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A simple resume template that gets out of your way

Hiring managers spend seconds on a first pass. A simple resume makes those seconds count: clear section headings, consistent dates and bullet points that start with what you achieved.

Slate is our most basic format: plain headings, tight spacing and the standard section order recruiters expect, so your experience fits on one page without feeling cramped.

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Jordan Ellis
Operations Manager
jordan.ellis@email.com | (555) 214-8890 | Columbus, OH | linkedin.com/in/jordanellis
Summary

Operations manager with 7 years of experience running multi-site logistics teams. Cut fulfillment costs 18% by redesigning pick routes and scheduling, and trained 40+ associates into leads. Calm under pressure, fluent in data, and focused on on-time delivery.

Experience
Operations ManagerMar 2021 – Present
Northline Distribution · Columbus, OH
•Lead a 62-person team across two warehouses shipping 14,000 orders per week.
•Reduced cost per order 18% by re-sequencing pick routes and shift coverage.
•Raised on-time delivery from 91% to 98.6% within the first year.
Shift SupervisorJun 2017 – Feb 2021
Brightway Retail Logistics · Dayton, OH
•Supervised 25 associates per shift on inbound receiving and returns.
•Built a cross-training program that cut overtime hours by 30%.
Education
B.S. in Business Administration, Operations Management2013 – 2017
Ohio State University · Columbus, OH
Skills
Team leadership •Inventory control •Lean / 5S •WMS (Manhattan) •Excel & Power BI •Scheduling •OSHA compliance
Certifications
•Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), 2022
•OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Slate resume templateSimple and compactATS-safe · 1 column

What makes a resume simple (and effective)

  • One column, read top to bottom.
  • Four core sections: summary, experience, education and skills.
  • Two to four bullets per job, each starting with a strong verb.
  • No photos, icons, skill bars or graphics.

The basic section order

  1. 1Contact information
  2. 2Professional summary
  3. 3Work experience, most recent first
  4. 4Education
  5. 5Skills
  6. 6Optional: certifications, languages, volunteer work

Simple doesn't mean plain

Good typography does the work decoration usually tries to do. Consistent sizes, a clear hierarchy and enough white space make a simple resume look deliberate rather than unfinished.

Frequently asked questions

Is a simple resume better for ATS?

Generally yes. Applicant tracking systems parse single-column, text-only resumes most reliably.

Is a basic resume too plain?

A basic resume is the format recruiters read fastest. Strong, specific content matters far more than design.

Can I switch to a different template later?

Yes. Your content is kept separate from the design, so you can switch templates in the builder without retyping anything.

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