Experience Statement Examples

Entry-level

• operating office equipment such as telephones, copiers, printers, computers and software
• preparing business correspondence
• working in a customer service environment

Mid-level

• working in a professional office setting
• providing administrative support to others
• providing support functions including word processing, filing, composing a variety of business documents
• interpreting, applying and explaining policies and procedures / rules and regulations
• using alphabetical, numerical, and subject filing systems to classify, file, and retrieve materials
• working in an environment that required maintaining confidentiality of information
• maintaining confidentiality while managing highly sensitive documents and information
• using calendaring software to schedule meetings
• researching, compiling, and summarizing data
• balancing and coordinating a workload for multiple projects
• monitoring record systems to identify and correct errors
• working with and maintaining student records
• working in a high demand office with constant interruptions and changing priorities
• developing, organizing, and implementing administrative projects

Advanced

• managing office operations
• managing and coordinating the schedule for management
• performing liaison activities with external stakeholders
• coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements
• preparing administrative reports
• analyzing information and researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues
• collecting and analyzing data, summarizing findings and generating reports and presentations for leadership
• planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating special projects
• developing, evaluating and recommending procedures, written training materials and manuals
• working in a senior leadership environment

• operating and maintaining farm and food processing equipment
• operating, maintaining and repairing agricultural irrigation systems
• with hand and power shop tools and the ability to train others to use them in a safe manner
• operating a wide variety of agricultural machinery such as tractors, planters, tillage equipment
• Fabricating metal or wood

• using computer software and applications for word processing, email and internet research
• using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research
• using computer software and applications for word processing, email, internet searches, and data organization
• Using word processing, spreadsheet and email software
• utilizing computer applications to produce presentations, correspondence, and reports
• entering and retrieving data using computerized record systems
• working with CAD, CAM or 3D design software
• using statistical software
• using spreadsheet software to perform analysis

Entry-level

• using computers to enter, retrieve and edit financial data

Mid-level

• reconciling accounts
• using computerized accounting systems
• managing expenditure records
• analyzing fiscal and budgetary information, maintaining accounting systems, developing and monitoring budgets, including allocating expenditures and reconciling accounts
• researching and compiling financial information and preparing summaries and reports in a spreadsheet application
• developing budgets and expense projections, and providing guidance based on policies/regulations
• formulating projections
• completing purchasing procedures
• developing sponsored project proposal applications and budgets
• approving financial documents and transactions

Advanced

• assessing risk and conducting audits to ensure compliance
• preparing summaries and financial reports; performing complex analysis
• developing and managing complex operating budgets
• developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
• managing budgets, which includes responsibility for monitoring budget balances, approving expenditures, reconciling monthly statements, and providing input for budget development
• overseeing the allocation and use of resources

• working with minimal supervision
• analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives and developing recommendations for management/administrators
• adjusting priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

• implementing public relations promotional strategies

• program planning and implementation
• developing, recommending, and evaluating program procedures and recommending change
• managing projects independently that involve multiple stakeholders
• handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require a high degree of attention to administrative details
• planning and implementing projects including managing the development of projects, timelines, assessment and reporting
• planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing program evaluation plans using appropriate evaluation methodology
• interpreting and applying terms and conditions of grants and contracts
• developing budgets to meet program needs

• using social science research methods, including data collection and analysis techniques to analyze and synthesize data for reports
• conducting and interpreting qualitative research and analyses
• compiling and analyzing data
• conducting field work
• writing original research articles for peer-reviewed publication
• working with natural plant extract and other biocontrol agents
• working with research compliance issues in a professional setting

• supervising full-time staff
• managing business aspects of a functional area
• managing and overseeing departmental or program budgets
• developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
• leading strategic planning
• establishing and maintaining working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators and public, private and governmental offices and agencies
• conducting business and operations needs assessments then formulating and implementing improvements on a continuous basis

• working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals

• composing a variety of business documents
• editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• editing and proofreading the work of others in a work environment
• applying the AP style to business documents
• independently researching, compiling, developing and summarizing material for reports
• translating complex technical concepts into clear language for general audiences
• developing technical written materials such as policies, technical manuals or rules/regulations
• developing and delivering presentations to small and large audiences
• presenting educational content in large group and individual setting
• applying AP style to news releases and other PR materials for consumer, professional and trade outlets in print, broadcast and on-line as demonstrated in submission of three work samples with application materials

• learning and applying safety protocols in a work environment
• systematically arrange information into groups or categories according to established criteria
• perform repetitive work according to set procedures
• prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner