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Wendy  Enelow  &    

Louise  Kursmark  

       

February  14,  2013      

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LinkedIn  Fact  Sheet    

•   LinkedIn  operates  the  world’s  largest  professional  network  on  the  Internet  with  more  than  200  million  members  in  more  than  200  countries  and  territories.  

•   Sixty-­‐four  percent  of  LinkedIn  members  are  located  outside  of  the  United  States,  as  of  January  9,  2012.  

•   LinkedIn  members  conducted  5.3  billion  professionally  oriented  searches  on  the  platform  in  2012.  

•   LinkedIn  is  currently  available  in  19  languages:  English,  Czech,  Danish,  Dutch,  French,  German,  Indonesian,  Italian,  Japanese,  Korean,  Malay,  Norwegian,  Polish,  Portuguese,  Romanian,  Russian,  Spanish,  Swedish,  and  Turkish.  

•   If  you  received  a  notification  about  how  frequently  your  profile  was  viewed  in  2012:  

•   If  in  the  top  1%  –  you  are  in  the  company  of  2  million  other  members  in  the  top  1%  

•   If  in  the  top  5%  –  10  million  other  members      

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LinkedIn  Profile  Field  Limits    Compiled  by  Jason  Alba,  January  2013      First  Name:   20  characters  Last  Name:   40  characters  Professional  Headline:   120  characters  Custom/Vanity  URL:   30  characters  Website  (OTHER  option):   30  characters      Summary:   2000  characters  Specialties  Section:   Going  away  –  can’t  add,  edit,  delete.  If  you  merge  with  

Summary  you  may  have  to  trim  so  combined  total  is  under  2000  characters  

   Experience  Company  Name:   100  characters  Job  Title  Name:   100  characters  Location:   80  characters  (this  shows  up  after  the  Dates...  great  place  to  

put  more  branding/value  prop)  Description:   2000  characters      

Interests  (become  hyperlinks  in  a  weird  way):   1000   characters    

Advice  for  Contacting:   2000   characters  

Education  Description:   1000  characters  Project  Description:   2000  characters  (doesn’t  all  show  until  you  click  for  more)            To  see  some  creative  uses  of  some  of  these  fields  (like  Location),  check  out  Jason’s  Profile:  www.LinkedIn.com/in/JasonAlba.    

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Incorporating  Keywords    When  your  client  has  relevant  experience:  Incorporate  appropriate  keywords  naturally  into  all  sections  of  the  LinkedIn  profile.  

 

When  your  client  does  not  have  relevant  experience:  Find  creative  (yet  honest  and  legitimate)  ways  to  use  the  right  keywords  to  be  found  in  a  search  for  target  positions  and  to  position  your  client  as  knowledgeable  about  the  field  or  industry.  

 

 

EXAMPLE:  Headline    

Honors  Graduate  Seeking  Professional  Opportunity  in  Retail  Sales  &  CRM  

 

 

EXAMPLE:  Summary  

Honors  Graduate  from  Loyola  University  with  a  BS  Degree  in  Business  Administration,  Minor  in  Marketing,  and  4.0  GPA.  Completed  more  than  40  coursework  hours  in  Sales,  Marketing,  Retail  Operations,  Customer  Service,  and  Product  Management  in  preparation  for  professional  career  in  Retail  Sales  Management.  

 

(Summary  then  continues  with  more  info  about  extracurricular  activities,  work  experience,  volunteerism,  leadership  –  whatever  is  most  relevant  to  client’s  goal.)  

 

 

Where  to  Find  Keywords    

Job  Postings  

Company  Websites  

Thought  Leader  Blogs  

Performance  Evaluations  

Industry  Association  Websites  

O*Net  (http://www.onetonline.org)  

Resume  Books  (http://www.wendyenelow.com/bookstore)  

Keyword  Books  (http://www.wendyenelow.com/bookstore)    

Industry  Conferences  –  Presentation  Titles,  Speaker  Titles,  Industry  Buzzwords  

 

   

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HEADLINE  SECTION:  12  EXAMPLES   1.   Hard-­‐Skill  Keywords     Technology  Sales  Professional  |  14  Years  Selling  Enterprise  Systems,  Telecommunications,  Networks,  

Software,  New  Media  [118  CHARACTERS]    2.   Soft-­‐Skill  Keywords     Graphic  Artist  whose  strengths  include  details,  verbal  &  written  communications,  organization,  and  

optimism!  [108  CHARACTERS]    3.   Job  Titles     Communication  Professional  |  Writer-­‐Editor  |  Creative  Writing  Instructor  |  Reading  Specialist    

[93  CHARACTERS]    4.   Job  Titles  –  Positioned  for  Promotion     COO-­‐ready  with  strong  portfolio  of  qualifications  in  multi-­‐site  operations  management,  HR,  supply  chain,  

and  finance  [117  CHARACTERS]    5.   College  /  University     Harvard  University  Graduate  with  BS  in  Mechanical  Engineering.  Minor  in  Systems  Technology.  Top  5%  of  

Class.  3.9  GPA.  [118  CHARACTERS]    6.   Location     Tokyo-­‐based  Marketing  Director:  15  years’  experience  building  new  markets  &  new  clients  in  China,  Japan,  

Korea,  Thailand  [120  CHARACTERS]    7.   Foreign  Languages     Trilingual  Archeologist  leading  digs  in  North  &  South  America,  Europe,  Asia.  Fluent  English,  Spanish  &  

Mandarin  Chinese.  [120  CHARACTERS]    8.   Client  Names     Management  Consultant  (OD/HR/Change  Management)  to  J&J,  P&G,  Kellogg’s,  Gerber,  PepsiCo  in  locations  

worldwide  [110  CHARACTERS]    9.   Branding  Statement     Strategic  global  CEO/COO  who  turns  around  operations  to  deliver  improvements  in  process,  cost,  quality  &  

productivity  [117  CHARACTERS]    10.   Key  Accomplishment     Top-­‐performing  key  account/sales  professional  with  a  record  of  ALWAYS  exceeding  sales,  profit,  and  market-­‐

share  goals  [117  CHARACTERS]    11.   Tell  A  Story  /  Create  A  Vision     Family  Nurse  Practitioner  –  Contributing  to  a  positive,  optimistic,  and  holistic  health  care  environment    

[104  CHARACTERS]    12.   Jason  Alba’s  Headline  Formula     I  help  job  seekers  by  writing  resumes  that  open  doors,  generate  interviews,  and  outperform  the  

competition.  [107  CHARACTERS]      

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #1:  MULTIPLE  OBJECTIVES  

Felipe  Diaz  Communications  Professional  |  Writer-­‐Editor  |  Creative  Writing  Instructor  |  Reading  Specialist  [95  CHARACTERS]      

Summary  [1690  CHARACTERS]  My  background  uniquely  combines  experiences  as  a  writer,  a  journalist,  a  creative  writing  teacher,  a  reading  specialist,  and  a  communications  professional.  I’ve  worked  in  a  variety  of  media—from  writing  a  blog  for  2  years  to  creating  feature  articles  and  short  stories,  several  of  which  have  been  published.    JOURNALISM    •   Write  well  and  write  on  deadline.  •   Create  articles  for  specific  audiences.    •   Capture  nuances  and  unique  content  through  strong  interviewing  abilities  and  empathetic  communication  

style.    •   Apply  keen  research  and  analytical  skills  to  thoroughly  explore  issues  and  master  new  material.    CREATIVE  WRITING  •   Write  stories  in  a  succinct  yet  compelling  narrative  style  that  resonates  with  authenticity.    •   Have  compiled  a  portfolio  that  spans  multiple  media  from  literary  journal  publications  (short  stories,  feature  

articles)  to  social  media/blogs.  •   Attended  intensive  week-­‐long  Creative  Writer’s  Conference  at  Dartmouth  College.    TEACHING  &  TUTORING  •   Teach  numerous  creative  methods  for  writing  content  specifically  tailored  to  variety  of  audiences.  •   As  AmeriCorps  volunteer,  tutored  and  mentored  youth  (grades  1–5),  boosting  English  language  proficiency  

and  fostering  love  of  learning  by  linking  subject  matter  to  individual  interests.    GLOBAL  EXPERIENCE  &  LANGUAGES  •   Proficient  in  Spanish  with  strong  verbal  and  written  communication  skills.  •   Able  to  read  in  French.  •   Spent  6  months  studying/traveling  in  Spain  and  3  weeks  in  China.    PUBLICATIONS  &  HONORS  •   Contest  Winner,  “Silent  Witness,”  a  travel-­‐writing  piece,  featured  in  Students  Abroad  magazine  (Fall  2010).  •   Featured  Writer,  “Who  Am  I?,”  short  story  published  in  Musings,  Penn  State’s  online  literary  magazine  

(Spring  2011).      

Contributed  by  Jan  Melnik  •  ABSOLUTE  ADVANTAGE  •  [email protected]      

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #2:  BULLETED  ACHIEVEMENTS  

Stephen  Gordon  Top-­‐performing  key  account/sales  professional  with  a  record  of  ALWAYS  exceeding  sales,  profit,  and  market-­‐share  goals  [118  CHARACTERS]    

Summary  [1583  CHARACTERS]    Ten  years  of  sales  success  in  competitive  industries  (building  products,  electronics):    XYZ  CORPORATION,  2009–Present:  •   Grew  sales  from  $1.9M  to  $8.4M  in  3  years.  •   Achieved  both  sales  and  margin  growth  EVERY  YEAR  in  a  downward-­‐trending  economic  cycle.    NORTHWEST  FOREST  PRODUCTS,  2007–2009  •   Overachieved  sales  goal  by  47%  and  profit  goal  by  75%.  •   Named  #1  nationwide  in  new-­‐product  sales  competition.    SYSTEMS  PRODUCTS,  2006–2007  •   Influenced  and  captured  more  than  $500K  in  new  business  in  1  year.  •   Introduced  new  technology  products  into  hard-­‐to-­‐penetrate  accounts,  including  Starbucks  and  Sea-­‐Tac  

Medical  Center.    GEORGIA-­‐PACIFIC,  1999–2006  •   Delivered  double-­‐digit  growth  in  both  sales  and  profits.  •   Played  a  key  role  in  elevating  team  to  #3  nationwide  among  20+  sales  teams.    STRENGTHS  •   Consultative  and  solution  selling  expert  with  proven  ability  to  identify  and  capitalize  on  sales  opportunities.  •   Dedicated  planner  and  goal  setter,  persistent  prospector  and  cold-­‐caller,  effective  presenter,  keen  closer.    I  was  first  called  a  “natural  salesperson”  when  I  was  10  and  created  a  small  business  helping  neighbors  with  household  projects.  I  soon  had  more  work  than  I  could  handle  because  I  kept  proposing  new  projects  when  I  saw  things  that  needed  fixing,  doing,  or  updating!    Now,  in  my  professional  career,  I  love  quizzing  customers  about  their  needs  and  challenges  and  coming  up  with  solutions  that  help  them  be  more  successful.  I  thrive  on  competition  and  have  a  very  strong  work  ethic.  Most  of  all,  I  am  enthusiastic  about  my  work,  keenly  interested  in  my  customers,  and  motivated  to  excel.          

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #3:  BULLETED  EXPERIENCE  

Antoine  Williams  Law  Enforcement  Professional  |  Accomplished  Criminal  Investigator  &  Case  Closer  |  Ohio  State  Police  Trooper  of  the  Year  |    [119  CHARACTERS]    

Summary  [1946  CHARACTERS]  During  20+  years  with  the  Ohio  State  Police  (OSP),  I  gained  a  reputation  as  an  effective  leader,  investigator,  and  collaborator.  Whether  pursuing  narcotic  traffickers,  investigating  white  collar  crimes,  supervising  multijurisdictional  teams,  or  managing  budgets,  I  have  always  focused  on  preventing  crime  and  enforcing  criminal  laws.  I  embrace  the  challenge  of  collecting  and  analyzing  the  disparate  pieces  of  an  investigation  to  solve  a  criminal  puzzle.    OSP  administrators  recognized  my  capabilities  early  on  and  offered  me  multiple  leadership  opportunities.  For  example,  I  was  …  •   Handpicked  to  assist  with  opening  and  leading  4  investigative  offices  •   Selected  for  several  out-­‐of-­‐class  assignments  (functioning  as  lieutenant)  •   Assigned  to  or  directed  multijurisdictional  units—including  a  3-­‐year  stint  attached  to  federal  DEA  teams    My  investigative  skills  are  complemented  by  a  strong  understanding  of  information  management.  I  am  skilled  in  …  •   Searching  and  interpreting  law  enforcement,  commercial,  and  specialized  databases  •   Sharing  intelligence  with  law  enforcement  agencies  •   Building  trust  with  witnesses  and  informants    •   Analyzing  information  from  surveillance  and  undercover  operations    Noteworthy  assignments:  •   Named  supervisor  of  detectives  of  the  original  unit  investigating  the  leadership  and  infrastructure  of  3  

proposed  casinos  prior  to  state  licensure.    •   Investigated  and  prosecuted  larceny,  property,  narcotic,  white  collar,  and  personal  crimes.    •   As  undercover  officer,  played  a  key  role  in  arrest  and  prosecution  of  a  ring  of  American  and  Mexican  

nationals  importing  $1M  in  marijuana  from  Mexico.      SPECIALTIES:  Criminal  Investigation  |  Intelligence  |  Undercover  Operations  |  Technical  Surveillance  |  Interrogation  |  Evidence  Collection  &  Protection  |  Search  Warrants  |  Informant  Handling  |  Raid  Management  |  Court  Testimony  |  Supervision  &  Training  |  Multijurisdictional  Collaboration  |  Case  Management  |  Investigative  Follow-­‐through          

Contributed  by  Janet  Beckstrom  •  WORDCRAFTER  •  [email protected]        

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #4:  WHAT  AND  HOW    

Mary  Lynn  Edwards  Executive  ♦  Strategic  Development  ♦  Business  &  Market  Development  ♦  Competitive  Market  Positioning  ♦  Long-­‐Range  Planning  [120  CHARACTERS]    

Summary  [1892  CHARACTERS]    My  passion  is  leading  organizations  through  change  to  a  more  innovative,  successful,  and  profitable  future.    ►  WHAT  I  DO  I  invent  ways  to  shift  stakeholders  at  all  levels  to  abandon  assumptions  and  processes  that  have  blinded  them.    I  then  develop  these  breakthroughs  into  exceptional,  imaginative,  and  effective  solutions  to  the  most  formidable  adverse  challenges.    ►  HOW  I  DO  IT  People  respond  productively  to  my  leadership  style.  I’m  a  natural  at  quickly  establishing  rapport,  which  organically  develops  into  a  deep,  trusting  relationship.    ✔  I  Listen.  People  communicate  freely  and  openly  with  me  and  take  risks  in  offering  fresh  ideas  because  they  know  I  remain  open,  fair,  and  calm—even  during  periods  of  high  stress.  My  listening  has  helped  me  save  organizations  thousands  of  dollars.    ✔  I  Develop.  My  ability  to  merge  analytic,  strategic,  and  creative  thinking  allows  me  to  tweak  the  suggestions  I  hear  and  build  new  and  remarkable  strategies.  These  strategies  have  rescued  at-­‐risk  organizations  and  created  lucrative  niche  markets.    ✔  I  Implement.  Thanks  to  my  gifts  for  establishing  connections,  building  great  teams,  and  inspiring  confidence  in  exciting  futures,  I  am  able  to  lead  organizations  out  of  danger  and  into  prosperity  and  success.    Please  examine  my  Experience  section  to  view  details  of  how  my  executive  leadership  style  and  project  management  skills  drove  organizations  to  profound  systemic  improvements.    ►  SPECIALTIES  EXECUTIVE  LEADERSHIP  Strategic  Vision  /  Development  ♦  Fiscal  /  Financial  Austerity  ♦  Change  Management  ♦  Leadership  &  Supervision  ♦  Project  &  Program  Development  ♦  New  Business  Growth  ♦  Crisis  Management  ♦  Alliance  Building  ♦  Partnership  Maintenance    PROFESSIONAL  ATTRIBUTES  Analytic  ♦  Intuitive  ♦  Creative  ♦  Collaborative  ♦  Efficient  ♦  Inspirational  ♦  Adaptable  Integrity  ♦  Exceptional  Customer  Service  ♦  Team  Building  ♦  Relationship  Management  Excellent  Communication  Skills    

Contributed  by  Roger  Ford  •  A  BETTER  RESUME  NOW  •  [email protected]  

   

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #5:  STORY-­‐TELLING  (MID-­‐CAREER)  

Rita  K.  Taylor  Family  Nurse  Practitioner  –  Contributing  to  a  positive,  optimistic,  and  holistic  health  care  environment    [104  CHARACTERS]      

Summary  [1996  CHARACTERS]  To  family  nurse  practitioner  opportunities  in  a  hospital,  family  practice,  women’s  health  clinic,  or  long-­‐term  care  facility,  I  offer  a  15-­‐year  career  in  diverse  healthcare  areas.  During  this  time,  I’ve  worked  collaboratively  with  physicians  and  other  healthcare  professionals  to  provide  all  aspects  of  care  to  critically  ill  patients.  As  well,  I’ve  served  as  patients’  advocate,  delivering  nursing  care  that  optimized  outcomes,  patient/family  satisfaction,  and  the  hospital’s  reputation.    With  a  solid  nursing  background  in  Cardiovascular-­‐ICU,  Emergency  Department,  Pulmonary,  and  Medical-­‐Surgical  Unit,  I’m  well  poised  to  excel  in  a  Family  Nurse  Practitioner  role.  You  will  find  me  to  be  an  extremely  motivated,  hardworking  team  player  who  has  a  strong  commitment  to  the  people  and  organization  for  which  I  work.  With  my  previous  nursing  experience,  MSN  degree,  and  pending  Family  Nurse  Practitioner  Certification,  I  could  be  a  valued  asset  to  your  organization.    In  my  career,  I  have  developed  skills  in  a  variety  of  areas  that  can  be  applied  to  meet  your  specific  needs.  A  few  of  my  strengths  include:    ==  Delivering  utmost  efficient,  cost-­‐effective  medical  care  ==  Mentoring  less  experienced  nursing  staff  ==  Applying  advanced  knowledge  of  nursing  practices  ==  Continuing  to  grow  and  develop  professionally    ==  Utilizing  Soarian  Clinicals,  Carevue,  and  MAK  systems    I  have  a  solid  record  of  working  within  an  organization  to  reach  stated  goals  and  provide  quality  nursing  care  that  benefits  my  employer,  coworkers,  and  patients.  From  my  nursing  experience  in  a  wide  array  of  situations,  I’m  able  to  hit  the  ground  running  and  make  significant  contributions  to  heighten  patient  care.    SKILLS:  Patient  Relationships;  Performance  Improvement;  Critical  Decision  Making;  Nursing  Staff  Leadership;  Workflow  Optimization;  Patient  Advocacy;  Colleague  Collaborations;  Clinical  Services;  Continuity  of  Care;  Inpatient  Care;  Long-­‐Term  Care;  Physician  Relations;  Preventive  Medicine;  Quality  of  Care;  Service  Delivery        

Contributed  by  Kris  Niklawski  •  RESUME  SELECT  •  [email protected]  

   

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #6:  STORY-­‐TELLING  (ENTREPRENEUR)  

Don  Washington  Automotive  Professional:  Account  Manager,  Sales  Manager,  Product  Specialist,  Customer  Relationship  Manager  [107  CHARACTERS]      

Summary  [1952  CHARACTERS]  Bringing  over  15  years  of  experience  in  automotive  consulting,  account  development,  and  sales  and  dealership  management,  I  have  been  exposed  to  just  about  everything  in  this  industry—and  continue  my  passion  for  this  field.        I  started  my  career  as  a  sales  rep,  but  the  truth  is  I  got  hooked  much  earlier,  traveling  with  my  dad,  a  salesman,  to  local  car  dealerships.  He  made  me  see  that  cars  and  car  shopping  are  fun:  that  basic  idea  has  kept  me  focused  throughout  my  career.      This  "fun"  energy  is  really  what  propelled  me  to  open  Green  Rides  of  Boston.  I  truly  wanted  a  different  approach  to  the  all-­‐too-­‐often  model  that  was  either  too  sterile  and  boring,  or  too  greedy—seeing  customers  strictly  as  dollar  signs.      My  mission  was  to  dismantle  that  negative  image  by  placing  customers  at  the  core  focus  of  the  business.  I  emphasized  a  consultative  approach  and  stuck  to  that,  knowing  that  it  would  build  trust,  and  it  did.  My  closing  rate  was  80%  for  visiting  customers.    Another  goal  with  Green  Rides  was  to  stay  on  the  forefront  of  promoting  green  technology  and  green  driving  habits.  The  fact  that  this  industry  is  always  changing  is  largely  what  makes  it  so  exciting.      Helping  customers  locate  matches  for  specific  tastes  and  needs,  I  launched  a  coexisting  business,  Washington  Car  Consultants.  I  advised,  researched,  located,  and  delivered  cars  to  clients  using  a  nationwide  network  to  find  ideal  matches  through  customized  searches.        Before  Green  Rides,  my  career  involved  six  years  in  account  development  at  GMAC,  where  I  was  trusted  to  rebuild  faltering  relationships  with  dealerships  to  propel  growth  in  specific  market  segments.  I  also  worked  as  enterprise  account  manager  for  a  large  account  with  IBM,  growing  the  account  from  $500K  quarterly  to  $90M+  annually.        There  is  no  reason  any  of  us  has  to  lose  the  magic  and  adventure  we  experienced  when  we  were  young.  I'm  glad  I  found  an  industry  that  keeps  me  feeling  the  same  excitement  I  did  as  a  kid.              

Contributed  by  Michael  Kranes  •  RESUME  SLAYER  •  [email protected]  

   

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #7:  5  QUESTIONS    

Maureen  O’Brien  Global  Digital  Transformation  &  Customer  Experience  Consulting  Practice  Leader  /  Client  Partner  –  Wipro  Ltd.  [108  CHARACTERS]      

Summary  [1999  CHARACTERS]  WHO:  Senior  Digital  Business/Branded  Customer  Experience  Strategist  &  Innovator  –  Global  Consulting  Practice  Leader  for  Digital  Business  &  Brand  Transformation  Programs  –  Client  Partner  &  Trusted  Advisor    WHERE:  My  track  record  is  partnering  with  innovative  brands  (Toyota,  GoBe,  Nokia,  Verex,  XYZ)  in  delivering  connected  experiences,  channels,  and  products  that  drive  profitable  growth,  market  share  gains,  and  loyalty.        WHAT:  I  have  held  senior-­‐level  consulting  leadership  roles  and  client-­‐side  executive  positions,  leading  pioneering  client  partnerships,  strategies,  and  initiatives  that  have  grown  bottom  lines.        HOW:  As  a  management  consulting  innovator,  I:  *  Launched  the  first  Digital  Transformation  service-­‐line  and  Automotive  Marketing,  Sales  &  Service  sector  offerings  in  Wipro’s  High-­‐Tech  Manufacturing  practice  *  Built  the  practice  from  start-­‐up  to  $MM  fees/year,  having  sold,  led,  and  delivered  multiple  strategic  engagements  and  managed  client  relationships  with  C-­‐level/Fortune  100  clients          Previously,  as  a  client-­‐side  executive,  I  delivered:    *  $2.1B  profit  surge  via  global  digital  marketing  transformation  that  drove  1B  site  visitors  for  Toyota  *  $200M+  new  flow-­‐thru  revenues  through  strategic  consulting  to  global  Fortune  100  clients  at  GoBe’s  Internet  Business  Strategy  &  Solutions  Group  *  $1M  in  new  revenue  in  first  year  of  launching  the  first  web-­‐based  portal  for  the  generic  pharma  industry.        WHY:  I  am  a  passionate  and  pragmatic  "imagineer"  on  behalf  of  consumers,  corporate  buyers,  and  client  champions  who  expect  world-­‐class  brands  to  deliver  world-­‐class  experiences.  Given  the  ongoing  gap  between  customer  expectations  and  customer  experience  reality,  I'm  inspired  to  help  clients  create  transformative  consumer  and  business  impact  through  leading-­‐edge  digitally  enabled  brand,  business,  and  customer  experience  strategies.        Specialties:  Customer-­‐Centric  Brand,  Marketing,  Sales,  Service,  and  Product  Innovation  Strategies,  Solutions,  and  Experiences      

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #8:  INTERNATIONAL  FOCUS    

J.T.  Lin  Chief  Financial  Officer  –  Seasoned  US  and  Native  Chinese  Financial  Executive  –  Bridging  Across  Both  Cultures  [108  CHARACTERS]      

Summary  [1674  CHARACTERS]  As  a  finance  expert  and  internationalist,  I  have  sophisticated  knowledge  of  US  and  Chinese  tax,  accounting,  legal,  securities,  corporate  finance,  intellectual  property,  and  operational  issues.  My  professional  industry  experience  as  CFO,  CEO,  and  Managing  Principal  encompasses  companies  engaged  in  enterprise  software,  Internet,  technology,  investment  banking,  US/China  JV  manufacturing,  environmental  consulting,  and  engineering/  construction  of  power  plant  facilities.      I  have  had  notable  success  developing  corporate  strategy  and  translating  strategy  into  actionable  business  and  financial  plans  to  propel  company  growth,  expansion,  and  diversification.  Having  managed  cross-­‐border  transactions  in  China,  Hong  Kong,  Canada,  South  Africa,  and  India,  I  have  keen  negotiating,  team  building/leadership,  and  client  relationship  management  skills.    As  a  dual-­‐cultured  professional,  I  offer  unique  insights  into  global  business:    *  Born  and  raised  in  Shanghai;  attended  secondary  school  in  Hong  Kong;  completed  college,  graduate,  and  post-­‐graduate  education  at  Cornell  and  Harvard.      *  Read,  write,  and  fluently  speak  3  dialects  of  Chinese  –  Putonghua  (Mandarin),  Shanghainese,  and  Cantonese.    *  Advised  US/Chinese  JVs  as  early  as  1988  –  among  the  first  to  leverage  China’s  potential  in  the  global  economy.    *  Create  strong,  trusting  relationships  between  multinational  JV  partners  to  ensure  JV  success  and  profitability.    *  Control  JV  resources  to  achieve  goals  on  schedule/within  budget,  provide  transparency,  and  eliminate  surprises.    My  specific  areas  of  expertise  include:    *  US-­‐Chinese  Joint  Ventures,  Alliances  &  Partnerships    *  US  GAAP/SEC/Sarbanes-­‐Oxley  &  Chinese  Regulatory  Requirements        

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SUMMARY  SECTION  STRUCTURE  #9:  MULTIPLE  IDENTITIES  

Louise  Kursmark  Resume  &  Careers  Expert  |  Author  |  Speaker  |  Trainer  |  Dedicated  to  advancing  the  careers  of  my  clients  and  colleagues  [119  CHARACTERS]      

Summary  [1983  CHARACTERS]  I  wear  a  lot  of  "hats"  in  the  resume/careers  field,  having  honed  my  expertise  during  a  long  career  as  a  resume  writer,  career  consultant,  speaker,  author,  and  trainer.          ►EXECUTIVE  RESUME  WRITING  –  My  expertise  and  my  passion!  I  work  with  executive  clients  worldwide,  creating  highly  strategic  career-­‐marketing  documents  that  communicate  credibility,  expertise,  and  value.        ►WORLD-­‐CLASS  RESUME  TRAINING  –  As  founder  and  director  of  Resume  Writing  Academy,  I  have  guided  dozens  of  professionals  through  a  rigorous  training  and  testing  program  to  sharpen  their  strategic  thinking  and  writing  skills.  Our  students  truly  EARN  the  prestigious  ACRW  designation!        ►SPEAKING  AND  WRITING  –  I  have  written  20+  books  on  resumes  and  career  management  and  frequently  deliver  in-­‐person  and  webcast  presentations  to  industry  professionals  and  job  seekers.  My  strength  is  breaking  down  a  complex  subject  into  easily  digestible  bites  that  are  immediately  applicable  to  diverse  audiences.        ►CAREER  SERVICES  MANAGEMENT  –  One  of  my  current  roles  is  Director  of  BlueSteps  Executive  Career  Services.  We  bring  a  wide  array  of  exceptional  career  services  to  the  thousands  of  global  executives  who  are  members  of  BlueSteps.        ►THOUGHT  LEADERSHIP  –  As  Co-­‐Director  of  Career  Thought  Leaders  Consortium,  I  am  proud  to  team  with  colleagues  to  share  “the  now,  the  new,  and  the  next”  -­‐  best  practices,  trends,  and  resources  in  the  ever-­‐evolving  field  of  career  management.        What's  next?  Social  media  profiles  taking  the  place  of  resumes?  Virtual  interviewing?  Online  networking  sites  becoming  the  mainstream  recruiting  tool?  We  are  trending  in  these  directions,  but  only  time  will  tell.  What  hasn't  changed:  the  need  for  all  professionals  to  "tell  their  story"  in  a  way  that  is  compelling,  meaningful,  and  relevant  -­‐  no  matter  the  medium.  As  a  resume/career  expert,  that's  exactly  what  I  help  them  do.        Get  in  touch  if  I  can  help  you!      781-­‐944-­‐2471    [email protected]        Google  me:  http://visibility.com/louise    Specialties:  Resume  writing,  career  coaching,  outplacement  services,  career  workshops,  conference  presentations,  book  authorship.  Training  aspiring  resume  writers.      

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #1:  FELIPE  DIAZ  (see  Summary  on  page  6)  

Experience  EDUCATOR-­‐TUTOR  2011–2012  Harrisburg  Central  School  District  Harrisburg,  PA    I  tutored  students  in  grades  1  through  5  as  part  of  AmeriCorps  volunteer  program.  I  also  worked  as  an  afterschool  mentor  providing  extensive  reading  tutorial  assistance.    KEY  OUTCOMES:  I  was  able  to  provide  value  and  boost  students’  English  proficiency.  Of  special  significance,  I  was  able  to  foster  a  love  of  learning  and  reading  in  students  by  linking  subject  matter  to  individual  interests.      ADULT  LITERACY  TUTOR      Jan.  2012–June  2012  Adult  Literacy  Services  Harrisburg,  PA    In  this  role,  I  provided  one-­‐on-­‐one  literacy  tutoring  focused  on  development  of  real-­‐life  skills,  including  job-­‐search  assistance,  to  English  language  learners  (ages  18+)  through  the  public  library.      COUNSELOR  |  LEADERSHIP  COUNSELOR  |  LIFEGUARD      June  2009–Aug.  2011  Camp  Winnipesaukee    Meredith,  NH    For  3  consecutive  summers,  I  counseled  participants  of  a  residential  camp  program  for  girls  ages  5–18.  I  was  responsible  for  10–14  girls  per  10-­‐day  session  (5  sessions  per  summer,  with  a  total  of  approx.  500  campers  each  year).  From  providing  water  safety  and  swimming  instruction  to  fostering  a  cultural  exchange  and  leadership/wilderness  training,  I  challenged  girls  to  build  a  sense  of  community.  I  also  initiated  and  coordinated  a  summer  literacy  program.      KEY  OUTCOMES:  I  helped  to  enhance  self-­‐esteem  and  development  of  coping  skills  in  girls  from  backgrounds  throughout  New  England  that  included  foster  homes,  low-­‐income/urban  settings,  and  abusive/unstable  households.  Through  training  and  experiential  exercises,  I  developed  crisis  intervention  and  mediation  skills  to  help  campers  address  problems.      INDEPENDENT  JEWELRY  DESIGNER      2006–Present  Earrings!  By  Felipe  Harrisburg,  PA    I  design,  create,  and  sell  through  ETSY  custom  jewelry  featuring  beads  collected  internationally.        

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #2:  STEPHEN  GORDON  (see  Summary  on  page  7)  

Experience  NORTHWEST  REGION  TERRITORY  MANAGER  –  INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURED  HOUSING  2009–Present  XYZ  CORPORATION  (NYSE:  XYX)    Manage  $8.4M  sales  region  for  $5B  company,  a  leading  distributor  of  building  products  to  dealers,  retailers,  builders,  and  industrial  users.    Create  and  execute  sales/business  plan  for  the  territory,  balancing  new  business  development  with  account  management  and  customer  support.  Work  with  a  broad  customer  base  (millwork  houses,  fixture/furniture/  exhibit  manufacturing  facilities,  cabinet  manufacturers,  concrete  accessory  and  rebar  customers),  identifying  needs  and  selling  a  diverse  line  of  products/solutions.    SALES  PERFORMANCE  

§ Grew  Sales  Revenue  from  $1.9M  in  2009  to  $3.1M  in  2010  and  $8.4M  in  2012.  § Increased  Gross  Margin  from  $185K  to  $971K  in  the  3-­‐year  period  (#9  in  the  nation).  § On  track  to  achieve  double-­‐digit  increases  in  both  Sales  and  Margin  in  2013.  

 OPERATIONS  AND  BUSINESS  DEVELOPMENT  

§ Prospected  and  developed  more  than  $1.2M  in  new  accounts.  § Developed  just-­‐in-­‐time  programs  that  controlled  costs  and  streamlined  inventory  for  key  accounts  while  

driving  sales  growth  and  margin  increase  for  XYZ      ACCOUNT  MANAGER  2007–2007  NORTHWEST  FOREST  PRODUCTS  (NASDAQ:  NWFP)    Sold  structural  panels,  construction  lumber,  and  composite  products  to  industrial  accounts  in  Washington-­‐Oregon  territory.  Company  is  the  nation’s  #1  manufacturer/distributor  for  wood  and  wood-­‐alternative  products,  with  $2.7B  annual  revenue.    Performed  full  range  of  sales,  business  development,  and  account  management  functions  including  margin  accountability,  product  pricing,  proposal  development/presentation,  order  management,  and  A/R  oversight.    SALES  PERFORMANCE  

§ Achieved  $1.6M  Sales  Revenue  on  quota  of  just  $1.09M  –  47%  above  plan.  § Delivered  1.75%  of  Gross  Margin  goal  –  9.1%  vs.  projected  7.6%.  

 BUSINESS  DEVELOPMENT  

§ Generated  nearly  $700K  in  new  business  for  2  new  product  lines  –  sold  more  TechTrim  than  anyone  else  in  the  company  and  won  internal  SPIFF  nationwide  for  both  new  products.  

   

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SALES  /  NEW  BUSINESS  DEVELOPMENT  REPRESENTATIVE  2006–2007  SYSTEMS  PRODUCTS,  INC.  (NYSE:  SPI)    For  $4.9B  global  distributor  of  electronics  systems,  sold  wiring  systems  and  networking  products  in  Seattle  region.    Developed  and  qualified  prospects;  performed  needs  assessment;  worked  with  technical  team  to  create  specifications;  presented  recommendations  and  closed  sales.  Built  customer  relationships,  providing  ongoing  account  management  and  maintenance.    Selected  as  Sales  Specialist  for  new  product  focus  in  digital  and  closed-­‐circuit  security  systems  (CCTV).    SALES  PERFORMANCE  

§ Captured  $12K  immediate  $12K  sale  for  new  CCTV  business  in  King  County  and  authorization  for  test  installation  that  resulted  in  commitment  for  all  future  business.  

§ Closed  $175K  contract  for  58  Starbucks  stores  nationwide  after  completing  needs  assessment,  CCTV  demo,  and  test  installation.  

§ Secured  $130K  contract  with  Sea-­‐Tac  Medical  Center  for  networking  system  for  new  administration  building.  

 BUSINESS  DEVELOPMENT  

§ Identified  need,  defined  solution,  and  led  all  aspects  of  specifying  a  new  access-­‐control  system  for  Tacoma  County.  First-­‐year  revenue  projected  to  be  $250K,  with  no-­‐bid  follow-­‐on  sales  for  10  years.  

 STRUCTURAL  PANELS  TRADER  /  ACCOUNT  MANAGER  /  INSIDE  SALES  REPRESENTATIVE  1999–2006  GEORGIA-­‐PACIFIC    Rapidly  advanced  from  Inside  to  Outside  Sales  and  then  to  Product  Management  (Trader)  role  with  the  country’s  #2  manufacturer  of  forest  products.  Georgia-­‐Pacific  is  a  $2.1B  subsidiary  of  Koch  Industries,  Inc.    SALES  PERFORMANCE  

§ Grew  sales  12%  in  targeted  key  accounts.  § Increased  gross  margin  by  32.5%;  maintained  highest  direct-­‐sales  profit  of  15  Traders  in  group.  § Played  a  key  role  in  advancing  group  from  last  to  #3  in  sales  among  20+  groups  nationwide.  

 BUSINESS  DEVELOPMENT  

§ Worked  closely  with  account  managers  to  develop  pricing  based  on  market  conditions.      

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #3:  ANTOINE  WILLIAMS  (see  Summary  on  page  8)  

Experience  D/Sergeant,  Intelligence  Coordinator—Gaming  Section  at  Ohio  State  Police  2005–2013  (8  years)    I  finished  up  my  career  with  the  Ohio  State  Police  back  in  the  Gaming  Section  where  I  was  previously  assigned  from  1999–2003.  During  this  stint,  I  gathered,  maintained,  and  disseminated  intelligence  related  to  Ohio’s  gaming  industry.  I  conducted  sensitive  interviews  and  investigations  of  white  collar,  drug,  property,  and  larceny  crimes  and  collected  information  leading  to  criminals’  arrest  and  prosecution.    Additionally,  I  participated  in  plainclothes  and  undercover  investigations  as  well  as  distributed  and  accounted  for  funds  used  in  undercover  operations.  A  key  function  was  training,  motivating,  and  supervising  7–15  officers  and  reviewing  their  cases  and  daily  reports.  Processing  evidence  was  also  a  component  of  the  position.    Finally,  I  developed  a  strong  rapport  and  collaborated  with  multiple  agencies  and  prosecutors  across  the  state.  I  also  cultivated  mutually  beneficial  relationships  with  Mexican  and  Canadian  authorities.      D/Sergeant,  Sworn  Federal  Agent—Violent  Crimes/Drug  Enforcement  Administration  (DEA)  at  Ohio  State  Police  2002–2005  (3  years)    I  was  specifically  selected  by  my  unit  commander  for  a  special  assignment  with  a  multi-­‐agency  team  under  the  auspices  of  a  federal  task  force.  I  investigated  violations  of  state  and  federal  narcotics  laws  as  well  as  conducted  extensive  surveillance  and  undercover  operations.  I  also  managed  all  aspects  of  investigations  from  inception  to  prosecution.      D/Sergeant,  Information  Utility  Specialist  &  Team  Leader—Gaming  Section  at  Ohio  State  Police  1999–2002  (3  years)    It  was  an  honor  to  be  selected  to  participate  in  establishing  an  office  to  monitor  the  burgeoning  legal  gaming  presence  in  Ohio.  My  primary  function  was  to  conduct  comprehensive  background  investigations  of  executives  and  management  as  part  of  the  casino  licensing  process.      D/Sergeant—DEA  Metro  Airport/Narcotic  Interdiction  at  Ohio  State  Police  1997–1999  (2  years)    I  represented  OSP  on  a  multijurisdictional  team  under  the  direction  of  the  Drug  Enforcement  Administration.  In  this  capacity  I  observed  travelers  to  gauge  likelihood  for  narcotic  trafficking  and  conducted  plainclothes  surveillance.  I  also  made  arrests  and  processed  evidence.          

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D/Sergeant—Narcotics  Enforcement  Team  at  Ohio  State  Police  1992–1997  (5  years)    Command  assigned  me  to  assist  with  opening  2  new  offices  targeting  the  illegal  use  of  controlled  substances,  pharmaceuticals,  and  street  drugs.  The  average  case  load  I  managed  was  10.  I  developed  trust  with  informants,  worked  under  cover,  and  participated  in  high-­‐risk  drug  buys.  In  this  position  I  functioned  out  of  class  as  a  D/Lt.  which  included  supervising  up  to  15  officers  from  multiple  agencies.      D/Sergeant—Office  of  Narcotics  Investigations  at  Ohio  State  Police  1991–1992  (1  year)    This  was  my  first  of  several  assignments  to  establish  a  new  office  and  lead  a  multijurisdictional  team.  I  oversaw  cases  from  initial  tip  through  court  testimony.  I  also  tracked  expenditures  for  narcotics  purchases  and  informant  payments.      Sergeant—Columbus  and  Akron  Posts  at  Ohio  State  Police  1989–1991  (2  years)    I  led,  developed,  motivated,  and  scheduled  up  to  15  troopers;  supervised  criminal  and  non-­‐criminal  complaints;  and  managed  property  room.      Trooper—Columbus  Post  at  Ohio  State  Police  1988–1989  (1  year)    I  patrolled  freeways  and  secondary  roads,  responding  to  emergency  calls  and  conducting  accident  investigations  as  assigned.  I  also  assisted  local  jurisdictions.      D/Trooper,  Undercover  Officer—Ohio  River  Narcotics  Organization  at  Ohio  State  Police  1985–1988  (3  years)    I  was  assigned  to  multi-­‐agency  task  force  as  undercover  officer  to  investigate,  arrest,  and  prosecute  criminals  dealing  in  narcotics.      Trooper—Xenia  and  Cincinnati  Posts  at  Ohio  State  Police  1980–1985  (5  years)    I  patrolled  freeways  and  secondary  roads,  responding  to  emergency  calls  and  conducting  accident  investigations  as  needed.  I  also  assisted  local  jurisdictions.      

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #4:  MARY  LYNN  EDWARDS  (see  Summary  on  page  9)  

Experience  DIRECTOR  OF  CONCERT  PRODUCTION  2012–Present  NOB  HILL  CHAMBER  MUSIC,  San  Francisco,  CA    A  professional  concert  series  organization  strengthening  a  sense  of  community  by  providing  accessible  and  affordable  concerts,  interactive  performance  workshops,  and  outreach  programs  through  the  city.    Engaged  to  rescue  failing  organization  through  strategic  use  of  grant  funds  intended  to  invigorate  and  restore  valuable  community  programs.  Lead  and  delegate  concert  logistics,  produce  concert  program,  hire  talent,  design  marketing  strategies,  grow  membership,  and  build  alliances  and  partnerships.  Coordinate  all  steps  of  production  process  with  board  members,  artistic  director,  musicians,  and  site  venue.    § Conserved  scarce  funding  by  consistently  producing  concerts  20%  under  budget.  § More  than  doubled  audience  attendance  through  marketing  and  press  management.  § Mediated  communication  and  forged  an  enduring  alliance  between  board  members  and  artistic  director.      PROGRAM  DIRECTOR  /  ACADEMIC  CONSULTANT  2011  –  2012  LEARNING  PARTNERS,  Oakland,  CA    International  company  specializing  in  student  placement  and  educational  consulting  in  private  secondary  schools.      Tapped  as  interim  Program  Director  to  organize  ESL  program  with  rush  deadline  of  six  weeks.  Teamed  with  admissions  directors  to  hire  and  manage  certified  ESL  instructors  and  tutors  on  schedule.  Collaborated  with  Lead  ESL  Instructor  to  develop  curriculum  in  compliance  with  state  curriculum  frameworks.      § Developed  and  implemented  18  ESL  programs  in  private  high  schools  throughout  California.  § Performed  150+  academic  student  assessments  and  program  placements.      PROGRAM  DEVELOPMENT  CONSULTANT  /  ARTIST  INSTRUCTOR  2009  –  2010  DOWNTOWN  PROJECT,  San  Francisco,  CA  Provider  of  programming  that  gives  artists  resources  to  propose  large-­‐scale,  collaborative  projects  in  partnership  with  students  from  inner-­‐city  high  schools.    Created  and  implemented  new  programs  and  workshops  in  music  instruction  that  aligned  with  the  organization’s  mission  of  empowering  urban  teens  and  professional  artists  to  effect  social  change  through  performance.    § Developed  teen  workshops  with  professional  musicians  as  mentors  /  collaborators.  § As  Artist  Instructor,  taught  workshops  in  studio  production,  songwriting,  and  instrumental  performance.          

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PRESIDENT,  MANAGING  DIRECTOR  1999  –  2007  LITERARY  PARTNERS,  San  Francisco,  CA    Publishing  company  that  produced  multimedia  projects  themed  to  traditional  print  publications.    Managed  complex  projects  through  all  production  stages  with  publishers  that  included  Houghton  Mifflin,  Pearson  Education,  Entrepreneur  Press,  Princeton  Review,  Harvard  University  Press,  W.W.  Norton,  and  others.  Forecasted,  prepared,  and  monitored  annual  operational  budget.  Hired  and  directed  teams  of  internal  and  contract  personnel.    § Produced  and  developed  more  than  1,000  professional  and  educational  publications.  § Cultivated  extensive  network  of  editors,  designers,  technology  specialists,  and  creative  talent.  § Secured  and  solidified  strong  client  and  vendor  relationships  with  major  accounts.      SENIOR  PROJECT  MANAGEMENT  DIRECTOR  /  Tech  and  Business  Publishing  1996  –  1998  THOMSON  LEARNING,  New  York,  NY    Leading  provider  of  teaching,  learning,  and  research  solutions  for  global  academic,  professional,  and  library  markets.    Promoted  rapidly  through  a  series  of  increasingly  responsible  leadership  positions  during  a  period  of  major  company  reorganization.  Established  infrastructure  for  production  and  manufacturing  departments.  Developed  fast-­‐track  strategies  for  timely  print  to  sales.  Managed  annual  $3.5M  operational  budget.    § Played  a  fundamental  role  in  creating  and  launching  operational  functions  of  new  imprint.  § Repeated  fast-­‐track  production  cycles  for  new  imprint,  creating  top  gains  in  every  quarter.      SENIOR  PRODUCTION  MANAGER  /  Business  &  Professional  Trade  Publishing  1992  –  1996  THOMSON  LEARNING,  New  York,  NY  Brought  into  management  circle  to  develop  innovative  operational  objectives  and  restructure  editorial  production  processes.  Replaced  antiquated  publishing  mode  with  forward-­‐looking  up-­‐to-­‐date  systems.  Set  project  direction  for  all  cross-­‐company  teams.  Managed  production  of  50  front  list  and  400  backlist  titles  annually  under  aggressive  deadlines.  Performed  and  oversaw  quality  control  review  of  all  work  for  assigned  contracts.    § Reduced  operating  budgets  of  $6M  by  30%  by  improving  production  schedules  and  quality  control.  § Increased  profits  40%  by  creating  fast-­‐track  production  cycle,  cutting  schedules  from  12  months  to  3–4.  § Managed  20-­‐member  team  responsible  for  producing  the  highest  revenue  company-­‐wide.    Additional:  Freelance  Developmental  Editor,  Random  House,  New  York,  NY;  and  Songwriter  /  Composer,  Columbia  &  Sony  Records,  New  York,  NY;  Member  of  the  National  Academy  of  Recording  Arts  and  Sciences.        

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #5:  RITA  TAYLOR  (see  Summary  on  page  10)  

Experience  St.  Mary’s  Medical  Center,  Omaha,  NE  2003–2012  Registered  Nurse  (RN)  in  Cardiovascular-­‐ICU    Served  as  critical  care  nurse  in  the  CVICU  for  hospital  with  one  of  the  few  regional  heart  centers,  known  for  exceptional  cardiac  care.  Joined  hospital  during  period  of  high  employee  turnover  and  hit  the  ground  running  due  to  previous  experience.  Played  a  key  role  in  ensuring  important  processes  were  ordered/executed  and  all  care  expectations  were  met  by  precisely  following  evidence-­‐based  protocols.      *  Created  shift  report  sheet  that  streamlined  data,  improved  information  flow,  and  decreased  hand-­‐off  time  between  shifts.  *Educated  employees  in  Hemachron  Jr.,  pacemakers,  defibrillators,  handwashing,  healthy  work  environments,  and  performance  improvement.    *Tracked  PI  (performance  improvement)  indicators  and  helped  increased  PI  scores  across  the  board.  *Served  as  relief  charge  nurse,  supervising  5  to  6  nurses  and  additional  unlicensed  healthcare  workers.  *Helped  improve  patient  flow  between  ER  and  CVICU,  while  member  of  Research  Council.  *Maximized  effectiveness  of  newly  hired  nurses  by  becoming  an  accessible  mentor  and  trusted  educator.        John  Cates  Williams  Hospital,  Omaha,  NE  2004  RN    Served  as  Staff  Nurse  at  state  DHHR-­‐supported  psychiatric  hospital.  Directly  accountable  for  assessing,  coordinating,  and  carrying  out  care  plans  for  clients  diagnosed  with  mental  illness  and/or  committed  to  institution.      *Gained  knowledge  in  mental  illness  diagnoses,  court/legal  system,  and  non-­‐violent  crisis  intervention.    *Recognized  dangerous  or  hostile  situations  and  took  appropriate  action.      Omaha  Memorial  Hospital,  Omaha,  NE  1992–2004  RN  in  Coronary  Care  Unit  |  LPN      Hired  as  LPN  on  Medical-­‐Surgical  floor  and  subsequently  gained  experience  in  Emergency  Department  and  Pulmonary  Units.  Upon  obtaining  RN  license,  became  Staff  Nurse  on  Pulmonary  Unit  and  then  Critical  Care  Nurse  in  CCU.  Delivered  the  highest  quality  of  care  to  critically  ill  patients  struggling  with  acute  and  multifaceted  diagnoses.      *Learned  new  care  techniques  for  urology,  pulmonary,  emergency,  and  pediatric  patients.    *Mastered  proficiency  in  ventilator  management,  swan  ganz,  CVP,  EKG  monitoring,  and  critical  care  medications/drips.  *Served  as  relief  charge  nurse,  effectively  overseeing  ~4  RNs  and  various  unlicensed  healthcare  staff.    *Maximized  nursing  staff’s  competency  by  providing  training,  mentoring,  and  support  for  new  hires.      

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #6:  DON  WASHINGTON  (see  Summary  on  page  11)  

Experience  PRESIDENT  &  OWNER  March  2010  –  Present  Green  Rides  of  Boston    Launching  and  building  Green  Rides  from  the  ground  up  was  a  huge  undertaking  and  one  of  my  proudest  achievements.  I  directed  the  full  spectrum  of  sales  and  operations:  consulting,  vehicle  research,  sales  closing,  financing,  customer  support,  and  inventory/logistics  management.  I  also  hired  and  trained  our  office  manager,  who  is  my  lifeline  to  sanity  at  times.      Even  during  the  recent  recession,  our  sales  remained  strong.  We  achieved  $3.28  million  in  overall  sales  within  three  years—and  are  on  target  to  hit  $2.27  million  in  2013  projected  sales.  YOY  growth  from  2011  to  2012  landed  at  135%.  As  a  small,  local  dealership  with  staff  of  just  two,  we  are  proud  of  this  record.      It's  been  exciting  to  be  a  participant  in  promoting  the  green  revolution  that  is  happening  within  the  automotive  industry.  To  stay  abreast,  I've  attended  conferences  including  the  Automotive  News  Green  Car  Conference  2012  in  Detroit,  where  I  networked  with  industry  professionals  and  sampled  diverse  products  for  future  release.      PRESIDENT  &  OWNER  January  2010  –  Present    Washington  Car  Consultants    Washington  Car  Consultants  is  a  co-­‐existing,  complementary  business  of  Green  Rides  of  Boston,  adding  up  to  about  30%  of  total  sales.  Rather  than  limiting  customers  to  the  inventory  at  the  dealership,  this  business  provides  customers  with  a  nationwide  network:  I  hand-­‐pick  selections  for  customers  and  consult  closely  with  them  on  their  options  to  inform  smart  decisions.    As  a  consultant,  I  advise  and  help  each  customer  locate  matches  based  on  an  extensive  list  of  their  criteria  related  to  comfort,  fuel  efficiency,  reliability,  vehicle  history,  design,  and  practicality.  Once  a  car  has  been  selected  and  approved  by  the  customer,  I  handle  all  the  logistics  of  purchasing,  vehicle  condition  inspections,  transportation,  financing  options,  all  state  required  paperwork,  and  delivery.      AREA  SALES  MANAGER  January  2003  –  April  2009  GMAC    The  largest  contribution  I  made  was  rebuilding  relationships  with  GSMs,  GMs,  and  dealer  principals/owners  who  had  been  frustrated  by  indifferent  service  from  the  previous  ASM.  I  traveled  extensively  to  dealerships  across  the  Northeast.    Another  win  helping  us  leap  forward  was  expanding  our  dealer  partner  network.  I  accumulated  enough  dealer  partners  to  justify  that  each  territory  be  assigned  its  own  ASM.    An  example  of  this  growth  was  expanding  contracts  300%  in  the  Providence  territory,  which  jumped  from  6  producing  dealers  to  28  high-­‐performing  partners.  We  also  increased  the  number  of  dealer  partners  by  340%  in  the  Western  Massachusetts  territory  from  12  producing  dealers  to  41.    

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 As  area  sales  manager,  I  hit  a  20%  ranking  every  year.  I  was  consistently  at  the  top  of  contracts  generated  during  dealership  sales  events  centering  on  customer  pre-­‐approvals.  I  know  dealers  valued  the  way  I  interacted  with  customers  to  ensure  fluidity  even  with  large  numbers  of  attendees.  Customer  interaction  is  most  likely  my  strongest  asset.      ENTERPRISE  ACCOUNT  MANAGER  1998  –  2002  IBM    I  was  hired  as  sales  rep  for  large  corporate  accounts,  then  promoted  to  telecom  segment  as  senior  account  manager.  Our  largest  team  victory  was  growing  the  Verizon  account  from  $500,000  per  quarter  to  $90+  million  annually.  I  attribute  this  to  our  initiative  to  redirect  our  sales  from  a  “hunt”  mentality  to  a  process  focused  on  nurturing  long-­‐term  relationships.    Here  are  some  recognitions  I  received:    •  E-­‐Commerce  Global  Award  (Q3  2001)    •  Regional  Account  Manager  of  Quarter  (Q4  2000)    •  Circle  of  Excellence  Winner  2000  (Top  10%  of  Sales  Force)    •  Regional  Sales  Rep  of  Quarter  (Q1  1998)      •  Award  Trips  to  Mexico  and  Italy      

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EXPERIENCE  SECTION  #7:  MAUREEN  O’BRIEN  (see  Summary  on  page  12)  

Experience  Global  Digital  Transformation  Practice  Leader  2010–Present    WIPRO  TECHNOLOGIES,  Seattle,  WA  Strategic  management  consulting  services  arm  of  $7.3B  global  IT  company.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Delivered  immediate  value:  $MMs  in  new  revenue  with  new  clients  and  industry  thought  leadership  through  publications  that  raised  Wipro’s  visibility  and  credibility  in  digital  brand  and  marketing  strategy.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Built  Digital  practice  from  start-­‐up.  Developed  trusted  relationships  with  C-­‐level  executives  at  premier  global  Fortune  100  companies.  Conceived,  designed,  and  delivered  digital  transformation  strategy  and  implementation  engagements  (Customer  Experience  /  Customer  Data  Management  Strategy,  Digital  Marketing  Platform  &  Governance  Strategy,  User  Experience  &  Information  Design  Strategy,  Product  Innovation  Strategy).    

§ Generated  more  than  $26M  in  new  revenue  in  first  18  months.  § Served  as  Contributing  Editor  of  Wipro  Journal  issue  on  innovations  in  enterprise  digital  transformation.    § Authored  white  papers  that  were  published  on  Wipro.com  and  earned  extensive  re-­‐distribution,  tweets,  

and  social  media  “follows,”  establishing  Wipro  as  a  leader  in  the  digital  marketing/branding  arena.      Senior  VP—Marketing  &  Digital  Communications  2007–2010  XYZ  GROUP,  INC.,  New  York,  NY    Global  investment  management  firm,  $100B  in  assets  under  management.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Orchestrated  full-­‐scale  digital  revolution  of  company’s  brand,  marketing,  and  distribution  activities  to  drive  a  projected  $1.07B  in  new  assets  annually.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Recruited  to  drive  transition  to  new  market  segment.  Created,  justified,  and  sold  C-­‐level  leadership  on  value  of  a  3-­‐year,  $5M  business  plan  to  digitally  reposition  the  business  from  institutional  investment  to  retail—radically  differentiating  the  XYZ  brand  as  the  preferred  investment  manager  among  the  US  financial  advisor  community.    

§ Created  full  digital  marketing/communications  capability  to  support  strategic  business  shift  and  generate  estimated  $1.07B/year  in  incremental  assets.  

§ Grew  web  traffic  and  engagement  by  45%.      Director—Customer  Experience  Innovations  Practice  2005–2007    GOBE  SYSTEMS,  INC.,  Armonk,  NY  Fortune  75  designer/manufacturer  of  IP-­‐based  networking  and  IT  solutions;  $22B  in  sales  worldwide.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Influenced  $200M+  in  sales  of  GoBe  technologies/services  through  role  as  business  strategy  consultant  to  C-­‐level  executives  of  key  global  clients,  providing  expertise  on  brand-­‐building  customer  experience  initiatives.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Brought  on  board  to  support  new  strategic  focus  on  customer  experience  innovations  and  interaction  technologies.  Personally  created  the  strategic  platform  for  automotive  industry  clients  and  co-­‐created  GoBe’s  core  client  strategy.  Broadened  focus  beyond  digital  marketing  and  web  technologies  to  include  a  vast  array  of  

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technology-­‐enabled  brand-­‐enhancing  services  and  practices.  Client  partner/account  lead  for  Fortune  100  client  engagements  that  included:    

§ Audi/Volkswagen:  Established  end-­‐to-­‐end  eCommerce  plan  to  launch  new  auto  brand  into  Canada.  § Tata:  Collaborated  with  sales  arm  in  Bangalore  to  design  new  technology-­‐enabled  customer  experience.  § GM:  Developed  integrated  digital  marketing  and  customer  service  capabilities  for  in-­‐vehicle  wireless  

application  prototype;  prototype  incorporated  into  second-­‐generation  product/service  offering.      TOYOTA  NORTH  AMERICA,  INC.,  Erlanger,  KY  Director—Interactive  Marketing/CRM  2000–2005  $714M  North  American  arm  of  Japan-­‐based  global  automotive  leader.  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Drove  Toyota’s  accelerated  transition  into  interactive  marketing  and  digital  CRM;  held  general  management  and  P&L  authority  for  $100M  organization.    -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Built  Toyota’s  digital  marketing  function  from  start-­‐up  to  a  200+-­‐person,  18-­‐agency  interactive  marketing  and  CRM  organization.  Strategy  encompassed  multiple  devices  and  touchpoints—3  enterprise  websites,  interactive  advertising  and  search  investments,  CRM  programs/customer  data,  lead  management  programs/portals,  and  a  business  intelligence  function  to  measure  integrated  marketing  ROI.    

§ Established  3-­‐year  strategic  roadmap  and  annual  business  plan  for  the  digital  marketing  function.  § Created  first  Global  Digital  Style  Guide  for  delivering  the  Toyota  and  Lexus  user  experience  worldwide.  § Ignited  web  activity  (500M+  US  site  visits,  1B  globally),  contributing  to  $2.1B  in  profits  over  5  years.  § Generated  $100M  globally  in  profits  and  $12M+  in  efficiencies  through  shared  assets  and  best  practices.  § Sold  $10M  of  branded  merchandise  and  accessories  in  first  year  of  the  eCommerce  business.  

 Senior  eBusiness  Strategist  1998–2000  NOKIA  NORTH  AMERICA  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Led  task  force  in  rapidly  developing  an  eBusiness  marketing,  sales,  and  service  strategy  to  propel  Nokia  from  lagging  to  leading  a  competitive  field.      Director,  eCommerce  1997–1998  VEREX  PHARMACEUTICALS  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Planned,  developed,  and  implemented  the  first  web-­‐based  portal  in  the  generic  pharma  vertical.  Generated  $1M  revenue  in  first  year.        Senior  Product  Marketing  Manager  /  Product  Manager  /  Product  Development  &  Marketing  Associate  1990–1997  ANTHEM  HEALTHCARE  -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  Promoted  to  lead  product  management  and  marketing  for  launch  of  new  Medicare  HMO.        

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EDUCATION  SECTION  #1:  FELIPE  DIAZ  (see  Summary  on  page  6;  Experience  on  page  15)  Education    PENN  STATE  UNIVERSITY  University  Park,  PA  •   Bachelor  of  Arts  degree:  English,  Creative  Writing  &  Spanish  (cum  laude,  2011)  •   International  studies:  Universidad  de  Málaga  (Spain;  1/2009–6/2009);  Central  University  for  Nationalities  

(Beijing,  China;  6/2008)  •   Trip  Coordinator,  Alternative  Spring  Break:  Organized  activities  raising  $2,000+  to  fund  travel  costs  for  several  

student  service  projects  at  Tohono  O’odham  Reservation  in  Arizona  •   Varsity  Athlete:  Volleyball,  cross-­‐country,  and  track  and  field  teams    DARTMOUTH  COLLEGE  Hanover,  NH  • Attended  workshops/classes  at  intensive  weeklong  Creative  Writers’  Conference  (2010)        

EDUCATION  SECTION  #2:  STEPHEN  GORDON  (see  Summary  on  page  7;  Experience  on  page  15)  Education  BS  IN  MANAGEMENT,  1999  University  of  Washington,  Seattle,  WA    SALES  TRAINING:  Quality  Sales  Skills,  Georgia-­‐Pacific        

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THE  “EXTRAS”   Additional  Information  (interests,  personal  details,  how-­‐to-­‐contact)                  Certifications                  Courses                    Honors  &  Awards                  Languages                  Organizations                  Patents                  

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Projects                  Publications                  Skills  &  Expertise  (commonly  referred  to  as  “Endorsements”)                  Test  Scores                  Volunteering  &  Causes                    Groups                    Enhanced  Features  (Video,  SlideShare,  Other  Links)                    

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TIPS  FOR  WRITING  THE  “EXTRAS”    1.  Be  thorough  and  comprehensive.                        2.  Focus  on  adding  more  keywords  to  increase  SEO  rankings.                        3.  Feel  free  to  repeat  things  that  you  might  have  mentioned  in  other  sections.                          4.  When  in  doubt,  leave  it  out.                          5.  Be  consistent  –  in  format,  style,  and  presentation.                                

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HONORS  &  AWARDS  SECTION:  ANTOINE  WILLIAMS  (see  Summary  on  page  8;  Experience  on  page  18)    

Honors  and  Awards  NOTABLE  COMMENDATIONS:  Ohio  State  Police  -­‐-­‐  OSP  Trooper  of  the  Year  -­‐-­‐  Meritorious  Award  -­‐-­‐  Officer  of  the  Month  -­‐-­‐  Special  Tribute  from  State  Representatives  -­‐-­‐  Resolution  from  Hamilton  County  -­‐-­‐  Unit  Citation  (Complete  list  available  on  request)      

COMBINED  “EXTRAS”  SECTION:  RITA  TAYLOR  (see  Summary  on  page  10;  Experience  on  page  22)    Additional  Information  INTERESTS  Stained  Glass  and  Gardening    ADVICE  FOR  CONTACTING  RITA  Contact  me  via  email  ([email protected])  or  by  phone  (402-­‐555-­‐3310)  if  you  would  like  to  discuss:  *  Nurse  Practitioner  opportunities  that  you  think  might  be  a  good  fit  for  me  *  Common  interests  in  holistic  nursing  and  efficient,  cost-­‐effective,  patient-­‐centered  health  care  *  Networking  or  other  activities  in  which  I  might  be  of  help  to  you        

Certifications  FNP  (Family  Nurse  Practitioner)  Certification,  pending  CCRN  (American  Association  of  Critical  Care  Nurses:  Critical  Care  Nurse)  Certification  ACLS  (Advanced  Cardic  Life  Support)  –  American  Heart  Association,  expires  2013  BLS  (Basic  Life  Support)  –  American  Heart  Association,  expires  2013      

Organizations  American  Academy  of  Nurse  Practitioners  (AANP)  American  Association  of  Critical-­‐care  Nurses  (AACN)  Sigma  Theta  Tau  International  (Honor  Society  of  Nursing)      

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RECOMMENDATIONS    Value  of  Recommendations                                          Organizing  the  Recommendations  Section                                          Creative  Use  of  Recommendations                                          

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PRICING  AND  SELLING  LINKEDIN  PROFILES    Pricing                                                                  Selling                                                                  

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E-­‐SUMMIT  FOLLOW-­‐UP  ACTIONS    1.  Update  your  own  LI  profile.                        2.  Ask  for  recommendations!                        3.  Begin  offering  new  LinkedIn  profile  writing  service  next  Monday,  Feb.  18,  2013.                          4.  Email  clients  to  let  them  know.                        5.  If  you’re  already  offering  LI  writing  services  …  email  clients  about  importance  of  keeping  profiles  current.                            

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COMPLETE  LINKEDIN  PROFILES:  Louise  Kursmark  &  Wendy  Enelow    On  the  following  pages  you  will  find  the  complete  LinkedIn  profiles  for  both  of  us.      Notice  the  differences  in  tone,  style,  content,  and  level  of  detail  –  each  is  unique  and  reflects  the  style  and  personality  of  each  of  us.    An  important  point  about  Wendy’s  profile:  Wendy  wrote  this  profile  giving  careful  thought  to  keywords  and  SEO.  Notice  how  she  has  worked  keywords  into  each  section  and  repeated  keywords  both  within  sections  and  between  sections.      As  you  write  your  own  LinkedIn  profile,  you  can  use  bits  and  pieces  and  great  ideas  from  all  of  the  different  profiles  that  you  view.  Just  make  sure  that  your  profile  reflects  you  –  and  each  client’s  profile  reflects  that  individual  client.  If  the  profile  seems  “canned”  or  inauthentic,  it  will  produce  exactly  the  opposite  effect  that  you  (and  your  clients)  desire.  Be  creative  and  have  fun!    

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Louise KursmarkResume & Careers Expert | Author | Speaker | Trainer Dedicated to advancing the careers of my clientsand colleagues

[email protected]

SummaryI wear a lot of "hats" in the resume/careers field, having honed my expertise during a long career as a resume

writer, career consultant, speaker, author, and trainer.

#EXECUTIVE RESUME WRITING – My expertise and my passion! I work with executive clients worldwide,

creating highly strategic career-marketing documents that communicate credibility, expertise, and value.

#WORLD-CLASS RESUME TRAINING – As founder and director of Resume Writing Academy, I have

guided dozens of professionals through a rigorous training and testing program to sharpen their strategic

thinking and writing skills. Our students truly EARN the prestigious ACRW designation!

#SPEAKING AND WRITING – I have written more than 20 books on resumes and career management and

frequently deliver in-person and webcast presentations to industry professionals and job seekers. My strength is

breaking down a complex subject into easily digestible "bites" that are immediately applicable to diverse

audiences.

#CAREER SERVICES MANAGEMENT – One of my current roles is Director of BlueSteps Executive Career

Services. We bring a wide array of exceptional career services to the thousands of global executives who are

members of BlueSteps.

#THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – As a Co-Director of the Career Thought Leaders Consortium, I am proud to

team with colleagues to share “the now, the new, and the next” - best practices, trends, and resources in the

ever-evolving field of career management.

What's next? Social media profiles taking the place of resumes? Virtual interviewing? Online networking sites

becoming the mainstream recruiting tool? We are trending in these directions, but only time will tell. What

hasn't changed: the need for all professionals to "tell their story" in a way that is compelling, meaningful, and

relevant - no matter the medium. As a resume/career expert, that's exactly what I help them do.

Get in touch if I can help you!

781-944-2471

[email protected]

Google me: http://vizibility.com/louise

Specialties

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Resume writing, career coaching, outplacement services, career workshops, conference presentations, book

authorship. Training aspiring resume writers.

ExperienceDirector at BlueSteps Executive Career ServicesSeptember 2010 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Lead a team of world-class resume writers and career coaches providing executive career services to

BlueSteps members - top-performing senior executives from around the world. Built team from start-up,

designed services and packages, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure exceptional service delivery and

client satisfaction.

Executive Director at Career Thought Leaders ConsortiumJuly 2009 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Key contributor and collaborator within think tank of career industry leaders working to share "the now, the

new, and the next" in careers. Co-director of annual CTL Conference & Symposium

(http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/conference).

1 recommendation available upon request

Founder and Director at Resume Writing Academy2007 - Present (6 years)

Co-founder and director of the world's first and only comprehensive resume training organization for

resume-writing professionals.

8 recommendations available upon request

Executive Resume Writer at Best Impression Career Services, Inc.January 1983 - Present (30 years 2 months)

Resume writer and consultant to executives in career transition. Author, speaker, and workshop presenter.

Business owner and manager.

11 recommendations available upon request

ProjectsNCDA - National Career Development Association2012 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

PRESENTATION AT 2013 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Writing Resumes for Career Changers

PRESENTATION AT 2012 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Resume Report Card

CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Johnson Graduate School of Management2012 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

PRESENTATION, November 2012 and March 2012: Writing Best-in-Class Resumes and LinkedIn Profiles

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INSEAD Americas Alumni ForumApril 2012 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

PRESENTATION: Your Game Plan for a Global Career

HACR – Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility2013 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

COACHING/CONSULTING, April 2013 Annual Meeting: Writing Executive Bios

CTLC - Career Thought Leaders Consortium Annual Conference2010 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

VIDEO PRESENTATION, 2013: The 4 P's of Profitability (with Wendy Enelow and Amy Gubser)

PRESENTATION, 2012: Master Class in Resume Writing (with Wendy Enelow)

PRESENTATION, 2011: Career Challenges & Resume Solutions (with Norine Dagliano & Lesa Kerlin)

PRESENTATION, 2010: Mastering the Art of Resume Writing (with Deb Dib, Wendy Enelow & Jan

Melnik)

Massachusetts Rehabilitation AssociationMay 2012 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

PRESENTATION, March 2013: Today's Resumes

PRESENTATION, May 2012: Advanced Resume Writing

CCC - Career Counselors Consortium2011 to Present

Members:Louise Kursmark

ANNUAL DAY-LONG TRAINING, 2011, 2012, 2013: Advanced Resume Writing

PublicationsAuthor of more than 20 books on resume writing and career managementJIST, McGraw-Hill

Authors: Louise Kursmark

"Expert Resume" series | "Help-in-a-Hurry" series | Resume books for new grads | Industry standard for sales

& marketing resumes | Cover letter books | Behavioral interviewing book

CertificationsMRW - Master Resume WriterCareer Thought Leaders Consortium January 2001

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CCM - Credentialed Career ManagerCareer Thought Leaders Consortium November 1999

CEIP - Certified Employment Interview ProfessionalProfessional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches 2002

JCTC - Job and Career Transition CoachCareer Planning & Adult Development Network 1999

CPRW - Certified Professional Resume WriterProfessional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches 1997

Honors and AwardsCareer Industry Mentor AwardCareer Management Alliance

2009

"Best Resume" Award Winner - 4 timesProfessional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches

TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) Award Winner - 2 timesCareer Directors International

OrganizationsCareer Thought Leaders ConsortiumFounding Board Member, Executive Director

Career Directors InternationalMember

National Resume Writers OrganizationMember

Skills & ExpertiseResume WritingCover LettersMock InterviewsWorkshop DeliveryCareer ServicesInterview CoachingConference PresentationsOnline Training

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Public SpeakingWritingInterview PreparationBusiness ProfilesLinkedIn profilesExecutive CommunicationsExecutive BiographiesProfessional NetworkingConference ManagementBoard of Director ResumesExecutive CoachingResumeJob CoachingCommunication TrainingCareer CounselingLinkedInBiographyWorkshopsBusiness NetworkingCareer DevelopmentJob SearchLeadershipMarketing StrategyBusinessE-LearningTeam LeadershipSocial MediaStart-upsCareer ManagementEvent ManagementOutplacementExecutive DevelopmentBusiness CoachingTrainingJob Search StrategiesStrategyWorkshop DevelopmentStaff DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationPersonal BrandingInterviewsCoaching

EducationBay Path CollegeA.S., BusinessGrade: Summa cum Laude

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Northeastern UniversityEnglish

Intereststraveling, skiing, golfing, urban history, bicycle touring

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Louise KursmarkResume & Careers Expert | Author | Speaker | Trainer Dedicated to advancing the careers of my clientsand colleagues

[email protected]

20 people have recommended Louise

"Louise Kursmark is a career thought leader and one of the top resume experts in the career industry. I've had

the pleasure of working with Louise in several capacities. We teamed up on teleseminars and she was

exceptional in zeroing in on top priorities, providing rich content, and making everything run smoothly. Plus,

as co-organizer / planner of the Career Thought Leaders conference, Louise served as key point of contact for

ALL of the presenters (including me). Everything was kept on point, on time, and running smoothly. I heard

high praise from many conference attendees. If you need a writer who is clear, to-the-point, and focuses on

results, call Louise. Need a career-focused teleseminar or boot camp run? Call Louise. She is a person who

makes things happen."

— Wendy Terwelp, Coach: Networking, Personal Branding, Career, Opportunity Knocks (tm), was withanother company when working with Louise at Career Thought Leaders Consortium

"Louise is a great teacher and a valuable resource for information. I know that when I shoot her an e-mail

question regarding resumes or cover letters, she will get back to me promptly and with the exact information

to help me. Thank you, Louise!"

— Jack Mulcahy, ACRW; Resume Writer, Resume Writer, Jack Mulcahy Resume Services, was withanother company when working with Louise at Resume Writing Academy

"What could I possibly learn at a day-long resume writing workshop? Quite a lot! I was immediately able to

apply the information Louise shared regarding resume structure and format, marketing strategy, and drawing

information from students to help them articulate their experiences. As a speaker, Louise was well prepared,

she engaged and encouraged audience participation, and kept on-time and on-task. Some of the best

professional development money I have spent in a long time. I highly recommend taking a resume workshop

with Louise to any career services professional!"

— Ronald Hayes, Career Development Manager, The Culinary Institute of America, was with anothercompany when working with Louise at Resume Writing Academy

"You recall the saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". Not true! After being a professional resume

writer for 14 years, I had so much to learn from Louise (and Wendy) via the Resume Writing Academy. This

old dog is grateful. I look forward to learning more from Louise in the future."

— Mark Bartz, was Louise's client

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"I recently completed the Resume Writing Academy taught by Louise Kursmark and Wendy Enelow. The

class was a great investment in my career as a resume writer and Louise was an excellent teacher and coach.

Her help and advice to me was invaluable. I highly recommend the RWA for anyone who wants to be a great

resume writer."

— Michelle Schmidt, SPHR, ACRW, Professional Resume Writer and Interview Coach, SchmidtConsulting, was with another company when working with Louise at Resume Writing Academy

"I had the distinct pleasure of working with Louise as part of the ACRW (Academy Certified Resume Writer

- http://www.resumewritingacademy.com/acrw.php) certification program. The training was comprehensive,

and Louise did an excellent job conveying vital information, from resume writing fundamentals to

development strategies to formatting tricks to make the resume shine. Thanks so much, Louise!"

— Stephen Van Vreede, Certified Executive Resume Writer, Job Search Coach & EmploymentBlogger, NoddlePlace.com Resume & Job Search Forum, was with another company when working withLouise at Resume Writing Academy

"It was a great experience taking the ACRW program at the Resume Writing Academy. Louise is a pleasure

to work with and I learned so much from her by taking the course. Louise is truly the ultimate "Master"

Resume Writer and to have the opportunity to work closely with her and have my work critiqued by her was

extremely helpful in my development as a Master Resume Writer. I would highly recommend the Resume

Writing Academy and Louise and Wendy's Program."

— Julianne Franke, was Louise's client

"I graduated from ACRW in 2009, and Louise and Wendy were wonderful teachers. Their recommendations

have opened numerous doors for me, and I can't thank them enough for their expertise, helpfulness, and their

brutal honesty."

— Lesa Kerlin MPA/CPRW/MBTI Master Practitioner, was Louise's client

"Louise, along with Wendy Enelow, provides outstanding training on resume writing through their Resume

Writing Academy. Louise is meticulous in the feedback she gives to students such that everyone leaves the

academy with a solid foundation and skills to provide excellent services to candidates. I highly recommend

the Resume Writing Academy!"

— Nancy Branton, M.A., PCC, BCC, was Louise's client

"I’ve heard Louise Kursmark speak at Northeastern University and thought it was the best seminar I’ve

attended since I’ve worked in career development. I recall the presence Louise had when speaking to a

diverse group of career developers, and, of course, her command of résumé writing. I hope to have the

opportunity to hear her speak again, whether she discusses résumé writing, LinkedIn profiles, interviewing

techniques, or other topics. If you’re thinking of attending one of Louise’s seminars or hiring a career

development professional to speak to your organization, I highly recommend her."

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— Bob McIntosh, CPRW, MBTI, was Louise's client

"As Louise indicates in her profile, she wears many hats which by itself is no mean feat. What she doesn't say

is the degree of excellence that she brings to those "hats" which is an even tougher feat. She has always

impressed me on many levels, not the least of which is her ability to bring to her clients not just her expertise

but as or more importantly, the ability to deliver that knowledge in a sound, sensible and practical way every

single time. As the saying goes: Pros make what they do look easy."

— Dave Opton, Founder & CEO, ExecuNet, was with another company when working with Louise at BestImpression Career Services, Inc.

"I've worked with Louise in a number of capacities over more than a decade. A highlight would have to be

our collaboration that won her a "Best of..." at our state's website design competition ... although the number

of creative projects we've worked on together are too many to list. Louise has served the people I've sent her

way for career advice and is always the consummate professional. I look forward to my continued business

interactions with Louise well in to the future and recommend that you do the same."

— Kevin Skarritt, was Louise's client

"I have been an industry leader in the employment and career field since 1989 and have read over 500 books

in this genre. Without question, I would rank Louise's books and industry contributions as, not only valuable

to the enhanced professionalism of our industry, but as a benchmark for all of us to aspire to."

— Jay Block (11K+), Best selling Author, The Jay Block Companies, was with another company whenworking with Louise at Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

"I attended a webinar on executive resumes by Louise that increased my skills immensely. After writing

resumes for well over a decade, I had a high level of confidence in my work. However, I was not as sure of

myself when it came to executives. Let's just say that I was humbled by what I didn't know. The training was

chock full of substance with smooth and articulate delivery. I will eagerly look forward to her future

programming."

— Sharon Wiatt Jones, was Louise's client

"In every industry there are clear leaders, and within the resume industry, Louise is widely known and highly

regarded as both an author and one of the top executive resume writing professionals. I have met Louise at

several national conferences, in some cases I attended seminars she taught, and I have had the opportunity to

learn more about her approach to her craft. I have also bought and read several of her books, and she is head

and shoulders above the crowd. If I were throwing in the towel with my business to join the corporate world,

Louise is most likely the writer I would hire. On top of all that, she is exceedingly friendly and generous in

giving her time to help others in our field."

— Grant Cooper, Certified Resume Writer, CareerPro Resume Svc, LLC, was with another company whenworking with Louise at Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

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"Louise is a mentor to others in the careers profession. She is smart, practical, and gracious about sharing her

knowledge with others. I imagine that her clients benefit not only from expertise as a resume-writer, but also

from her ability to help them make connections."

— Karen P. Katz, M.Ed., CCM, Principal Consultant/President, Career Acceleration Network(CAN), worked directly with Louise at Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

"Louise has inspired me by her exceptional professionalism and commitment to the careers industry. In

addition, her personal warmth and encouragement have definitely contributed to my own professional growth

over the past several years. She is truly an amazing person to spend time with and learn from."

— Georgia Adamson, Owner, A Successful Career, div. of Adept Business Services, worked directly withLouise at Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

"Louise has been an outstanding help to me and my business over the years. Her insights into the newest and

latest tactics on resume styles and behavioral interviewing strategies have been invaluable to my company,

our outplacement and career coaching best practices. I have been mentored by Louise and have served with

her on peer panels. I value her in many, many ways."

— John M. O'Connor, MFA, CCM, President, Career Pro Inc. or Career Pro of NC, Inc., worked directlywith Louise at Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

"Louise is a gem to work with and "best in class" expert in here field. Her expert assistance helped me land an

executive job and take a big step forward. She's great at zeroing in on the target and helping clients hit the

bullseye with polish and speed."

— Tucker Snedeker, VP, Mobile Business Development, Bluestreak, was Louise's client

"Louise is an incredible source of knowledge on executive career issues, and her expertise has been

wonderfully helpful to me. She brings a deep level of commitment and insight to all of our projects."

— Robyn Greenspan, MS, Senior Editor, ExecuNet, was with another company when working with Louiseat Best Impression Career Services, Inc.

ExpertiseResume Writing, Career Management

Contact Louise on LinkedIn

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Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWFounder of pioneering career & resume writing organizations that guide job seekers & careerprofessionals to [email protected]

SummaryI am a lifelong Resume Writer, Career Coach, Author, Trainer, and Mentor who has been fortunate enough tofollow my entrepreneurial dreams throughout my entire 30+-year career in careers. I'm most proud of:

* 2010 CAREER INDUSTRY MENTOR AWARD from the Career Management Alliance for my years ofservice to the careers industry, my career colleagues, and job seekers worldwide.

* MAJOR MEDIA COVERAGE in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, LA Times,Boston Globe, Washington Post, and scores of online and offline publications.

* GUIDING 1000's of EXECUTIVE JOB SEEKERS through career transition, using my expertise in resumeand cover letter writing, LinkedIn profiles, executive job search, and career coaching.

* WRITING 25+ BOOKS on entrepreneurship, resumes, letters, keywords, interviewing, and more.Publications are available at www.wendyenelow.com, Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and other major booksellers.

* WRITING 100's of PRINT AND ONLINE ARTICLES for Monster.com, Ladders.com, Netshare.com, andscores of other publications. Careers Columnist for the American Legion Magazine for the past 6 years.

* SPEAKING AT CONFERENCES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS NATIONWIDE for Career ThoughtLeaders (CTL), Career Masters Institute (CMI), National Career Development Association (NCDA), NationalEmployment Counseling Association (NECA), International Career Development Conference (ICDC),Professional Association of Resume Writers (PARW), LDS Employment, R.L. Stevens & Associates, USArmy, US Navy, and many others.

* TRAINING HUNDREDS OF PROFESSIONAL RESUME WRITERS over the past decade.

* EARNING MY OWN PAYCHECK SINCE THE AGE OF 22. I am most definitely a lifelong entrepreneur!

Google Me: http://vizibility.com/wendy

ExperienceFounder & Executive Director at Career Thought Leaders ConsortiumJuly 2009 - Present (3 years 8 months)

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FOUNDER OF TRANSFORMATIVE, ONE-OF-A-KIND THINK TANK (www.careerthoughtleaders.com)dedicated to the now, the new, and the next in careers. Lead a team of career-industry experts workingcollaboratively to create, develop, and manage initiatives spanning the careers and employment market:

* Career Planning, Assessment & Development* Career Coaching & Career Transition* Resume Writing & Cover Letter Writing* LinkedIn Profile Writing* Personal Branding* Job Search* Online & Offline Networking* Social Media & Online Reputation Management* Recruitment & Hiring* Workforce Development & Management* College & University Career Development* Military Career Transition

ORCHESTRATE HIGH-PROFILE CAREER TRAINING & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS for careercolleagues worldwide. Notable events:

--CTL Virtual Conference. This event leverages the best in virtual conferencing technology to create anoutstanding educational experience in coaching, career management, resume writing, and entrepreneurship.Attendees come from North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

--Global Career Brainstorming Day. Small groups of career pros meet in person and virtually to brainstormtrends and best practices in the now, the next, and the next in careers. This event is great fun with remarkableresults – a published white paper of findings with contributions from career experts worldwide. Download thewhite papers on the CTL website – www.careerthoughtleaders.com.

SHARE INFORMATION WITH CAREER PROFESSIONALS & JOB SEEKERS. Read our blog on theCTL home page, visit the article library, and join in the discussion in the CTL LinkedIn Group.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS. CTL awards the prestigious Master Resume Writer (MRW) andCredentialed Career Manager (CCM), honoring individuals who have reached the top tier in our industry.

JOB SEEKERS: SEARCH FOR TALENTED CAREER COACHES & RESUME WRITERS:http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/ctl-directory/http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/credentials/7 recommendations available upon request

Co-Founder & Executive Director at Resume Writing AcademyMay 2007 - Present (5 years 10 months)

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CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WORLD’S FIRST AND MOST WELL-RECOGNIZEDRESUME TRAINING COMPANY: www.resumewritingacademy.com. Created challenging curriculum withclasses on resume strategy, resume writing, resume formatting and design, English language and grammar,and more. Students must complete 8 assignments and writing projects. It’s not for the “faint of heart”!

With my business partner, Louise Kursmark, I personally grade each and every assignment to provideessential, one-on-one feedback so students learn, progress, and graduate with their Academy CertifiedResume Writer (ACRW) credential, one of the most respected resume credentials in the industry.

We provide our students with a wealth of resources, including 100-page resume sample book, 50-page coverletter sample book, client questionnaires, font chart, and articles on resume writing and entrepreneurship.

Graduates of the RWA certification program are offered ongoing opportunities to participate in variouswriting, subcontracting, and other projects as available.

WE ALSO OFFER RESUME E-SUMMITS, 2-hour resume training programs on specific topics: WritingResumes for Career Changers, Managers & Executives, Banking & Finance Professionals, Sales & MarketingProfessionals, Writing LinkedIn Profiles. There are 10+ to select from and you get them instantly!

ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR? IF SO, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ELEGANCE,our 8-hour program for entrepreneurs in the resume and career coaching industry:

• Marketing & Business Development• Pricing, Packaging & Profitability• Sales & Customer Relationship Management• Business Operations & Management

Attendees receive scores of handouts, sample forms, sales scripts, client contracts, questionnaires, and more.Details: http://www.resumewritingacademy.com/entrepreneur/

I‘ve TRAINED 3000+ CAREER PROFESSIONALS in both in-person and virtual events: RWA training andcertification, E-Summits, public speaking engagements, webinars, and more.9 recommendations available upon request

President at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.September 1982 - Present (30 years 6 months)FOUNDED AND BUILT ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL AND WELL-RESPECTEDRESUME WRITING FIRMS that I still own 30+ years later.

Writing is what I call my “occupational instinct.” It’s what is in my soul and what I was destined to do. Ididn’t expect to grow up to be an executive resume writer but that’s precisely where my career path took meat the very young age of only 22.

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The first resume I ever wrote was for the economic minister of Nairobi, Kenya. I remember thinking tomyself that I was totally unqualified to do the resume and spent over a week working on it. He loved it and Iwas hooked! Thousands and thousands of resumes later, I still love it.

RESUME WRITING IS SO MUCH “MORE” THAN MOST PEOPLE THINK. It’s all about strategy,positioning, and the power of words to create perception of “who” a job seeker is in a manner that gives thema competitive edge. It’s about how to creatively integrate keywords, project highlights, achievements,responsibilities, and everything else that makes that job seeker unique and a valued asset.

After so many years, I’ve WRITTEN FOR JUST ABOUT EVERY INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONIMAGINABLE. Want to talk about arbitrage and currency hedging? Supply chain management and ILS?Sales channels and product launches? IPOs, M&As, and LBOs? CIOs, CTOs, & Software Engineers? I havewritten for people in more than 100 industries and, although not a prerequisite to expert resume writing, it isdefinitely an added bonus.

OUR WRITING SERVICES INCLUDE executive resumes, cover letters, e-notes, LinkedIn profiles, bios,websites, and other career communications. OUR COACHING SERVICES include career coaching,interviewing training, and job search coaching/support. All of our services are targeted to professional,managerial, and executive candidates.

When you visit our website – http://www.wendyenelow.com - you’ll find a link to our bookstore with morethan 40 titles on resumes, cover letters, keywords, interviewing, and related topics.13 recommendations available upon request

Founder & Executive Director at Career Masters Institute / Career Management AllianceJune 1999 - December 2007 (8 years 7 months)FOUNDED, BUILT AND DIRECTED ONE OF THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS INTHE CAREERS INDUSTRY. Recruited Board of Directors and built new venture from concept into a fullyoperational organization with a strong membership base and a wealth of programs, services, resources, andopportunities for its membership (e.g., professional resume writers, career coaches, career counselors, collegeand university career development professionals, military career transition specialists, outplacementconsultants, corporate HR and OD professionals).

CREATED INDUSTRY-LEADING INITIATIVES in:

• Training & Certification for Coaching and Resume Writing• Online Resume Writing & Coaching Tools• Cross-Industry Collaborations & Partnerships• Emerging Webcast & Podcast Training Programs

RECRUITED AN ESTEEMED BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

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• Deb Dib – ExecutivePowerBrand.com• Louise Kursmark – ResumeWritingAcademy.com / CareerThoughtLeaders.com• Jan Melnik – JanMelnik.com• Don Orlando – The McLean Group• Barbara Safani – CareerSolvers.com• Susan Whitcomb – TheAcademies.com

SOLD BUSINESS TO KENNEDY INFORMATION. Retained by Kennedy as the Association’s ExecutiveDirector for the next year. Continued to manage this company and my executive resume and coachingbusiness (Enelow Enterprises, Inc.).12 recommendations available upon request

PublicationsBest Resumes for 100K+ JobsImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWTHE expert's guide to writing executive resumes.

Best Career Transition Resumes for $100K+ JobsImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWStrategies, tips, techniques, and scores of resume samples to help facilitate a successful career transition.

Best Keywords for Resumes, Cover Letters & InterviewsImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWGreat resources for keywords for 20+ different industries and professions. Used in resume samples, coverletter samples, and interview examples.

Cover Letter MagicJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWIn its 4th edition, this is one of the world's top-selling cover letter books.

The $100,000+ EntrepreneurImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWStep-by-step guide to developing and launching an entrepreneurial venture.

Expert Resumes for Career ChangersJIST Publishing

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Authors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide to resume writing for career changers. 100+ sample resumes.

Expert Resumes for Computer & Web JobsJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide to resume writing for computer, web, and technology professionals. 100+ sample resumes.

Expert Resumes for EngineersJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide for resume writing for engineering professionals. 100+ resume samples.

Expert Resumes for Health Care CareersJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide to writing resumes for heath care careers. 100+ resume samples.

Expert Resumes for Managers & ExecutivesJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide for writing resumes for managers and executives. 100+ resume samples.

Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian TransitionsJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide to writing resumes for people transitioning from military-to-civilian careers. 100+ resumesamples.

Expert Resumes for People Returning to WorkJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide to resume writing for people returning to work after unemployment, incarceration, divorce,retirement, raising children, and more. 100+ resume samples.

Expert Resumes for Teachers & EducatorsJIST PublishingAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWDefinitive guide to resume writing for teachers, educators, and others in academia. 100+ resume samples.

Executive Job Search for $100K to $1 Million+ JobsImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWPortfolio of strategies and samples - resumes, career bios, cover letters, website copy, and more.

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The Enelow-Kursmark Executive Resume ToolkitEnelow Enterprises, Inc.Authors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWFully downloadable e-book with multiple components for various industries and professions.

No-Nonsense Cover LettersCareer PressAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWBasic guide to cover letter writing for the typical job seeker. Great samples. Easy to use.

No-Nonsense ResumesCareer PressAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWStraightforward guide to resume writing. Just the facts with great samples and easy-to-follow instructions.

Best Resumes and Letters for Ex-OffendersImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWA very specific resume book for a very specific audience. Filled with both resume and cover letter samples.

Keywords to Nail Your Job InterviewImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWKeywords to know and use to nail your interview and get the offer in more than 25 different industries andprofessions.

Findings Needles in a HaystackImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRW3-volume set with 25,000+ keywords for 40+ different industries and professions. A labor of love that I willnever update!

Best Resumes & CVs for International JobsImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWGreat guide and samples for US to international and international to US.

Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year DegreeImpact PublicationsAuthors: Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWGreat portfolio of resume samples that demonstrate success, achievement, and advancement. Lack of collegedegree doesn't even matter!

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CertificationsCCM - Credentialed Career ManagerCareer Masters Institute 2003

MRW - Master Resume WriterCareer Masters Institute 2005

JCTC - Job & Career Transition CoachCareer Planning & Adult Development Network 1999

CPRW - Certified Professional Resume WriterProfessional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches 1994

EducationUniversity of Maryland Baltimore CountyB.A., Psychology, 1974 - 1978Grade: Honors GraduateActivities and Societies: Psychology Student of the Year Award, 1978Member, Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society)

OrganizationsCareer Thought Leaders ConsortiumFounder, Executive Director & Member2008 to Present

National Career Development AssociationMember2011 to Present

Career Planning & Adult Development NetworkMember2006 to Present

Honors and AwardsPsychology Student of the Year AwardUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County1978

Career Industry Mentor AwardCareer Management Alliance

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2010For decades of service to the career industry and to my colleagues

Skills & ExpertiseExecutive & Professional Resume Writing (Expert, 20+ years experience)Executive Career Coaching (Advanced, 20+ years experience)Train-the-Trainer Programs - Resumes (Expert, 15 years experience)Train-the-Trainer Programs - Entrepreneurship (Expert, 15 years experience)Public Speaking, Teaching & Training (Advanced, 13 years experience)Book Writing (Expert, 16 years experience)Conference & Meeting Planning (Expert, 12 years experience)Resume WritingTeachingTrainingPublic SpeakingResumeExecutive CoachingEntrepreneurshipCoachingSystem AdministrationMeeting PlanningConvention CentersPurchasingMarketingGovernmentCover LettersCareer CounselingCareer DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentPersonal DevelopmentTransportationExecutive DevelopmentHuman ResourcesInternational Business DevelopmentAccountingPersonal BrandingCareer AssessmentWorkshopsStrategic PlanningInterviewsInterview PreparationLeadershipCareer ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCertified Professional Resume Writer

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BloggingJob Search StrategiesPublic RelationsRecruitingProgram ManagementTemporary PlacementCRMManagementMBTI

InterestsProfessionally, I'm passionate about entrepreneurship and the careers industry.

Personally, I'm passionate and engaged with my 4 dogs and 1 cat, and aspire to one day own a few llamas,alpacas, pygmie goats, and other livestock to join us on our 35-acre "gentleman's farm." Saving that adventurefor retirement when I learn to weave, stain glass, and become a true artist ... I hope!

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Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRWFounder of pioneering career & resume writing organizations that guide job seekers & careerprofessionals to [email protected]

41 people have recommended Wendy"Wendy is truly a leader in the careers industry. She has elevated the level of professionalism of the entirecareers industry—a goal she set out to accomplish many years ago. Having known Wendy for 20+ years, shenever ceases to amaze me with her innovativeness, personal drive, and thought leadership. She is 1000percent committed to every initiative she launches yet always has time to mentor, coach, and train otherwriters and coaches entering the industry. Having been personally mentored, coached, and trained by Wendy,I can unabashedly say she is a genuine “giver” and super star. When asked to be a part of her Career ThoughtLeaders Consortium, I was honored as everything Wendy does is cutting edge and extremely top notch. Herprolific writing (books, articles, toolkits, whitepapers, advice columns, etc.), public speaking, and trainingprograms have produced extremely high standards for the careers industry."

—Beverly Harvey, Job Search Expert, Career Thought Leaders Consortium, worked directly with Wendyat Career Thought Leaders Consortium

"Wendy's CTL conference is an event for every careers industry professional. Whether attending one day orall three, it's an excellent way to make connections, catch up on the latest trends, and learn, learn, learn. Eachday--Mastering the Art of Resume Writing, Your Journey to Entrepreneurial Success, Excellence andInnovation in Career Coaching--is engaging and inspiring. I always leave with a renewed passion for mycareer and a zillion new ideas!"

—Marjorie Sussman, Master Resume Writer, Senior Executive Resume Writer, DoverProductions, worked directly with Wendy at Career Thought Leaders Consortium

"Few people have the depth of influence and breadth of reach that Wendy has. Her passion for connectingpeople led to the creation of Career Masters Institute and subsequently Career Thought Leaders; her prolificwriting has yielded dozens of best-practice books; and her passion for entrepreneurship has helped hundredsof career professionals build thriving practices. She is a driving force in the careers industry!"

— Susan Whitcomb, Career Coach Trainer, TheAcademies: Career Coach Academy/Job SearchAcademy/Leadership Coach Academy/Christian Coach Acad., was with another company when working withWendy at Career Thought Leaders Consortium

"A consummate entrepreneur and a trailblazer in the careers industry, Wendy is like the energizer bunny! Hertalents are unlimited. As the founder of professional associations, careers conference organizer, author ofcountless resume and other publications, career coach and resume writer, Wendy continues to be an

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inspiration and a resource to every career professional."

—Louise Garver, President, Career Directions LLC, worked with Wendy at Career Thought LeadersConsortium

"I've known Wendy now for 12 years, and she is without question THE consummate professional in ourindustry. Many people claim to be "thought leaders", but Wendy truly is. Many profess to have "written thebook" on career management best practices, but Wendy literally has, more than anyone. And many may takepride in having contributed to our industry and to the development and growth of the professionals within it,but Wendy set the standard. I call Wendy a friend, a mentor, a role model, and I owe my business and myown success to so much of what Wendy has done and stands for."

—Ross Macpherson, President, Career Quest, was with another company when working with Wendy atCareer Thought Leaders Consortium

"Wendy Enelow is a warm, kind, personable, business savvy woman whom I have the highest respect andadmiration for. As a Career Thought Leader, Wendy delivers high-caliber programs, conferences, and classeswith rich content backed by unbelievable expertise. Her wealth of knowledge about writing stand-out resumesand other materials is first rate. Every class, program, certification, and conference of Wendy’s that I haveattended has by far exceeded my expectations. She settles for nothing but excellence! Wendy is extremelydedicated when it comes to providing her clients with effective and innovative tools, invaluable knowledge,and engaging ideas. Her shared secrets, shortcuts, techniques, and simple tips can be put into immediate useby job seekers who are looking to stand out and rise above the fierce competition. As a career-orientedprofessional myself, I know firsthand that Wendy offers her clients the highest level of professionalism. Shehas personally helped me in my business, both as a career coach and as an entrepreneur. After attending herCareer Thought Leaders Conferences, I always leave feeling invigorated with the desire to take my businessto the next level. Wendy not only inspires me to excel, she also equips me with valuable materials, insight,and contacts. When you attend a conference by Wendy, you walk away feeling refreshed, rejuvenated,recharged, inspired, engaged, and empowered to be a world-class business professional. No words canadequately express my appreciation and gratitude toward Wendy. I credit her with the success of my muchimproved resume writing. There is no way I would have seen this success without her personalized,one-on-one feedback, coaching, cheerleading, and guidance. Wendy has given me the confidence to succeedand take my business to the next level. I am now better equipped to share a wealth of business-building ideas,cutting-edge coaching, and the latest resume writing techniques with my clients. Simply put, Wendy isfabulous! If you need a stand-out resume writer, trainer, or career consultant, I highly recommend Wendy andher services. Investing your time with her is one of my top five best investments that I have made in myself."

—Amy Gubser, M.S. | Executive Career Coach, was Wendy's client

"Wendy Enelow is a rock star in the world of career services. The consummate entrepreneur, Wendy is atremendous strategist and marketer with a constant flow of creative ideas. I was an exhibitor demonstratingthe www.wintheview.com on-line career tools for two consecutive years at Wendy’s career thought leaderconference and was extremely pleased with her concern and management to ensure exhibitors total

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satisfaction and return on investment. I might also mention that Wendy is quite the social director and createsa fun yet professional atmosphere at her conferences. I have the greatest respect for Wendy as anaccomplished professional in the world of career services and marketing and have enjoyed working with her."

—Kenneth Diamond, CEO & Founder of WinTheView On-line Interview Presentation and PersonalBranding Tools, WinTheView.com, was with another company when working with Wendy at Career ThoughtLeaders Consortium

"Wendy Enelow is the reason I am such a great resume writer now. Her courses at the Resume WritingAcademy provided an excellent foundation on which to base my writing career. She not only delivers greatresults, has high integrity, and is quite personable, but she shows her deep and detailed knowledge, andprovides excellent work at a reasonable cost. Thanks, Wendy!"

— Jack Mulcahy, ACRW; Resume Writer, was Wendy's client

"When I was searching for a certification in resume writing there was only one person in the universe whodoes this the best. That is Wendy Enelow. Her class taught me that resume writing is an art and not a formula,and that a great resume can make the difference between getting an interview or not getting one. Wendyprovides so much value to her students. She gives away so much valuable information on a regular basis. Herbelief that career professionals are not in competition with one another but colleagues whose flag raises allships has made a significant impression on how I practice. Wendy is a LEADER in the industry. Havingfounded Career Managment Alliance, she is always developing more and more ways to improve the careersindustry. If you ever get a chance to work with Wendy, you will see what I mean and if you have not yetworked with Wendy, the best is yet to come."

—Liliana Kaminski Bradford, was Wendy's client

"Typically, role models are people we don’t know personally. Their skills, talents, abilities, and admirabletraits have elevated them to role-model status. Wendy Enelow, Founder and Director of the Resume WritingAcademy (RWA), is an extraordinary role model in the careers industry. Prior to May of this year, Wendywas my business role model. After enrolling in RWA, she became my mentor. Throughout the course, Wendyserved as an excellent instructor and a trusted guide who helped me gain a broader perspective of theindustry. As a graduate of RWA, my resume writing expertise and confidence level has expandedexponentially and career opportunities are bountiful. Moreover, having Wendy as a business mentor allowsme to tap into her wisdom and gain knowledge of industry best practices."

—Wanda Kiser, Career Coach | Resume Writer, was Wendy's client

"Wendy is a leader in the field of resumes, careers, and entrepreneurship. Wendy and Louise Kursmark areboth excellent authors of resume books. Together they created a top notch Resume Writing Academy. It is afabulous program for career professionals. Completing this training enables career professionals to providethe best possible resume guidance to candidates that will position them for success. Wendy is a fabulouscoach for entrepreneurs; she brings a strategic and relational approach to her coaching."

—Nancy Branton, M.A., PCC, BCC, was Wendy's client

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"Wendy is top-shelf when it comes to sharing industry insights with her colleagues. I first engaged her help in1994. To date, she continues to provide cutting-edge information to support me with both business andtechnical skills. The Resume Writing Academy is the newest training venue that Wendy has developed toenhance the professionalism of our industry. Many thanks, Wendy!"

—Debra O'Reilly, Certified Resume Writer/Coach, was Wendy's client

"When I was considering entering the field of professional resume writing, I e-mailed Wendy to see if shecould sort out the alphabet soup of potential credentials I could obtain. She offered to speak with me on thephone - which I quickly took her up on! We talked for 50 minutes, and as a result, I understood what directionI needed to take and how best to get there. I am now in her class, and am loving it."

—Lesa Kerlin MPA/CPRW/MBTI Master Practitioner, was Wendy's client

"Wendy is an amazing marketing professional, an expert resume writer, and a great inspiration. I enrolled inthe very first Resume Writing Academy because my work was growing stagnant and I desperately wanted toget to a new level. I was not disappointed! Wendy's knowledge, her sense of humor, and her passion for thefield inspired me to go beyond what I thought possible. It upped the value of my work enormously and gaveme the confidence I need to succeed."

—Marjorie Sussman, Master Resume Writer, was Wendy's client

"Wendy is the resume writer that people in the industry want to be when they grow up. That's why they flockto Resume Writing Academy to receive training from her, and that's why I enrolled in her program. She's anextremely effective teacher and presenter, and I credit her tremendously for equipping me with the knowledgethat has allowed me to take my resume writing skills from good to great. She's also a phenomenal author. Ifyou were to peek in my office, you'd see at least at least 17 of her books on my shelves, where I can and doreference them regularly."

—Robyn Feldberg, was Wendy's client

"Wendy Enelow, esteemed author, trainer, and consultant, is a pioneer in the careers industry. As co-founderand director of Resume Writing Academy, president of Enelow Enterprises, Inc., and the driving force behindan alliance of human resource, resume writing, and career coaching professionals, she is highly regarded forher expertise. I, like many, find her to be an inspiration. Sincerely, Nina Ebert, CPRW Certified ProfessionalRésumé Writer Career Consultant / Author / Workshop Presenter Phone and Secure Fax: (609) 758-7799 TollFree Phone: (866) 400-7799 President # A Word’s Worth Serving Entry Level to Executives since 1989 ”WeOpen Doors to Interviews” 23-Time Nationally Published Author Web # www.keytosuccessresumes.comEmail # [email protected] Blog # KeyToSuccessResumes Selected for Inclusion in: TheDirectory of Professional Résumé Writers Heritage Registry of Who’s Who Biltmore Who's Who, Executive& Professional Women Biltmore 2007 Honors Edition Cambridge Women Who’s Who, Executive &Professional Registry Military Reward Partner"

—Nina Ebert, Certified Professional Résumé Writer / Career Consultant / Author / Workshop Presenter, A

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Word's Worth Resume & Writing Service, was with another company when working with Wendy at ResumeWriting Academy

"Wendy and I go back to when the resume and career coaching industries first were born as highlyprofessional and respected venues for assisting job seekers secure employment and career trainers / coachesimprove their skills and abilities. Without question, I would rank Wendy as one of our top industryprofessionals."

— Jay Block (11K+), Best selling Author, The Jay Block Companies, was with another company whenworking with Wendy at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.

"Wendy Enelow's books helped me become a great resume writer. In fact, I became so good, I could nolonger do it, as I couldn't charge my worth, but it was she I turned to write mine. I highly recommend herservices and her publications."

—Dawn Rudolph, was Wendy's client

"Wendy is THE expert on resume writing. You would not find a single Career Services professional thatdoesn't consider her the best source for resume writing information. On top of this her work ethic is second tonone and she is a pleasure to do business with, I would be lucky to have that chance again."

—Daniel Cohen, Manager of Resume Services, TheLadders.com, was with another company when workingwith Wendy at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.

"I reached out to Wendy after receiving a book contract, and she replied to me immediately with advice. Shealso referred me to her webinar on the "author's advantage," which I decided to purchase. Because of theadvice in this webinar, I was able to successfully negotiate several important improvements to my bookcontract. I would have never known to ask for these without Wendy's great webinar. Her advice is absolutelyspot-on, and she has great integrity as an expert career coach and author. Thanks so much, Wendy!"

—Heather Krasna MS, CSSR, CDR, CWDP, was Wendy's client

"Wendy wrote the book on resume writing. (Or, to put it more succinctly, writes the books on resume writingand successful practices for entrepreneurship in the career management field.) To observe Wendy in practiceis to watch "mindful efficiency in motion." I recently attended a three day meeting of the Career ThoughtLeaders Consortium. Wendy served as our facilitator. In this role, she deftly guided discussions, enablinginformation sharing, brainstorming, and effective group decision making. In addition to her subject matterexpertise in resume writing and entrepreneurship, Wendy is a strong collaborator and educator. She shareswhat she knows and--after more than 20 years in career management--she continues to keep an active eye onfuture trends and developments in the field. If you're interested in future career trends and best practices,watch Wendy and follow her on Twitter (http://twitter.com/wendyenelow)."

—Chandlee Bryan, Executive Resume Writer & Career Coach, Best Fit Forward (Careers in Context), waswith another company when working with Wendy at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.

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"I was very pleased to have Wendy coach me in the development of my resume she did a superb job!!! CecilStapley"

—Cecil Stapley, was Wendy's client

"Wendy facilitated a Roundtable for career entrepreneurs that transformed the way I think about my careercoaching business. Since the Roundtable and subsequent individual coaching, I have gained an unprecedentedamount of clarity in defining and running my coaching practice. I have been given the tools and resourcesnecessary to overcome stumbling blocks that are common to soloprenuers in the field. Definitely one of thebest coaches for career coaches in the business."

— Sean Harvey, was Wendy's client

"Bar none, Wendy Enelow is the consummate career professional with expertise spanning virtually all aspectsof career management. The preeminent writer of resumes and collateral job-search materials for senior-levelexecutives, Wendy not only pioneered the career industry through her founding of Career ManagementAlliance, but continues to spearhead leading-edge strategies for job seekers and resume writers. A prolificpublished author, Wendy generously shares her extensive knowledge with peer-level groups; she writes anddelivers expert training programs on a regular basis throughout North America. She is a frequently quotedsubject matter expert in the media relative to job search, careers, resumes, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Asa colleague, she is a trusted professional and source. And as a service provider, she is 'tops' in the field andhighly recommended."

— Jan Melnik, Owner, Absolute Advantage, was with another company when working with Wendy atEnelow Enterprises, Inc.

"Wendy is a take charge bottom line giver whose picture should be on the front cover of Bob Burg's runawaybestseller The Go-Giver. When you interact with Wendy her authenticity makes you feel so special youimmediately search for ways to return the favor of her caring about you. What better relationship could youhope for?"

— Stephen "Steve" Q Shannon, was Wendy's client

"Wendy brought resumes and the resume business to a height that we can all be proud of. She has understoodthe value of the professional service and has collected resumes for several books that were published bymajor publishers such as JIST. Our world is a better place because of Wendy!"

—Nita Busby, Owner, Resumes, Etc., worked with Wendy at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.

"Wendy has made and keeps updating the value of the resume writer's efforts in behalf on the careertransition client. Wendy has made the world aware of the persons who provide service to such clients bypublishing resume samples and other encouraging materials. She is a wonderful example of a person who isdedicated service to others."

—Nita Busby, Owner, Resumes, Etc., was with another company when working with Wendy at Enelow

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Enterprises, Inc.

"I have worked closely and hired Wendy as a personal coach during critical times in my business. We havelearned to work together on projects and programs and I value my association with her and hergroundbreaking work throughout the careers community. Her quiet service to my colleagues, our veteransand others lets me know her heart. She gives it all and it's my pleasure to call her friend."

— John M. O'Connor, MFA, CCM, President, Career Pro Inc. or Career Pro of NC, Inc., worked directlywith Wendy at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.

"Wendy is as good as it gets. Her knowlege base is unbelievable impressive, author. Unbelievable talent,work ethics and integrity that are no longer found in todays world."

—Louri Boilard, Owner, Executive Careers, inc, worked with Wendy at Enelow Enterprises, Inc.

"Wendy Enelow has unmatched expertise and savvy in every area of career management. She is also areliable and accessible resource to industry colleagues, and a creative connector of people and ideas. Wendyexemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit at its best, and stands as a role model for independent practitionersacross the nation."

—Ken Lawson, MA, EdM, Career Counselor and Career Management Coach, Independent Practice, waswith another company when working with Wendy at Career Management Alliance

"Over the years I have had spoken and corresponded with Wendy and looked to her for advice and guidancefrom which I and those in my company always benefited. Most memorable experience was sharing the stagefor a few brief moments when Wendy accompanied our company on our business cruise to Nassau. Heragenda was brilliant as was she; and her advice packed a great deal inspirational punch! Anyone who knowsWendy Enelow is proud to know her and recognizes her as la ressource complète when it comes to anythingand everything colored "career""

—Rob Taub, was Wendy's client

"Wendy is a true pioneer and leader in the field of Resume Writing and Career Coaching. I have had the goodfortune over the course of 10 years to watch, observe and learn from this master writer and entrepreneur. Shehas led the way in establishing and developing a new industry by her vision, tenancity and intelligence. Whennot founding new companies, Wendy always seemed to have time for newcomers like myself who needed herwisdom and expertise. I am honored to call her a friend and colleague."

— Igor Shpudejko, Owner, Career Focus, worked with Wendy at Career Management Alliance

"As a visionary entrepreneur, Wendy Enelow's reputation is as a pioneer in the careers industry. She has setthe resume writing standard everyone strives to meet; built a diverse world class careers community; anddeveloped / mentored some of the world's finest resume writers and career coaches. Wherever she goes, sheusually arrives first with a strong following of writers and coaches close behind her."

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—Cindy Kraft, Career Coach & Personal Brand Strategist, Executive Essentials, d/b/a theCFO-Coach.com, worked directly with Wendy at Career Management Alliance

"Career professionals from all branches of our industry think of Wendy Enelow as a leader and mentor. Shehas blazed a visible trail for others to follow based on her initial success as an executive resume writer.Wendy clearly understands the importance of building relationships. Her credibility has grown exponentiallybased on her collaboration with others as a resume writer and author, association director, and industrytrainer. I think she is simply brilliant - smart, practical, personable, and unpretentious. Few icons of anyindustry are as approachable as Wendy; she is a "go-to" person in the careers industry."

—Karen P. Katz, M.Ed., CCM, Principal Consultant/President, Career Acceleration Network (CAN),LLC, worked directly with Wendy at Career Management Alliance

"Wendy Enelow is one of the Career Services Industry's brightest stars. Wendy has an extraordinary ability tomake each and every person she meets feel special. A true entrepreneur, Wendy continues to grow andchallenge herself and those she serves. Over the years, I have attended countless workshops and trainings ledby her. Each and every time Wendy exceeded my expectations. It is with complete sincerity that I attributemy success in part to Wendy Enelow."

—Anne-Marie Ditta, Owner, First Impression Career Services, worked with Wendy at Career ManagementAlliance

"Wendy Enelow is an inspirational and pioneering careers industry professional and colleague whoseinfluence in my professional and business life has been substantial. Her sheer dynamism, vision, anddedication are truly awesome to behold. The careers industry in general and the resume writing profession inparticular owe Wendy a great debt for the advancements in professionalism, public image, and overalleffectiveness she has helped to drive through her insightful and inspiring seminars, presentations, books, andarticles. Add to that her passionate and visionary leadership as founder of the Career Management Alliance,an organization she took from concept to become the nation’s premier professional association for the careersindustry. I consider myself fortunate to have met Wendy some 15+ years ago, and look forward to continuedinteraction with her as a valued colleague, coach, mentor, friend, and continual source of “What’s Next” forour profession."

—Laurie Smith, President/General Partner, Creative Keystrokes Executive Resume Service, workeddirectly with Wendy at Career Management Alliance

"Wendy is one extraordinary individual. I've known Wendy for nearly 10 years and without a doubt she is aborn leader. Any venture she has taken on has become a great success and it's due to her passion anddedication to the "careers" industry and seeing that her colleagues succeed. I have the utmost respect forWendy and appreciate what she has given and continues to give to our industry as a whole. Her willingness togive to others has led many of us to become the success we are today."

—Maria Hebda, CCMC, CPRW, Founder & Managing Executive, CertifiedResumeWriters.com &CertifiedCareerCoaches.com, worked directly with Wendy at Career Management Alliance

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"I heard about Wendy's leadership in the careers industry before I met her. When we finally connected, herenergy, vision and entrepreneurial spirit was contagious to all around her. I am continually impressed byWendy's innovative ventures in this dynamic field and her commitment to model success for others. Sheresponds immediately to any request or question I have, which is even more admirable, given her manyendeavors. Wendy is a pacesetter in career development who knows how to execute."

— Jennifer Kahnweiler, Ph.D., CSP, Speaker, Career Coach and Author, AboutYOU, Inc., worked withWendy at Career Management Alliance

"A leader in her field, I have known Wendy for almost 30 years. She still continues to have the same passionand committment to the success of others. I count myself fortunate to have worked for her and with her."

—Wendy B. Adams, Author, Columnist, Consultant, The Career Coach, worked directly with Wendy atCareer Management Alliance

"There are few people in life who you can honestly say inspire you. Wendy is one of those people. As thefounder and leader of Career Masters Institute, a premier career coaching professional organization, Wendyhas elevated the standards of the industry, mentored countless numbers of career professionals, and beenexceptionally generous with her time and her knowledge. She is an accomplished author, a captivating publicspeaker, and an endless source of energy, enthusiasm, and humor. Through Wendy's support , I have beenable to achieve many of my professional objectives and even stretch myself to attain new and more strategicgoals."

—Barbara Safani, President, Career Solvers, worked indirectly for Wendy at Career Masters Institute

"Wendy’s portfolio of work is simply awe-inspiring. She is high energy and super organized. I have attendedseveral of her seminars and can honestly say I always get much more than I expected. She goes the extra mileand consistently provides pertinent and timely information at an advanced level of expertise."

— Stevie Puckett, was Wendy's client

ExpertiseResume Writing, Staffing and Recruiting

Contact Wendy on LinkedIn

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RWA  E-­‐Summit:  Writing  LinkedIn  Profiles     ©  2013  Louise  Kursmark  &  Wendy  Enelow  •  Page  69  

SAMPLE  RESUMES    On  the  following  pages  you  will  find  7  resumes  that  are  companion  pieces  to  LinkedIn  profiles  we  have  discussed.  As  you  absorb  and  use  all  of  the  material  we  have  presented  in  this  E-­‐Summit,  take  some  time  to  peruse  the  resumes  and  compare  them  to  the  LinkedIn  profiles.      Ask  yourself:    

§ What  was  omitted  –  and  why  do  you  think  it  was?  § What  is  most  similar  to  the  LinkedIn  profile,  and  what  is  most  different?  § Do  the  documents  seem  complementary  …  but  not  identical?  § How  does  the  tone  and  style  differ  between  the  two  documents?  § What  might  you  do  differently?  

   

THANK  YOU  TO  OUR  CONTRIBUTORS    We  want  to  recognize  and  applaud  the  talented  writers  who  contributed  resumes  and  profiles  so  that  we  could  provide  a  broad  variety  of  samples  for  this  program.  Their  work  is  outstanding!  

• Jan  Melnik,  MRW  (Felipe  Diaz)  ABSOLUTE  ADVANTAGE  •  [email protected]  

• Janet  Beckstrom,  ACRW,  MRW  (Antoine  Williams)  WORDCRAFTER  •  [email protected]  

• Roger  Ford,  ACRW  (Mary  Lynn  Edwards)  A  BETTER  RESUME  NOW  •  [email protected]  

• Kris  Niklawski,  ACRW  (Rita  Taylor)  RESUME  SELECT  •  [email protected]  

• Michael  Kranes  (Don  Washington)  RESUME  SLAYER  •  [email protected]  

   

MORE  E-­‐LEARNING  OPPORTUNITIES    Mark  your  calendar  for  our  next  E-­‐Summit:  Writing  E-­‐Notes:  Today’s  New  Cover  Letters  –  JULY  12,  2013    And  don’t  miss  the  opportunity  for  3  full  days  of  career  training  at  our  2013  Career  Thought  Leaders  Conference  &  Symposium  –  for  the  first  time  presented  as  a  virtual  video  conference  via  a  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art  conference  technology  platform.  We  are  bringing  you  everything  you  love  about  conferences  –  first-­‐class  programming,  expert  speakers,  valuable  exhibitors,  and  extensive  networking  and  socializing  opportunities  –  all  from  the  comfort  of  your  home  or  office  and  without  the  time  and  expense  of  travel!  

• Conference  Overview:  http://conference2013.careerthoughtleaders.com/  • Conference  Demo  Video:  http://conference2013.careerthoughtleaders.com/demo/  

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Written  by  Jan  Melnik  •  ABSOLUTE  ADVANTAGE  •  [email protected]  

Felipe  Diaz   [email protected]  |  717-­‐803-­‐8159  |  http://www.linkedin.com/in/felipediaz    

 Communications  Professional  |  Writer-­‐Editor  |  Journalist  

 

Talented  and  motivated  writer  with  skills  spanning  multiple  media  from  literary  journal  publications  (short  stories,  feature  articles)  to  social  media/blogs.  Deadline-­‐sensitive.  Able  to  create  content  specifically  tailored  to  variety  of  audiences.  •   Skilled  interviewer,  able  to  capture  unique  qualities  and  convey  stories  in  a  succinct  yet  compelling  narrative  writing  

style  that  resonates  with  authenticity.  •   Expert  researcher  and  information  analyst;  able  to  quickly  learn  and  master  new  skills  and  flexibly  adapt  to  change.    

Publications  &  Honors:  •   Contest  Winner,  “Silent  Witness,”  a  travel-­‐writing  piece,  featured  in  Students  Abroad  Magazine  (Fall  2010)  •   Featured  Writer,  “Who  Am  I?,”  short  story  published  in  Musings,  Penn  State’s  online  literary  magazine  (Spring  2010)    

Global  Experience  &  Languages:  Proficient  Spanish  |  French  reading  ability  |  Travel  and  study  in  Spain  and  China    

Professional  Experience  EDUCATOR-­‐TUTOR  (AmeriCorps  Volunteer)  |  Harrisburg  Central  School  District,  Harrisburg,  PA   2011–2012  

Provided  tutorial  assistance  to  students  in  grades  1–5  at  a  K–6  elementary  school,  working  individually  with  English  language  learners  throughout  regular  school  day.  Worked  as  mentor  in  afterschool  program.  •   As  a  tutor,  worked  with  5  students  each  day.  Collaborated  with  reading  specialist;  delivered  extra  assistance  with  

reading  skill  development.  Three  students  successfully  advanced  out  of  tutorial  program  by  year’s  end.  •   In  role  as  a  mentor  funded  through  grant  program,  facilitated  3-­‐hour  afterschool  class  throughout  academic  year,  

working  with  25  students  each  day.  Created  an  environment  that  supported  appropriate  balance  of  community  building,  literacy  lessons,  supervised  “downtime,”  and  structured  homework  help.  

•   Key  outcomes:  Provided  significant  value  and  boosted  students’  English  proficiency;  fostered  love  of  learning  and  reading  in  students  by  linking  subject  matter  to  individual  interests.  

 ADULT  LITERACY  TUTOR  |  Adult  Literacy  Services  |  Harrisburg,  PA   Jan.  2012–June  2012    

Provided  one-­‐on-­‐one  literacy  tutoring  focused  on  development  of  real-­‐life  skills,  including  job-­‐search  assistance,  to  English  language  learners  (ages  18+)  through  public  library.  

 COUNSELOR  |  LEADERSHIP  COUNSELOR  |  LIFEGUARD    |  Camp  Winnipesaukee  |  Meredith,  NH   June  2009–Aug.  2011      

Counseled  and  instructed  residential  summer  campers  ages  5–18  for  3  consecutive  summers.  Responsible  for  10–14  girls  per  10-­‐day  session  (5  sessions  per  summer,  with  a  total  of  approx.  500  campers  each  year).    •   Provided  leadership  and  wilderness  training,  challenging  girls  to  build  a  sense  of  community.    •   Prepared  girls  ages  12–15  for  Counselor  in  Training  program.      •   Initiated  and  coordinated  summer  literacy  program.    •   Key  outcomes:  Enhanced  self-­‐esteem  and  coping  skills  in  girls  from  backgrounds  that  included  foster  homes  and  

abusive/unstable  households.  Developed  crisis  intervention  and  mediation  skills  to  help  campers  address  problems.    

INDEPENDENT  JEWELRY  DESIGNER  |  Earrings!  By  Felipe  |  Harrisburg,  PA   2006–Present                                                                                              

Design  and  create  custom  jewelry  (featuring  beads  collected  internationally);  successfully  market  and  sell  through  ETSY.    

Education  &  Development  PENN  STATE  UNIVERSITY  |  University  Park,  PA        •   Bachelor  of  Arts  degree:  English,  Creative  Writing  &  Spanish  (cum  laude,  2011)  •   International  studies:   Universidad  de  Málaga  (Spain;  1/2009–6/2009)       Central  University  for  Nationalities  (Beijing,  China;  6/2008)  •   Trip  Coordinator,  Alternative  Spring  Break:  Organized  activities  raising  $2,000+  to  fund  travel  costs  for  several  student  

service  projects  at  Tohono  O’odham  Reservation  in  Arizona    •   Varsity  Athlete:  Volleyball,  cross-­‐country,  and  track  and  field  teams    DARTMOUTH  COLLEGE  |  Hanover,  NH  • Attended  workshops/classes  at  intensive  weeklong  Creative  Writers’  Conference  (2010)    

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STEPHEN X. GORDON 206-561-7612 • [email protected]

http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenxgordon

SALES n KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT n BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Top-performing sales professional with record of always exceeding sales, profit, and market-share goals.

n Consultative and solution selling expert with proven ability to identify and capitalize on sales opportunities. n Dedicated planner and goal setter, persistent prospector and cold-caller, effective presenter, keen closer. n Effective territory manager with strong customer relationship skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE XYZ CORPORATION (NYSE: XYZ) Seattle, WA, 2009–Present $5B public corporation, a leading distributor of building products to dealers, retailers, builders, and industrial users

n Northwest Region Territory Manager – Industrial/Manufactured Housing Sales of Building Materials | Industrial/Manufactured Housing Accounts | Metro Seattle Territory

Create and execute sales/business plan for the territory, balancing new business development with account management and customer support. Work with a broad customer base (millwork houses, fixture/furniture/ exhibit manufacturing facilities, cabinet manufacturers, concrete accessory and rebar customers), identifying needs and selling a diverse line of products/solutions.

§ Achieved both sales and margin growth every year in a downward-trending economic cycle. Sales Gross Margin 2011 $8.4M $971K 2010 $3.1M $384K 2009 $1.9M $185K

§ Rose to #9 nationwide, #3 in region for gross margin increase, 2011. § Prospected and developed more than $1.2M in new accounts. § Developed just-in-time programs that controlled costs and streamlined

inventory for key accounts while driving sales growth and margin increase for XYZ.

NORTHWEST FOREST PRODUCTS (NASDAQ: NWFP) Tacoma, WA, 2007–2009 The nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of wood and wood-alternative products; a $2.7B public company

n Account Manager Sales of Structural Panels, Construction Lumber & Composite Products | Industrial Accounts | Washington-Oregon Territory

Performed full range of sales, business development, and account management functions including margin accountability, product pricing, proposal development/presentation, order management, and A/R oversight.

Sales Margin Quota $1.09M $83K (7.6%) 2008 Results $1.60M $145K (9.1%) Performance to Plan 147% 175%

§ Generated nearly $700K in new business for 2 new product lines – sold more TechTrim than anyone else in the company and won internal SPIFF nationwide for both new products.

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STEPHEN X. GORDON 206-561-7612 • [email protected]

SYSTEMS PRODUCTS, INC. (NYSE: SPI) Seattle, WA, 2006–2007 $4.9B global distributor of electronics systems n Sales / New Business Development Representative Sales of Wiring Systems & Networking Products | Seattle Region

Developed and qualified prospects; performed needs assessment; worked with technical team to create specifications; presented recommendations and closed sales. Built customer relationships, providing ongoing account management and maintenance.

§ Selected as Sales Specialist for new product focus in digital and closed-circuit security systems Delivered immediate results and long-term contracts, including: — King County: $12K immediate business and authorization for test installation that resulted in

commitment for all future CSU/DSU business. — Starbucks.: Needs assessment, CCTV demo and test installation, and ultimate capture of $175K contract

for 58 stores nationwide. — Sea-Tac Medical Center: $130K contract, networking system for new administration building.

§ Identified need, defined solution, and led all aspects of specifying a new access-control system for Tacoma County. First-year revenue projected to be $250K, with no-bid follow-on sales for 10 years

GEORGIA-PACIFIC Portland, OR, 1999–2006 Second-largest manufacturer of forest products in the US; $2.1B subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc.

n Structural Panels Trader, 2003–2006 Product Manager for Structural Panels | Building Industry Accounts | 8-State Western Region

§ Grew sales 12% in targeted key accounts. § Increased gross margin by 32.5%; maintained highest direct-sales profit of 15 traders in group. § Played a key role in advancing group from last to #3 in sales among 20+ groups nationwide. § Worked closely with account managers to develop pricing based on market conditions.

n Account Manager, 2001–2003 (40 Accounts | 4-State Territory) Inside Sales Representative, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1999–2001

EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL B.S. in Management, 1999: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Sales Training: Quality Sales Skills, Georgia-Pacific

Proficient in MS Word, WordPerfect, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Available for travel and relocation.

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Written  by  Janet  Beckstrom  •  WORDCRAFTER  •  [email protected]  

Antoine Williams 21810 Westfield Road, Columbus, OH 43121

www.linkedin.com/in/awilliams 513-555-679 [email protected]

LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL

INVESTIGATIONS | COVERT OPERATIONS | INTELLIGENCE | SURVEILLANCE

Accomplished, versatile leader with 20+-year career in state and federal law enforcement. Extensive field experience in narcotics, gaming, and violent crimes. Regular partnership with federal, state, and local agencies to target, investigate, and halt criminal activity, frequently leading to arrests and convictions. Solid knowledge of contemporary law enforcement operations, tactics, trends, and laws.

Summary of Skills & Experience Investigation Undercover Operations Court Testimony Search & Seizure Technical Surveillance Case Management Raid Management Informant Handling Supervision & Training Evidence Collection & Protection Interrogation Multijurisdictional Collaboration

Career Chronology

OHIO STATE POLICE [OSP] • 1980–2013 Criminal Investigation Division [CID]

D/Sgt, Intelligence Coordinator – Gaming Section (2005–2013) Gathered, maintained, and disseminated intelligence related to Ohio’s gaming industry. Conducted sensitive interviews and investigations of white collar, drug, property, and larceny crimes. Collected information leading to criminals’ arrest and prosecution. Participated in plain clothes and undercover investigations. Managed funds used in undercover operations. Trained, motivated and supervised 7–15 officers. Cultivated mutually beneficial relationships with Canadian and Mexican authorities. D/Sgt, Sworn Federal Agent – Violent Crimes/Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] (2002–2005) Selected by unit commander for special assignment with multi-agency team under auspices of federal task force. Investigated violations of state and federal narcotics laws. Conducted extensive surveillance and undercover operations. Managed all aspects of investigations from inception to prosecution. D/Sgt, Information Utility Specialist & Team Leader – Gaming Section (1999–2002) Participated in establishing office to monitor the burgeoning legal gaming presence in Ohio. Conducted background investigations of executives and management as part of the casino licensing process. D/Sgt – DEA Airport/Narcotic Interdiction (1997–1999) Represented OSP on multijurisdictional team under the direction of the DEA. Observed travelers to gauge likelihood for narcotic trafficking. Conducted plainclothes surveillance. Made arrests and processed evidence. D/Sgt – Narcotics Enforcement Teams (1992–1997) Assisted with opening of 2 new offices targeting the illegal use of controlled substances, pharmaceuticals, and street drugs. Managed an average of 10 cases simultaneously. Developed trust with informants. Worked under cover; participated in high-risk drug buys. Supervised up to 15 officers from multiple agencies while functioning out of class as D/Lt.

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Written  by  Janet  Beckstrom  •  WORDCRAFTER  •  [email protected]  

ANTOINE WILLIAMS, p. 2 513-555-679 [email protected] Ohio State Police CID [continued]

D/Sgt – Office of Narcotics Investigations (1991–1992) Established new office and led multijurisdictional team. Oversaw cases from initial tip through court testimony. Tracked expenditures for narcotics purchases and informant payments. D/Trooper, Undercover Officer – Ohio River Narcotics Organization (1985–1988) Assigned to multi-agency task force as undercover officer to investigate, arrest, and prosecute criminals dealing in narcotics. OSP Posts

Sergeant – Cincinnati (1990–1991) Trooper – Cincinnati (1981–1983) Sergeant – Xenia (1989–1990) Trooper – Xenia (1980–1981) Trooper – Columbus (1988–1989) Led, developed, motivated, and scheduled up to 15 troopers. Supervised criminal and non-criminal complaints. Managed property room. Responded to emergency calls. Conducted accident investigations. Patrolled freeways and secondary roads. Assisted local jurisdictions.

Education & Certification

COLUMBUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Columbus, OH Associate Degree with High Honors – Law Enforcement

State of Ohio Peace Officer Training & Certification

Concealed Pistol Permit

Selected Training (complete list available on request)

Violent Crime Seminar – FBI Financial Forensic Techniques – Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Basic and Advanced Interview & Interrogation Methods – John Reid & Associates Financial Investigative Techniques – IRS Gang Awareness Training – National Law Enforcement Institute Advanced Informant Debriefing and Handling – DEA

Notable Commendations

OSP Trooper of the Year Officer of the Month Resolution from Hamilton County Meritorious Award Special Tribute from State Representatives Unit Citation

Technology

Surveillance systems Microsoft Office Law Enforcement Databases LexisNexis Public Information Databases

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Written  by  Roger  Ford  •  A  BETTER  RESUME  NOW  •  [email protected]  

MARY LYNN EDWARDS San Francisco, CA | 415.555.1289 [email protected] http://www.linkedin.com/in/marylynnedwards

EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Leading, creating, and delegating innovative change to extraordinary solutions, growth, and success.

ü Twenty-plus years’ experience shifting awareness to break through blind spots and create imaginative and effective solutions to drive change through formidable challenges to profound systemic improvement.

ü Resourceful leader with unique ability to merge analytical, strategic, and creative thinking to effectively manage teams, develop and complete highly complex projects, and maintain outstanding client relationships for diverse organizations.

ü Skilled communicator ensuring smooth flow of information both internally and externally among all levels of stakeholders, from top management to entry-level positions.

ü Highly organized planner who can direct shifting priorities and goals in high-pressure, fast-paced arenas. ü Inspiring mentor known for developing staff, improving teams, and retaining top talent.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project / Program Development • New Business Growth • Alliance Building & Partnerships • Operations Management

• Fiscal / Financial Austerity • Oral & Written Communication • Multi-Task Project Handling • Quality Customer Service

• Strategic Vision • Leadership & Supervision • Persuasive Speaking • Production Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NOB HILL CHAMBER MUSIC, San Francisco, CA 2012 – Present A professional concert series organization strengthening a sense of community by providing accessible and affordable concerts, interactive performance workshops, and outreach programs through the city.

DIRECTOR OF CONCERT PRODUCTION / CREATIVE ARTS CONSULTANT Engaged to rescue failing organization through strategic use of grant funds intended to invigorate and restore valuable community programs. Lead and delegate concert logistics, produce concert program, hire talent, design marketing strategies, grow membership, and build alliances and partnerships. Coordinate all steps of production process with board members, artistic director, musicians, and site venue.

• Conserved scarce funding by consistently producing concerts 20% under budget. • More than doubled audience attendance through marketing and press management. • Mediated communication and forged an enduring alliance between board members and artistic director.

LEARNING PARTNERS, Oakland, CA 2011 – 2012 International company specializing in student placement and educational consulting in private secondary schools.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR / ACADEMIC CONSULTANT Tapped as interim Program Director to organize ESL program with rush deadline of six weeks. Teamed with admissions directors to hire and manage certified ESL instructors and tutors on schedule. Collaborated with Lead ESL Instructor to develop curriculum in compliance with state curriculum frameworks.

• Developed and implemented 18 ESL programs in private high schools throughout California. • Performed 150+ academic student assessments and program placements.

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Written  by  Roger  Ford  •  A  BETTER  RESUME  NOW  •  [email protected]  

DOWNTOWN PROJECT, San Francisco, CA 2009 – 2010 Provider of programming that gives artists resources to propose large-scale, collaborative projects in partnership with students from inner-city high schools.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT / ARTIST INSTRUCTOR Created and implemented new programs and workshops in music instruction that aligned with the organization’s mission of empowering urban teens and professional artists to effect social change through performance.

• Developed teen workshops with professional musicians as mentors / collaborators. • As Artist Instructor, taught workshops in studio production, songwriting, and instrumental performance.

LITERARY PARTNERS, San Francisco, CA 1999 – 2007 Publishing company that produced multimedia projects themed to traditional print publications.

PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOR Managed complex projects through all production stages with publishers that included Houghton Mifflin, Pearson Education, Entrepreneur Press, Princeton Review, Harvard University Press, W.W. Norton, and others. Forecasted, prepared, and monitored annual operational budget. Hired and directed teams of internal and contract personnel.

• Produced and developed more than 1,000 professional and educational publications. • Cultivated extensive network of editors, designers, technology specialists, and creative talent. • Secured and solidified strong client and vendor relationships with major accounts.

THOMSON LEARNING, New York, NY 1992–1998 Leading provider of teaching, learning, and research solutions for global academic, professional, and library markets.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR / Tech and Business Publishing, 1996 – 1998 Promoted rapidly through a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions during a period of major company reorganization. Established infrastructure for production and manufacturing departments. Developed fast-track strategies for timely print to sales. Managed annual $3.5M operational budget.

• Played a fundamental role in creating and launching operational functions of new imprint. • Repeated fast-track production cycles for new imprint, creating top gains in every quarter.

SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER / Business & Professional Trade Publishing, 1992 – 1996 Brought into management circle to develop innovative operational objectives and restructure editorial production processes. Replaced antiquated publishing mode with forward-looking up-to-date systems. Set project direction for all cross-company teams. Managed production of 50 front list and 400 backlist titles annually under aggressive deadlines. Performed and oversaw quality control review of all work for assigned contracts.

• Reduced operating budgets of $6M by 30% by improving production schedules and quality control. • Increased profits 40% by creating fast-track production cycle, cutting schedules from 12 months to 3–4. • Managed 20-member team responsible for producing the highest revenue company-wide.

Additional: Freelance Developmental Editor, Random House, New York, NY; and Songwriter / Composer, Columbia & Sony Records, New York, NY; Member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.

EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | CERTIFICATIONS

M.A. – Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, New York, MA, Romance Languages and Literatures B.A. – New York University, New York, NY, Modern Languages and Literatures Juilliard School, New York, NY, Private and Extension Studies in Composition Certification in Nonprofit Board Governance – San Francisco Arts and Business Council

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Written  by  Kris  Niklawski  •  RESUME  SELECT  •  [email protected]  

Rita K. Taylor, MSN, RN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

4910 Brown Ledge Lane, Omaha, NE 68101 402-555-3310 (Cell)   402-555-1810 (Home)

[email protected]   http://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaktaylor

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

TWENTY-YEAR CAREER in diverse areas, including Cardiovascular-ICU, Emergency Department, Pulmonary, and Medical-Surgical Unit. A sincere desire to advance career in nursing and contribute to a positive, optimistic, and professional environment in a hospital, family practice, women’s health clinic, or long-term care facility.

Strengths include:

Ø Assessing, planning, and delivering utmost efficient and cost-effective medical care Ø Providing education, coaching, and mentoring to less experience nursing staff Ø Continuing professional development while applying advanced knowledge of nursing practices

CORE COMPETENCIES

§ Patient/Client Relationships § Performance Improvements § Critical Decision Making § Nursing Staff Leadership § Workflow Optimization § Patient Advocacy § Report Development § Colleague Collaborations § Technical Proficiency

EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER, Omaha, NE 2003 – 2012 Registered Nurse (RN) in Cardiovascular-ICU

Served as critical care nurse in the CVICU for hospital with one of the few regional heart centers, known for exceptional cardiac care. Joined hospital during period of high employee turnover and hit the ground running due to previous experience.

Played a key role in ensuring important processes were ordered/executed and all care expectations were met by precisely following evidence-based protocols. Worked collaboratively with physicians to provide all aspects of care to critically ill patients. Coordinated consultations for nutrition, physical therapy, social services, and/or other allied health providers. Served as patients’ advocate, delivering nursing care that optimized outcomes, patient/family satisfaction, and the hospital’s reputation.

Key Achievements:

• Created shift report sheet that streamlined data, improved information flow, and decreased hand-off time between shifts, that is still in use today.

• Served as a formal educator of employees in Hemachron Jr., pacemakers, defibrillators, handwashing, healthy work environments, and performance improvement.

• Tracked PI (performance improvement) indicators, dictated by hospital and nurse manager, and helped increased PI scores across the board.

• Served as relief charge nurse, supervising 5 to 6 nurses and additional unlicensed healthcare workers.

• Helped improve patient flow between ER and CVICU, while member of Research Council, by trialing new reporting process.

• Maximized effectiveness of new, inexperienced nightshift nurses by becoming an accessible mentor and trusted educator.

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Rita K. Taylor 402-555-3310 (Cell)   402-555-1810 (Home)   [email protected]

Written  by  Kris  Niklawski  •  RESUME  SELECT  •  [email protected]  

JOHN CATES WILLIAMS HOSPITAL, Omaha, NE 2004 RN Served as Staff Nurse at state DHHR supported psychiatric hospital. Directly accountable for assessing, coordinating, and carrying out care plans for clients diagnosed with mental illness and/or committed to institution. Collaborated with physicians, multidisciplinary team members, and internal/external services to provide patients and families with holistic care.

Key Achievements: § Gained valuable knowledge in mental illness diagnoses, court/legal system processes, and non-violent

crisis intervention.

§ Learned to recognized and diffuse potentially dangerous or hostile situations, as well as take appropriate action to prevent patients from harming themselves or others.

OMAHA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Omaha, NE 1992 – 2004 RN in Coronary Care Unit (1998–2004) | LPN (1992–1998) Hired as LPN on Medical-Surgical floor and subsequently gained experience in Emergency Department and Pulmonary Units. Upon obtaining RN license, served as Staff Nurse on Pulmonary Unit and then Critical Care Nurse in CCU. Delivered the highest quality of care to critically ill patients struggling with acute and multifaceted diagnoses. Executed individualized nursing care plans while continuously assessing patient needs and anticipating/ responding to complications, situations, and/or crisis. Enhanced patient care via proper use of technology and equipment, including ventilators and hemodynamic monitors.

Key Achievements: § Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to grow by learning new care techniques for urology,

pulmonary, emergency, and pediatric patients.

§ Upon transfer to CCU, mastered proficiency in ventilator management, swan ganz, CVP, EKG monitoring, and critical care medications/drips.

§ Served as relief charge nurse, effectively overseeing ~4 RNs and various unlicensed healthcare staff.

§ Maximized nursing staff’s competency by providing training, mentoring, and support for new hires.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Emphasis: Family Nurse Practitioner (GPA: 3.6/4.0) UNIVERISTY OF NEBRASKA, Lincoln, NE (5/2012)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (GPA: 3.5/4.0) COLLEGE OF ST. MARY, Omaha, NE (5/2005)

Credentials: FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner) Certification, pending CCRN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses: Critical Care Nurse) Certification ACLS (Advanced Cardic Life Support) – American Heart Association, expires 2013 BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association, expires 2013

Affiliations: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) American Association of Critical-care Nurses (AACN) Sigma Theta Tau International (Honor Society of Nursing)

Computer Skills: Soarian Clinicals, Carevue, MAK, Microsoft Word & Excel

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Written  by  Michael  Kranes  •  RESUME  SLAYER  •  [email protected]  

DON WASHINGTON 617.555.6109  |  [email protected]  |  http://www.linkedin.com/in/donwashington  

45  Maple  Street  |  Newton,  MA  02101  

Target Role:

Regional Account Manager Ø 15+   years   of   experience   in   automotive   consulting,   sales   management,   and   account   development.   Owner   of   Green  

Rides  of  Boston;  built  business  from  ground  up,  transforming  a  vision  into  reality  through  business  acumen  and  tenacity.    

Ø Career   includes   six   years   in   account   development   at   GMAC—revealing   a   core   strength   in   rebuilding   neglected   or  faltering  business  relationships  to  propel  new  growth  in  market  segments.  

Ø A  seasoned  industry  professional,  starting  career  as  sales  rep,  who  has  seen—first-­‐hand—the  many  ups  and  downs  of  the  business,  and  has  built  both  knowledge  and  strategy  in  how  to  prosper  in  diverse  market  conditions.    

—Key  Areas  of  Strength  and  Success—     ü  Customer  Relationships   ü  Sales  Management     ü  Dealership  Management   ü  Account  Executive     ü  Account  Development   ü  Procurement  &  Buy  Analysis     ü  Customer  Loyalty  Programs   ü  Automotive  Financing     ü  Business  Development   ü  Brand  Development     ü  Market  Penetration   ü  Field  Sales  Management     ü  Product  Positioning   ü  Public  Speaking  &  Presentations   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GREEN  RIDES  OF  BOSTON ,  Boston,  MA  ..........................................................................................................    2010  to  PRESENT  

PRESIDENT/OWNER   —   Launched   local   dealership/consulting   business:   30%   purchase-­‐to-­‐order   (Washington   Car   Consultants)   and   70%   on-­‐site   sales   (Green   Rides   of   Boston).  Educate   clients   on   highest-­‐rated   fuel-­‐efficient   vehicles   across   automotive   spectrum.  Oversee   soup-­‐to-­‐nuts   sales   and   operations:   consulting,   vehicle   research,   customer   test  drives,   sales   closing,   financing,   customer   support,   staff   training,   and   inventory/logistics  management.  Ensure  long-­‐term  customer  satisfaction,  carefully  matching  clients’  criteria  of  comfort,  design,  fuel  efficiency,  and  reliability—never  cut  corners  just  to  make  a  sale.    

• Sales:  Achieved  $3.28  million  in  sales  within  three  years—and  on  target  to  hit  $2.27  million  in  2013  projected  sales.  YOY  growth  from  2011  to  2012  landed  at  135%.    Achieved  80%  closing  rate  from  customers  visiting  dealership.  

• Management:  Managed  rotating  inventory  of  15  –  18  vehicles.  Oversaw  purchasing,  financing,  security,  detailing,  maintenance,  and  transport  of  vehicles.  Recruited,  hired,  and  trained  office  manager  in  front-­‐office  sales  support,  accounting,  inventory  tracking,  purchase  orders,  and  appointment  setting.    

• Partnerships  &  Negotiation:  Secured  a  450%  credit  increase,  in  renegotiating  a  floor  planning  agreement  with  Automotive  Financing  Corporation  in  just  11  months  from  initial  contract.  Secured  additional  agreements  with  two  major  auction  houses.  

• Media  Relations:  Interviewed  by  CNBC  on-­‐site  at  three-­‐day  Green  Living  Expo  2011.  Green  Rides  of  Boston  also  covered  in  local  media  and  press  including  Boston  Herald  and  Newton  News.    

• Trade  Shows:  Attended  Automotive  News  Green  Car  Conference  2012  in  Detroit  to  keep  pace  with  green  technologies  in  auto  industry.  Networked  with  industry  professionals  and  sampled  diverse  products  for  future  release.  

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  617.555.6109  |  [email protected]    

 GMAC ,  Quincy,  MA  ...............................................................................................................................................    2003  to  2009  

AREA  SALES  MANAGER  —  Delivered  financial  solutions  to  dealerships  across  New  England.  Repaired  relationships  with  GSMs,  GMs,  and  dealer  principals/owners  who  had  been  frustrated  by  indifferent  service  of  previous  ASM.    

• Account  Development:  Expanded  dealer  partner  network,  building  a  critical  mass  justifying  that  each  territory  be  assigned  its  own  ASM.  Regained  trust  of  existing  partners  by  listening  to  their  concerns  and  clarifying  expectations.  

– Grew  contracts  300%  in  Providence  territory,  which  jumped  from  6  producing  dealers  (1.25  contracts  per  month)  to  28  high-­‐performing  partners,  generating  3.25  contracts  per  month.  

– Increased  number  of  dealer  partners  by  340%  in  Western  Massachusetts  territory  from  12  producing  dealers  (1.75  contracts  per  month)  to  41  with  2.25  monthly  contracts.  

– Achieved  top  15%  ranking  every  year  as  area  sales  manager.  

• Promotions:  Exceeded  quota  at  sales  events  centering  on  customer  pre-­‐approvals,  held  at  locations  of  preferred  dealers.  Matched  vehicles  with  qualified  customers  with  expert  knowledge  of  product  guidelines  and  dealer’s  inventory.    

 IBM   INC. ,  Boston,  MA  ..................................................................................................................................................    1998  to  2002  

ENTERPRISE  ACCOUNT  MANAGER  —  Hired  as  sales  rep  for  large  corporate  accounts.  Promoted  to   telecom   segment   as   senior   account   manager   for   Verizon.   Managed   account   and  forecasted  quarterly  sales  goals.  Managed  quotes,  bids,  and  client  proposals.  

• Sales:  Grew  account  from  $500,000  quarterly  to  $90+  million  annually.    

– Redirected  sales  approach  from  a  “hunt”  mentality  to  a  process  focused  on  nurturing  long-­‐term  relationships.    

– Held  90%  record  of  meeting  or  exceeding  quotas  (over  10  quarters).  

• Management:  Managed  two  inside  sales  reps  and  traveled  with  field  account  executives  to  Verizon  corporate  offices  to  interface  with  key  leadership  and  manage  account  logistics.    

    EARLY EXPERIENCE

  HERB  CHAMBERS  AUTO  GROUP  (1994  to  1998)     FINANCE  DIRECTOR  (1997  to  1998)   SALES  MANAGER  (1994  to  1996)     FINANCE  MANAGER  (1996  to  1997)   SALES  REP  (1994)       EDUCATION

Two  years  of  coursework  toward  Bachelor  of  Business  Administration  UNIVERSITY  OF  MASSACHUSETTS,  Boston,  MA  

A  Born  Competitor:   Men's  US  Tennis  Association  3.5  Doubles  Champion,  Northeast  Region  (2009).  Multiple  tennis  medals  in  US  and  Canada.      

Memberships:   Founding  Board  Member  and  Membership  Director,  Newton  Tennis  Club  (2001).  Better  Business  Bureau  Member.  Boston  Independent  Business  Alliance  Member.  

Recognitions  

• E-­‐Commerce  Global  Award  (Q3  2001)  

• Regional  Account  Manager  of  Quarter  (Q4  2000)  

• Circle  of  Excellence  Winner  2000  (Top  10%  of  Sales  Force)  

• Regional  Sales  Rep  of  Quarter  (Q1  1998)    

• Award  Trips  to  Mexico  and  Italy  

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MAUREEN  O’BRIEN     206-­‐555-­‐8795  |  [email protected]     http://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenobrien  

 Senior  Digital  Marketing  &  Brand  Transformation  Executive  Champion  of  innovative  digital  marketing  and  emerging  media  strategies  that  build  brands,  transform  the  customer  experience,  and  drive  revenue,  profit,  and  market  share  growth.  

Sixteen  years  of  success  building  world-­‐class  consumer,  technology,  and  business  services  brands  through  ground-­‐breaking  leadership  of  strategic  marketing  organizations.  Consistently  outperformed  marketing,  sales,  and  profit  goals  by  developing,  implementing,  and  accelerating  performance  of  best-­‐in-­‐class  interactive  marketing,  eCommerce,  and  customer  experience  innovation  strategies  across  industries/global  markets.      P&L  accountability  and  budget  oversight  to  $100M.  Proven  ability  to  execute  complex,  large-­‐scale  initiatives  across  large  matrixed,  multi-­‐sourced,  and  distributed  worldwide  organizations.  Career  marked  by  notable  “firsts”:    

l Wipro:  First  Digital  Transformation  practice  for  consulting  division  of  $7.3B  worldwide  IT  services  company.  l XYZ:  First  all-­‐inclusive  strategy  for  digital  brand,  marketing,  and  CRM  functions  to  support  business  sector  shift.    l GoBe:  First  customer  experience  strategic  innovation  platform  for  global  automotive  vertical  clients.  l Toyota:  First  interactive  marketing/CRM  function,  directly  tied  to  $2.1B  incremental  profits  in  5  years.  l Verex:  First  web-­‐based  sales  portal  in  the  generic  pharmaceutical  industry.  

 Experience  &  Accomplishments  Global  Digital  Transformation  Practice  Leader  |  WIPRO  TECHNOLOGIES,  Seattle,  WA,  2010–Present    Strategic  management  consulting  services  arm  of  $7.3B  global  IT  company.  

Delivered  immediate  value:  $MMs  in  new  revenue  with  new  clients  and  industry  thought  leadership  through  publications  that  raised  Wipro’s  visibility  and  credibility  in  digital  brand  and  marketing  strategy.  Built  Digital  practice  from  start-­‐up.  Developed  trusted  relationships  with  C-­‐level  executives  at  premier  Global  100  companies.  Conceived,  designed,  and  delivered  digital  transformation  strategy  and  implementation  engagements.  

l Generated  more  than  $26M  in  new  revenue  in  first  18  months  by  building  brand-­‐new  client  relationships  with  major  companies  in  global  automotive  and  high-­‐tech  sectors.  

l Recruited  and  staffed  starter  team  of  15  consultants.  

l Led  engagements  in  Customer  Experience/Customer  Data  Management  Strategy,  Digital  Marketing  Platform  &  Governance  Strategy,  User  Experience  &  Information  Design  Strategy,  and  Product  Innovation  Strategy.  

l Served  as  Contributing  Editor  of  Wipro  Journal  issue  focused  on  innovations  in  enterprise  digital  transformation.    

l Authored  white  papers  that  were  published  on  Wipro.com  and  earned  extensive  re-­‐distribution,  tweets,  and  social  media  “follows,”  establishing  Wipro  as  a  leader  in  the  digital  marketing/branding  arena.  

 Senior  VP—Marketing  &  Digital  Communications  |  XYZ  GROUP,  INC.,  New  York,  NY,  2007–2010    Global  investment  management  firm,  $100B  in  assets  under  management.  

Orchestrated  full-­‐scale  digital  revolution  of  company’s  brand,  marketing,  and  distribution  activities  to  drive  a  projected  $1.07B  in  new  assets  annually.  Recruited  to  drive  transition  to  new  segment  of  the  market.  Created,  justified,  and  sold  C-­‐level  leadership  on  value  of  a  3-­‐year,  $5M  business  plan  to  digitally  reposition  the  business  from  institutional  investment  to  retail—radically  differentiating  the  XYZ  brand  as  the  preferred  investment  manager  among  the  US  financial  advisor  community.  

l Created  full  digital  marketing/communications  capability  to  support  strategic  business  shift,  transform  interactions  with  250,000  US  financial  advisors,  and  generate  estimated  $1.07B/year  in  incremental  assets.  

l Launched  multiple  releases  of  2  new  websites  with  interactive  marketing,  social  media,  and  business  intelligence  capabilities.  Grew  web  traffic  and  engagement  by  45%.  

l Tapped  by  CEO  as  Chairman,  Executive  Leadership  Program  2009,  to  ensure  buy-­‐in  and  successful  implementation  of  newly  focused  client-­‐centered  business  strategy  by  300+  senior  leaders.  

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MAUREEN  O’BRIEN     206-­‐555-­‐8795  |  [email protected]  

 

Director—Customer  Experience  Innovations  Practice  |  GOBE  SYSTEMS,  INC.,  Armonk,  NY,  2005–2007  Fortune  75  designer/manufacturer  of  IP-­‐based  networking  and  IT  communication  solutions;  $22B  in  sales  worldwide.  

Influenced  $200M+  in  sales  of  GoBe  technologies/services  through  role  as  business  strategy  consultant  to  C-­‐level  executives  of  key  global  clients,  providing  expertise  on  brand-­‐building  customer  experience  initiatives.  Brought  on  board  to  support  new  strategic  focus  on  customer  experience  innovations  and  interaction  technologies.  Personally  created  the  strategic  platform  for  automotive  industry  clients  and  co-­‐created  GoBe’s  core  client  strategy.  Broadened  focus  beyond  digital  marketing  and  web  technologies  to  include  a  vast  array  of  technology-­‐enabled  brand-­‐enhancing  services  and  practices.  Account  lead  for  Fortune  100  client  engagements  that  included:  

l Audi/Volkswagen:  Established  innovative  end-­‐to-­‐end  eCommerce  plan  to  launch  new  auto  brand  into  Canada.  

l Tata:  Collaborated  with  sales  arm  in  Bangalore  to  design  new  technology-­‐enabled  customer  experience.  

l GM:  Developed  integrated  digital  marketing  and  customer  service  capabilities  for  in-­‐vehicle  wireless  application  prototype  that  was  so  well  received,  it  was  incorporated  into  second-­‐generation  product/service  offering.  

 Director—Interactive  Marketing/CRM  |  TOYOTA  NORTH  AMERICA,  INC.,  Erlanger,  KY,  2000–2005  $714M  North  American  arm  of  Japan-­‐based  global  automotive  leader.  

Drove  Toyota’s  accelerated  transition  into  interactive  marketing  and  digital  CRM;  held  general  management  and  P&L  authority  for  $100M  organization.    Built  Toyota’s  digital  marketing  function  from  start-­‐up  to  a  200+-­‐person,  18-­‐agency  interactive  marketing  and  CRM  organization.  Strategy  encompassed  multiple  devices  and  touchpoints—3  enterprise  websites,  interactive  advertising  and  search  investments,  CRM  programs/customer  data,  lead  management  programs/portals,  and  a  business  intelligence  function  to  measure  integrated  marketing  ROI.  

l Established  3-­‐year  strategic  roadmap  and  annual  business  plan  to  steer,  justify,  and  secure  all  new  investments  in  web/CRM  technology  infrastructure,  digital  media,  and  integrated  direct-­‐response  campaigns.  

l Created  the  first  Global  Digital  Style  Guide  for  delivering  the  Toyota  and  Lexus  user  experience  worldwide  with  appropriate  localization  and  mobile  device  translation  and  application.  

l Ignited  web  activity  (500M+  site  visits  in  US,  nearly  1B  globally  during  tenure),  producing  surge  in  new  vehicle  sales  that  contributed  more  than  $2.1B  in  profits  over  5  years.  

l Generated  $100M  in  profits  and  additional  $12M+  in  efficiencies  through  shared  assets  and  best  practices.  

l Delivered  $10M  in  sales  of  branded  merchandise  and  accessories  in  first  year  of  the  eCommerce  business.  

 Prior  Experience  and  Accomplishment  Highlights:  

l Senior  eBusiness  Strategist,  NOKIA  NORTH  AMERICA:  Led  task  force  in  rapidly  developing  an  eBusiness  marketing,  sales,  and  service  strategy  to  propel  Nokia  from  lagging  to  leading  a  competitive  field.  (1998–2000)  

l Director,  eCommerce,  VEREX  PHARMACEUTICALS:  Planned,  developed,  and  implemented  the  first  web-­‐based  portal  in  the  generic  pharma  vertical.  Generated  $1M  revenue  in  first  year.  (1997–1998)  

l Senior  Product  Marketing  Manager,  ANTHEM:  Promoted  to  lead  product  management  and  marketing  for  launch  of  new  Medicare  HMO.  Advanced  through  marketing/product  management  roles.  (1990–1997)  

 Education  MBA,  MARKETING  MANAGEMENT  &  ENTREPRENEURSHIP,  1997—University  of  North  Carolina,  Raleigh,  NC  

BS,  ADVERTISING,  1990—College  of  Journalism  &  Communications,  University  of  Florida,  Gainesville,  FL  


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