[YOUR NAME]
[City, State] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address]
LinkedIn: [Profile URL]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Meticulous manual QA tester with 4+ years of experience in comprehensive software testing. Expert in test case design, exploratory testing, and defect identification. Proven track record of maintaining 98% defect detection accuracy and preventing critical issues from reaching production. Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of user experience and business requirements.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Testing Types: Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Exploratory Testing, Usability Testing, Accessibility Testing, UAT
Testing Tools: JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, HP ALM, Bugzilla
Documentation: Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Defect Reports, Traceability Matrix
Technologies: SQL, HTML/CSS basics, Chrome DevTools, Browser Developer Tools
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, User Story Mapping
Platforms: Web Applications, Mobile Apps (iOS/Android), Desktop Applications
Other Skills: Cross-browser Testing, Mobile Device Testing, API Testing (Postman), Database Testing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manual QA Tester | [Current Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year - Present]
- Execute 200+ manual test cases per sprint for healthcare SaaS application serving 75K+ users
- Design comprehensive test scenarios covering functional requirements, edge cases, and error handling
- Identified 240+ defects over 12 months with 98% accuracy in severity classification and reproduction steps
- Perform exploratory testing sessions discovering 45+ issues not covered in formal test cases
- Conduct usability testing with focus on user experience, contributing to 30% improvement in user satisfaction scores
- Collaborate with business analysts to review requirements and provide QA perspective during planning sessions
- Perform accessibility testing ensuring WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across all features
- Create detailed defect reports with screenshots, videos, and step-by-step reproduction instructions

QA Tester | [Previous Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year - Month Year]
- Executed comprehensive testing for e-commerce platform processing $2M+ in monthly transactions
- Designed and maintained test case repository of 500+ test cases covering critical business workflows
- Performed regression testing across 15+ feature releases, ensuring no degradation in existing functionality
- Conducted cross-browser testing across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and mobile browsers
- Validated payment processing workflows with 100% accuracy, preventing potential revenue loss
- Performed database testing using SQL queries to verify data integrity and business logic
- Coordinated UAT sessions with 20+ business users, documenting feedback and prioritizing defects
- Reduced customer-reported bugs by 48% through thorough testing before production release

QA Tester | [Earlier Company Name], [City, State] | [Month Year - Month Year]
- Performed functional and regression testing for financial services web application
- Executed test cases for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes across multiple environments
- Logged and tracked 150+ defects in JIRA with detailed documentation and priority classification
- Performed smoke testing on daily builds to verify build stability before detailed testing
- Conducted integration testing to validate data flow between different system components
- Created test data and test scenarios for various testing cycles
- Participated in daily stand-ups and provided testing status updates to project stakeholders

EDUCATION
[Degree Name] in [Major]
[University Name], [City, State]
Graduated: [Month Year]

CERTIFICATIONS
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) - [Year]
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) - [Year]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Strong attention to detail with systematic approach to testing
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Experience testing across multiple industries including healthcare, finance, and e-commerce