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Barbara Safani
Owner of Career Solvers, Barbara has over twelve years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. She partners with both Fortune 100 companies and individuals to deliver targeted programs focusing on résumé development, job search strategies, networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation skills. She is a triple-certified resume writer, contributor to numerous career-related publications, and co-creator of the resume writer certification exam for an internationally recognized career professionals’ organization. Barbara is available via careersolvers.com
Meg Guiseppi
With nearly 20 years professional experience, Meg Guiseppi specializes in crafting top interview-generating, brand-focused resumes and other career marketing communications for executives and top professionals worldwide. She relies on razor-sharp writing and a proven personal branding system to differentiate her clients and position them above others competing for the same jobs. Meg has earned the Master Resume Writer credential, the highest careers industry designation, and contributes articles and thought pieces to many top executive job sites. She stays current with the latest trends in strategic resume writing through daily communication with other industry thought leaders. You can reach Meg through her website www.ExecutiveResumeBranding.com
Murray A. Mann
Murray is a founding partner of Global Diversity Solutions Group, a diversity-inclusion consulting and multicultural career management firm. He brings to the Alliance more than 30 years of diversity thought leadership and human resources management stewardship. He is a co-author of Barron’s The Complete Job Search Guide for Latinos, featured in more than twenty publications and a career columnist for several multicultural websites. He frequently speaks nationally at conferences for employers, professional associations, universities, careerists and jobseekers. Murray is available via GlobalDiversitySolutions.com <http://globaldiversitysolutions.com/> .
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Jewel Bracy DeMaio
Jewel Bracy DeMaio, CPRW, CEIP, writes resumes for candidates on the most executive levels. Ms. DeMaio’s guiding principle is that the role of the resume is to position the executive candidate to confidently, purposefully advance through his or her career. Ms. DeMaio publishes expert articles on leading executive job sites. Her work is also published in numerous books. If you are an executive with lengthy history, strong expertise, and many achievements, Ms. DeMaio can express your authentic story so employers take notice. Get your free personal resume evaluation and custom quote at http://www.APerfectResume.com.
Julianne Franke
Julianne is a Certified Career Management Coach with 16 years’ experience empowering individuals through career and life transitions. Her areas of specialty include Career Direction and Transition; Job Search and Career Management; Resume Development; Interview Coaching; and Executive Coaching. She is also a Certified Life Blueprint Facilitator and has a Master’s degree and prior experience in Human Resources Julianne has been interviewed on local television and published in national industry publications. Contact Julianne at Jfranke1@bellsouth.net.
Louise Garver
President of Career Directions LLC, Louise has 20 years of experience as a partner with executives, managers and professionals to create targeted career campaigns that include development of resumes and other marketing documents, search strategies, training in networking, interviewing and salary negotiations. She holds a Master of Arts degree in psychology and career counseling combined with 7 professional certifications in the careers industry. Contact Louise at LouiseGarver@cox.net.
Wendy Gelberg
Wendy is a certified career coach and resume writer whose expertise is in helping people who are uncomfortable “tooting their own horn.” Along with one-on-one coaching, she has given workshops for professional associations, networking groups, the military and educational and other organizations on resume writing, interview skills, networking, age barriers, and job search strategies for the shy and introverted. Samples of her resumes appear in over 20 books. Contact Wendy at wendy@gentlejobsearch.com.
Michele Haffner
Michele is an executive résumé expert and career strategist who has helped hundreds of clients execute successful career searches, obtain promotions, and/or navigate career transitions. Her work has been published in several books including the Knock ‘Em Dead Series by Martin Yate. She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, internationally certified Job and Career Transition Coach, and is pursuing the Professional Certified Coach credential. Michele also holds a BBA with an emphasis on MIS. You can reach Michele at resumeservices.com
Karen Katz
Wherever you’ve been, wherever you’re going, chances are Karen’s been there or has facilitated the journey of someone else. Her background includes 10 years in HR and Operations Management with Fortune 200 companies; a successful stint as an Educational Consultant and Sales Manager with Discovery Toys; and 10 years as teacher, trainer, and career counselor in corporate outplacement and academia. A proponent of lifelong learning, Karen earned a Master’s in Adult Learning & Organizational Development in 2005. Contact Karen at careeracceleration.net
Cindy Kraft
America’s leading Career & Personal Brand Strategist for corporate finance and banking executives, Cindy is a Certified Career Management Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, and Job & Career Transition Coach with 12+ years of experience effectively positioning clients to outperform the competition and win jobs they want. Contact Cindy at cfo-coach.com
Faith has been on both sides of the outplacement desk and can identify with candidates and HR personnel. Most recently, she was recruited as Senior Career Coach with a newly founded outplacement service in the Cleveland area: CareerCurve, LLC. In the last 2 years, the company has doubled its size and continues to grow the client base. Faith is recently accepted to the Akron University School of Industrial Psychology Master Program and was ranked one of the top 5 candidates from an international pool. Several of her resumes were selected for an upcoming book on resume writing, slated to publish Fall of 2008. Faith is currently completing a Career Coach Certification program. She is a sought after instructor and speaker. She enjoys being mom of two daughters adopted from India, Henna and Arundhati. Outside interests include acting in community theatre, singing, kayaking, and cross-country skiing.
Billie Sucher
Billie has an unwavering passion for her life-work as a career transition coach/counselor, outplacement consultant, resume writer, speaker, and trainer. For 20+ years, she has delivered career-related services to individuals, entry-level to executive, across America. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and various certifications and has been featured in numerous publications. The author of Between Jobs: Recover, Rethink, Rebuild and Baseball for Life, Billie has been described by clients as “consistent, passionate, inspirational, wow, and amazing” Contact Billie at billie@billiesucher.com.