CIO Sample

You should never use a creative resume

Many job seekers think that an eye-catching resume template will help them stand out to hiring managers and increase their chances of landing an interview. This is a myth put out by resume builders that value design over content.

The truth is that most hiring managers prefer a traditional resume format.

Creative resume templates, like the one pictured here, can actually hurt your chances of landing an interview. Instead, you should use a basic resume format that quickly communicates your basic information and qualifications–like the one included below.

Name

Title

City, State or Country if international

Phone | Email

LinkedIn URL

CIO PROFESSIONAL

Visionary and strategic technology leader with repeated success leading enterprise IT operations, developing architecture, and optimizing data analysis. Extensive experience directing cross-functional teams in the design and integration of leading-edge technology solutions. Expert at launching technology programs that safeguard data, streamline operations, drive innovation, and advance business strategy. Seasoned team builder focused on acquiring and developing high-performing leaders and fostering cultures of excellence.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Planning

• C-Level Engagement

• Budget Management

• Process Engineering

• End-User Training

• Cyber Security

• Performance Improvement

• Team Building & Training

• Quality Assurance

• Report Automation

• Risk Analysis & Mitigation

• Disaster Recovery

• Project Direction

• Enterprise Solutions

• Policy Governance

• Regulatory Compliance

• Infrastructure Management

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Leadership Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR - IT POLICY SYSTEMS

Tower Group Companies/Amtrust North America, Jersey City, NJ | 06/2005 – 01/2012

Responsibilities

• Promoted from project manager to director role to spearhead company’s largest-ever project and manage multiple legacy systems.

• Instrumental in new enterprise Personal and Commercial Lines Policy Administration platform selection.

• Led Company’s custom design and implementation of Accenture Duck Creek platform for Personal Lines franchise consisting of 7 States with Home, Auto, Package and Dwelling Fire Lines of Business.

• Strategized and directed all Policy Administration system development phases two-year conversion project upon acquisition of One Beacon Company.

• Collaborated with CIO and executive team to optimize internal operations and coordinate all aspects of transformational project that changed the core of the company’s IT infrastructure.

• Completed all milestones within rigid deadlines and strict quality standards; enabled the company to bring the system live while meeting aggressive corporate forecasts and objectives.

• Owned and managed all technical and business projects related to company’s legacy systems

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

AIG, Berkley Heights, NJ | 04/2015 to Present

Responsibilities

Manage accountability for delivery of award-winning, groundbreaking program design recommendation engine; automate end-to-end workflow to optimize AIG’s Multinational business and drive substantial cost savings.

• Spearhead business and technology partnership in process redesign to achieve business needs and establish application delivery roadmap.

• Collaborate with executive business and technology stakeholders, industry leaders, and trusted colleagues on roadmap status and issues.

• Direct high-performing teams in delivery, reporting and risk mitigation of roadmap priorities with precision communication of strategy throughout the project life cycle.

• Expertly manage $15MM annual budget; met Executive Management annual production demand.

• Provide exceptional oversight to 100+ person Vendor network, comprising project management, development and business analyst resources in the end-to-end execution of project deliverables.

• Lead core management team that drove adoption of Agile utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

• Uncovered and introduced groundbreaking system efficiencies that slashed annual costs and led to dramatic increases in productivity.

VP - IT BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Tower Group Companies/Amtrust North America, Jersey City, NJ | 01/2012 – 04/2015

Responsibilities

Commanded day-to-day operations of enterprise-critical, client-facing policy administration, including development, implementation and on-going maintenance of all projects.

• Expertly managed concurrent enterprise system projects, emphasizing those with C-level exposure.

• Strategized implementation plans, estimating effort, and cost and managing progress; mitigate risks and resolve issues throughout the project life cycle on multiple, concurrent system initiatives.

• Optimized a $10M+ annual budget and team of 50+ project managers, developers, analysts, and quality testers onshore and offshore.

• Successfully converted acquired Company’s legacy system; yielded annual multi-million-dollar savings.

• Enhance vendor management system comprising budget and staffing for multiple Vendor relationships.

EDUCATION

Complete School Name, City, St/Country: List Graduation Years If Within the Last Ten Years
Complete Degree Name (Candidate) – Major (GPA: List if over 3.3)

• Relevant Coursework: List coursework taken (even include those you are planning on taking)

• Awards/Honors: List any awards, honors or big achievements

• Clubs/Activities: List clubs and activities in which you participated

• Relevant Projects: List 2-3 projects you have worked on

Always start with your most recent positions at the top of your resume. This is called reverse-chronological format, and keeps your most relevant information easy for hiring managers to review.