The candidate took our advice and wrote a strong “Professional Summary.” It’s not too long and provides a quick, strong snapshot of the candidate, mentioning that he is “an experienced researcher interested in combining love of science and business” and that he has a “proven record of sourcing external funding.” This résumé serves as a good model for Ph.D.'s in other fields to follow if they are interested in transforming their CV’s into résumés.
TYSON G. CANDIDATE
Street address • City, State, Zip code, • Phone number • tgeldredge@msu.mail.med.edu
Professional Summary: Experienced researcher interested in combining love of science and business • Proven record of sourcing external funding • Comfortable communicating with international scientists • Marketed research by presenting at national conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals
EDUCATION
City, State
2007 – Expected July 2010
Middle State College of Medicine
Doctoral Candidate in Physiology
GPA: 3.57/4.0
- Dissertation: Effects of Melatonin on Blood Pressure Regulation in Humans
- NASA Space Grant Fellowship ($10,000 for 2 years)
Austin, TX
2005 – 2006
University of Texas
MA in Kinesiology with focus in Biomechanics
GPA: 3.87/4.0 GRE: Quantitative 790, Verbal 500
Ann Arbor, MI
2002 – 2005
University of Michigan
BS with High Distinction in Movement Science
GPA: 3.71/4.0 SAT: Math 730, Verbal 640
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
City, State
May 2009 – Present
Middle State College of Medicine
Faculty Senate Student Representative
- Elected to represent 800+ graduate and medical students during Senate meetings
- Managed the implementation of the university strategic plan with committee of professors and administrators
April 2009 – Present
Co-Chair Graduate Student Career Day
- Coordinated 17 speakers and increased student participation by 25%
- Developed and implemented new career day format with planning committee
Austin, TX
Summer 2007
University of Texas
Research Engineer
- Led biomechanics section of cross campus research collaboration; worked with team of professors to test metabolic and mechanical efficiency of novel Q-ring for competitive cyclists
- Identified errors affecting calibration parameters in laboratory force plate; led team of 5 graduate students in developing a custom calibration matrix
Aug. 2005 – Dec.2006
Teaching Assistant
- Promoted from 1/2 time to 3/4 time instructor
- Mentored 10 graduate students in biomechanics techniques; guided the development and testing of their original hypotheses for presentations to graduate faculty
- Instructed 40+ students per class in biomechanics, motor development, and fitness each week
Ann Arbor, MI
Oct. 2003 – April 2005
Pioneer High School
Weight Training Coach
- Trained 4 state championship teams and 8 All-American selections
- Recognized need for improved weight room layout; worked with team of coaches to develop an equipment configuration that allowed for a 33% increase in team workout efficiency
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Interests: Training for triathlon; amateur astronomer and photographer
- Community Service: Junior Achievement mentor for 10 high school boys, youth baseball coach
