MOB: 0123 123 456 TEL: 9123 4567 EMAIL: [email protected] JOSEPHINE SAMPLE PERSONAL STATEMENT High achieving Actuarial and Mathematics student, recipient of prestigious scholarships and premier’s award for academics. Experience in investment banking and actuarial services as an analyst. Fluent in English, Mandarin and Japanese . EDUCATION Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science double degree 2007 - current University of New South Wales (UNSW) • Major in Actuarial Studies and Mathematics with distinction average of 80 • Awarded as one of top five students in first year Commerce by the Vice Chancellor and Dean of Faculty • Recipient of prestigious Greenway City Tertiary Scholarship Higher School Certificate 2006 James Ruse Agricultural High School • 99.95 / 100 for HSC • Achieved High Distinctions in the Australian Mathematics Competition, Australian Science Competition, Mining Association Chemistry Competition • Recipient of Premier’s Award for all-round excellence in NSW HSC • National Award recipient, selected as scholar in 1999 Chemistry Olympiad Training Program (one of only twenty Australian students selected) RELEVENT EMPLOYMENT Summer Intern in Corporate Finance Division Dec 2009 – Feb 2010 Silverman Merchant Bank • • Worked in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications group of Investment Banking Division at Silverman Australia during the summer vacation Drafted correspondence for clients • Analyzed statements and provided recommendations based on facts. One of my recommendations was adopted, resulting in much praise from senior management • Given early responsibility and developed such essential skills as business analysis, valuation, ability to work under pressure, integrity and exceeding client expectations Page 1 of 3. Resume of Josephine Sample Junior Analyst (Part time) Dec 2008- Nov 2009 Rambler Office Actuarial Services • Assisted clients in data analysis involving premium escalation calculations and fund membership structure studies • Supported client in new product development process by market researching the Australian private healthcare industry • Working closely with two of the most experienced professionals in this industry has provided me with the insight to operating in a corporate environment and core values such as innovation, leadership and teamwork OTHER EXPERIENCE UNSW Pass Scheme Mar 2008 - Present Tutor • Tutor first year university students in Microeconomics 1 and Macroeconomics 1 Schoolmaster Coaching, James Russ High, Sydney Feb 2007 - Present Teacher • • Teach Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and General Science to classes ranging from year 6 to year 12 Through this experience I’ve gained confidence in communicating key and complex ideas, as well as in my preparation and management skills Sydney Fish Café, Darling Harbor Apr 2004 - Sept 2004 Waitress • • Communicated with tourists using a mixture of their own language and English As my first job, I worked with the goal of saving enough money to go to Japan, where I subsequently studied Japanese and culture in a high school for one month CLUBS AND SOCIETIES/ EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES NSW Representative Jan 2009 - Sep 2009 National Youth Roundtable • • Represented NSW, selected as one of fifty members from across Australia Received training and guidance in dealing with media inquiries, how to present and argue cases to parliament • Was given the chance to meet other youths from across Australia as well as leaders of our country. Volunteer 2009 Orientation Week ‘Yellow Shirt’ • Selected to represent the image of UNSW to new students, assisting them in enrolment, leading tour Page 2 of 3. Resume of Josephine Sample groups around campus, promotions, co-ordinating activities • Underwent intensive training in First Aid, communication skills, cross-cultural communication, leadership, harassment and discrimination. Program involved arriving at University at 7am and finishing duties at 11pm throughout Orientation Week • Selected for the program based on my leadership and personal qualities, I met and bonded with other volunteers from backgrounds different to mine and learned a great deal from them Selected Participant and President of China Links July 2008 to present Alumni Association in Australia China Links Program • Attended China Links Program for outstanding youth, organized by seven Hong Kong-based universities in association with the Hong Kong government • Over one thousand people applied from all over the world, with one hundred selected based on academic and leadership abilities. I was privileged to gain the support of my Federal and State M.P.s Presenter Jul 2007- to Present Oral Blitz • Spoke in front of groups of students and lecturers (sometimes in excess of 200) Participant 2006 Young Achievement Australia (YAA) • Member of a successful student-run company, sponsored by Greenway City Council • Recipient of YAA’s Excellence Achievement Award • Gave me the opportunity to discover and solve different problems associated with running a small business. Our company made decorative cushions and, as a team, we made a profit of 50 cents on each share that we successfully distributed ADDITIONAL SKILLS Computer Skills • Micro Soft Office Software: Advanced MS Word and Excel, intermediate MS Access, Powerpoint & Quicken • Programming - Intermediate in C language, VBA Languages • Fluent Mandarin and Japanese INTERESTS • Cricket and swimming • The opportunity to travel and develop my professional and social skills are very important to me REFEREES • Available on request Page 3 of 3. Resume of Josephine Sample