back Tim Houseknecht 123 Anywhere Place Anywhere, NY 12345 Telephone: 716-123-4567
Career Objective	To enter a position where I can gain some valuable working experience. My long-term goal is to enter the teaching field after college.
Education	Fall 2006: I am currently working toward my GED diploma. Spring 2006: Olean High School: 410 W. Sullivan Street; Olean, NY 14760
Employment History	Lime Rock Café; 575 Spittler Lane; Limestone, NY 14753 · April 2006 to September 2006 · Duties included cooking, washing dishes, sanitizing ovens, serving meals, and inventory control. Tasta Pizza; 210 W. State Street; Olean, NY 14760 · September 2005 to March 2006 · Duties included pizza making, kitchen and dining room cleanup, cash register work, and customer service.
Awards and Recognition	Jamestown 3 on 3 basketball champion (16 yr. old bracket) 2006 Honor roll recipient, 2005 and 2006
Skills	Carpentry skills: · I have gained valuable experience in my shop classes in school. I have used various machines (table saw, drill, planer, circular saw) while completing projects. Computer skills: · Microsoft Word, digital cameras, beginning web page design, and portfolio construction. I am always learning new computer skills.
Interests	My sporting interests include basketball, football, skateboarding, and hiking. I love to read fiction and I’m learning to write poetry.
References	See attached reference sheet.
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