resume

The format of my resume is chronological. I emphasized my work experience and I want to revise my reasearch paper/491 awards under academic. I think this is the type of resume that they are looking for at the College of Nursing at MUSC. If anyone has suggestions to make my resume look or sound better let me know!


Melissa Ryan Palmer
13 Pristine Dr.
Greer, SC 29650(864)
915-2806
mpalmer@clemson.edu

OBJECTIVE

To obtain acceptance to the Accelerated BSN/MSN Program at the College of Nursing at the Medical Unviersity of South Carolina.

EDUCATION

Clemson University (2002 – Present)
Major: Microbiology
GPA: 3.31/4.0
Expected Graduation Date: May 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

Chophouse ‘47 (2005)
Hostess
Pixie and Bill’s Restaurant (2004-2005)
Server and Hostess
Lifeguard and Pool Manager for Chemquatics (2000-2005)
Lifeguard 2000
Pool manager 2001-2005
Maintained pool environment to DHEC standards, facilitated public
relations with public and pool governing bodies, and supervised swimmers’
safety
Jewelry Outlet (2002-2005) Part-time
Sales associate
Eastside YMCA (2002-2003)
Lifeguard
Swim Instructor
Lifeguard at Wade Hampton Gardens Pool (1999)
Maintained pool environment to DHEC standards and supervised swimmers’
safety

CERTIFICATIONS(need to go back and look up)

Water Safety Instructor (2002-present)
CPR (1999-2005)

LEADERSHIP

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Offices Held:
Property Manager: Conducted property needs assessments and
instituted property renovations and upkeep as necessary. Coordinated
cleaning and maintenance crews.
Director of Social Enrichment: Planned and coordinated five social
functions for over 300 people for the 2004-2005 academic year. Duties
included the coordination of entertainment, refreshments, transportation,
and site location.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer at the Greenville Free Medical Clinic (2004)
Assisted dentists during extractions, sterilized instruments, and gathered
patients’ history
Bookstore Volunteer at Christ Church Episcopal (2005)
Decorated the display window and arranged store layout to increase sales
Ronald McDonald House (2002-2005)
Participated in Alpha Delta Pi fundraiser, which resulted in a $5,000
donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Greenville
Bi-annual visits to the Ronald McDonald House of Greenville to interact
with cancer patients and their families

ACADEMIC

Invited to join the Nation Honor Society (2005)

Awarded American Microbiology Society Scholarship for research project (2004)
Participated in Conference: Presented results and published paper (2205)—need to revise with help from my advisor