Verb tenses in your experience statements should be consistent with the rest of your resume. If you start writing in the present tense, stick with it. If you used the past tense for the rest of your resume, use it for the experience statements too.

These statements are generalized. Your statements need to be targeted to the position you are trying to obtain. The most effective statements are those that are both targeted and results-oriented. To effectively write experience statements you must also include statements that emphasize your results.

• Managed and maintained organization budget of $1.2 million

• Managed and maintained fiscal data, along with internal information files

• Coordinated with host country officials for aircraft over-flight and landing clearances and official maritime visits

• Provided direct personnel support, including records maintenance and benefits counseling, for 40 embassy officials

• Reviewed maintenance schedules and notified mechanics about 45 vehicles’ service needs

• Verified work performance by comparing maintenance schedules to records of work actually performed

• Prepared charts and reports to track maintenance activities

• Calculated how many mechanics and spare parts were needed to maintain equipment in good order

• Operated computers and other office equipment to input and access maintenance data

• Repaired and maintained various advanced military weapons systems valued at up to $500,000

• Cleaned and lubricated electro-optical fire control components to ensure proper maintenance

• Repaired and maintained sophisticated weaponry such as missile mounts, platforms, and launch mechanisms

• Tested and adjusted weapons firing, guidance, and launch systems

• Determined best travel routes, confirmed arrival dates, and verified cargo types resulting in a 20% increase in on-time arrivals

• Ensured vehicles are properly loaded to meet required safety standards

• Checked engine oil, fuel, fluid levels and tire pressure for vehicle safety inspections

• Drove vehicles over a variety of road types, traveling alone or in convoys transporting both personnel and cargo

• Performed routine vehicle maintenance and repairs for six different types of vehicles

• Operated, maintained, and repaired internal combustion engines, boilers and main propulsion power transmission equipment for assigned vessel

• Operated, maintained, and repaired auxiliary fireroom, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical, and machine shop equipment

• Organized and lead emergency response drills for 25 personnel

• Performed maintenance related administrative functions such as inventory, ordering supplies and completing required reports

• Assisted in the maintenance of aircraft aeronautical and support equipment

• Performed maintenance service, cleaned aircraft and assisted in aircraft handling

• Operated sophisticated aircraft communication and radar equipment

• Maintained and operated aircraft defensive weaponry and in-flight refueling systems

• Operated helicopter hoists to lift equipment and personnel from land and sea

• Organized, maintained, and reviewed 75 personnel records including pay documents

• Entered and retrieved personnel information using an automated information system

• Prepared organizational charts, wrote official correspondence, and maintained reports

• Assisted assigned personnel and their families with pay and benefit issues

• Provided current information about personnel programs and procedures to employees and administrators

• Operated and maintained sophisticated equipment designed for tactical operations

• Operated communications equipment and various support vehicles

• Supervised 20 personnel in special work groups ensuring completion of assigned tasks

• Performed emergency maintenance on three different weapons systems

• Worked effectively in groups with diverse team members

• Performed studies of how workers and tasks were organized in large operations

• Measured workloads and calculated how many people were needed to effectively perform tasks at optimum efficiency

• Provided detailed instruction for performance improvements and proper equipment utilization

• Planned and carried out the purchase of equipment and services for maximum productivity in reorganized operation

• Directed internal quality control and production control programs for organization of over 1,500 personnel

• Directed course of multiple aircraft by using radar, sight, and other navigational methods

• Operated and maintained sophisticated communications equipment for four different aircraft

• Inspected and tested pre-flight navigation and weapons systems

• Guided large tankers and other aircraft during in-flight refueling operations

• Provided other pilots with instrument readings, fuel usage, and flight information to ensure safety standards were maintained and to increase efficiency

• Ordered diagnostic X-ray and laboratory procedures and wrote patient consultations to specialty clinics

• Directed services, taught and trained medical technicians, and performed as medical supervisor for designated units of up to 125 personnel

• Managed personnel, facilities, and equipment required to operate medical clinics

• Functioned as senior staff person to the Director, advising on medically related matters pertinent to the success of the unit

• Participated in the delivery of health care services to patients

• Prescribed courses of treatment and medication when required and made appropriate medical record entries

• Provided leadership for various law enforcement activities including physical security, arrest procedures and criminal investigations

• Planned, coordinated, directed and updated law enforcement procedures for assigned jurisdiction of 220 personnel

• Directed and supervised the administration and operation of confinement and correctional facilities and hospital prisoner wards

• Supervised and administered the development and operation of an ongoing criminal investigation program for a large installation

• Prepared data processing plans and budgets for an organization of 150 personnel

• Developed and monitored $1.4 million in contracts for data processing equipment and services

• Translated specific objectives and needs into computer systems requirements

• Designed and maintained computer software and databases

• Planned and supervised the installation of new processing equipment, surpassing previously set performance goals by 30%

• Directed various teams of computer systems specialists and computer programmers

• Planned and managed various seaboard-operating departments to ensure full efficiency

• Arranged and supervised various training exercises for hundreds of personnel to reach and maintain peak performance levels

• Supervised 16 personnel and provided individual evaluations on a routine basis

• Directed search and rescue missions in training and in actual emergencies

• Directed daily operations for a large electronics department including supervision of 4 administrative personnel

• Provided technical and engineering assistance to resolve complicated problems

• Directed design, installation and testing of electronic equipment

• Developed test standards and operating instructions for electrical and electronic systems

• Ensured satisfactory and timely completion of assigned tasks

• Inspected all electronics system installations

• Supervised and coordinated ammunition supply and renovation functions, including, procurement, receipt, storage, issuing, handling, shipment, salvage, and renovation of ammunition

• Operated static ammunition supply points and established field supply points in forward areas

• Advised senior leaders on matters related to the development of ammunition allowances for both training and combat operations

• Directed the daily activities of 15 assigned personnel