SAMPLE RESUME FOR SOMEONE RETURNING TO WORK
Scott Ville is returning to work after being a stay-at-home parent for almost twelve years. Shortly after Scott left the workplace, the Web took off. He became interested in the field and learned how to design Web pages. Although he never received formal education in Web design, he did take some online courses to further his skills. He honed his craft by volunteering to design Web sites for local groups. Now he wants to become employed in this field. Scott is using a combination resume to highlight his strong skill set.
Scott E. Ville
44 Grafton Road, #2
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 555-5306
E-mail:
Objective: Web Site Manager
Relevant Skills
Designed Web sites for several nonprofit groups including a parent teacher association
Developed site navigation based on needs of users
Designed Web site graphics
Performed keyword analysis and selection
Optimized site content
Submitted Web sites to search engines
Wrote a daily blog for a public library Web site
Edited member-submitted articles for a community organization
Skilled in the following:
HTML; XML; CSS; PHP; JavaScript
Experience
Web Site Manager, John Adams Elementary School PTA, Austin, TX
Web Site Designer, Franklin Museum and Planetarium, Lakeway, TX
Web Site Manager, Lakeway Civic Association, Lakeway, TX
Web Site Programmer, Manor Public Library, Manor, TX
Education
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Swinett College, Flower Hill, Texas, 1992
