Executive Resume Writers
The Executive Resume Writers:
How you appear on paper is critical to whether or not you secure an interview. Remember, to get an interview you must get a call, and to get a call you must compel someone to call you. The operative word is compel.
The executive resume writers producing SC&C client documents are all multi-certified and/or credentialed. In order to gain those prestigious certifications or credentials, all have undergone extensive testing and documentation and review by their peers nationwide. They are published in numerous books and some hold advanced degrees, thereby enabling them to work with you to create perfect documents for your specific needs. When running your own companies, you sought advice from experts. This current job search is no different.
Sandra Lim
Sandra Lim is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and a Certified Electronic Career Coach (CECC). She has earned the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of HR practices. Her contributions to the field were honored as the winner of the 2003 Ontario Alliance of Career Development Professionals Award for Achievements in Career Counseling.
She is the author of over 30 articles on various HR and career-related topics published through various media, including The Wall Street Journal Online and Canadian HR Reporter.
She is a member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, the Career Management Alliance, Career Professionals of Canada, Ontario Alliance of Career Development Practitioners, Canadian Career Information Association, and the Association of Mentoring Professionals. Sandra was a presenter on the topic of e-Coaching for the 2005 Canadian Career Information Association Conference, and her work is slated to be featured in the publication Directory of Professional Resume Writers: How to Find and Work with a Pro to Accelerate Your Job Search.
Prior to specializing in resume writing and career counseling, Sandra was employed as an HR Consultant at Ernst & Young. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Labor-Management Relations from the University of Toronto, and completed the Post-Diploma in Human Resources Management program at Seneca College. Sandra has also earned the Career Transition Specialist Certificate from Life Strategies Ltd.’s Career Management Professional Program.
Tammy Chisholm
tchisholm@stewartcoopercoon.com
Tammy Chisholm is a Master Résumé Writer (MRW) and a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). As a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches (PARW/CC), National Resume Writers Association (NRWA), Career Directors International (CDI), and the Career Management Alliance she continues to develop her professional résumé writing strategies and talents.
Having been a hiring manager in a previous life, Tammy is very comfortable working both sides of the desk. She views each project as a hiring manager and a Master Résumé Writer. Tammy is experienced in developing strategic, comprehensive, and dynamic marketing tools within numerous fields including technology, supply chain management, sales / marketing, finance, and C-Level executive roles. Her work has been published in Expert Resumes for Baby Boomers by Wendy S. Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark, Same Day Resume, Second Edition by Michael Farr, and The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book, Fourth Edition by Michael Farr.
Jenny Toups
Jenny Toups is a writing professional with extensive experience in both academic and professional environments. For the past five years, she has been a college instructor of numerous writing courses including most notably business/professional writing courses and research-based composition courses. Prior to her career in academics, Jenny held editorial, public relations and public information positions where she wrote and edited professional documents including annual reports, newsletters, speeches, and press releases, among others.
Jenny holds Bachelor's degrees in both English and Journalism from Texas A&M University and an International Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. She gained a strong background in scholarly, journalistic, and creative writing during her studies. Jenny's diverse experience as both a writing professional and a writing instructor has given her a sharp understanding of how to create and shape persuasive prose.
Julie Knight
Julie has been working with resume writers and career coaches for the past 5 years evaluating resumes, cover letters, career articles, and ebooks. Ms. Knight also aids individuals in their career search by preparing resumes and directing them on networking and other opportunities. Prior to this, she worked as an administrative assistant in the government, manufacturing, HVAC, landscape design, and medical industries. Ms. Knight possesses exceptional knowledge of front- and back-office logistics, including records management, manpower, bookkeeping, administrative processes, efficiency improvements, and executive officer support.
Michael S. Davis, CPRW, GCDF
As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC) and a career coach, Mike brings over 30 years' experience in communications to Stewart Cooper & Coon. Prior to entering the entrepreneurial world, Mike enjoyed a 20-year career in the management and operation of television stations, specializing in staff development, mentoring, production, programming, and negotiations.
In addition to broadcasting, Mike's background includes extensive experience in advertising/public relations, corporate communications, staff training, marketing, producing film/video, and independent filmmaking. His works have garnered numerous accolades, from local advertising awards to a national Freedom Foundation Award. A basic combat training film received national distribution by the Army National Guard. Mike also received a Silver Screen Award in International Film Competition for a documentary he produced and directed for the City of Indianapolis.
Mike's formal training includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Indiana University and is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) certified by the National Career Development Association (NCDA).
Beth Lee
Beth Lee is a writing professional with a diverse background in business, technical, pedagogical and creative writing. She has taught college-level English classes and Communications/Business Writing at the technical college level. Prior to joining the SC&C team, she worked as a technical writer for an international lock manufacturing company.
Beth holds a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and a Master's degree in Writing from Northern Michigan University. In addition, she has published poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, including contributing to Writing a Professional Life: Stories of Technical Communicators On and Off the Job, a college text published for the Allyn & Bacon series in technical writing. Beth believes her background as a creative writer, a business writer, and instructor has given her the tools, knowledge, and experience to support SC&C clients through their job search campaigns.
Barbara Kanney
Barbara is a professional résumé writer with nine years’ experience in résumé development and writing. She is a member of the National Résumé Writers Association and Career Masters Institute. Barbara graduated with high distinction from The University of Akron and holds an Associate of Applied Business degree in Office Administration.
A successful entrepreneur, who not only writes résumés and does business writing, on numerous occasions she has presented seminars at career fairs in Akron and Canton entitled "Winning Job Search Tools," which covered those topics in detail. Additionally, she was interviewed by the Beacon Journal's business editor for contributions to articles offering information on resumes and cover letters and tips for new graduates and career changers.
She possesses résumé writing experience in a variety of fields including sales, marketing, logistics, manufacturing, health administration, medical, education, finance, banking, technology, pharmaceutical, public administration, and corporate executive roles. Samples of her work have been published in Designing the Perfect Résumé and she has contributed to the upcoming Resumes for the Rest of Us.
Sukyi Douglas-McMahon, MA, CPRW
sdouglas@stewartcoopercoon.com
Sukyi McMahon is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) by way of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). For a decade, she has honed her skills as a professional writer, producing high-caliber resumes and publishing articulate articles and creative writing pieces in local, national, and international publications. In the last eight years, she has enjoyed recognized status as an editor, designer, and layout expert for scholarly journals and national magazines. Sukyi is known for outstanding communication skills that are strengthened by her experience as a conference speaker, workshop presenter, and collegiate-level lecturer. She works with professionals at any career stage and from all industries.
Her formal background includes a Master of Liberal Arts in Literature
with honors from Texas State University-San Marcos and a Bachelor of
Arts in Literature and Language from Texas Tech University.
Marilyn Kolehmain
mkolehmain@stewartcoopercoon.com
Marilyn has experience in several disciplines, notably education, journalism and public relations. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at the University of Washington, she taught high school English and Journalism in Washington State (Mt. Si High School).
After relocating to California, Marilyn wrote articles for "The Daily Californian," a newspaper in Contra Costa County (El Cajon). Another move led to working as a public relations associate in San Diego.
Many years later she joined FEC Career Services in 2002 as a resume writer, proof reader and Editor of "The Gladiator," Stewart, Cooper & Coon's career search advice newsletter, published bi-monthly.
As a person who has survived her own career transitions, she welcomes articles for publication in "The Gladiator" featuring "survival tactics for those in job or career transition." Please submit articles by emailing them to Marilyn at: mkolehmain@stewartcoopercoon.com.
Mike Fox
Mike Fox is a professional résumé writer with 10+ years’ experience in résumé development and writing. He possesses résumé writing experience in a variety of fields including sales, marketing, finance, accounting, information technology, and business operations.
Mike holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from West Virginia University and a Master's degree in Organizational Management from Babson College. Prior to this, he worked mainly with Fortune 500 telecommunication companies managing financial, accounting and marketing operations.
