Exploit Consultant
Executive Resume & LinkedIn Strategist
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area,North Carolina
Summary
"I wish I had called you sooner" is a common comment I hear from my clients. It is hard to tell your own story. My favorite clients are often people who tell me that they can recognize the strengths and values in other people but have a hard time articulating their own. Or at least packaging that narrative on a modern resume. I am not a touchy-feely 'let's take assessments' kind of coach. I value assessments & think they can be important for job seekers who need help figuring out their strengths & motivators. However, I work best with people who know where they want to go and just need help getting there. I work with all career levels - from C-suite to career sprinters, including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officers, Customer Experience Officers, Chief Operations Officers, Chief Medical Officer & more. Our clients have landed roles at top Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including AT&T, Alphabet, Home Depot, JPMorgan Chase, Optum & Nike. I believe in positively changing the trajectory of people's lives through goal setting, purposeful action & strategic networking. I help my clients think bigger AND better articulate their unique value proposition. I offer 5 solutions: Behavioral-based mock interviews. I offer highly personalized mock interviews virtually through Zoom. I can help you master questions like, "tell me about yourself" or "tell me about the toughest decision you've had to make in the past six months." I understand the interview process and will ensure you are prepared. Executive-style resumes, board resumes/bios, and other career marketing collateral. No forms. My resumes are attractive, ATS-friendly, and full of quantifiable data. My goal is to hear you say, "wow! I look great on paper!" Strategic Job Search Coaching. Stop turning your wheels applying for job after job online. My clients land meetings with decision-makers at top employers and get jobs they really want. LinkedIn Training. I am a super-user & have been training business leaders how to use the platform since 2007. Medical CVs for residents, fellows, physicians, dentists & podiatrists. My company, Briefcase Coach, has been named the top resume writing agency for experienced executives by Balance Careers. I was named to the list of 2021 most influential people in the HR Space and 2019 LinkedIn Top Voice for the career space.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Keynote Speaker, Webinar & Lunch and Learn Presenter
Exploit Coach ( Self Employed)
04.2019 - Current
- I present about once a week on various job search and career related topics. I love giving keynote presentations, speaking on panels and facilitating break out sessions on career or job search topics.
- Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching.
- Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
Corporate Executive Outplacement Specialist
Exploit Coach ( Self Employed)
Durham, North Carolina
01.2019 - Current
- Great companies know that people come first. We operate with integrity and empathy when offering confidential career outplacement assistance for companies and their employees.
- While we are located in close proximity to Durham, Cary, and Raleigh, North Carolina we offer outplacement services on a national basis.
- We provide the following outplacement services and custom packages to help employees achieve a soft landing and successful job search: One-on-one white glove executive outplacement coaching (not group seminars!). Transitioning employees will feel valued and heard.
- A resume from scratch written by a seasoned professional resume writer. This isn't a resume review or a rebrand of an existing document. We will create a custom document based on the individual's new career targets.
- A personalized YouMap Career Profile, a holistic self-discovery tool that uncovers strengths, values, preferred skills, and personality based-career interests.
- LinkedIn profile development and keyword research, SEO Optimization, Public image and custom content and social media strategy, Interview Coaching, Professional bio and letter writing, In-person group workshops and training sessions.
- Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching.
LinkedIn Profile Writer
Vibrant Team
06.2016 - Current
- Chief Marketing Officers and Brand Strategists for some of the world's top brands have hired me to help them tell their own personal stories.
- My process is simple: I ask great questions. Your answers to questions like 'why do you do what you do?' help shape the story we tell. Studies show that if you share a story, people are often more likely to remember it.
- The 'New School' or modern LinkedIn profile is engaging and tells a first-person story. It draws the reader in with a hook. With 'New School' profiles, readers are more likely to read and remember the summary, which is one of the main goals of personal branding: to differentiate yourself and be known.
- Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching.
Executive Resume Writer
Briefcase Coach
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
02.2016 - Current
- I am a former corporate recruiter and industry 'insider'. I've worked with hundreds of job seekers to find meaningful work-faster than if they were going at it alone. Using my techniques and strategies, my clients have landed roles at top companies.
- I am one of the few resume writers/job search coaches who has been a recruiter. I've interviewed of job seekers and know what companies are looking for in a candidate.
- My outcomes are excellent. I get regular e-mails from clients saying that the work we did together made a difference. Additionally, around 35% of my clients are referrals from past clients, close friends or former colleagues.
- My goal is to always make sure my clients are being portrayed in the best possible way. If I am not the best person for the job & another coaching specialist would be a better fit, I will offer highly qualified referrals.
- I care. I genuinely want you to thrive in a job you are passionate about. I want to know about your 'wins'. I believe in you & I am rooting for you.
- Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching. My company, Briefcase Coach, has been named the top resume writing agency for experienced executives by Balance Careers.
Interview Coach
Briefcase Coach
06.2015 - Current
- I am a former corporate recruiter. I've literally interviewed thousands of people. I know the drill. Not only that, but I am skilled at helping job seekers think strategically about the opportunity and position their strengths and story to the role.
- If you work with me, you'll hear me ask questions like, 'well, what do you think they are really looking for in this opportunity?' and 'what is your special sauce?' I'll help you think beyond cookie cutter answers and tell impactful STAR stories.
- Past clients have described me as a straight shooter but also kind. I want to be the safe place you can practice your answers and get thoughtful feedback.
- Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Sarah Johnston LLC
06.2017 - 08.2018
- I worked as an independent healthcare recruiting consultant for a year while growing my full-time business Briefcase Coach. I maintained contracts with two large hospital systems as a recruiting consultant. I built out their talent pipeline and helped them place physician candidates in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine.
- I sourced candidates through PracticeLink, Practice Match, and Doximity, developed a calling strategy for passive candidates, and launched a text recruiting initiative. At the time, my hospital client was one of the first to leverage text messages.
Healthcare Recruiter
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Working for Nationwide Children's Hospital was such an honor. I got to directly impact patient care by being apart of the talented team that selected bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical providers for the largest children's hospital in the world.
- I was trusted with priority recruiting initiatives and was known by my team members as a sourcing 'maverick'. I held the LinkedIn Recruiter seat for the entire hospital, which meant I was responsible for our job posting strategy and regularly sourced hard to fill candidates.
- There were three significant initiatives that I was responsible for, including all hospital travelers and staffing contracts, co-hosting the first new graduate nursing fair (resulting in over 100 hires during a growth period), and being an integral member of the ER-staffing task force.
Associate Director of Development for Parent Programs
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis
07.2012 - 01.2014
- As a trailing spouse, I've lived in 7 houses over 12-years. Following my husband's career has meant that I've had to reinvent myself in new cities. We moved to St. Louis and literally knew no one. I made a target list of companies that I wanted to work with, including many of the top employers in the city like Washington University, Mo Bap, St. Louis University, Graybar, and Build-a-bear.
- Ultimately, I accepted the position with Wash U because it's a top 20-university and has one of the best fundraising programs in the country. I worked in a hybrid major gifts-annual fund role in a new department called Parent Programs. I solicited parents of Washington University undergraduate students for gifts ranging from $1,000 to-100,000.
- Because the window of cultivation is shorter with parents of 4-year students, I routinely made solicitations the first time I met a parent prospect. The Parent Fundraising program at Wash U is one of the most respected and sophisticated parent initiatives in the country.
Education
Certificate - Personal and Organizational Leadership
University of Georgia - Institute for Leadership Advancement
01.2007
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Hiring
- Hiring Practices
Publications
How to Prepare for a Great Job Interview: 8 Practical Tips
Timeline
Keynote Speaker, Webinar & Lunch and Learn Presenter
Exploit Coach ( Self Employed)
04.2019 - Current
Corporate Executive Outplacement Specialist
Exploit Coach ( Self Employed)
01.2019 - Current
Senior Healthcare Recruiter
Sarah Johnston LLC
06.2017 - 08.2018
LinkedIn Profile Writer
Vibrant Team
06.2016 - Current
Executive Resume Writer
Briefcase Coach
02.2016 - Current
Interview Coach
Briefcase Coach
06.2015 - Current
Healthcare Recruiter
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2015 - 06.2017
Associate Director of Development for Parent Programs
Washington University in St. Louis
07.2012 - 01.2014
Certificate - Personal and Organizational Leadership
University of Georgia - Institute for Leadership Advancement