Summary of Qualifications

20+ years’ experience creating successful resumes and cover letters
Proven ability to tailor documents for professional, service and positions in trades
Provides one-on-one service for professionals, managers, administrators, academics,
hospitality/ front line customer service, health care, construction and skilled trades
Friendly, practical and approachable with a strong desire to help clients succeed
Demonstrated a high success rate for helping clients secure interviews
Able to assist with job search and complex on-line job applications

Relevant Skills & Experience

Strong familiarity with the current Labour Market and strategies to overcome challenges
A clear, concise writer and communicator; able to create impactful documents geared to
meet the requirements of specific jobs, companies and Human Resource departments
Facilitated Job Readiness programs resulting in many successful employment outcomes
15 years’ experience providing job search and job readiness training to professionals,
students, unemployed, underemployed, marginalized and people with disabilities
Utilizes Creative Problem Solving to reduce barriers and improve opportunities
Firm knowledge of current job search strategies and on-line job applications

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