Rae A. Stonehouse

This means you need to replace the objective statement with a powerful summary that shows how you will add value to potential employers.  The key is to demonstrate to the reader that there is a clear fit between your skills and their needs.

Summary Statement serves as an introduction to the reader that seeks to answer the question “Tell me about yourself” in just a few lines of text.
The resume Summary Statement will help your resumé stand out by:
Catching the reader’s attention immediately
Ensuring a clear understanding of your top selling points at a glance (important when hiring managers are skimming through dozens of resumés at a time and attention spans are short)