New Resume

Positions Applied to: 30
Interview Invitations: 1
Direct Rejections: 3
Indirect Rejections (3 weeks with no response): 6
Resumes Currently Floating in the HR Void: 21
Time Spent Hunting: 23 days

After doing some reformatting, I was able to add more information to my resume yet keep it to one page. I like this version much better. We'll see if it makes any difference.

My name
Address
Phone Number
Email

EDUCATION (This part is screwed up in the blog, but nicely formatted on the resume)

2005-2006 1998-2002
College of Charleston, The Citadel University of Central Oklahoma,
Charleston, SC Edmond, OK
Master of Arts, English Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2/2007-11/2007 Nova, Tokyo, Japan English Instructor
• Taught conversational English to hundreds of students of all skill levels and age ranges
• Lead preparation seminars for both national and international English proficiency tests
• Responsible for the coordination of all children’s classes within the branch. This included the organization and assembly of weekly materials and paperwork, the coordination of semiannual performance reviews for approximately 170 children and management of special needs students and cases

5/2005-1/2007 Tour Company, Charleston, SC Customer Service Manager
• Responsible for coordination and execution of ten nightly walking tours which included the management of customers, tour guides and on-site staff
• Assisted in the planning and execution of annual Halloween event, including reservations, ticket sales and on-site operations
• Composed tour descriptions for company brochures and website

8/2006 – 12/2006 Independent Paper, Charleston, SC Editorial Intern
• Researched and wrote short pieces for online and print publication. Topics included art, theatre, health, beauty and community events
• Assisted editors in researching and planning content for upcoming feature stories
• Organized and entered community events in print and online community calendars resulting in easier access for both readers and staff

4/2006 – 6/2006 Artsy Fartsy Office, Charleston, SC Arts Management Intern – Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival
• Served as house manager for various festival performances which entailed the management of volunteers, box office staff and theatre coordinators
• Assisted in the planning, preparation and execution of large scale, outdoor events such as intern produced block parties, concerts and grand finale celebrations
• Completed various Public Relations tasks such as composing and editing copy for event fliers, assembling media kits and event clipbooks and working in the festival press room

4/2005 – 6/2005 Publishing Company, Mt. Pleasant, SC Public Relations Intern
• Wrote press releases, author bios and other materials for newly published X books
• Developed professional media kits featuring X books and authors
• Telephoned media contacts in order to generate interest and publicity for new books