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Question : Could you pls review part of my resume and tell me if it looks OK?
Desire a challenging position at a reputed firm, which will allow me to further utilize skills acquired as a successful reporter. Also eager to acquire new abilities and develop stronger leadership skills.

Summary of Qualifications
Over 10 years supervisory experience working for a daily newspaper.
Four years background in the administrative field.
Excellent organization, communication and research skills.
Strong creative writing skills.
Exemplary interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under constant deadline pressure.
Capable of adapting quickly to new challenges.
98 wpm typing speed.
Proficient in Internet and both Microsoft and Macintosh software applications.
Working knowledge of AP style. Windows and iMac proficient. Internet Social media friendly.
Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, WordPress, PhotoShop, Social media tools including GoogleWave and Internet browsers IE, Chrome, Firefox and Safari.
Professional Experience

XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX (Ch 17), XXXXXXX, XX August 2007-July 2008
Film Production Assistant, Administrative Assistant
Worked closely with the producer, director and production team of two weekly television shows: RTL (an advice show similar to Dr Phil) and Kung Fu Theater (a martial arts show).
Liaised with writers, members of the public and facility arrangements in tandem with the production managers.
Checked copyright and permission issues; Ensuring royalties are paid for additional images, music or footage used.
Typed up camera scripts and shot cards; Proofread scripts for both shows to ensure no grammatical errors.
Assisted in producing timing schedules, shot lists and logs for post-production.
Basic administrative tasks, such as filing, copying, faxing, emailing clients and posting correspondence.
Booked catering, accommodation, equipment and flights for performers and crew.

XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX October 1997-July 2007
Reporter
Wrote 500 to 1,500-word local and international news features six days a week.
Maintained 24-hour availability for news coverage.
Trained, supervised and edited local and international news stories written by six junior reporters and 12 senior reporters.
Made travel arrangements and picked assignments for photographers and junior reporters.
Handpicked to cover the Gulf War in late 2002 and was an embedded journalist with the US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard in Iraq and Kuwait from January 2003 until July 2007.
Persistence and organizational skills led me to score interviews with high profile officials.
Provided backup support for Editor-in-Chief
Managed and maintained the Wednesday entertainment pull-out magazine, with a circulation of over 10,000.
Interviewed prospective new reporters and assisted in training junior reporters.

Housing & Works Ministry, XXXXXX July 1996-September 1997
Executive Assistant to the Special Projects Dept Head
Ensured that department head was briefed every morning about his schedule.
Provided ongoing support for his office and meetings throughout the day.
Office management, word processing, filing, spreadsheet and billing.
Planned and executed bimonthly conferences.
Required thorough knowledge of all office equipment and systems.
Managed the training of new secretaries and receptionists to the department.
Made travel arrangements for the department head and other managers.
In charge of writing Press releases for the local media

XXXXXXXX International, XXXXXXXX July 1994-July 1996
Receptionist/Executive Secretary
As receptionist, referred employees’ phone calls to respective parties.
Coordinated travel plans of managing director.
Performed dictation, data entry, word processing, filing and staff passport renewals, issuance of travel visas and residency permits.
Upon promotion as executive secretary, I was put in charge of training of new secretaries to the firm to use Windows MS Office

Freelance Work
XXXXXXX Street Press December 2009-Present
Researcher at the Library of Congress, Washington DC

XXXX News April 2009-Present
Reporter/Correspondent , Washington DC

Global Voi ces Online & Voices Wit hou t Votes February 2008-January 2009
Writer and Editor, XXXXXX, TX

XXX XXX International – Middle East News June 2002-June 2003
Reporter/Correspondent, XXXXXX

Education & Training
Pitman Institute of Private Education: Business Management and Secretarial Studies
Bahrain University: Islamic Legal Studies Program, Islamic Law
University of Copenhagen, Denmark: Film & Media Studies certificate
Gulf Daily News London, UK, Journalism Internship

Civil Service
Newseum Volunteer, Washington DC – December 2009-present
Greater DC Cares, Servathon, Washington DC – June 2009
ACT for Alexandria, Virgin
dictation equipment

Best answer:

Answer by Filipp
A bit too much info in my opinion. Your CV should never be more than 2 pages long, otherwise it might not be read at all.

The interview is when you tell all the details they want to know.