Sample Job, Employment Reference List Documents and Templates

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Sample Employment Reference Lists

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Professional References of Allison Taylor
42 Oak Street • Peoria, IL 44389
Home: (309) 123-4567 • Cell: (309) 987-6543 • Email: allisontaylor@gmail.com
Individual Frame of Reference
Stephen Eddy, Managing Director
Worldwide Industrial Initiatives, Inc.
Work: (908) 555-2222
Cell: (908) 222-7777
Mr. Eddy will speak from first-hand knowledge concerning my achievements in the cost-containment and inventory control arenas - I was his direct report over an 8-year period. He will be able to cite several key internationally-based initiatives (particularly in Thailand and Malaysia) that reflect my knowledge of material control, procurement and supply chain management.
Jonathan Riggins, CFO
Financial Visions, Inc.
Work: (505) 938-4444
Cell: (505) 633-4200
Mr. Riggins was my direct supervisor over a 4-year period. He will attest to my credentials and successful track record involving varied disciplines including finance, IT management, material control and supply chain. He will also speak to my performance in key initiatives, in particular in the technology implementation and cost-reduction venues.
Melanie Magnuson, VP Operations
Technology Plus Corporation
Work: (606) 237-4521
Cell: (606) 221-8900
From our 6-year association at Technology Plus, Ms. Magnuson can cite with familiarity my abilities as both manager and leader. She is well positioned to attest to my corporate contributions in product life cycle planning as well as supply chain scheduling.
Wolfgang Hauser, President
Akademie Enterprises, Inc.
Work: (804) 637-9981
Cell: (804) 545-8209
Dr. Hauser served as both my mentor and second-level supervisor over a 3-year period. Under his tutelage, I was able to hone my craft in inventory control and product procurement. He formally recognized my contribution towards a key product-sourcing achievement (involving a new supplier in Viet Nam) that resulted in a cost savings of $23M.
Alexander Metcalf, CTO
United Technological Services, Inc.
Work: (312) 550-8949
Cell: (313) 221-9002
Perhaps better than anyone, Mr. Metcalf can attest to - and is responsible for - my expertise in the IT arena. Under his leadership, I was a key contributor in the technological overhaul of our company's remote site and B2B renovations and was a President's Award recipient during my last two years with the company.

ALLISON TAYLOR
42 Oak Street • Peoria, IL 44389
Home: (309) 123-4567 • Cell: (309) 987-6543 • Email: allisontaylor@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Individual Range of Knowledge
Stephen Edwards, Managing Director
Worldwide Industrial Initiatives, Inc.
Work: (908) 555-2222
Cell: (908) 222-7777
Frame of Reference
Mr. Edwards will speak from first-hand knowledge concerning my achievements in the cost-containment and inventory control arenas - I was his direct report over an 8-year period. He will be able to cite several key internationally-based initiatives (particularly in Thailand and Malaysia) that reflect my knowledge of material control, procurement and supply chain management.
Jonathan Riggins, CFO
Financial Visions, Inc.
Work: (505) 938-4444
Cell: (505) 633-4200
Frame of Reference
Mr. Riggins was my direct supervisor over a 4-year period. He will attest to my credentials and successful track record involving varied disciplines including finance, IT management, material control and supply chain. He will also speak to my performance in key initiatives, in particular in the technology implementation and cost-reduction venues.
Melanie Magnuson, VP Operations
Technology Plus Corporation
Work: (606) 237-4521
Cell: (606) 221-8900
Frame of Reference
From our 6-year association at Technology Plus, Ms. Magnuson can cite with familiarity my abilities as both manager and leader. She is well positioned to attest to my corporate contributions in product life cycle planning as well as supply chain scheduling.
Wolfgang Hauser, President
Akademie Enterprises, Inc.
Work: (804) 637-9981
Cell: (804) 545-8209
Frame of Reference
Dr. Hauser served as both my mentor and second-level supervisor over a 3-year period. Under his tutelage, I was able to hone my craft in inventory control and product procurement. He formally recognized my contribution towards a key product-sourcing achievement (involving a new supplier in Viet Nam) that resulted in a cost savings of $23M.
Alexander Metcalf, CTO
United Technological Services, Inc.
Work: (312) 550-8949
Cell: (313) 221-9002
Frame of Reference
Perhaps better than anyone, Mr. Metcalf can attest to - and is responsible for - my expertise in the IT arena. Under his leadership, I was a key contributor in the technological overhaul of our company's remote site and B2B renovations and was a President's Award recipient during my last two years with the company.

MAGGIE SMITH
123 4TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 12345
HOME (123) 555-1234 CELL (123) 555-2345
EMAIL: MAGGIE@SMITHHAIRSTYLIST.COM

Individual Range of Knowledge
Lisa Brown, Owner
A Cut Above
Work: (123) 555-3456
Cell: (123) 555-4567
Ms. Brown is the owner of A Cut Above and can speak to all aspects of my professionalism. I have made payments to her every month for the last 7 years for booth rental in her shop. She can confirm my financial responsibility, as well as discuss my interaction with clients, areas of specialty, continued training and education in the field.
Xander Davis, Sales Representative
XYZ Professional Products Company
Work: (123) 555-5678
Cell: (123) 555-6789
I have ordered supplies from Mr. Davis for 10 years and he can speak to my inventory management and ordering capabilities. I have also organized numerous trainings for the salon through him, so he can discuss specific areas of my expertise.
Julia Jones, Professional Stylist
A Cut Above
Work: (123) 555-3456
Cell: (123) 555-7890
Ms. Jones is an experienced stylist that I have worked with for 5 years. She has mentored me in new processes and can speak directly to my skills, ability to learn new tasks, interaction with my clients and professionalism.
Marco Johnson, Front Desk Coordinator
A Cut Above
Work: (123) 555-3456
Cell: (123) 555-8910
All appointments and scheduling for the salon are conducted by Mr. Johnson. I have worked with him for the last 3 years and he can speak to my timeliness with clients, as well as my dynamic with my clients and other staff members.

ALLISON TAYLOR
123 4TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 12345
HOME (123) 555-1234, CELL (123) 555-2345
EMAIL: ALLISONT@ALLISONTAYLOR.COM

Individual Range of Knowledge
Mary Jackson, Principal
Children's Elementary School
Work: (123) 555-3456
Cell: (123) 555-4567
I have known Ms. Jackson for 15 years. I first worked with her as a colleague, and for the last 5 years, she has been the Principal of Children's Elementary. She oversees my work in supervisory capacity, conducts my evaluations, and observes me in the classroom on an ongoing basis. Ms. Jackson is well qualified to speak to my teaching style and methods, as well as my interaction with students, parents and staff. Ms. Jackson is also aware of my continuing education training and the various teaching awards I have received.
Michael Anderson, Parent
Work: (123) 555-5678
Cell: (123) 555-6789
Mr. Anderson has had 3 children pass through my classroom in the last 6 years, and can speak to my interaction with and successful instruction of his children. He is an active volunteer in my classroom and can provide information on the teaching environment there.
Julia Wilson, Teacher/Colleague
Children's Elementary School
Work: (123) 555-3456
Cell: (123) 555-7890
Ms. Wilson and I have worked together at Children's Elementary for 5 years. We conduct tandem teaching projects together every year, and she can speak to my knowledge, skills and professionalism in the classroom.
James Miller, Owner
School Daze
Work: (123) 555-1012
Cell: (123) 555-8910
Mr. Miller is the owner of a school supply store where I've done most of my ordering over the last 10 years. He is aware of the type of planning and projects I do for my classroom, and can talk about my organization skills and love of teaching.

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The traditional methods used for job-hunting are changing and the principals at Allison & Taylor have recently identified a new trend — namely, in the formatting and presentation of the reference list offered to prospective new employers.

Whereas the standard approach was to offer a simple list of references and their contact information, savvy job-seekers are now modernizing their reference lists to make a powerful statement of their qualifications for the new position.

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