Spencer G. Grant
Freelance Certified Professional Resume Writer
New York City Metropolitan Area
Summary
FUN FACT: Your resume has an average of 6 seconds to wow a recruiter. Will yours make the cut?
As a Professional Resume Writer, I spent 9+ years reviewing, revising and writing HUNDREDS of resumes, and I've had first hand experience of working hand-in-hand with hiring managers, and learning the secrets behind what top candidates write to stand out.
Since launching my Freelance Resume Writing service in October of 2011, I've helped 5,000+ clients across a variety of levels and industries write interview-landing resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles.
Types of Clients I Serve!!!
Whether you're a(n):
- Experienced professional on the hunt for a new career opportunity
- Career-Changer seeking to translate your experience to a completely new field
- Promotion Seeker looking to amp up your professional brand
- Student applying for internships, your first full-time job, or admission to grad school ...
I'm here to help. My process focuses on:
- Identifying keywords to position you as the BEST candidate for the targeted role
- Demonstrating your IMPACT by prioritizing achievements over "responsibilities"
- Optimizing your resume to pass the infamous "ATS"
- Formatting content to be aesthetically pleasing
- Ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, and flow
So if you're ready to invest in crafting a powerful resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile that will get you one step closer to your dream job, shoot me a message and let's get started!
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Resume Writer
Self Employed
, Oregon
03.2010 - Current
- Write and revise resumes, Cover Letters and summaries of qualifications for entry level, mid-level and executive job applicants.
- Resume Writing, Editing & Redesign: modern, results-driven, elegant (For all career levels)
- Ensures written resume presents the applicant's qualifications, job history, and experience in a clear and readable format.
- Research the best design to catch a potential employer's attention
Certified Professional Resume Writer
01ResumePros
09.2014 - Current
- Write and revise resumes, Cover Letters and summaries of qualifications for job applicants
- Resume Writing, Editing & Redesign: modern, results-driven, elegant (For all career levels)
- Ensures written resume presents the applicant's qualifications, job history, and experience in a clear and readable format.
- Research the best design to catch a potential employer's attention
Certified Professional Resume Writer
The Resume Center
, California
10.2011 - 02.2015
- Write and revise resumes, Cover Letters and summaries of qualifications for job applicants
- Resume Writing, Editing & Redesign: modern, results-driven, elegant (For all career levels)
- Ensures written resume presents the applicant's qualifications, job history, and experience in a clear and readable format.
- Research the best design to catch a potential employer's attention
Office Associate
Richemont In
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, sorting incoming and outgoing mail and routing telephone calls to appropriate staff
- Provided quality customer service and disseminated information to the public
- Performed other duties such as cash handling, verification of employment and other assigned duties as needed
- Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the organization's Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties
- Updated and managed data bases including mailing and client lists
- Maintained office filing and documentation system
Executive Resume Writer
Topresume
05.2010 - 03.2011
- I help executives make great first impressions by creating polished and professional executive resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
Administrative Assistant
Radfield Staffing Agency
Seattle, Washington
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, sorting incoming and outgoing mail and routing telephone calls to appropriate staff
- Provided quality customer service and disseminated information to the public
- Assisted Human Resources with employment packets
- Performed data entry and data management with SAP
- Performed accounting duties such as issuing of bill of ladings, invoicing and auditing bills in SAP
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School of The Arts
Irvine, California 02.2001 - 08.2004
Skills
- Executive Resume Writer
- Cover Letters
- Resume
Creative storytelling
Keyword optimization
Interview preparation
Client collaboration
LinkedIn profile development
ATS compliance
Career coaching
Strong editing
Personal branding expertise
Cover letter creation
Job search strategy
Resume formatting
Tailored resumes
Effective writing
Strong research skills
Grammar usage
Excellent grammar
SEO strategies
Fact-checking
Research
Proofreading
Formatting
Chicago manual of style
Collaboration
Customer service
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Clear communication
Active listening
Clients Served
- Experienced professional on the hunt for a new career opportunity
- Career-Changer seeking to translate your experience to a completely new field
- Promotion Seeker looking to amp up your professional brand
- Student applying for internships, your first full-time job, or admission to grad school
Process Focus
- Identifying keywords to position you as the BEST candidate for the targeted role
- Demonstrating your IMPACT by prioritizing achievements over 'responsibilities'
- Optimizing your resume to pass the infamous 'ATS'
- Formatting content to be aesthetically pleasing
- Ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, and flow
Personal Information
Title: Freelance Certified Professional Resume Writer
Timeline
Certified Professional Resume Writer
01ResumePros
09.2014 - Current
Certified Professional Resume Writer
The Resume Center
10.2011 - 02.2015
Executive Resume Writer
Topresume
05.2010 - 03.2011
Freelance Resume Writer
Self Employed
03.2010 - Current
Office Associate
Richemont In
01.2008 - 04.2011
Administrative Assistant
Radfield Staffing Agency
01.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - BA -
University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School of The Arts
02.2001 - 08.2004
Certification
Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) - Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches (PARWCC)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- Affiliated with Estée Lauder
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