\documentclass[11pt]{res} % default is 10 pt %\usepackage{helvetica} % uses helvetica postscript font (download helvetica.sty) %\usepackage{newcent} % uses new century schoolbook postscript font \setlength{\textheight}{9.5in} % increase text height to fit resume on 1 page \newsectionwidth{0pt} % So the text is not indented under section headings \begin{document} \name{DENNIS R. GLITCH\\[12pt]} % the \\[12pt] adds a blank line after name \address{{\bf PRESENT ADDRESS} \\ 176 Seventh Avenue \\ Troy, NY 12180 \\ (518) 274-8671} \address{{\bf PERMANENT ADDRESS} \\ 9280 Fox Harrow Lane \\ Annandale, VA 22003 \\ (703) 425-2734} \begin{resume} \section{OBJECTIVE} A mechanical engineering position integrating automation into manufacturing. \section{EDUCATION} \noindent RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Troy, NY \\ B.S. Mechanical Engineering, May 1989 \\ Q.P.A. 3.2/4.0 (in major) \section{EXPERIENCE} CO-OP STUDENT TRAINEE \\ Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC \\ Summer, Fall 1988, Fall 1987 \vspace{0.2in} \begin{itemize} \itemsep -2pt % reduce space between items \item Conducted mechanical testing of various alloys. Operated machining equipment, scanning electron microscopes, and other equipment in the preparation and analysis of tested and nontested samples. \item Designed and coordinated the phases of the experiment in an attempt to determine the cause of a problem encountered in the production of a new tank armor. \end{itemize} CO-OP ENGINEERING TRAINEE \\ Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC \\ Summer 1986 \vspace{0.2in} \begin{itemize} \itemsep -2pt \item Programmed for data entry, storage, and retrieval and managed the databases. \item Restructured existing programming and data files to improve data entry time by 100% and data retrieval time by over 500%. \item Taught classes in database management and programming. \end{itemize} \section{HONORS} Rensselaer Medal, High School Valedictorian, Dean's List of Distinguished Students \section{ACTIVITIES} Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Karate and Skydiving Clubs \section{HOBBIES} Volleyball, weightlifting, and automotive repair \end{resume} \end{document}