How should I format the heading of my resume to draw attention away from my name?

simmaplease

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My last name sounds more like a nickname than a real last name and oftentimes people don't believe it's my real name. I want to be taken seriously when I am being considered for a job. I've heard tales about how quickly HR people judge a resume solely based on the "sound" of the candidate's name. How can I present myself on paper with a "funny" name without drawing a lot of attention to my name? I'm looking for tips on fonts, sizing, bold vs. italic, etc, etc.
 
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