The Career Portfolio Workbook

180 Part II: Examples of Targeted Portfolios

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Gwen Johnson

45 Trail Lane • Corpus Christi, TX 02920 (555) 555-5555 email: [email protected]

Overview

Objective:

Seeking full-time fund-raising position in a nonprofit institution.

Personal Characteristics That Add Value:

A well-prepared professional with an academic background in educational psychology and

experience in successful fund-raising. Strong leader who is well-organized, creative, outgoing, and

determined to succeed. Enterprising, strong initiative and innate ability to multitask.

Experience:

Fund-Raising Experience

Volunteer Fund-Raising

Wishes and Dreams Foundation; Wish Grantor

Board of Directors

Accomplishments:

Fund-Raising

Successfully headed fund-raising campaign to raise $1.5 million for school

addition 3 months ahead of schedule.

Recognized as Top Fund-Raiser for Wishes and Dreams Foundation.

Special Knowledge:

Participated in two workshops on fund-raising techniques.

Skills:

Fund-raising letter writer

Ability to write persuasively

Training

Education

Texas State College Dallas, Texas

B.S. Educational Psychology 1988

Community Service

St. Peter’s School, Wishes and Dreams Foundation

References and Career Portfolio Available upon Request

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