The purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to invite you for an interview. This section will include your name, address, and phone number. Your name when printed in bold, capital letters in an assertive manner will make a good first impression.
Most writers prefer to center their identifying information at the top of the page.
There is much controversy about including an objective on your resume. An emerging school of thought is that stating your objective in your cover letter makes better use of space. Others believe that the objective is an essential part of the resume. This is your resume, so feel free to decide which format is for you. If you decide to include an objective, your statement of objective should be considered first.