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3. STRATEGIES FOR AN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH
  3.10 CREATE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME
   
  SAMPLE COMBINATION RESUME
   
 
 
   
   
Mark Andrews
2345 Brook Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80123
(123) 456-7890
MarkAndrews@email.com
     
  Objective: Seeking a position as an armed security guard for Pinkerton Services  
     
 
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
  • Government secret security clearance
  • Bilingual-fluent in both English and Spanish
  • Proficient in Windows XP software
  • Superior performance award for past four years in security management
  • Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations
 
 
EXPERIENCE
 
  Security  
 
  • Supervised the security of $100 million of highly sensitive equipment
  • Monitored restricted personnel in a correctional facility to ensuring they remained in detention
  • Experienced in handling confidential material
  • Trained in diffusing hostile situations
  • Certified in the use of tear gas, C-4, and TNT
  • Qualified sharpshooter in small arms and assault weapons
 
  Investigation  
 
  • Investigated security and safety violations and wrote detailed incident reports
  • Proficient at research and legal report writing
  • Experienced at proofreading and checking content of investigative reports
 
  Communication  
 
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments
  • Experienced in complex radio communications under adverse conditions
 
  Supervision  
 
  • Instructed, supervised and evaluated the performance of 25 personnel
  • Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined a four-member security team
 
 
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 
 
19XX-20XX Security Specialist U.S. Marine Corps
19XX-19XX Warehouseman Supervisor Micro Chemical, Inc. Denver, CO
19XX-19XX Security Guard Mayfield Malls, Denver, CO
 
     
 
EDUCATION
 
 
U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Training: Explosives, Firearms,
Leadership, Diversity, and Communication
Metro State College 42 Semester units in Administration of Justice
Denver, CO
 
     
     
 
   
 
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