My resume needs help...
Versatile Management Professional, more than 26 years of progressive experience, with a demonstrated record of achievements in multi-million/billion dollar companies within diverse industries. Expertise in the following areas:
- Policies & Procedures
- Budget Planning/Administration
- Quality Management
- Management/Financial Reporting
- Human Resources
- Profit & Loss Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Sales Forecasting & Analysis
- Employee Development
- Asset Management
- Payroll
- Database Management/Design
- Customer Service
- Vendor Relations
Computer Skills: Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Outlook); Databases (SQL, Oracle, FoxPro, PeopleSoft, MYOB, ACT); Web Page Design (HTML, Front Page); Blackberry, Crystal Reports; QuickBooks; TABS; Various Payroll and Accounting Software; PC; UNIX; Mainframes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE/ACCOUNTING
2/2006 to Present
TOPCOR COMPANIES, LLC
Specialty Construction Company, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1/2005 to 2/2006
Executive #### to President
Structured new position for busy owner of 5 specialty construction companies. Internet and Industry research on finding upcoming jobs in 5 states. Prepare construction bid packages; bid worksheets, construction and sub-contractor contracts. Prepare government proposals, responses to RFPs, and corporate profiles. Design and prepare PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials. Prepare Letters of Intent and Lease Agreements. Corporate meeting planner, travel arrangements, calendars, scheduling maintenance of vehicles and home. MS Office software trainer for staff. ACT Database and Blackberry Server Administrator. Will continue on consulting basis as needed.
CHOPIN WAGAR COLE RICHARD & KUTCHER, LLP
Commercial Litigation Law Firm
I have taken some time off since my last postion (2/2006) for family reasons only working some contract work for 5 months.....should I change my style of resume to tone down dates of employment and focus more on skills?
Are you considering using a functional resume style because you want to focus more on your skills? I don' t think that would be necessary (hiring managers normally do not like functional resumes). Also, it sounds like you haven' t been out of work for that long that you need to focus on skills instead of work history. Plus, you can highlight your consulting work during this time period.