Deanna Parkton
Resume Writer | Career Coach | Helping others find the art of working with purpose & living with passion 🌟
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Resume writer and career coach focused on personal branding and job search strategy. Embodies a user-centered holistic approach using reflection as a tool for engagement and growth. Strong connector and collaborator. Areas of interest and expertise include resume and cover letter writing, coaching, curriculum design, experiential learning and program implementation. Experience working in digital learning, online continuing education and higher education sectors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Resume Writer
TopStack Resume
04.2024 - Current
Career Coach / Resume Writer
workinglivingwell
04.2024 - Current
Senior Career Coach
2U
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Coach a diverse set of learners pursuing certificate programs in the tech space. Career coaching includes topics such as career exploration, professional development, personal branding and job search strategy.
- Work with learners in a variety of programs including web development, data analytics, cybersecurity, UX UI, product management, technical program management and artificial intelligence.
- Provide individual resume branding to leverage and translate experiences in order to target resume towards desired industry.
- Conduct research to identify industry best practices for resume and personal branding unique to the coachee's goals and interests.
- Lead both individual and group coaching sessions across a diverse population of path seekers, career climbers and career pivoters ages 18-65.
- Continuously exceed student satisfaction metrics with a coaching rating of 96%.
- Build relationships with coachees based on trust, accountability and clarity; provide feedback and actionable items for coachees to build continued momentum and progress towards goals.
- Provide coachees with industry best practices and technical understanding of career pathways and job requirements within the tech sector.
- At 2U, we power world-class online education and in-person boot camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities transform in the digital era-and eliminate the back row in higher ed. #NoBackRow
Career Director
2U
01.2019 - 09.2021
- At 2U, we power world-class online education and in-person boot camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities transform in the digital era-and eliminate the back row in higher ed. #NoBackRow
Director of Experiential Learning
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown, PA
08.2011 - 01.2019
- Responsible for development and implementation of College-wide Experiential Learning program (Experience360) in coordination with Academic and Student Affairs.
- Assist students on career preparation and professional development: including resumes, cover letters, professional communications and interviewing.
- Advise students regarding opportunities specific to their major and provide career direction.
- Communicate with employers and community partners to enhance opportunities for students.
- Promoted from Advisor to Coordinator in 2014, Coordinator to Director in 2016.
Career Services Advisor
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota
02.2011 - 08.2011
- Assist the graduates of the Photography, Digital Film & Video Production and Audio Production majors in securing full-time employment.
- Develop new employer contacts and job leads.
- Refer qualified students to appropriate opportunities.
- Coach students/grads on job search, resume and interviewing skills.
Student Employment Advisor
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Refer students to & promote appropriate part-time and freelance job openings and opportunities.
- Coach students both individually and in groups regarding resumes, job searching and skills.
- Work with employers and provide résumés and portfolios of qualified candidates for review.
- Coordinate the Federal Work Study program.
- Assist and coach students with disabilities pertaining to employment opportunities & the ADA.
- Implement Career Services programming & workshops as well as coordinate social media outreach.
Graduate Counseling Intern
Immaculata University
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Counseled undergraduate students under supervision of licensed counselors.
- Coordinated mentor program for international students; coordinated & trained Peer Educators program.
- Developed and presented programs related to mental health issues to the campus community.
Judicial Officer / Student Union Graduate Assistant
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Created and promoted educational programs and campus services to off-campus & commuter students.
- Coordinated and presented orientation programs for commuter & off-campus students.
- Assessed severity of student crisis and responsibility through the Student Code of Conduct; referred appropriately.
- Managed and supervised the Student Union undergraduate staff.
Academic Coach Intern - The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Counseled and coached students with disabilities on organizational & study skills.
- Increased students' self-knowledge and self-advocacy.
- Developed and applied most appropriate strategies to fit the needs of individual students.
Education
M.S. - Counseling in Higher Education / Student Affairs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - Communications and Journalism
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Skills
- Program Implementation
- Career Counseling
- Higher Education
Certification
- Data Analytics Career Coaching
- Nationally Certified Counselor
- Myers-Briggs Certified
Personal Information
Title: Resume Writer | Career Coach
Awards
- Staff Member of the Year
- Administrator of the Year
Quote
I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey
Timeline
Senior Resume Writer
TopStack Resume
04.2024 - Current
Career Coach / Resume Writer
workinglivingwell
04.2024 - Current
Senior Career Coach
2U
08.2021 - 04.2024
Career Director
2U
01.2019 - 09.2021
Director of Experiential Learning
Delaware Valley University
08.2011 - 01.2019
Career Services Advisor
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota
02.2011 - 08.2011
Student Employment Advisor
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota
12.2009 - 01.2011
Graduate Counseling Intern
Immaculata University
08.2009 - 12.2009
Academic Coach Intern - The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
01.2009 - 05.2009
Judicial Officer / Student Union Graduate Assistant
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
08.2007 - 08.2009
M.S. - Counseling in Higher Education / Student Affairs
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
B.S. - Communications and Journalism
West Chester University of Pennsylvania