The new résumé comes much closer to reflecting my background and who I am.
I’m not sure how the revised version will play on my LinkedIn page or Monster.com. I’m not even certain the new résumé could land me a job interview.
That’s okay. My résumé finally reflects the most important “work” I’ve ever done:
Steve Leer
Lafayette, IN
SUMMARY:
A veteran communications professional, and proud father of two children who recently left the nest. Experienced in writing and editing, and all forms of parenting, including providing basic needs, teaching right from wrong, playing an active role in their lives, listening to problems, and offering support now that they’re on their own.
LABOR OF LOVE
February 2000-Present
University writer/editor
· Produce news releases and other communications materials. Won numerous awards that are collecting dust on a shelf.
Devoted dad
· Teamed with wife to raise our children to be honest, responsible, law-abiding citizens. Instilled in them a love of people, country and God.
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| My proudest career moments |
· Encouraged the children in their academic pursuits, and helped them when appropriate and/or knew enough about the subject to be a help.
· Supported son’s violin lessons despite my possessing no musical talent. Did the same for daughter’s gymnastics interest, although barely able to differentiate a balance beam from uneven bars.
· Formed a sports program for the children and other local homeschooled youth. Served as volunteer athletic director and coach during the program’s first five years. Attended more than 200 basketball, soccer and volleyball games, hundreds of practices and dozens of planning meetings. Program grew to more than 100 children. Received a prestigious local volunteerism award for founding the program and a more coveted honor when the children said, “Thanks dad.”
· Saved money, helped plan and carried out annual family vacations. Took children to see Grand Canyon, Florida beaches, New York City, Philadelphia, The Bahamas (cruise), and most of the Midwest and South. Fell short of visiting California and Mount Rushmore.
· Participated in children’s high school graduation ceremonies. Smiled broadly and choked back tears.
· Drove daughter more than 1,000 miles to visit colleges in Virginia and Indiana. Gave son our old van to use at nearby university, feeling badly that it couldn’t have been something better.
· Limited work-related travel, overtime and other business activities to a minimum, in order to be at home at night as often as possible. Decision likely cost potential promotions, but worth the sacrifice.
· Gave children unconditional love, generous praise, occasional correction and the shirt off my back (to the son).
July 1989-February 2000
Newspaper reporter/editor
· Wrote and copy edited hundreds of news stories, and assisted in daily news planning. Won myriad awards that are but a faded memory.
Committed father
· Attended birth of both children. Awestruck and deeply moved.
· Aided wife in teaching children to walk, tie shoelaces, ride a bicycle and other skills too numerous to mention.
· Took children to church and, on various occasions, served as teacher and activity leader. Supplemented church with at-home religious training.
· Attempted to be good role model. Sometimes failed.
· Attempted to give children as much quality time as they wanted. Sometimes failed.
· Gave children unconditional love, generous praise, occasional correction and the shoes off my feet (way too big for either).
SKILLS:
· Proficient in computers and office technology.
· Hopefully good enough at caring, protecting and nurturing children. Would like to think I exhibited trust, compassion and patience, and played no favorites.
AWARDS: Received many made of wood and metal, but all pale in comparison to the honor of being a dad.
EDUCATION: College graduate. Learned much more from fatherhood.
REFERENCES:
· Present and former employers.
· Two great young adults my wife and I have sent out into the world.
· God. He knows my paternal intentions were good even when my decisions and actions were far less than perfect.
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