Executive resume templates

Understated, authoritative resume templates for directors, VPs and C-level leaders, with room for scope and results.

Ideal for: Directors, vice presidents, C-suite and board candidates.

William Grant

Investment Banking Analyst

william.grant@example.com
(646) 555-0114
New York, NY
linkedin.com/in/williamgrant

Summary

Investment banking analyst with 2 years in technology M&A. Worked on 7 announced transactions totalling $4.6B, building operating models, DCFs and merger models and drafting marketing materials.

Work Experience

Investment Banking Analyst, Technology M&AJul 2024 – PresentSterling Brooks & Co.New York, NY

Advised on the $1.8B sale of a cybersecurity company to a strategic acquirer: built the merger model and synergy analysis
Supported a $650M take-private of a SaaS business by a PE sponsor: LBO model, debt-capacity analysis
Drafted CIMs, management presentations and teasers for 4 sell-side processes
Managed virtual data rooms and buyer outreach to 80+ counterparties

Summer AnalystJun 2023 – Aug 2023Sterling Brooks & Co.New York, NY

Built trading comparables and precedent-transaction analyses for 3 live pitches; received full-time offer

Education

BS Economics, Concentration in FinanceMay 2024University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

GPA 3.8 / 4.0 · Dean’s List

Skills

Financial modelling · DCF · LBO · Merger models · Comparable company analysis · Excel · PowerPoint · Capital IQ · FactSet · Bloomberg

Banker

ATS: excellent

Conservative serif, double rules, dense lines — built for finance.

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Alexander Reid

Corporate Associate

alexander.reid@example.com
(312) 555-0191
Chicago, IL
linkedin.com/in/alexanderreid

Summary

Corporate associate with 6 years advising private-equity sponsors and strategic buyers on M&A, joint ventures and financings. Led day-to-day negotiation on deals up to $900M and supervise junior associates on diligence and closing.

Work Experience

Senior Associate, CorporateSep 2022 – PresentLakeshore Barrett LLPChicago, IL

Represented a private-equity sponsor in the $900M acquisition of an industrial services platform
Led negotiation of purchase agreements, disclosure schedules and ancillary documents on 12 closed deals
Advised a strategic buyer on a cross-border joint venture with a German manufacturer
Supervise and train 4 junior associates on diligence and closing mechanics

Associate, CorporateSep 2020 – Aug 2022Hale & Whitmore LLPChicago, IL

Drafted and negotiated credit agreements and security documents for $50M–$400M financings
Coordinated diligence on 20+ transactions across healthcare, software and manufacturing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD), cum laudeMay 2020Northwestern University Pritzker School of LawChicago, IL

Articles Editor, Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

BA HistoryMay 2017University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

Heritage

ATS: good

Baskerville, double rules and a wine-tinted sidebar. Established.

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David Kowalski

General Manager · Hospitality

david.kowalski@example.com
(702) 555-0144
Las Vegas, NV
linkedin.com/in/davidkowalski

Summary

General manager with 14 years in hospitality, leading hotels of up to 600 rooms and 350 staff. Lifted RevPAR by 24% and guest-satisfaction scores into the brand’s top 10% while improving margin by 6 points.

Work Experience

General ManagerJun 2020 – PresentThe Sierra Grand HotelLas Vegas, NV

Run a 600-room hotel with $78M in annual revenue and 350 team members
Increased RevPAR by 24% in two years through revenue-management changes and a group-sales push
Lifted guest-satisfaction scores from 79 to 91, placing the hotel in the brand’s top 10%
Improved gross operating profit margin by 6 points through labour scheduling and procurement

Hotel ManagerApr 2015 – May 2020Desert Bloom ResortScottsdale, AZ

Led rooms, food & beverage and spa operations for a 320-room resort
Managed a $14M renovation without closing any part of the resort

Education

BS Hospitality ManagementMay 2011University of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NV

Sterling

ATS: good

Source Serif with double rules and an open right column.

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Catherine Ellison

Chief Executive Officer

catherine.ellison@example.com
(312) 555-0102
Chicago, IL
linkedin.com/in/catherineellison

Summary

CEO with 20 years leading consumer and industrial businesses through growth and turnaround. Grew Lakefront Brands from $210M to $640M in revenue over six years, tripled EBITDA, and led a $1.1B sale to a strategic buyer. Builds strong leadership teams and clear strategy.

Work Experience

Chief Executive OfficerJan 2019 – PresentLakefront BrandsChicago, IL

Grew revenue from $210M to $640M through 4 acquisitions and organic expansion into 3 new categories
Tripled EBITDA from $28M to $91M by restructuring the supply chain and exiting 2 unprofitable lines
Led the $1.1B sale of the company to a strategic acquirer, returning 4.2× invested capital to the PE sponsor
Built an executive team of 8 and raised employee engagement from 61% to 82%

President, Industrial DivisionMar 2013 – Dec 2018Meridian HoldingsMilwaukee, WI

Turned around a $350M division from a $12M loss to a $38M operating profit in three years
Consolidated 7 plants into 4 while improving on-time delivery from 82% to 97%

Vice President, Strategy & OperationsJun 2008 – Feb 2013Meridian HoldingsMilwaukee, WI

Led the corporate strategy process and integration of 5 acquisitions worth $600M

Education

MBAJun 2006University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessChicago, IL

Executive resumes are judged on scope and outcomes: budget, headcount, revenue, turnaround. These templates use classic serif type and restrained structure so the numbers stand out. Two pages is normal at this level.

Questions

Are these executive resume templates free?

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Can I switch to another template after filling in my resume?

Yes. Your content is stored separately from the design, so switching template takes one click and never loses anything you typed.

Do these templates work for A4 and US Letter?

Every template supports both page sizes. Choose the size in the Design panel; we default to the one used where you live.

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