Notice how the job seeker in this sample nursery manager resume opens with a clear objective of what he wants. He then lists only those previous work experiences that pertain to this particular job. All nursery manager resumes should include this vital information.
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Harold Job-Seeker
459 Kenton Place
Any Town, USA 99999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
hjobseeker@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Nursery Manager
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Organization, leadership, and communication skills in English and Spanish; graduate of A.A.S. nursery degree program.
EXPERIENCE
Nursery Manager, 2000 to present:
Willowbrook Nursery, Small Town, USA.
Responsible for managing day-to-day operations, including organization and development, financial management, and determining the type and quality of horticultural plants to be grown, based on factors such as weather conditions and market demand.
Nursery Worker, 1998-2000:
Willowbrook Nursery, Small Town, USA.
Tasks included cultivating and propagating plants from seeds and cuttings, mixing soil, moss, and other ingredients for plant beds and maintaining inventory of plants, materials, and supplies.
EDUCATION
A.A.S. Nursery Management, 2000
Mason Community College, Little City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Nursery Professionals
Vice President, 2005
NOTE: Write a complete nursery manager resume, including expanded information of the kind you see in this condensed sample. Employers expect about two pages. Include your work experience as a nursery manager as well as your training and recognition.