Functional Resume Examples

Organized by skills rather than job titles.

Possible Headings For A Functional Or Combination Resume

• Communication Skills, Leadership Ability
• Budget Management Skills, Demonstrated Qualifications
• Organizational Skills, Writing Ability
• Management Ability, Public Speaking Ability
• Athletic Skills, Interpersonal Skills
• Teaching Ability, Human Relations Skills
• Computer Skills, Technical Ability

Example 1 | Example 2

Ryan Hastings
16124 E. 119th Street, Apt. 7A
Olathe KS 66000
913-555-6666

Objective: New position with The University of Kansas Medical Center as Assistant to Shipping/Receiving Manager

SUMMARY

• Seven years experience with The University of Kansas Medical Center; record of loyalty and dependability.
• Hardworking, ambitious, willing to learn.
• Able to view problems in a positive way, and propose solutions to streamline operations and improve working conditions.
• Excellent working relations with shipping staff; skill and experience as liaison between shipping/receiving and office management.

PROPOSALS FOR IMPROVEMENT

• Assisting Management
• Establish uniform quantity of items, allowing for:
  • efficient stacking and shipping
  • more accurate inventory
  • eliminating damage to supplies.
• Establish uniform labeling of boxes from printer.
• Install computer terminal for immediate update of inventory.

Communication / Liaison

• Hold monthly joint meetings of shipping/receiving and office management to:
  • keep shipping/receiving staff fully informed about new titles
  • anticipate and prepare for changes in workload
  • maintain fullest communication between shipping/receiving and management
  • update shipping/receiving staff on changes in office personnel and job responsibilities
  • discuss shipping and packing problems and develop solutions.
• Hold quarterly meetings of all personnel to improve morale and provide opportunity for staff to present problems for discussion.
• Involve shipping/receiving staff in interviewing and hiring process to assure that new employees have adequate experience and good work attitude.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1989-present Assistant Supervisor Shipping/Receiving, KUMC
1987-89 Clerk, Shipping/Receiving, KUMC
1986-87 Assistant Supervisor, Sam's Club Warehouse
1985-86 Stock Clerk, Toys R Us

EDUCATION

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Coursework in: Accounting, Leadership Management, Small Business Management, Business Law

Example 2

Mike Kopelwinzski
7123 Johnson Drive
Shawnee Mission KS 66209
913-333-6666

Objective: Position as Delivery Office Manager

Summary

• Over 10 years experience driving and delivering in heavy city traffic, with a perfect driving record.
• CDL licensed
• Thoroughly familiar with downtown Kansas City and Metro KC area.
• Excellent health and physical strength (weight lifter).
• Personable and friendly in dealing with the public.
• High-energy and dependable; proven ability to produce within a demanding work schedule.

Relevant Skills & Experience

Driving/Delivery

As a private contractor:

• Responsible for daily pick ups and drop offs of routine blood samples, lab specimens, etc. for a major healthcare organization
• Made special deliveries at odd hours
• Drove a dock-high truck for wide range of short-trip errands in the KC area.

As volunteer driver:

• Drove a school bus to transport groups of students, in hundreds of weekly trips to sporting events and field trips throughout the KC Area.

Dispatch/Office Manager:

• Dispatched over 40 drivers
• Coordinated delivery requests for 1 hour pick up deliveries.
• Handled customer complaints
• Troubleshoot problems both in the office and on the road.
• Completed accounts payable and receivable.

Customer Relations:

• Built and maintained a base of hundreds of satisfied customers, as well as company clients and contacts.
• Developed a reputation among customers as a dependable, reliable, and trustworthy business person.

Employment History

1989-now Owner -- Flash Couriers
1991 Office Manager -- Speedy Delivery
1984-91 Dispatcher -- Speedy Delivery
1981-83 Driver -- ABC Delivery
1978-79 Driver -- Pizza Hut

Education

Kansas City College coursework:
Marketing - Merchandising - Retailing - Psychology