John Bull C.E.T.

200 Tamarack Street, St. John’s, NL, A1A 5C2

Telephone: 709-555-1212
E-mail: j.bull22@nf.sympatico.ca

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

¾1999 Recipient of the AETTN President’s Award for Outstanding Service.

¾Strong project and contract management skills.
¾Proficient in project scheduling and the use of scheduling software.
¾Has a working knowledge of the French language.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Convocation Date: October 2003

Diploma of Industrial Engineering Technology (3½ year Co-operative program)

Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Completion Date: December 1994

WORK EXPERIENCE

Project Manager - Terra Nova Project, St. John’s, NL

June 2001 – November 2003

¾Prepared project schedules and tracked progress of tasks for FPSO contractor.
¾Directed the operation of scientific equipment on board.
¾Supervised the complete overhaul of a tanker barge for a local water company. The major
concerns were power requirements and suitability for food grade utilization.
¾Devised safety plan and monitored factors contributing to work place safety & hygiene.

Technical Writer – SNC Lavalin, Montreal, QC

May 1998 – June 2001

¾Developed operational procedures and plans for production of NASA qualified products.
¾Prepared quality assurance documentation for clients seeking ISO 9000 registration.
¾Co-ordinated proposals to government and private organizations to finance capital
expenditures.
¾Implemented users manuals and technical service manuals for scientific equipment.
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Piping Designer – Offshore Resources, Aberdeen, Scotland

April 1995 - April 1998

¾Designed piping and mechanical systems for projects and maintenance in the oil industry.
¾Developed plant layouts and process plans for various local manufacturers.
¾Revised conceptual plans for scientific equipment and supervised the product development.
¾Analyzed production processes and developed jigs and production tools to increase
efficiency.

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

 Atlantic Accord Scholarship Marine Institute 2001

 M.O. Morgan Scholarship Memorial University 1999
 Rotary Bursary St. John’s Chapter 1998
 Athlete of the Year St. John’s City Basketball Assoc. 1996
 Employee Recognition Award Offshore Resources 1995

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

i AutoCAD 2002 Operator, Level 3 certification (Microtek Computers)

i ISO 9000 Auditor Training (Quality Plus Ltd.)
i Current Certification Level “C” CPR and Standard First Aid (St. John Ambulance)
i Industrial Fire Team Training (Marine Institute – Fire School)
i Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) (North Atlantic Refining Ltd.)
i Fall Prevention / Fall Arrest Training (North Atlantic Refining Ltd.)
i H2S Alive (North Atlantic Refining Ltd.)

VOLUNTEER WORK

¾Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation Telethon - Telephone Operator / Data Entry Clerk
¾Member of Council for the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of
Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. (AETTN).
¾Pigeon Inlet Volunteer Fire Department – Firefighter.

- References Available Upon Request -

 Marine Biologist - Functional Resume
College Student with School Project Experience

CYNTHIA A. FRANCHESCA
222 Tool Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 222-8080

Objective: A position in Marine Biology

EDUCATION

BS Degree, Marine Biology, 1992

Northridge State University, Northridge, CA

Washington Institute of Marine Biology

University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Summers 1980-81

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Marine Biology Experience
x Researched and collected data for a 1-week study on the Santa Cruz Island.
x Investigated existence and population of invertebrae in the Caprillidae family in Morro Bay.
x Gained thorough knowledge of identification of marine species while studying at the Washington
Institute of Marine Biology. Projects included:
- Preparing study skins of marine birds.
- Reconstructing bone skeletons of marine fish and mammals.

Organization/Coordination
x Coordinated and wrote marine biology research projects
x Designed a study of kelp flies in a marine biology research project; located species and measured
quantity.
x Photographed coverage through a microscope of an animal behaviour study.
x Organized projects for an aviation company working closely with engineers and customers; involved
in blueprints, correspondence and manual updates.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
x Highly organized, dedicated with a positive attitude.
x Handle multiple assignments under high pressure and consistently meet tight deadline
schedules.
x Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills.
x Thrive on working in a challenging work environment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Cashier, Von’s Grocery Store, Los Angeles, CA 1988 - Present
Documentation Clerk, Hughes Aircraft, El Segundo, CA Summer 1987
Assistant Manager, Hi-Valley Development Inc., Seattle WA Summers 1985 - 86
Juan A. Job
123 Anywhere Street
St. John’s, NL A1A 1A1
Telephone: (709) 777-4545
juanajob@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Bridge Officer Cadet

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

x Experienced entrepreneur with estimating, purchasing, marketing and scheduling abilities

x Accomplished manager with prior staffing, training and customer relations experience
x Polished diplomat who respects diversity and thrives in multi cultural environments
x Certified journeyman carpenter, journeyman scaffolder, highly mechanically inclined
x Practiced computer program user (ex. Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access, Power Point)
x Trained computer aided designer (AutoCAD) and manual drafter

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Maritime studies, Memorial University, (St Johns NL) 2003-present

Nautical Science, Marine Institute, (St. Johns, NL) 2002-present
Certified Journeyman Carpenter, Government of Nova Scotia 2002
Journeyman Scaffolder, Technical Training Institute, (Sidney, NS) 2002
Tutoring ESL, Laubach Literacy of Canada, (Dartmouth, NS) 2002
Survey Engineering Technology, Citadel College of Technology, (Halifax, NS) 1992-1995
Small Business Management, Brampton School of Business, (Brampton, ON) 1989

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

x Authored business plans and operations manuals

x Designed and constructed 3500 sq ft big game hunting lodge in 21 days
x Computerized payroll, billing, scheduling and accounting systems
x Coordinated Training, scheduling and supervision of a seasonal staff of approximately
500 concessions stand workers at a major professional sports complex
x Completed interior of custom built 56 foot IMF ocean racing sailboat
x Constructed remote outpost camps while managing large fly-in fishing lodge
x Converted 1950s era gas station/garage into owners personal residence
x Privatized two provincial parks (negotiated contracts with NS provincial government)
INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATES

- Med A1 - Basic Safety pending 2003

- Med B1 - Survival Craft pending 2003
- Med B2 - Marine Firefighting pending 2003
- Marine Advanced First Aid pending 2003
- Standard First Aid 2002
- Powerline Hazards 2002
- WHMIS 2002
- Sexual Harassment 2002
- Construction Safety Training System (Oil Related) 2002
- Construction Safety 2002

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Scaffolder ABC Service Co., (Anytown, ON) 2002

Freelance Design / Build
Owner Manager
Owner Park Manager
Manager / Consultant
Freelance Design / Build
Owner Manager
Personnel Supervisor
Brookside Lodge, (Brookside Harbour, NS) 1999 – 2002
Five River Lodge, (Chillton, BC)
Jimmy Chan, (Montreal, Que.)
Snair’s Yachts, (Long Pond, NL)
Little Big Room Pub & Eatery, (Dartmouth, NS) 1998 – 1999
Waters Edge Park, (Sidney, NS) 1997 – 1999
Klein’s Heating Services, (Red Deer, AB) 1996 – 1997
Murphy’s Contracting, (Ajax, ON) 1995 – 1996
Industrial Design Guys, (Toronto, ON)
Penney Inc., (Red Deer, AB)
City Construction Ltd., (Brampton, ON) 1988 – 1992
Van Der Klugt Associates, (Brampton, ON) 1989

PERSONAL PURSUITS

x Licensed hunting, fishing, camping and canoeing guide, avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast
x Enjoy classic literature, art, music, international politics and writing children’s stories
x Wooden boats, energy efficient buildings, wind and solar power and furniture design
x Cooking, wine & beer making, entertaining and public speaking
x Voyaged on wooden sailing vessel as ships carpenter

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

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x Do spend time listing all your good qualities.

x Do include a clear and concise job objective.
x Do include experience/skills related to the job objective.
x Do start each sentence with an action word.
x Do list all related experience – PAID or UNPAID.
x Do research the company before applying and review your research before the
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x Do keep your resume to 1 or 2 pages.
x Do follow up the interview with a personal thank-you letter.

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x Don’t leave out the job objective

x Don’t include material or history not related to the job objective
x Don’t use long, repetitive explanations
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x Don’t assume that the “personnel screener” understands skills included in the job
title – tailor your resume to the job description.
x Don’t list references from whom you have not received permission or a positive
response.
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