Changing Careers? Perfect Sample CV For You!

When Mary wanted to change careers, she was not sure of what to include in her CV to make her the perfect fit for the position she was applying for.

You may find yourself in a similar situation. The good news is, using your transferrable skills, your CV can stand out.

Here is a sample CV to guide you in coming up with yours.

LISA OSIAKO

Tel: +254 712 345 678

Email: lisa@www.careerpointkenya.co.ke

CAREER PROFILE SUMMARY

I am a transformative and innovative team leader with experience in the corporate sector specifically managing marketing functions. This experience engaged my expertise in the management of marketing projects that involve highly effective communication campaigns which support brand visibility, marketing and stakeholder engagement objectives. With this experience, I am confident of my ability to offer my skills and experience in a project management role within the NGO sector. My transferable skills in financial management, stakeholder engagements, strategic management, human capital management, and project planning and management will prove of effective use to your organization. These skills have enabled me effectively identify, develop, and implement continuous processes and yielded improvements in the management of projects. I now seek to transition to the NGO world, in a position that will leverage my skills and contribute to the profitable growth of the organization.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND              

• Degree Attained – Name of Institution; Start Date – End Date
• Degree Attained – Name of Institution; Start Date – End Date
• High School Certificate – Name of School; Start Date – End Date

PROFESSIONAL COURSES

• Training Attended – Name of Training Institute; Date Attained
• Professional Training Attended i.e,Digital Marketing- Name of Training Institute; Start Date- End Date 

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Project Planning and Management: Ability to design, plan and participate in the implementation and development of business project activities by ensuring that all the plans are not only implemented but executed in the set timeframe.
• Operations Management: Experienced in improving and setting up operational system processes and best practices within the company to guarantee the company’s well-being and ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day office operations.
• Project Planning and Management: Experience in implementing and developing project activities by ensuring they are all monitored and assessed and that all the strategizing and planning involved in the initial start of its implementation is incorporated.
• Personnel Management: Excelled in leading personnel where I; recruit staff, track their performance, train and support them to ensure they align themselves with the company’s objectives.
• Strategy management: Ability to set objectives, analyze the competitive environment, analyze the internal organization, evaluate marketing strategies and ensure that management rolls out the strategies across the department
• Financial Management: Experienced in not only preparing budgets and work plans but also ensuring the budget is well utilized to ensure cost saving and budget control.
• Relationship Management: Successfully built market position by developing, negotiating, and closing business relationships to ensure that operating and revenue targets are met, and attainment of service standards.
• Leadership Skills: I am a transformational team leader excelling in motivating and mentoring team members to demonstrate excellence in all they undertake so as to not only grow in their career but also contribute to the success of the company.
• ICT Competence: Good command of Microsoft Office tools, word processing the internet and emails.

WORK HISTORY

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Key Achievements

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OTHER PAST EXPERIENCES 

Position Held- Name of Company; Start Date – End Date; Highlight your responsibilities and achievements in the role.

Position Held- Name of Company; Start Date – End Date; Highlight your responsibilities and achievements

Position Held- Name of Company; Start Date – End Date; Highlight your responsibilities and achievements

Position Held- Name of Company; Start Date – End Date; Highlight your responsibilities and achievements

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