Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

OBJECTIVE:

An entry-level accounting position.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Computers: Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Word and MASS-11.
• Four years of collections experience. Successfully collected 90% of company's overdue accounts.
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1990-Present ALBRIGHT SERVICES CORPORATION, Rockford, IL
Shareholder Services Representative

• Maintain telephone contact with clients, shareholders, and dealers.
• Handle account adjustments; respond to inquiries: research account balances and stop payments.
  
  Summers 1988 - 1990 Special Police Officer
  • Possessed full police authority.
• Responsible for night beat on Main Street.
• Performed arrests and bookings as necessary.
  

1989-1990 BILL MITCHELL GUBERNATORIAL CAMPAIGN, Chicago, IL
Legislative Intern

• Provided office assistance including data entry, research, memo writing, document delivery, and various organizational duties.
• Instituted new filing system which increased departed by 15%.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:

Bartender, Carpentry Assistant, Lifeguard.

EDUCATION:

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Evanston, IL
B.A. in American Studies, 1990
Graduated Cum Laude

INTERESTS:

Enjoy SCUBA Diving and Jogging.

REFERENCES:

Available Upon Request.