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Five free templates tested with our own ATS parser: one column, standard headings and real text that applicant tracking systems read in the right order. Fill one in and download PDF or Word.

Michael Reyes

Project Manager, PMP
michael.reyes@email.com • (214) 555-0119 • Dallas, TX • linkedin.com/in/michaelreyes
Professional Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 8 years of experience delivering IT and process-improvement projects with budgets up to $4.5M. Known for clear stakeholder communication, disciplined risk management and on-time delivery.

Professional Experience
Senior Project ManagerApr 2021 – Present
Lonestar Insurance Group | Dallas, TX
  • Managed a portfolio of 6 IT projects with a combined budget of $4.5M
  • Delivered a claims system upgrade 3 weeks early and 7% under budget
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 18 people across IT, operations and vendors
  • Introduced a risk register that reduced schedule slippage by 25%
Project CoordinatorJan 2017 – Mar 2021
Meridian Health Partners | Fort Worth, TX
  • Coordinated the rollout of a new scheduling system across 12 clinics
  • Tracked budgets and timelines in MS Project and reported weekly status
  • Organized training for 300+ staff, achieving 95% adoption in 60 days
Education
B.B.A. in Management2012 – 2016
Texas A&M University | College Station, TX
Skills

Project planning • Budget management • Risk management • Stakeholder management • Agile / Scrum • Waterfall • Jira • MS Project • Smartsheet • Vendor management

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)2020
PMI
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)2022
Scrum Alliance

Executive ✓ ATS-friendly

Classic and formal. A safe choice for finance, law, government and corporate roles.

Use Executive template

Michael Reyes

Project Manager, PMP
michael.reyes@email.com • (214) 555-0119 • Dallas, TX • linkedin.com/in/michaelreyes
Professional Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 8 years of experience delivering IT and process-improvement projects with budgets up to $4.5M. Known for clear stakeholder communication, disciplined risk management and on-time delivery.

Professional Experience
Senior Project ManagerApr 2021 – Present
Lonestar Insurance Group | Dallas, TX
  • Managed a portfolio of 6 IT projects with a combined budget of $4.5M
  • Delivered a claims system upgrade 3 weeks early and 7% under budget
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 18 people across IT, operations and vendors
  • Introduced a risk register that reduced schedule slippage by 25%
Project CoordinatorJan 2017 – Mar 2021
Meridian Health Partners | Fort Worth, TX
  • Coordinated the rollout of a new scheduling system across 12 clinics
  • Tracked budgets and timelines in MS Project and reported weekly status
  • Organized training for 300+ staff, achieving 95% adoption in 60 days
Education
B.B.A. in Management2012 – 2016
Texas A&M University | College Station, TX
Skills

Project planning • Budget management • Risk management • Stakeholder management • Agile / Scrum • Waterfall • Jira • MS Project • Smartsheet • Vendor management

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)2020
PMI
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)2022
Scrum Alliance

Modern ✓ ATS-friendly

Clean with a touch of color. Works for almost any industry.

Use Modern template

Michael Reyes

Project Manager, PMP
michael.reyes@email.com • (214) 555-0119 • Dallas, TX • linkedin.com/in/michaelreyes
Professional Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 8 years of experience delivering IT and process-improvement projects with budgets up to $4.5M. Known for clear stakeholder communication, disciplined risk management and on-time delivery.

Professional Experience
Senior Project ManagerApr 2021 – Present
Lonestar Insurance Group | Dallas, TX
  • Managed a portfolio of 6 IT projects with a combined budget of $4.5M
  • Delivered a claims system upgrade 3 weeks early and 7% under budget
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 18 people across IT, operations and vendors
  • Introduced a risk register that reduced schedule slippage by 25%
Project CoordinatorJan 2017 – Mar 2021
Meridian Health Partners | Fort Worth, TX
  • Coordinated the rollout of a new scheduling system across 12 clinics
  • Tracked budgets and timelines in MS Project and reported weekly status
  • Organized training for 300+ staff, achieving 95% adoption in 60 days
Education
B.B.A. in Management2012 – 2016
Texas A&M University | College Station, TX
Skills

Project planning • Budget management • Risk management • Stakeholder management • Agile / Scrum • Waterfall • Jira • MS Project • Smartsheet • Vendor management

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)2020
PMI
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)2022
Scrum Alliance

Minimal ✓ ATS-friendly

Simple and airy. Popular with tech, design and startups.

Use Minimal template

Michael Reyes

Project Manager, PMP
michael.reyes@email.com • (214) 555-0119 • Dallas, TX • linkedin.com/in/michaelreyes
Professional Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 8 years of experience delivering IT and process-improvement projects with budgets up to $4.5M. Known for clear stakeholder communication, disciplined risk management and on-time delivery.

Professional Experience
Senior Project ManagerApr 2021 – Present
Lonestar Insurance Group | Dallas, TX
  • Managed a portfolio of 6 IT projects with a combined budget of $4.5M
  • Delivered a claims system upgrade 3 weeks early and 7% under budget
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 18 people across IT, operations and vendors
  • Introduced a risk register that reduced schedule slippage by 25%
Project CoordinatorJan 2017 – Mar 2021
Meridian Health Partners | Fort Worth, TX
  • Coordinated the rollout of a new scheduling system across 12 clinics
  • Tracked budgets and timelines in MS Project and reported weekly status
  • Organized training for 300+ staff, achieving 95% adoption in 60 days
Education
B.B.A. in Management2012 – 2016
Texas A&M University | College Station, TX
Skills

Project planning • Budget management • Risk management • Stakeholder management • Agile / Scrum • Waterfall • Jira • MS Project • Smartsheet • Vendor management

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)2020
PMI
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)2022
Scrum Alliance

Bold ✓ ATS-friendly

Strong colored header. Good for marketing, sales and creative roles.

Use Bold template

Michael Reyes

Project Manager, PMP
michael.reyes@email.com • (214) 555-0119 • Dallas, TX • linkedin.com/in/michaelreyes
Professional Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 8 years of experience delivering IT and process-improvement projects with budgets up to $4.5M. Known for clear stakeholder communication, disciplined risk management and on-time delivery.

Professional Experience
Senior Project ManagerApr 2021 – Present
Lonestar Insurance Group | Dallas, TX
  • Managed a portfolio of 6 IT projects with a combined budget of $4.5M
  • Delivered a claims system upgrade 3 weeks early and 7% under budget
  • Led cross-functional teams of up to 18 people across IT, operations and vendors
  • Introduced a risk register that reduced schedule slippage by 25%
Project CoordinatorJan 2017 – Mar 2021
Meridian Health Partners | Fort Worth, TX
  • Coordinated the rollout of a new scheduling system across 12 clinics
  • Tracked budgets and timelines in MS Project and reported weekly status
  • Organized training for 300+ staff, achieving 95% adoption in 60 days
Education
B.B.A. in Management2012 – 2016
Texas A&M University | College Station, TX
Skills

Project planning • Budget management • Risk management • Stakeholder management • Agile / Scrum • Waterfall • Jira • MS Project • Smartsheet • Vendor management

Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)2020
PMI
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)2022
Scrum Alliance

Timeline ✓ ATS-friendly

Clear timeline of roles. Useful when you have several jobs to show.

Use Timeline template
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How an ATS reads your resume

When you apply online, the applicant tracking system extracts the text from your file, splits it into sections (contact, experience, education, skills) and stores it in a searchable profile. Recruiters then search and filter those profiles by job title, skills and keywords. If the text comes out scrambled — or a heading is not recognized — your experience can end up in the wrong field or be missed entirely.

ATS formatting rules

Do: use one column; standard headings like "Experience", "Education" and "Skills"; a common font; simple round bullets; dates on every job; contact details in the main body; .docx or text-based PDF.
Avoid: tables and text boxes; side columns for key content; skill bars, stars or charts; icons in place of words; headers/footers holding your email or phone; letter-spaced headings like "E X P E R I E N C E"; scanned or image-only PDFs.

Keywords: the other half of ATS

Formatting gets your resume read; keywords get it found. Mirror the exact wording of the job post for skills and tools you really have — "Salesforce", not just "CRM"; "accounts payable", not "paying suppliers". Use the free job description matcher to see which keywords are missing, and never add a skill you do not have.

Test your resume before you apply

Upload your file to the resume checker. It reads your PDF or Word file the way an ATS would and separates detected problems (such as missing dates) from potential risks (such as columns), with a transparent score — no guarantees, just clear fixes.

See also: all resume templates · resume examples · how to write a resume.

Frequently asked questions

What is an ATS-friendly resume?

A resume that applicant tracking software can convert to text accurately: one column, standard section headings, real text (not images), simple bullets, and dates and contact details in the main body.

Is PDF or Word better for ATS?

Most modern ATS read both well if the PDF contains real text. Follow the job post: if it asks for Word (.docx), send Word. Our builder gives you both.

Do ATS reject resumes automatically?

Most ATS do not reject resumes on their own; recruiters filter and search them. A resume that parses badly or lacks the right keywords is simply harder to find.

Can a resume score guarantee I pass the ATS?

No. Every ATS and employer is different. A checker can point out known problems, but no tool can guarantee acceptance.