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Georgia Adamson Adept Business Services has been meeting client needs since 1991. A Successful Career emerged as a division in 2003, in recognition of Georgia's extensive involvement in career planning and management. Although located in the San Jose / Silicon Valley region of California, she serves coaching and resume clients across the United States and throughout the world. Prior to starting her business, Georgia worked for, and with, executives in high-tech companies in the Silicon Valley. She also spent over two years living and teaching school in Melbourne, Australia, which gave her a great opportunity to experience and appreciate cultural diversity. Over the past several years, she has created and delivered career seminars to diverse organizations, including business and professional groups, and she has held a leadership position in an organization of small-business owners. In addition, she has earned multiple professional certifications and become active in three national careers associations. Her resume work has been published in a total of nine books. Georgia believes in giving back to her local community, where she has deep roots. In particular, she is an active, long-time Chamber of Commerce board member and Ambassador, as well as a past Vice President of Membership. She also writes a career-related column, "Career Smarts," for a weekly community newspaper. Georgia Adamson CCMC / CCM / CEIP / CPRW / JCTC A Successful Career / Adept Business Services Meeting Clients' Needs Since 1991 (408) 866-6859 / (408) 866-8915 (fax) www.ASuccessfulCareer.com www.ABlueRibbonResume.com http://www.quintcareers.com/career_experts/Georgia_Adamson.html Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC) Credentialed Career Master (CCM) Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP) Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC) Career workshop / seminar presenter Professional work published in 9 books, including "Gallery of Best Resumes," "Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs" and "Cover Letter Magic" |
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Ann Shelton Angel A native of Winston-Salem, NC, Ms. Angel now lives on beautiful Lake Norman near Statesville, NC. She has degrees from both Guilford College (AB in Economics) and University of North Carolina-Greensboro (Masters of Science - Business Education). Her career has spanned the gamut from full-time mother, instructor at the local community college, developer and manager of computer-related technical training for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, owner of her own computer training company, Technologies Training, for thirteen years, and now author and speaker. She has spent a lot of time in the past twenty years speaking before conferences and conventions regionally and nationally. She is a noted authority on Adult Learning Theory and its application to computer training. In recent years she joined her husband, Clyde Parker, on the podium doing a workshop on gender communications. She is the author of Calculated Risk Taking; a book on how to implement positive change in your life. She is currently working on her first novel. SPECIAL HONORS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR, Forsyth County, April, 1988 TRAINER OF THE YEAR, 1990 by the Piedmont Chap. of ASTD SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR, Chamber of Commerce. 1994 WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS, Delegate 1995 WHO'S WHO IN EXECUTIVES AND PROFESSIONALS, 1997-98 Edition GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON SMALL BUSINESS Issue Chair, 1997 COVER AND PROFILE, Business Life Magazine, August 1996 PROFILED IN Women Entrepreneurs, Moving Beyond the Glass Ceiling. Sage Publications. 1997 PROFILED IN CAREERBLAZERS--Lessons from Leading Women Entrepreneurs on Building a Career Without Boundaries. Davies-Black. 2000 |
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Mary Ann Bailey, MC, is a life coach who works with people who are
feeling stuck or out of sync in their lives. She specializes in helping professional women who are
struggling with midlife career changes. Visit her website at: http://www.baileycoaching.com for free
articles and resources that will help you get your life moving forward in the direction you want.
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 Beverly and Mitch Baskin, MMS, PE are executive directors of Baskin Business and Career Services (BBCS, Inc.). The couple has contributed to more than 15 books on career development and resume preparation. Viewed by the news media as expert sources, Mitch and Beverly Baskin have been quoted in newspaper articles and have appeared on many TV and radio business news programs. BBCS is listed in the current issue of What Color is your Parachute. Since 1984, BBCS has grown to become one of the most successful and respected career counseling practices in the United States. Staffed by a group of nationally certified counselors and licensed psychologists, BBCS provides a broad range of services including, career development and training seminars, outplacement counseling, mental health counseling and resume preparation. Toll Free Telephone Number, 800-300-4079 Websites: www.baskincareer.com; www.bbcscounseling.com; www.job-research.com Emails: Info@bbcscounseling.com or bbcs@att.net |
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Gerry Beamish , BA, President, Beamish Associates International Gerry Beamish has been in training for 33 years and has wide experience in the public sector, industry, banking and finance. He has worked on three continents and his special areas of interest include strategic leadership and team building, coping with change and stress, communications, sales and negotiating training, and training the trainer. He currently spends 4-5 months per year in the United States and the rest of the time he is based in Northern Ireland. He has been published in the USA, the United Kingdom and in Europe. He has been a frequent speaker at international conferences including the International Society for Training and Instruction (USA) and has been invited to speak at the American Society for Training and Development's International conference on seven occasions, a record for a UK speaker. He held senior appointments in the civil service as an Inspector of Taxes and Deputy Director of the Public Service Training Council before leaving to set up his own business in 1985. Whilst working in the Civil Service he designed and developed an international development programme which combined the public and private sector and also pioneered international exchanges between Federal Executive Institute and Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Sweden. He was also involved in the first Outdoor Learning programmes set up in the Public Service and was the N. Ireland member on the UK Committee on Outdoor Training. As an independent consultant he has worked on problems of strategic planning, management development, team building, training needs identification and assessment centre design, as well as training the trainer, presentation skills, personal effectiveness, and coping with stress. He views his own main creative strength as an ability to develop links between diverse ideas and draw them into a wider context that makes it easier to apply them in a very practical way. A great proportion of his current work is concerned with coaching and mentoring where he has helped many senior executives, public figures and CEO's create plans for their own and their company's development. Private sector clients have included Du Pont (UK), Ford, Guinness (NI) Ltd, Short Bros. Ltd, Bombardier, Ulster Bank, Lombard and Ulster Finance, Allied Irish Bank, Prudential Assurance Company, Cornhill Financial Services, Ltd, Royal Life Estates, Northern Bank, and Grant Thorton. In the public sector clients have included Education and Library Boards, Health and Social Services Boards, Belfast City Council, Local government, Save the Children, PANI, NIHE, Audit Office, Training and Employment Agency as well as the Federal Executive Institute and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in USA and SIPU in Sweden. He is also an associate of Management Centre Europe in Brussels. |
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 Steve has an M.S. in Organization Psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Among others he also is a member of the National Career Development Association, and the Career Masters Institute His website philosophy: "Life is short. Love your work." steve@theoxfordprogram.com |
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Camille Carboneau
CPRW, CEIP, is the Owner/Instructor of CC Computer Services & Training. She is a Certified
Professional Resume Writer, Certified Employment Interview Professional; Member,
Professional Association of Resume Writers, Region 11 Representative, Professional Resume
Writing & Research Association.
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 Jack is the author of what's come to be known as the bible of salary negotiation, Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1000 a Minute. He is a nationally known career advisor and speaker in the field of career development. Since 1981, he has personally coached over two thousand individuals in his role as a Senior Career Advisor and owner of the Chicago office of Bernard Haldane Associates, the oldest and largest career development firm in the nation. Now he is in private practice coaching clients to become more satisfied and better paid in their careers and to systematically manage their careers to achieve financial independence. Through his books, tapes, group work, and training of many other career advisors, he has helped countless people from every walk of life land exactly the jobs, salaries, and raises they've wanted. He is cofounder and past president of the Professional Career Counselors and Consultants Network (now merged with the Chicago chapter of the International Association of Career Management Professionals, the IACMP). Jack earned his masters in vocational guidance at Northeastern Illinois University and taught on the faculty at Chicago's Columbia College, where he pioneered a career-development curriculum. Jack has appeared on network television to represent career counselors. http://salarynegotiations.com |
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Kathy Condon, career facilitator, speaker and trainer lives in Vancouver, Washington. She is an executive coach and tailors her trainings to develop an effective and cohesive
Workforce. Sign up for "Weekly Wisdom" on www.kathycondon.info (360) 695-4313
mailto:kathy@kathycondon.info.
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 He has worked in both the private and public sectors of the economy and, two different companies in which Mr. Coon played a senior executive role were listed in Inc. Magazine's top 500 fastest growing companies in America - one three times and the other twice. He is a national lecturer and workshop presenter and was an invited workshop presenter at the 2003 International Career Development Conference. His real job is as an old-timey, clawhammer style banjo player, having played for over 45 years, specializing in music from the Appalachian Mountains. |
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 Candace Davies ACCC, CRW, CPRW, CEIP, CECC http://candocareer.com Dual Certified Professional Resume Writer Associate Certified Career Coach Certified Employment Interview Professional Certified Electronic Career Coach |
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Laura DeCarlo offers 15 years of expertise in resume writing, career
coaching and career management as Executive Director of A Competitive
Edge Career Service, LLC. She is also President of Career Directors
International, an innovative association of career professionals.
She holds a dual BA in Creative/Technical Writing with extensive graduate work in HR, Training and Counseling. She is certified in various areas of career transition such as resume writing, coaching, research and employment interviewing. Laura is a resume writing expert for 34 professional associations. She is the author of the highly acclaimed Interviewing: The Gold Standard program and has been published in 15+ resume/cover letter compendiums. She has won seven prestigious resume writing and job placement awards, and has pioneered numerous industry education, outreach and recognition programs. |
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Jewel Bracy DeMaio, Resume Strategist, CPRW, CEIP, has owned and operated A Perfect Resume.com since 1995.
Ms. DeMaio joined the Professional Association of Resume Writers in 1997. She earned the designation of Certified Professional Resume Writer in 1998. A Perfect Resume.com became a charter member of the Career Masters Institute in 1999. And Ms. DeMaio is among an elite, exclusive group of less than 100 professionals in the resume writing industry nationally who was the first to earn the designation of Certified Employment Interview Professional. Ms. DeMaio’s custom resume work has been published in several books available from any major bookseller: Cover Letter Magic, Expert Resumes for Teachers & Educators, America's Best Resumes for America's Top Jobs, Expert Resumes for Computers & Web Jobs, and Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Careers. |
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Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer and creator of Moms Back to Work, a site that offers help to moms returning to work. For resume and cover letter samples, interview advice, job search coaching and resume writing just for moms, go to: http://www.MomsBacktoWork.com
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 Debbie is an award-winning, Master Resume Writer and an active member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers (PARW), Career Masters Institute (CMI), and the Professional Resume Writers and Research Association (PRWRA). She serves as a Resume Expert for www.CareerFolios.com, and is a member of PARW's International Certification Board described by PARW's Executive Director, Frank Fox, as "The best of the best writers in the world." Debbie's work has been included in more than a dozen nationally published "how to" books including Martin Yate's 2003 editions of Resumes & Cover Letters That Knock 'em Dead, Gallery of Best Cover Letters, Top 100 Tips for Recession-Proofing Your Career, Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives, Expert Resumes for Education Professionals and many more. With over 17 years of experience in Human Resource Development, she has assisted hundreds of clients ranging from top International Business Executives and Professionals to Students and entry-level candidates to create marketing documents that get immediate results... Now she'd like to go to work for YOU! |
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 Founder & President, Career Masters Institute™ Specialization: Resume Writing, Career Coaching, Author Wendy S. Enelow, CPRW, JCTC, CCM, is the Founder & President of the Career Masters Institute. Previously (1986 to 1998) she owned The Advantage Executive Resume & Career Marketing Firm, specializing in the strategic design and delivery of comprehensive job search campaigns for top executives worldwide. Ms. Enelow is a 12-time published author and frequent guest speaker at conferences, workshops and seminars nationwide. She has had articles published in National Business Employment Weekly, Chicago JOBS Magazine. She is Central Pennsylvania Employment Weekly . Executive Board Member (Past), Professional Association of Resume Writers Founder & President, Women’s Entrepreneurial Board. Email: wendyenelow@cminstitute.com URL: www.cminstitute.com |
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 He is a Professional Member of both the National Speakers Association and the Institute for Management Consultants. You can reach him at www.spiritemployed.com. |
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 While based in central New Jersey, her clients have included (among many others): Covance Pharmaceuticals, General Motors, NJ Division of Women, NYC Department of Employment, AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Johnson & Johnson, Pharmacopeia, and Mercer County Community College. Susan is a National Certified Counselor and NCCC - Elite Professional. She holds credentials from The National Board for Certified Counselors. She also is a Master Career Counselor, Certified Career Management Coach and Credentialed Career Master. |
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 Darrell has been a professional recruiter for over 14 years. He has coached and supported thousands of job-seeking professionals at all levels through profitable career transitions. Affiliated with over 700 executive recruiters worldwide, Darrell has won awards and praise from colleagues, clients, and candidates alike. A staunch advocate of what he calls "career partnership™," Darrell promotes a lifetime of teamwork between job seekers and their recruiters. Through his online advice column, The Career Secrets™ Newsletter, media interviews, public speaking and career coaching, Darrell's purpose is to empower individuals to reap the most from their life's work. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Texas with degrees in Finance and International Business, Darrell is based in Los Angeles. His client list includes professionals from Microsoft, America Online, Hunt-Wesson, and American Express. In addition to his book, Headhunters Revealed!, Darrell writes free-lance career articles with materials and mentions appearing on the Wall Street Journal's CareerJournal.com, Business Week Online, MSN Careers, CareerBuilder.com and Wall Street Journal Radio. Darrell W. Gurney, a Certified Personnel Consultant, and Job & Career Transition Coach is affiliated with the Phoenix Career Group. Call 800-876-5506 for details, or send an email to: info@phoenixcareergroup.com. |
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| Nina Ham certified coach and licensed psychotherapist, is principal of Success from the Inside Out, providing individual coaching and tele-seminars to build the skills, attitudes and habits for sustainable success in your career or business. Mail to: Nina@womenssuccesscoach.com, subscribe in subject line, for free monthly e-zine, or visit http://www.SuccessfromtheInsideOut.com. | |
| Gwen Harrison, CPRW has more than 15 years of resume writing and business management experience. The former owner and Executive Resume Writer of AdvancedResumes.com, she sold the business in 2001 and changed careers. Mrs. Harrison is now a successful freelance web developer (webmaster). She specializes in creating websites for small businesses and nonprofit organizations (see www.GwenHarrison.com for more info). She still works on a pro bono basis with unemployed individuals who are referred to her by various community service groups in Florida. | |
 Find out more about C.J. and get a free copy of "How to Find a Job in 28 Days or Less" at http://www.gethirednow.com. |
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 This book is the 7th best selling career book in the U.S. and is in use at colleges, high schools, and industry. Fortune 500 companies like Cisco Systems and Warner Bros. use it for managerial training and team building. In addition to being active in the professional Career Development field, she is a sought after speaker and her seminars receive the highest ratings at conferences. She delivers keynote speeches, workshops and train the trainer events. Carolyn earned her BA degree in Elementary Teaching in 1970 and her MA in Counseling in 1973 from Ohio State University. She taught elementary school for 2 years in South Central Los Angeles then began her 30-year counseling career at UCLA and El Camino Community College. She lives in Southern California with her family. Publications: 1989 - How To Express Your Natural Skills and Talent in a Career, True Colors, Inc. Publishing 1998 - Follow Your True Colors To The Work You Love, True Colors, Inc. Publishing 1999 - The Workbook: Follow Your True Colors To The Work You Love, True Colors, Inc. Publishing 2002 - True Success, True Colors, Inc. Publishing |
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Emil K. Kalil, Ph.D
Support and spouse to Carolyn Kalil, author of the popular book "Follow Your True Colors To The Work You Love." Visit http://www.TrueColorsCareer.com and take a free personality quiz to discover your own True Colors. |
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 Ellen A. Kaye is one of the nation’s foremost experts on leadership image and etiquette, effective communication and powerful presentation skills. She is author of the bestselling business book, Maximize Your Presentation Skills: How to Speak, Look and Act on Your Way to the Top (Crown, 2002) and owner of Scottsdale, AZ-based Perfect Presentation®. www.ellenkaye.com/ To read more of Kaye’s expert advice on Power Breakfasts and Business Lunches, visit http://www.ellenkaye.com/press%20breakfast.htm Or contact: ellen@ellenkaye.com or call: 480-391-9888. |
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Shanna Kemp, M.Ed., CCM, CPRW, JCTC (Texas)
Shanna caters to the busy professional with experience and expertise ranging from new graduate to C-level executive. With a focus on being the best, Shanna offers her clients high-quality, personalized service and focuses on providing professionally developed career documents as well as guidance and support in following their personal passions and career choices. Her resume and cover letter works have been featured in national publications including Resumes That Knock 'Em Dead, Cover Letters That Knock 'Em Dead, and many others. Shanna has been a guest speaker on job search techniques, resume development, and business topics for local and national organizations. Shanna holds a Masters degree in behavioral assessment and diagnostics and professional certifications as a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Credentialed Career Master (CCM) and Internationally Certified Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC). |
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 Within our organization, Deborah utilizes her skills to assist clients in remaining focused and motivated to continue in the job search, as well as to assure that their resumes convey the best possible image to the hiring authority. She has been an integral participant in the development of our series of web seminars which outline tactics for navigating and succeeding in the job search. A veteran speaker, author, counselor, and coach, she brings a unique combination of clinical skills, practical instruction, intuition, and empathy. |
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Joyce Megginson Kircher is a versatile writer with a varied career in journalism (newspaper, magazine, motivational materials), advertising and public relations among other employment. Her material has been published by organizations such as The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping and The Reader's Digest.
Joyce is a member of the international Professional Resume Writing and Research Association (PRWRA), Editorial Freelancers Association and the Florida Writers Association. Contact her at JoyceMK@peoplepc.com. |
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Cindy Kraft, JCTC, CCM, CTC
Cindy Kraft is a Job & Career Transition Coach for the Phoenix Career Group which offers writing, coaching, and document distribution assistance that will position you for success! She can be reached by email sent to: info@phoenixcareergroup.com. The Web site is www.phoenixcareergroup.com. |
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 Louise has more than 10 years of experience working with senior-level clients who are making job and career transitions. She is an award-winning resume writer and the author of several career books, including Sales and Marketing Resumes for $100,000 Careers, and Cover Letter Magic. Louise trains resume writers in her Advanced Resume Writing Workshops and through numerous contributions to Spotlight, the Professional Association of Resume Writers' monthly newsletter. A frequent presenter at industry conferences and contributor to numerous print and online publications, she is an Executive Board Member of the Career Masters Institute. |
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Jonathan Lewis, MA (Cantab) Jonathan Lewis is the founder and CEO of Careerfriend, a company committed to helping people succeed in their dream careers. His extensive experience of attracting, recruiting, retaining and developing exceptional people in management consulting and investment banking allows him to offer clear, actionable advice which has a great impact on people either looking for new jobs or looking to succeed further in their existing jobs. The Careerfriend website (http://www.careerfriend.com) contains free career advice articles to help people succeed in securing dream careers, from career and employer selection, through resume and cover letter writing, to interviewing, salary negotiation and ongoing career development. Jonathan was educated at Cambridge University, UK and has advised major national and international corporations, both in the public and private sectors, on issues of corporate strategy, corporate organization, labor relations, operations effectiveness and employee selection, retention, remuneration and development. |
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Bill Lisowski Bill Lisowski is co-author of Positioning Success, which provides key questions for managing and growing your business. For more information and other business perspectives, go to www.PositioningSuccess.com |
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Abby Locke Abby M. Locke, president of Premier Writing Solutions (www.premierwriting.com), is a Certified Executive Resume-Writer and Personal Brand Strategist who helps mid-management and senior-level professionals achieve personal success with customized, branded executive resumes and career marketing documents. Her resume samples have been published in Nail the Resume! Great Tips for Creating Dynamic Resumes and Same-Day Resumes. |
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Michael Lynch Mike has over 25 years of business experience in Marketing, Operations, Purchasing and Consulting in industries as diverse as Retail, Printing, Chemicals, Publishing and Non-Profits. During the last 14 years, he has successfully assisted hundreds of professionals to reach their career objectives. He has strong experience in assisting individuals transitioning out of health care and retail and has helped several entrepreneurial clients grow and develop their own businesses. He has designed job search campaigns for clients with no degrees as well as clients with Ph.D.’s, J.D.'s and M.D.'s. Over the course of his career, Mike has worked with clients from more than 37 foreign countries. He is a Senior Consultant with the No Fear Transitions Program. |
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 Founder & President, Career Quest Ross is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Success Coach with over 12 years of experience in career development and training. He has helped thousands of professionals enhance their career success through powerful resume, interviewing, and job search strategies. Described as "one of the best resume writers anywhere…period," his work can be found in 9 leading "how to" career books and industry publications, including Martin Yates' Resumes That Knock ‘Em Dead, Cover Letters That Knock ‘Em Dead, Cover Letter Magic, 101 Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Career, and America's Top Resumes for America's Top Jobs. As an expert in "career marketing," Ross helps his clients stand out from the competition, "market" their value, and implement the strategies that lead to more successful careers. Ross holds a Masters degree from the University of Waterloo and industry certification from the Professional Association of Resume Writers (PARW) and the Career Masters Institute (CMI). His clients range from top corporate executives to graduating students and extends throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Ross is also a sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, contributing his high-energy career seminars to leading corporations, consulting firms, community groups, and executive networking organizations. Website: www.yourcareerquest.com Email: ross@yourcareerquest.com |
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Carol Martin Carole Martin is a celebrated author, trainer, and an interview coach. Her books, "Interview Fitness Training Workbook" and "Boost Your Interview IQ" (McGraw Hill) sold thousands of copies world-wide. Try Carole's FREE Practice Interview at www.interviewcoach.com |
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Linda Matias Certified in all three areas of the job search—Certified Interview Coach ™ (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)—Linda Matias is qualified to assist you in your career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover, interview preparation, or resume assistance. You can contact Linda Matias at linda@careerstrides.com or visit her website www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view resume samples. |
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Charles "Chuck" McConnell has been a leading voice in career management
for many years. He defined and developed First Career Corporation and
FindCareer.com and serves as the "Career Expert" for New York American
Marketing Association. He has published numerous articles on the subject of
career management and search preparation and has organized national and
international conferences that have assisted thousands in getting their
career searches on track.
Prior to his work in career services, Chuck was the Senior Consulting Partner at The Watson Group, a strategic communications agency based in NYC. His background includes corporate management positions with multinational marketers in the packaged goods, snack, confection, toy and apparel industries. Chuck was President of The Apparel Group Limited, building worldwide acceptance of men's apparel. He also has held global management positions at top advertising agencies such as WPP, Bozell and DMB&B and major marketers including Hanes, International Playtex and General Foods. Chuck earned his MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BA in economics from DePauw University and Exeter University in England. |
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Karen McMahan, JCTC, CPBA, is a Certified Job and Career
Transition Coach, a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst, and President of
Do-It-Write, Inc., in Durham, NC, a career marketing and services firm
specializing in career coaching, résumé writing, leadership development, and
outplacement. Since 1989, she has coached clients from entry-level management and technical to professionals and executives, assisting them in making successful career transitions or enhancing their effectiveness within an existing organization.
She is a member of Career Masters Institute. Several of her clients' resumes have been featured in national publications, and she is a speaker, presenter, and facilitator at workshops and conferences and a content contributor to recruitment websites. Email contact: kem@do-it-write.com Phone number: 919-806-4690 Fax number: 1-877-886-1272 Url: www.do-it-write.com |
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Ellen Mulqueen, MA, is president of A FutureLink (http://
www.afuturelink.com), an online resume writing and career coaching
business. She is internationally credentialed as a certified expert
resume writer and certified electronic career coach, and holds
memberships in Career Directors International, Career Masters
Institute, Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals, and
National Resume Writers Association.
Ellen has a distinguished career in higher education management, and for several years was a vocational counselor at The Institute of Living, a psychiatric hospital. |
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 Capturing success for her clients by creating interview winning professional career portfolios and profiles, cover letters, and key selection criteria for clients worldwide, Colleen is a sought after professional resume writer and can be contacted at resumewriter@iinet.net.au |
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 Craig is the author of "P is for Perfect: Your Perfect Vocational Day," by Book Coach Press. He believes the world works a little better when we do the work we love. He helps those in mid-life carry this out. His free monthly e-zine, Mid-life Vocational Passion E-Zine is an internet based newsletter published internationally. It helps to provide inspiration and coaching to many who are seeking to do more of what they love in mid-life while at the same time generating an income. Craig has been an executive, senior manager, trainer, counselor and internal consultant for 25 years working in large Fortune 100 companies as well as several internet start-ups, one of which he was an original founder. He is on the faculty at Cal State Hayward, Keller School of Management, Corinthian Colleges and San Joaquin Valley College teaching both traditional and on-line courses. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at the Fielding Institute in Human Development. Visit his online community at http://www.thevocationalcoach.com where you can sign up for his free monthly tele-class, “How to make money and meaning in mid-life,” join an action group, or get private coaching. |
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 Judit is a senior consultant for outplacement and career marketing firms. She counsels individuals in career direction and job search strategies from entry and mid level professionals to senior level management. She consults for various organizations in the greater Boston area, and leads workshops and training seminars for other trainers in employment and world of work related topics. She frequently appears in the local Merrimack Valley Media and most recently she was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal. She is going to appear on the Lowell Cable TV evening news as part of a career series to help job seekers find meaningful employment. She authored a Career Life Development Portfolio book for adults and high school students, published by JIST Publications. She is a member of the International Association of Career Management Professional, Career Counselor Consortium, National Career Development Association, Career Masters Institute, and Massachusetts Women in Technology Networking Group. For more information: www.careercampaign.com; jprice@careercampaign.com |
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Gary Price is a librarian, information research consultant, and
writer based in suburban Washington D.C.
A native of the Chicago area, he earned his Masters of Library and Information Science degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He also holds a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. Gary is the editor and compiler of The ResourceShelf (www.resourceshelf.com). This daily electronic newsletter is where he posts news and other resources of interest to the online researcher. He has also compiled several well-known web research tools including Price's List of Lists and direct search, a compilation of Invisible Web databases. These and other compilations have been mentioned in numerous publications including The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Gary is a frequent speaker at professional and trade conferences, a contributor to Searcher magazine, and the co-author with Chris Sherman of The Invisible Web, published by CyberAge Books. In the Summer of 2002, he received the Innovations in Technology Award from the Special Libraries Association. From February, 1995 through April, 2001 Gary worked as a Reference Librarian at The George Washington University. |
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 Author: Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters and Top Secret Executive Resumes. Steven Provenzano, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), and Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP), is the author of six books on resumes, cover letters and careers. He has written more than 4,000 resumes in his 17-year career as writer and corporate recruiter, and is President of ECS: Executive Career Services & DeskTop Publishing, Inc. His Top Secret Executive Resumes includes more than 100 interview-winning resumes for top executives nationwide, and reveals tips and secrets proven effective for his clients. Both Top Secret Resumes & Cover Letters and Top Secret Executive Resumes have been endorsed by top executives at Motorola and other Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Provenzano conducts career marketing seminars for top executives and holds a B.A. Degree in Journalism/PR. He has appeared on CNN/fn, CNBC, NBC & ABC News in Chicago, TCI and CLTV, on numerous radio programs and in the National Business Employment Weekly, Chicago Tribune, and many other publications. The author may be reached at 630-289-6222 or you may send materials by email: Steve.Pro@Execareers.net |
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 Linda received her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Lewis and Clark College and Bachelors from University of Oregon. She is a member of numerous Career Management Professional Organizations. Her background includes President/CEO of a vocational rehabilitation organization, owner of Career Counseling Services, university Career Counselor, academic advisor, psychology instructor, high school health education teacher, surgical assistant, mental health counselor, expert vocational witness, vocational specialist and return-to-work coordinator for several national insurance companies, and human resources administrator for a neurological surgery center. Her background provides broad experience in job hunting, interviewing, placement, assessment, and career development. Linda advises clients in job transition-including survivors of mergers or acquisitions and those coping with changing job responsibilities. She provides career guidance, employment-related resources, and workshops/seminars to individuals who want to seek employment, expand professional growth, increase success and prosper in their pursuits. Please visit Linda's website at www.CareerCounselingServices.com. You may also feel free to contact her by telephone (541) 482-2337 or Email: rolie@careercounselingservices.com |
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 Career and Business Coach to Authentic Lifers Ann helps others to acknowledge what they love to do and to do more of it. She has successfully guided hundreds of professionals through career changes - providing direction, clarity and caring as clients work through the sometimes bewildering process of career transition or first retirement. Ann also provides business coaching to solo entrepreneurs and small business owners to create work that is profitable and sane. Her 90 Day client programs, straight-forward approach, and intuitive listening style enables clients to take the steps needed to create environments that allow them to make more money in less time. She is the author of "When Work Isn't Working: Spirituality at Work 101" and is a seasoned speaker and trainer. She enjoys living on both coasts of the US: in Providence, RI and in Southern California. She lives "Everyday a Vacation Day" and wants everyone else to experience this too! |
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Jane Roqueplot Learn more about the DISC Behavioral Assessment or find an authorized practitioner in your area by contacting Jane Roqueplot at 1.888.526.3267 or email Jane at info@janecos.com. |
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Debra Schmidt
works with business leaders who want to increase their profits by
retaining more customers and employees.
Emmy nominee, entrepreneur, author, television personality and winner of six national marketing awards, Debra Schmidt is one of the nation's most versatile speakers. Her popular program, Achieving Customer Loyalty, and extensive work with clients on customer retention have earned Debra the title of America's Customer Loyalty Ambassador. |
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Doug Schmidt
is currently an editorial manager with a large Christian publisher, and has been
involved in the publishing industry for over 15 years. Doug has degrees in biblical
studies and systematic theology from Wheaton College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School.
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Kathy Simmons resides in Kennesaw GA. She works in the insurance industry
and enjoys freelance writing in her spare time. Kathy has been published
in numerous business journals. She specializes in career advice and
"quality of life at work" articles. |
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 Don Skipper has been associated with the military to civilian transition process as a senior consultant for 22 years and is currently the CEO of Career Beginnings, Inc. He is a Credentialed Career Master, Certified Employment Interview Consultant, and Certified Electronic Career Coach. Don is an active member of the Professional Resume Writing and Research Association, the Association of Job Search Trainers, and the Career Master’s Institute. You may visit with him at www.nofeartransitions.us. |
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 Don has spent over 20 years in sales, sales management in the industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products and IT fields. The last 12 years he has had extensive experience in the learning and development arena. Prior to founding INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS, Don served in leadership positions in human resources, training/development, management and sales with organizations such as The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Brands, The Dial Corporation, MicroAge and Princeton Masters International. Don can be reached at 602.953.1528 or via email at info@integratedperformancedynamics.com or dmspeck@cox.net. For more ideas and information go to www.integratedperformancedynamics.com |
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 Ms. Sweeney spent 6 years in personnel administration and hiring with 2 major corporations prior to owning her business. Her expertise in hiring candidates has ensured her clients have the necessary information on their career documents to get interviews with Hiring Managers. Ms. Sweeney has been a Certified Professional Resume Writer since the early 1990's; one of the first to obtain this prestigious credential. The CPRW credential, first established in 1991 by the Professional Association of Résumé Writers, has become the most highly recognized employment industry-wide standard for excellence in résumé development. Professionals who hold this credential have demonstrated a thorough mastery of the art, science, and psychology of résumé development. Ms. Sweeney also is 1 of only 45 Career Service Professionals world-wide to hold the prestigious Credentialed Career Master designation. The credential was awarded to Ms. Sweeney based upon her expertise across all sectors of the career services industry. This includes extensive knowledge of resume writing, recruitment practices, career assessment, interview coaching, military/government career transition, and experience as a corporate human resources manager. Ms. Sweeney has been featured on television and radio shows, in magazines, newspapers, and association newsletters across the nation. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Arizona University in Technical Writing and Journalism. website: www.awriteresume.com/company.htm |
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Debbie Lea Thorsen is a certified coach who helps people reframe problems and situations
in a positive way so that action and learning is possible. She often sees new and exciting
opportunities where her clients feel hopeless and stuck. She supports her clients as they
reconnect with their hearts, shift the way they view themselves and the world, and move
courageously forward to create a life of love and happiness. Debbie can be reached at
coach@corporaterebels.com
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 Prior to starting T & Jam Resume Services, Jane was a recruiter in the media and technology sectors. She also spent more than 10 years as a marketing executive for major consumer brands, where she recruited and hired departmental staff. She served as Marketing Director for Conde Nast Publications' Details magazine, Merchandising Development Director for Seventeen magazine and held a variety of marketing positions at the Walt Disney Company and The New York Times Company. Jane is the official resume writer for MediaBistro.com, the premiere organization catering to the media community and is an active member of the NRWA (National Resume Writer's Association). Jane is also a writer and lecturer. You may contact Jane at jane@tandjam.com or visit www.tandjam.com. |
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 For more than 10 years, Vivian has been creating career marketing materials for a wide range of clients from entry-level to top corporate executives located internationally and throughout the U.S. She provides career management support through individual and group coaching. Vivian's expertise in today's rapidly changing career environment stems from a proactive involvement with the hiring community, professional organizations, and extensive continuing education. She serves as a member of the International Certification Board for the Professional Association of Resume Writers. In 2000, Vivian was invited to speak at both resume writing industry conventions, and often delivers career-related presentations to student and community groups. Vivian is a contributor to six national resume and cover letter books, and was recently quoted in the L.A. Times article, "Job-Hunting Rules Have Changed in Digital Age." |
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 Ron Venckus has over 40 years of corporate human resource experience at all human resource management levels. Industry background includes hospitality: Marriott Corp.; technology: Vitro Laboratories; financial: Central National Bank, First Interstate Bank and United Bank. He also has seventeen years experience with the world’s leading outplacement firm of Drake Beam & Morin, Inc. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, with a major in human resources and minors in psychology and finance. He is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, in Seattle. During his career he has managed human resources through multiple merger and acquisition events. Colleagues refer to Ron as a guru of the interview process and challenge, as he has not only hired thousands of candidates for positions at all corporate levels, he has shepherded many executives through transitions, resulting in the successful selection of new careers. Colleagues have also said that his artistry and creative design of interview consulting sessions have left a positive impression, one that can be used for "a life time.” Ron is a two-time golf club champion at the Arizona Biltmore; his military service was with the United States Air Force. |
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 Wendy is an instructor at Pace University, New York, where she created the Sales Certificate Program. She has been quoted in BusinessWeek, Entrepreneur Magazine, Selling Power, Target Marketing and various other business and sales publications. She is the author of "Cold Calling for Women: Opening Doors and Closing Sales," "Cold Calling for Printers" and "Cold Calling for the Incentive & Promotions Industry." Wendy is also a former ballet dancer who believes that everything she knows in life, she learned in a ballet class. |
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 Susan provides executives and career-minded professionals throughout the United States with long-distance and Internet-based resume and coaching services. She is the coauthor of eResumes: How To Write, Design & Deliver Your Resume Online, author of Resume Magic (JIST Works), and contributor to 10 other job-search and resume-related books. She also serves as Monster.com's Job Shadow career writer and has contributed articles to the National Resume Writers' Association monthly newsletter, where she holds positions as Western Region Board Member and Certification Commission Member. She also serves Career Masters Institute as an Advisory Board Member. Susan has been cited in U.S. News & World Report, CBS Marketwatch.com, and National Business Employment Weekly with respect to resume and job-search trends. She has made presentations on traditional and electronic resumes at industry conferences and on television and radio broadcasts. |
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 Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, a Certified Job & Career Transition Coach, and the official "Resume Expert" at the Barrington Career Center (Barrington, Illinois). Celebrating 14 years in business, Joellyn has helped hundreds of clients, entry-level through executive across multiple industries, successfully transition to new jobs and careers. Her work is featured in: Best Resumes for College Graduates to Land $75,000+ Jobs (2004), Gallery of Best Resumes, 3rd Edition (2004), Gallery of Best Cover Letters, 2nd Edition (2004), ResumeMaker Professional 11.0 (2003), America's Top Resumes for America's Top Jobs (2002), Gallery of Best Resumes (2001), Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree (2000), Gallery of Best Cover Letters (1999), and others. She has also been quoted in several career-related articles published in the Chicago Tribune, written by Carol Kleiman and other career journalists. An accomplished public speaker, Joellyn has delivered motivational, inspirational, and humorous presentations at the Barrington Career Center (Barrington, Illinois) and The Career Resource Center (Lake Forest, Illinois) as well as job clubs and libraries throughout the Chicago northwest suburbs. Her most popular programs include: "Job Search Strategies That Really Work, When You Work Them," "How to Transform Your Resume from an Unsolved Mystery to an Action-Packed Thriller," and "Prepare for the Interview and Win the Job." Joellyn received her bachelor degree from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) and is a member of the Professional Resume Writing & Research Association, Career Master's Institute, and the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. Visit Joellyn’s website http://www.a-1qualityresumes.com and sign up for Career E-News, a free monthly e-zine, to get job search tips, career resources & tools, and labor market updates. |
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Elizabeth Wilcox, author of The Mom Economy: The Mothers' Guide to Getting Family-Friendly Work,
is a journalist, mother and certified career coach.
Ms. Wilcox began her career in London working as deputy editor for a subsidiary of Euromoney, a British publishing group. She later moved to Hong Kong where she became a personal finance columnist for the Sunday Morning Post, a business presenter for Metro Radio, and then an associate producer for CNBC, first in Hong Kong and later in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Ms. Wilcox entered the field of career development when she founded Strive Magazine, a career magazine for college graduates. She began providing editorial content for mothers when she became editorial director of Familytime, a web site to help mothers better manage their lives. She continues to provide career advice individually and in groups. Her appearances include: CNNfn, Bloomberg Radio, and local audiences. Ms. Wilcox is married with three children and currently living in Connecticut. Having worked part-time, telecommuted, and run her own business, she has experienced first-hand the challenges and benefits of family-friendly work arrangements. |
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