JAFAR IDRIS
Executive Career Coach
Abuja
Summary
Results driven Executive Career Coach and Executive Résumé Writer with expertise in career coaching, executive branding, and job search strategy. Skilled at helping professionals and senior leaders strengthen their market positioning through ATS optimized résumés, LinkedIn optimization, and personalized career guidance. Adept at developing tailored career strategies that enhance professional visibility, support career transitions, and improve long-term career success
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EXECUTIVE CAREER COACH & EXECUTIVE RÉSUMÉ WRITER
Fiverr
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered personalized career coaching to professionals and executives, helping clients define career goals, navigate career transitions, and develop strategic plans for long term professional growth.
- Developed ATS-optimized résumés, executive biographies, and leadership profiles tailored to clients' target roles, industries, and career objectives.
- Advised clients on executive positioning, personal branding, and networking strategies to strengthen their professional presence and increase career opportunities.
- Optimized LinkedIn profiles to enhance executive branding, improve search visibility, and increase engagement from recruiters and hiring managers.
- Guided clients through every stage of the job search process, providing strategic support with targeted applications, interview preparation, career planning, and salary negotiation
EXECUTIVE RÉSUMÉ WRITER & CAREER CONSULTANT
Upwork
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Produced high-impact executive résumés, tailored cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that effectively showcased clients' leadership experience, achievements, and professional value.
- Collaborated closely with clients to uncover career accomplishments, leadership strengths, and measurable business results, translating them into compelling career documents.
- Conducted in-depth research on target industries, organizations, and executive-level job requirements to develop customized career documents aligned with clients' career goals.
- Provided strategic recommendations on executive branding, career positioning, and professional presentation to enhance long term employability and market competitiveness.
- Delivered an exceptional client experience through proactive communication, efficient project management, and consistent on-time delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
CAREER COACH & JOB SEARCH STRATEGIST
Freelancer.com
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Developed targeted job search strategies tailored to clients' career aspirations, industry backgrounds, and evolving market opportunities to support successful career advancement.
- Conducted comprehensive labor market and industry research to identify hiring trends, high demand leadership competencies, and emerging executive career opportunities across diverse sectors.
- Coached clients on interview preparation, salary negotiation, and effective communication strategies to enhance confidence and improve interactions with recruiters and hiring managers.
- Strengthened clients' personal brands by optimizing career documents, LinkedIn profiles, and professional positioning to increase visibility and competitiveness in the executive job market.
- Fostered long-term client relationships by delivering strategic career guidance, actionable feedback, and customized career development solutions that supported sustained professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Human Resources Management
University of Lagos
01.2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Strategic Communication
- Career Coaching
- Job Search Strategy
- Labor Market Research
- ATS Résumé Optimization
- Executive Résumé Writing
- LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Certification
- Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Google Digital Skills
- Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers, LinkedIn Learning
- Career Development Foundations, LinkedIn Learning
Timeline
EXECUTIVE CAREER COACH & EXECUTIVE RÉSUMÉ WRITER
Fiverr
10.2024 - Current
EXECUTIVE RÉSUMÉ WRITER & CAREER CONSULTANT
Upwork
05.2024 - 09.2025
CAREER COACH & JOB SEARCH STRATEGIST
Freelancer.com
05.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Human Resources Management
University of Lagos