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First Job CV Example

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Skills

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Google Workspace
Data Entry
Administrative Support
Document Management
Scheduling

Certifications

Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft
2025-01-01
Google Workspace Certification
Google
2025-01-01

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish (B1)

Noah Sullivan

Entry-Level Administrative Assistant
Motivated early-career professional with experience in customer service, administrative support, retail operations, and office coordination. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems, manage multiple priorities, and provide excellent support in fast-paced office environments.

Experience

Junior Customer Support Specialist
Orbit Helpdesk SolutionsPart-time
2021-07-01 – Present
Birmingham, UK
Provided first-line customer support while developing communication, administrative, and problem-solving skills in a service environment.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email, chat, and phone while delivering professional and timely support. - Resolved more than 45 customer requests daily while consistently maintaining customer satisfaction above team targets. - Created reusable response templates and FAQ documentation that reduced repeat inquiries and improved response consistency. - Escalated complex technical issues with well-documented diagnostics, enabling faster resolution by specialist teams. - Maintained accurate customer records and updated support documentation within CRM systems. - Strengthened communication, multitasking, and organizational skills while working in a fast-paced customer service environment.
Entry-Level Sales Associate
Maple Retail GroupPart-time
2020-06-01 – 2021-06-01
Montreal, QC, CA
Supported retail operations through customer service, sales assistance, inventory organization, and merchandising activities.
- Assisted customers with product selection while providing friendly and professional service. - Surpassed quarterly sales goals by 12% through consultative selling and effective product recommendations. - Improved upselling opportunities by identifying complementary products based on customer needs. - Maintained organized merchandise displays and inventory accuracy to support daily store operations. - Processed transactions, handled customer inquiries, and resolved routine issues efficiently. - Developed strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills in a customer-facing environment.
Junior Operations Assistant
NorthBridge ServicesInternship
2019-05-01 – 2020-05-01
Wroclaw, Poland
Supported office operations through administrative assistance, documentation management, scheduling, and coordination tasks.
- Assisted daily office operations by preparing documents, maintaining records, and supporting administrative workflows. - Processed operational requests accurately while meeting internal deadlines and quality standards. - Created task-tracking spreadsheets that improved visibility of outstanding work and team priorities. - Prepared meeting agendas, recorded meeting minutes, and coordinated follow-up actions with team members. - Organized digital files and maintained accurate administrative documentation. - Supported supervisors with scheduling, data entry, and general office coordination tasks.

Education

Business AdministrationAssociate Degree in Business Administration
Austin Community College
2018-09-01 – 2020-06-01
Completed an Associate Degree in Business Administration with coursework covering business communication, office administration, customer service, accounting fundamentals, business operations, Microsoft Office applications, and organizational management. Participated in practical business projects that strengthened administrative, analytical, and professional communication skills.

CV writing guide

  • Strong reliability, coachability, and ownership in early professional work.
  • Evidence of customer-facing or team-facing impact from entry roles.
  • Practical task execution with measurable contribution to team outcomes.
  • Customer Service Excellence Certificate
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • Time Management and Productivity Training