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+id: 49eee49a-60cf-4727-86c9-579f3d34fc87
+type: decision
+title: "Resume Repo Structure: git layout, key files, and .gitignore rules"
+tags: [resume, git, project-structure, gitignore]
+importance: 0.6
+confidence: 0.8
+created: "2026-02-20T16:23:41.043698+00:00"
+updated: "2026-02-20T16:23:41.043698+00:00"
+---
+
+# Resume Repository Structure
+
+## Location
+`/mnt/truenas/cals-files/Resume/` — initialized as a git repo (branch: `main`)
+
+## Key Files
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `Cal_Corum_CV.yaml` | RenderCV source of truth |
+| `CLAUDE.md` | Project context for Claude sessions |
+| `Cal Corum Resume.pdf` | Last Google Slides export (historical reference) |
+| `Archive/` | Historical resumes back to 2011 (PDFs and DOCXes) |
+
+## .gitignore Rules
+- `rendercv_output/` — build artifacts, not committed
+- `.DS_Store` — macOS metadata
+- `Professional References` — PII, excluded from version control
+- LibreOffice lock files (`~$*.docx`, `.~lock.*`)