Resume Help/Expert Profile

Expertise

As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, and retired service member; I can answer your questions on a variety of subjects. Ask me about résumé and cover letter preparation, military transition, federal or government résumé resources and other career development topics.

Experience in the area

23 years of combined experience in both Federal and State organizations. Extensive background in promoting personal and professional development, in addition to providing career development guidance and services within the Department of Labor.

Organizations

Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW-CC), International Association of Workforce Professionals, Disabled American Veterans - Life Member, Association of Online Résumé and Career Professionals (AORCP), Cambridge Who's Who-Executive and Professional Registry, Women For Hire, Chamber of Commerce.

Education/Credentials

Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), PARW-CC CPRW Certification Committee Member, Labor and Employment Specialist, Case Management, Instructor/Trainer, Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Facilitator, Senior Leader/Management Course.

Awards and Honors

Customer Service Award - 2007 GA Department of Labor

Past/Present Clients

Career Professionals served from a variety of career fields and professional backgrounds (Entry Level, Professional Level, Executive Level, Military Transition, Government Applicants, Federal Executive Applicants).

What do you like about this subject?

The most gratifying aspect of providing my clients assistance with their résumé preparation is hearing their personal success story. It is a challenging, yet rewarding experience to portray a client's value to a prospective employer in a Professional Résumé Presentation; while playing a key role in helping them reach their career goals.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

My goal is to provide one-on-one service to clients; help them reach their career goals; continue to progress with changes in the labor market and the career development industry.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

There really is no right or wrong way to prepare a résumé; and there is no one-size-fits-all résumé. A Certified Professional Résumé Writer, as with other Certified Service Providers in the career development industry monitor labor market trends; as well as new and innovative strategies used to promote potential candidates.