You may wish to adopt these categories if relevant to your experience or the opportunity you are applying for. If you have
signicant experience in a specialized category, consider using that as your primary “Experience” section. Both paragraph
and bulleted formats are options, but be consistent with the formatting within your resume. Students in creative and
performing arts can develop resumes, portfolios, and websites to support their specic job search. OCS advisers can help!
Leadership Experience
HARVARD SOCIETY OF BLACK SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS Cambridge, MA
President September 2020 - May 2021
Provided strategic direction and developed annual goals for this 90-member student group. Organized board and general
meetings. Oversaw existing activities, programs, and collaborations with other student organizations. Represented group in
Black Community Leaders Organization.
HARVARD COMPUTER SOCIETY Cambridge, MA
Membership Coordinator / Board Member January - May 2021
Organized marketing and advertising campaign, resulting in 20% increase in membership. Coordinated tech conference and
networking reception for 30 professionals and 75 students. Upgraded and enhanced website.
Public Service Experience
CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Cambridge, MA
Intern September 2020 – Present
• Conduct site visits to local social service agencies to assist in evaluating eectiveness of service delivery. Observe
experienced counselors and social workers in private settings with clients.
• Analyze data to determine trends in service usage.
PHILLIPS BROOKS HOUSE ASSOCIATION Dorchester, MA
Summer Urban Program Senior Counselor June – August 2021
• Organized activities at summer camp encouraging academic achievement among inner city and under-resourced
children. Managed $500 activities budget.
• Produced and implemented curriculum for girls ages 11-12 exposing campers to female leaders in community,
community service, and health education.
Technical Skills
Programming: C, C++, C#, SQL, R, Perl, Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, OCaml.
Operating Systems: Windows, MAC OS, and Linux.
Web Design: Designed www.abc.com, www.xyz.com
Research Experience
STANFORD NANOTECH RESEARCH CENTER
Palo Alto, CA
Research Intern June – August 2021
Project: Microfabrication of Thin-lm Heaters to Simulate Hotspots.
• Fabricated devices for testing eectiveness of nanoscale patch used to cool down hotspots on microprocessors.
• Utilized cleanroom facilities to create devices with hotspot heater and temperature sensors to simulate heat generation.
Performing Arts Experience
MAINLY JAZZ DANCE COMPANY
Cambridge, MA
Dancer / Choreographer October 2020 – Present
Perform traditional jazz, lyrical, hip hop, funk, and modern dance at performances open to public throughout the year. Teach
dance routines weekly to 20+ students at local elementary school.
Activities
LOWELL HOUSE COMMITTEE Cambridge, MA
Member.
Collaborate on social and community service activities. September 2020 – Present
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Boston, MA
Hospital Volunteer.
Commit 5 hours per week greeting patients. January – May 2021
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RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS
For tech (computer science) resumes, include
Technical Skills aer the Education section.