sample resume for HISTORY MAJOR

HISTORY MAJOR

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Ghandi  Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE

To contribute acquired skills and recent educational background to an entry-level administrative position within an organization offering opportunities for growth and advancement.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·         Adapt easily to new concepts and responsibilities.

·         Diverse background in both business and outdoor skills.

·         Self-motivated; detail-oriented; function well both independently and as team member.

·         Proven communication skills, both oral and written.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts Degree, History, expected May 1995.

WORK HISTORY

1993 - Present

THE SPORTS SPOT, Baltimore, MD
Sales Associate
Consistently meet/exceed monthly sales quotas in all market areas.

1991-1992

BLUE BAYOU ENTERPRISES, College Park, MD
Owner/President
Conceived, developed, marketed, and sold various products to 30,000 student and faculty population.

Summer 1991

BERMAN FOUNDATION, Aurora, ME
Work Camp Supervisor
Responsible for twelve European University students through Volunteer for Peace Program.

Summers 1988-1990

Wilderness Trip Co-Leader
Co-led a seven-week canoeing and backpacking expedition for ten teenage participants in Northern Maine, 1988, 1989. Co-led a family canoeing trip on the Alaska Wilderness Waterway, ages 12 to 65,1990.

Winter 1988-1992

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Orono, ME
Registrar’s Office
Administrator
Processed transcripts; researched records on data base, microfilm, and hard copy; responded to student inquiries/complaints. Required familiarity with PC and Main frame data entry.