coached new m other in child care techniqu es, and coord inated hou sehold
fu nctions.
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Cared for p rem atu re tw in infants on a p art-tim e basis w hile attend ing school fu ll-tim e. (School Year 2008)
Accom p anied infants to p hysical therap y sessions, coord inated in-hom e child d evelop m ent exercises, and
resp ond ed to em ergency situ ations.
SPECIAL EVEN T PLAN N ER
Su m m er 2007
H ighland s Ranch, CO
• Coord inated event logistics, volu nteers and other assistants d u ring the p lanning and on -site m anagem ent of a
$250,000+ Bat Mitzvah.
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Proofread / ed ited d ocu m ents in both English and H ebrew , and tu tored stu d ent in H ebrew p rayers to ensu re
fu ll p rep aration.
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Worked extensively w ith Word and Excel.
WORK-STUD Y STUD EN T
METROPOLITAN STATE UN IVERSITY OF D EN VER
• Perform ed sales, cu stom er service and ad m inistrative fu nctions.
2006 to 2007
SKILLED CHILD CARE PROVID ER/BABYSITTER
VARIOUS FAMILIES, H ighland s Ranch, CO
2001 to 2008
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Established an im p eccable rep u tation for qu ality of child care w ith fam ilies throu ghou t H ighland s Ranch.
Worked on a nearly fu ll-tim e basis d u ring holid ays, vacations and school breaks to p rovid e care, assist w ith
hou sehold m anagem ent, p rep are m eals, transp ort child ren to activities and m ore.
Sp ecialized assignm ents inclu d ed care of a p reschooler w ith Dow n’s Synd rom e and child care for several
Sp anish-sp eaking fam ilies (inclu d ing accom p anying fam ily on several trip s to Costa Rica).
ACTIVITIES & VOLUN TEER EXPERIEN CE
ALPHA EPSILON PI, Vice President & Member of the Executive Board, 2008 to Present
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Mu ltip le lead ership p ositions w ith nationally recognized chap ter for the highest GPA, com m u nity service and
p hilanthrop ic efforts.
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Served as both H ou se Manager and Stand ard s Officer.
Chapter Representative to the 2008 N ational Conven tion in Stam ford , CT.
Member, 2007 to Present
Fund raising & Recru itm ent Delegate for 2009 trip .
HAN D S-ON D EN VER, Volunteer, 2007 to 2008.
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Tu tored low -incom e elem entary-aged child ren to im p rove p roficiency in m ath and science
RACHEL V. ARTIST
(405) 555 - 5555 • Rachel.Artist@thisdomain.com
Professional Portfolio: http://www.domain.com/rvadesigns
PROFILE
Seasoned graphic designer eager to provide a creative new outlook to a growing organization. Eight years of
experience in graphic and web design, including full-time roles at media firms and freelance work with local
businesses. Engaged with clients from the beginning to end of a project, often adapting to new changes and
ideas along the way. Focused on continuing education and professional training to stay abreast of new design
trends and technologies.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
HTML
CSS
Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Dreamweaver
CorelDraw
Adobe
Adobe
Adobe
Adobe
Adobe
Acrobat
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
ColdFusion
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Front Page
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Quark XPress
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
G. Whiz Media Oklahoma City, OK
http://www.domain.com/gwhizmedia
2010 – Present
Senior Graphic Designer
Media company managing advertising and web design projects across 80 national and regional accounts.
• Manage team of two additional designers, assigning tasks, meetings, and client visits as needed.
• Conduct on-site visits with clients to understand their needs, goals, and overall design vision.
• Implement design strategy plans according to client timeline and budget. Have always delivered projects
within clients’ budgets.
• Present layouts to customer, making appropriate revisions based on client feedback.
• Communicate with client’s printers and distributors to ensure they have adequate designs and
instructions.
Key Projects:
• Oversaw website redesign project for Oklahoma Travel Magazine, and led team of two additional
designers. Contribute ongoing page designs and layouts for monthly issues of Oklahoma Travel Magazine.
• Design promotional materials for Danny’s Buffet to reflect new sales, menu items, and special events.
Materials include store signs, logos, leaflets, and social media graphics.
• Assisted with launch of Chic Clothing Co., a clothing boutique in Oklahoma City, OK. Designed website,
promotional materials, and interactive store display.
• Designed new pet adoption website for Eastern Oklahoma Canine Rescue to bring more focus to pets in
need of homes. Organization has had a 25% increase in adoptions since release of new website.
Image Marketers, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK
http://www.domain.com/imagemarketers
Graphic Designer
2008 – 2010
Marketing company specializing in online, email, and social media promotions.
• Contributed to team of 10 graphic designers; assigned to a variety of customers and projects based on
urgency.
• Specialized in social media graphics and promotions. Often consulted with team members on social media
best practices.
• Supplied design proposals to clients for consideration. Revised preliminary designs to adapt to ideas from
client and senior design manager.
Rachel V. Artist, page 2
Key Projects:
• Constructed Facebook and Twitter page graphics for Dervish Brewing Company, one of the fastest
growing craft breweries in the state. Brewery has seen a 15% increase in sales since social media launch.
• Designed print mailers and brochures for Hudson Furniture, a volume furniture store in Oklahoma City,
OK, to showcase new sales and inventory.
• Created new logo and store website for Reynold’s, a regional housewares store chain.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Curry Time Restaurant Norman, OK
http://www.domain.com/currytime
2008
Jim’s Electrical Services Oklahoma City, OK
http://www.domain.com/jimselectric
2007
Martinez & Sons Outfitters Oklahoma City, OK
http://www.domain.com/martinez
2007
Secure STOR Solutions Tulsa, OK
http://www.domain.com/securestor
2007
Will Morganson Photography Oklahoma City, OK
http://www.domain.com/willmorganson
2006
Website and Menu Design
Print Mailer Design
Logo and Website Design
Brochure Design
Website Design
EDUCATION
University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
2006
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Trends in Modern Web Design 1-Week Workshop
American Association of Graphic Designers
2013
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CC Certificate
Oklahoma City Community College
2013
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS6 Certificate
Oklahoma City Community College
2012
Graphic Design Leadership Conference Attendee
Oklahoma Graphic Design Consortium
2011
KATE WOODS
Online Portfolio: http://www.domain.com
5663 Street Rd.
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 000-0000
kwoods@domain.com
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Experience with all phases of interior design projects, including initial consultations, conceptualization, final
approval, and project execution.
Work with environmentally conscious designs and products.
Skilled at developing positive relationships with clients to identify their needs and vision, and creating a project to
match.
Interested in continuing professional learning through new challenges and projects, and open to working in both
residential and commercial design applications.
HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS AND AW ARDS
• Part of a team working on the comprehensive design of the Parkside Inn – a 30-room boutique hotel in
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downtown Portland focusing on environmentally sustainable design elements.
Worked as the design lead for Local Tea Company – a retail tea store creating an expansion to add a café and
bakery to existing storefront.
Best-in-show prize recipient at the 2012 Interior Design Showcase at The Art Institute of Portland, for a
rotational pop-up retail store concept.
Selected to contribute to the 2011 Portland Earth House – an environmentally-friendly model home featuring
designs from local architecture and design students. Worked on design of the kitchen and outdoor patio area.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIE NCE
HORIZON DESIGN ASSOCIATES Portland, OR
2012 – Present
Assistant Designer
 Consult with clients and providing support to interior design team through renderings, models, budget preparation,
and overseeing project execution.
 Serve as the design lead for the Local Tea Company project.
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Key projects include restaurant, retail, and hotel spaces.
ANDERSON & MCGINNIS Portland, OR
2011 – 2012
Intern
 Served as an intern at a mid-size design firm, working on a mix of residential and commercial design projects.
 Completed concept art and renderings for design team, collaborating with supervisors to learn and adopt industry
best practices.
 Key projects included the lobby of a 50-unit condominium complex, a tasting room for a local brewery, and
multiple restaurant and retail spaces.
EDUCATION
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design
2012
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
Vectorworks
Google Sketchup
Adobe InDesign
Revit
Adobe Photoshop
3ds Max
Microsoft Office Suite
MEMBERSHIPS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID)
Allied Member
2013 – Present
NORTHWEST SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (NWSID)
Associate Member
2015 – Present
TRANSLATION EMPLOYEE
translator@msudenver.edu • Denver, CO • 303-000-0000
Offering guidance in the following areas:
Websites
Help Documents
Communications & Media
Customer Support Resources
Internal Resources
Closed Captioning
Experience
UBank Houston, TX
2011 – Present
Software company providing online banking and bill payment services to over 2 million customers in the United
States. Act as a Spanish language translator at company’s regional customer service office in Houston, TX.
Spanish Language Consultant
• Receive updated help documents and tutorials from technical writing staff and translate for
Spanish-speaking customers.
• Address escalated technical support issues from customers. Translated customer summaries and
forwarded to customer support staff.
• Manage the Spanish language section of customer support forum where clients can post questions and
discussion threads to interact with other clients.
• Assist with re-launch of corporate website in 2013. Provided all text and translations for Spanish language
section of website.
LIM Computing Houston, TX
2005 – 2011
Internationally-known company providing technical consulting services to medium and large-sized businesses.
Assisted company’s Central America Operations division with translation services.
Translator
• Create new technical documents, articles, and memos for customers in Spanish.
• Evaluate feedback from Spanish-speaking customers and update tutorials and documentation as needed.
• Review series of corporate training videos and provide closed captioning text in Spanish.
• Sit in on meetings with customers and jump into the conversation to ensure that points are being
communicated correctly.
MyTravelPal.com El Paso, TX
Travel booking website which allows customers to book discounted vacation packages at resorts.
2002 – 2005
Spanish Translator
• Answered incoming calls from customers seeking to place orders and obtained all necessary travel
information.
• Translated messages to be sent to staff at resorts across Mexico and Central America.
• Helped marketing department translate promotional materials sent to potential new partners in
Spanish-speaking countries.
• Assist Spanish-speaking customers with technical issues while navigating the website. Acted as liaison
between quality assurance department and customer service department.
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts
Double Major in Spanish and Communications
2002
METRO ALUMNUS
1234 Denver St. Aurora, CO 80010
metalum@msudenver.edu
303-000-0000
EDUCATION
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, May 2007
Minor in Sociology
SKILLS
Patient, adaptable and alert
Good communication skills / good listener
Keeps cool in emergencies
Computer literate
Good investigative skills
Personable
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Emergency Management, Undercover Surveillance; Apprehension, Investigation, Prevention, Enforcement, Training
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York, NY
Station Agent
• Assist customers with travel related instructions and services
• Monitor activities of customers and provide emergency assistance whenever necessary
7/2009 - Present
Equitable Protection Services, Inc. Bronx, NY
2/2008 - 7/2009
Detective in Training
• Provide on-site protective services for this private security on behalf of clients such as Target, Peoples
Pharmacy and K-Mart. Offered a promotion to Trainer after 15 months that would have required relocation.
• Perform undercover surveillance of shoplifters, apprehend when necessary, perform questioning and complete
incident reports. Identified an internal theft ring that led to 5 arrests.
• Trained employees and set up procedures for reporting suspicious activity to security personnel
SPECIAL HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Personally financed 100% of college education through full-time employment.
Station Agent of the Year (NYC award; selected from among over 75 candidates), 7/09.
CERTIFICATIONS AND COURSEWORK
Certificate in Conflict Dispute Resolution, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention, Security of Information and Technology, Safety and Security in a Built
Environment, and Theory and Design of Fire Protection Systems
FEMA Independent Study Courses:
• Developing & Managing Volunteers, Decision Making & Problem Solving, Effective Communication,
Leadership & Influence, Emergency Planning, Basic Incident Command System, Emergency Program
Manager
Metro Student
303-000-0000
metrostudent@msudenver.edu
OBJECTIVE
Process Server / Bailiff
QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent people-to-people skills. Able to quickly build rapport and establish trust.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Articulate and personable.
• Experienced and comfortable working in high-stress, quick-response situations in the field during bail
enforcement and recovery operations.
• Accustomed to working in tightly regulated environments requiring strict compliance with operational,
law enforcement and safety regulations.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate, Bail Enforcement (30 hours), U.S. Recovery Bureau, 2009
Certified Range Safety Officer, National Rifle Association of America, 2008
Certified Pistol/Personal Protection Instructor, National Rifle Association of America, 2007
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF MONTGOMERY Montgomery, CO
2008 to Present
Range Safety Officer
• Oversaw daily operations at a live firing range used by both law enforcement personnel and the
general public.
• Taught NRA training programs and range safety classes.
• Ensured strict compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Sponsored special events in association with local government gun safety organizations.
• Managed emergency response as necessary to local first responders.
AMTRAK Washington, DC
2007 - 2008
Track Supervisor
• Worked in a high-risk environment overseeing the maintenance and repair of railroad tracks
throughout the Southeastern US.
• Coordinated on-site safety operations for AMTRAK personnel and contractors.
• Complied with stringent safety guidelines and regulations.
• Promoted from Trackman to Machine Operator to Assistant Foreman to Foreman to Supervisor
leading a team of 40+.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Metropolitan State University of Denver, anticipated Dec. 2016
Associate Degree in Security Management, 2009
Kaplan University
Metro Student
1234 Denver St. Aurora, CO 80010
303-000-0000
metstudent@msudenver.edu
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL
▪ Practiced in safeguarding personnel, facilities and sensitive/restricted areas.
▪ Accomplished in training staff in weapons, physical fitness, restraint, chemical defense and facilities
security. Served as Master Fitness Trainer for 2 Military Police companies.
▪ Strong supervisory skills; managed teams for 4 years and developed staff to achieve highest performance.
▪ Consistent top performer and recipient of numerous medals and commendations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY , Jan 2005 - Present
4+ years of progressive leadership positions in Security and Law Enforcement.
TRAINING SUPERVISOR, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, Apr 2008–Present
Accountable for all company training including weapons qualifications, physical fitness, common task testing and
compliance with quarterly/annual requirements. Oversee training for 75 MPs in weapons, physical fitness, restraint,
chemical defense and facilities security. Direct staff of 3 and additionally manage squad of 9 MPs.
▪ Control use and maintenance of Intrusion Detection Systems for safeguarding weapons.
▪ Provide physical security for Nuclear Reactor, checking personnel passes and clearances.
▪ Passed the Inspector General inspection with two minor inconsistencies. First time in 3 years that
inspection was passed.
▪ Increased frequency of MP training, resulting in higher-qualified personnel.
▪ Armorer Qualified, indicating ability to troubleshoot and repair weapons.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, JUN 2007–MAR 2008
Ensured physical security of chemical demilitarization site with 2000 civilians and 400 soldiers. Maintained highest
level of security, ensuring proper clearances. Directed squad of 9.
▪ Responded to weekly alarms, donned chemical protective masks, cleared building and directed personnel to
washing stations.
▪ Monitored numerous cameras and alarms and conducted hourly checks of the area.
▪ Provided security for transportation of sensitive chemicals, enabling all vehicles to reach their destination
safely and securely.
▪ Trained staff in weapons qualification (rifles, pistols and grenade launchers) and chemical emergency
response.
▪ Assigned as Hazardous Materials Coordinator, conducting inspections to verify safe handling and storage
of dangerous chemicals. Demonstrated knowledge in environmental compliance and hazardous materials
safety.
POLICE DESK SUPERVISOR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, NOV 2006–MAY 2007
As Desk Sergeant received non-emergency calls, took reports and dispatched personnel as needed.
▪ Collaborated with local law enforcement, fire and ambulance units.
▪ Advised military police at crime sites to ensure procedures were correctly followed and that crime scene
was appropriately secured.
▪ Trained in assault tactics, hostage negotiations, specialized weapons and dive certification for Special
Reaction Team (SWAT equivalent).
▪ Assisted in responding to demonstration and helped process 3700 demonstrators for trespassing.
Metro Student
POLICE OFFICER, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, JAN 2005–APR 2006
Protected personal and government property.
▪ Investigated security and safety violations. Wrote detailed reports for various crimes.
▪ Helped defuse conflicts in a public environment with regard to public safety.
▪ Trained in riot control tactics.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Metropolitan State University of Denver * Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice * 2004
Armorer Orientation Course
Environmental Compliance Officer
Physical Fitness School
Primary Leadership Development
MP5 Instructor Course
Airborne Course
Military Police School
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Certificate of Training
Certification
Certified Personal Trainer
Diploma and Promotion
Certified Instructor
Diploma
Diploma
COMMENDATIONS
Armory Non-Commissioned Officer 06/08–04/09
Squad Leader
04/08–05/08
Squad Leader/Fitness Trainer
06/07–03/08
Desk Sergeant
11/06–05/07
Fort Benning Special Reaction Team 05/06–05/07
Army Commendation Medal
Excellent Evaluation Report
Army Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Metro Graduate
metgrad@msudenver.edu
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Career as a Criminal Investigator with the INS, DEA, FBI or other Federal Government Agency.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• Dual careers as both a Military Police Officer with the U.S. Army Reserves and a Correctional Officer
with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.
• Outstanding investigative, analytical, documentation, project management, communication, mediation
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and organizational skills.
Extensive experience in surveillance, apprehension, search and seizure, interagency relations, legal
research and procedures and prisoner management.
Possess a Secret Security Clearance.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Trained in the assembly, use, care and maintenance of weapons, electronic surveillance and
communication equipment and other technologies specific to military/government law enforcement and
criminal justice.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. BUREAU OF PRISONS
2005 to Present
Correctional Officer (2008 to Present)
• Correctional Officer at a 242-inmate minimum security facility.
• Directly responsible for detention, correctional supervision, protection, control and accountability of
inmates.
• Equal emphasis on the safety and security of corrections and administrative staff and immediate and
effective response to facility incidents and disturbances.
• Supervise an average of 25 inmates per shift.
• Escort inmates on trips outside the institution (including air and ground transportation), search inmates
and housing areas for contraband, identify security risks and prepare written reports of all incidents.
• Maintain control of assigned areas of responsibility including entrances, exits, visiting room and special
housing unit.
• Operate Control Center including inmate, visitor and equipment monitoring. Train and supervise
lower-grade officers and new personnel.
Administrative Assistant - Legal Department (2006 to 2008)
Unit Secretary - Legal Department (2005 to 2006)
• On site at the Metropolitan Detention Center (minimum security facility housing an average of 1000
inmates).
• Independently managed a broad range of legal, administrative and liaison affairs.
• Worked for, and reported to, the Attorney Advisor--Unique environment required actual performance of
law enforcement activities in response to emergency situations, staff shortages and other needs.
• Responsible for custody and supervision of inmates, emergency response to incidents and disturbances
and facility and perimeter patrols.
• Legal responsibilities included preparing government evidence for criminal and civil proceedings.
Metro Graduate
metgrad@msudenver.edu
U.S. BUREAU OF PRISONS
Unit Secretary - Legal Department (Continued from previous page: 2005 to 2006)
• Conducted legal research, located potential witnesses, filed court documents, screened and routed
incoming materials and prepared litigation reports.
• Reviewed incoming legal claims to determine under which federal statute the claim is to be considered,
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and evaluated requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act. Advisor
to warden, staff and others on legal issues and sentencing statues.
Administrative responsibilities included managing secretarial, reporting and recordkeeping functions for
legal office.
Led liaison affairs with personnel and facilities throughout the correctional, legal and judicial system.
UNITED STATES ARMY (ACTIVE & RESERVE)
Military Police Officer / Staff Sergeant (2007 to Present)
Military Police Officer (2004 to 2007)
Six-year career as a Military Police Officer (Secret Security Clearance) managing diverse scope of
responsibility:
• Field Investigations & Management including establishing and controlling perimeters, managing
traffic at incident scenes, operating traffic control posts and checkpoints, controlling entry to restricted
areas, responding to civilian disturbances and riots, collecting and documenting evidence, apprehending
suspects and protecting crime scenes.
• Responsible for search and seizure of persons, vehicles, facilities and grounds.
• Correctional Facility Management including security and control of suspected criminals and prisoners
of war, searches and seizures, perimeter security and emergency response.
• Investigate alleged gambling activities, possession of firearms or consumption of controlled substances.
Administrative Specialist Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, NJ (1998 to 2004)
Administrative Specialist Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst, NJ (1996 to 1998)
Two-year active duty assignment following by six-year reservist career as an Administrative Specialist.
EDUCATION
B.S. – Management – Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2004
A.A.S. – Business Management – Jersey Shore Community College, Cape May, NJ, 1991
Career Training & Development:
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Graduate, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Candidate School, 2008
Graduate, United States Army Military Police School, 2004
Certified Firearms Instructor, 2004
Prisoner Transportation Training, 2004
Instructor Skills Training, 2003
Primary Leadership Development, 2002
Administrative Specialist School, 1997
MSW GRADUATE
mswgrad@msudenver.edu
303-000-0000
EDUCATION
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Master of Social Work, September, 2009
Bachelor of Social Work, May, 2007
Magna Cum Laude
• Full scholarship to Ohio State University. Earned 80% of undergraduate tuition costs while working part time.
INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER WORK
YMCA Cincinnati, OH
Childcare Coordinator
• Supported the childcare function for families in need of daycare assistance.
• Identified caretakers and matched them with families.
• Successfully coordinated over 75 placements for the summer program.
Ohio State University Omega Residence Hall Columbus, OH
Residence Hall Advisor
• Guided new residents on rules and procedures and responded to questions.
• Became a mediator and helped resolve grievances and responded to complaints.
Summer, 2009
1/2008 - 12/2009
Helping Hand Mission Dublin, OH
12/2006 - 4/2008
Assistant/Volunteer
• Assessed needs of homeless families and worked with volunteers and missionaries to identify temporary housing.
• Held fundraiser and raised over $3400 in donations. This was the best fundraiser in local office history.
• Organized job search training programs and helped 18 people identify new employment at a local factory.
Private Tutor Cincinnati, OH
2006 - Present
• Provide volunteer tutoring to local high school students in a variety of subjects to include English and math.
• Students consistently outperform their classmates and are all college bound.
• Received the "MyFaveTutor" award from Wright Brothers High School in 2008.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Juvenile Delinquency
Children and Family Services
Information Technology and the Human Services
Social Welfare Policy
Legal Aspects of Social Welfare
Diversity in the Workplace
HONORS AND AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation for Community Service Cincinnati Rotary Club, 2007.
District Service Specialist of the Year, 2009 (statewide award; selected from over 75 candidates).
• Recognized by the Columbus Department of Juvenile Services for providing pro-bono counseling and tutoring
services to delinquent youth.
Readers Choice Award, Home and Hearth Magazine, Short Story Competition, 2008.
MSW GRADUATE
mswgrad@msudenver.edu
303-000-0000
CREDENTIALS
• Master of Social Work (MSW) 2009
• Certificate of Specialization—Geriatrics
• Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor II
• CPR Certification
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Mental Health Services
• Individual and Group Therapy
• Counseling
• Case Management
• Research Support
• Manuscript Assistance
EMPLOYMENT
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Dr. Jonas Clark, Dallas, TX, 2009 - Present
• Project Support Clerk for psychological studies. Compile data, conduct qualitative and statistical
analysis and prepare reference sources and bibliographical citations per American Psychological
Association (APA) format. Edit and transcribe texts.
• Achievements: Prepared 4 manuscripts accepted for publication in high-profile trade publications.
GROUP FACILITATOR, TX Human Services, Dallas, TX, Summer, 2008
• Discussion-Group Leader on a variety of issues including anger and stress management, substance
abuse and chemical dependency, goal-setting and daily living skills.
• Achievement: Increased participation in groups from 6 to 40 members.
VOLUNTEER, Texas Youth Treatment Center, Plano, TX, Winter, 2007
• Assisted the Case Manager for up to 15 youth, ages 5 to 18. Provided individual counseling and
group therapy on family issues, behavioral and emotional problems, anger, anxiety and abuse.
CAMP COUNSELOR, Camp Iwannago, Dallas, TX, Summer, 2007
• Camp Counselor in summer camp for displaced children. Managed camp activities and provided
counseling services for 25 youth in preparation for home visits, reunification and/or foster care.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Social Work, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Columbia University, Dallas, TX, 2006