Resume Writers, Executive Coaches,
and Other Job Search Resources

Kim Batson, CCMC, CJST, CTC - Career Management Coaching

Services / Specialty: Executive Career Coaching, Professional Resume Writing
Kim assists executives in job or career transition. She can help you gain attention through strategic executive branding, dynamic resumes, powerful cover letters, and effective job search strategies. A Certified Career Management Coach and Professional Resume Writer with over 12 years' experience in the technology industry, Fortune 100 corporate background, management, sales, marketing, and recruiting experience, Kim is nationally known for her specialization in working with technology executives and is the "CIO's Coach".

Phone: (800) 756-7836
Fax: (425) 836-0824
Email: kim@careermanagementcoaching.com
Visit: www.careermanagementcoaching.com

Services / Specialty: Executive Coaching, Unique Cover Letter Writing

Ken Cole has been voted the number one senior executive job hunting coach by several senior executive networking groups. He consults individually with selected senior executives across the U.S.A. and around the world. Programs feature intense pre-planning, interview coaching, and copywriting that has been described as "unique." Recommended first step in evaluating his ability to assist with your job campaign -- order two hour audio tape of his telephone conference call seminar.

Phone: (850) 235-3733
Email: kennethjcole@comcast.net
Visit: www.rsronline.com

Deb Dib, CPBS, CCMC, CCM, NCRW, CPRW, CEIP, JCTC, 360Reach Certified Coach

The Executive Power Group of Career Companies: Executive Power Brand, Advantage Resumes of New York, Executive Power Marketing, and Executive Power Coach.

Services / Specialty: C-level & Senior-Level Executive Career Services—Executive Branding; Branded Resumes & Career Collaterals; Career Marketing & Job Search Support Services; Career Management, Job Search & Executive Coaching; Coaching support for executives focusing on or exploring Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Social Opportunity, and/or Social Capitalism.

A career practitioner since 1989, Deb is one of only a handful of professionals globally to be certified in (and use branding to support) the four cornerstones of career management—executive branding, resumes, job search, and executive coaching. A pioneer in using branding to accelerate executive career growth, compensation, and satisfaction, Deb is known for empowering her clients to create a better life, better companies, and a better world while they generate profits, earn the best compensation, and have some fun! She is a frequently requested contributor to career books (30 to date), serves on the board of directors of the Career Masters Institute, keynotes and speaks at conferences and business meetings, and was a founding member of the National Resume Writers’ Association.

Phone: (631) 475-8513
Fax: (501) 421-7790
Email: debdib@executivepowergroup.com
Visit: www.executivepowergroup.com

Wendy Enelow, CCM, MRW, JCTC, CPRW - Professional Writer

Services / Specialty: Writing: Executive Resumes, Career Biographies, Speeches, Business Plans & More

Best known professionally as the "Executive's Resume Writer," Wendy Enelow has been writing resumes, cover letters, career portfolios, leadership profiles and biographies for more than two decades. She has authored 20+ books and scores of articles on resumes, cover letters, keywords, interviewing, executive search and more. Wendy positions herself as a consultant, providing you with the solutions you need to move forward. The process is easy and the experience of working with her is guaranteed to be positive. Wendy also writes business plans and proposals, speeches, executive/business websites, sales and marketing plans, and other documents for top executives.

Phone: (434) 299-5600
Email: wendy@wendyenelow.com
Visit: www.wendyenelow.com (Bookstore)

Peter Engler, Certified Executive Coach and Career Consultant

Services / Specialty: Executive coaching across all disciplines and industries. Specializes in the 40-45 year plus executive, both men and women, looking to stay employed or transition to other areas (including those not previously considered).

Peter’s focus is on “coaching for career clarity and success.” He consults with executives contemplating transition; helps them to consider their life choices, better identify their true interests and isolate specific and effective next steps. His 25 year plus broad spectrum background makes him uniquely qualified. This background includes: Right Management Sr. Executive Program Director, retained recruiter as a partner at LGES in San Francisco, and a 25 year executive marketing career working for such companies as Citibank, Ampex, FCB and Saatchi (New York and San Francisco). He has managed such accounts as: S.C. Johnson, Clorox, Armour-Dial, Sony, Sprint and Dreyers Ice Cream. Prior to joining the advertising industry, Peter was a Navy pilot during the Vietnam Conflict.

Phone: (415) 601-2444
Email: peter@engler.com
Visit: www.peterenglerinc.com

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Services / Specialty: Customized, personally executed targeted job search campaign projects include initiating introductory phone calls communicating your value to prospective employers that command the attention of decision makers initiating interviews where you want to work.

Debra Feldman, an executive talent agent, often works on a confidential basis contacting employers on behalf of clients protecting the candidate’s privacy. She leverages busy executives’ job search resources allowing them to effectively explore new challenges while continuing their current role. Debra originated techniques that connect candidates with specially selected networking contacts to purposefully access inside leads/unadvertised openings. This method measurably accelerates and improves job search results by identifying new opportunities matching clients' specifications for location, responsibilities, compensation and industry. She's a widely published authority on executive job search, professional networking and cold calling topics. A Columbia alumna, Debra thrives on job-hunting tasks: planning, researching, implementing, and celebrating. Her steady innovation, uncanny vision, and sheer persistence swiftly realize her clients' career goals.

Phone: (203) 637-3500
Email: DebraFeldman@JobWhiz.com
Visit: www.JobWhiz.com

Cindy Kraft - The CFO-Coach

Services / Specialty: Executive Coaching and Resume Writing for CFOs, Corporate Finance Executives, and Banking Management Executives Certified career and personal brand strategist with more than 10 years' experience developing value-oriented personal marketing documents and coaching clients to win the jobs they want. Our clients are accomplished executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and are willing to do the work necessary to achieve their career goals. Schedule a 30-minute complimentary coaching session - with no obligation - to learn at least one new strategy that will prepare you to outperform the competition.

Phone: (888) 221-0441
Email: cindy@cfo-coach.com
Visit: www.cfo-coach.com

Services / Specialty: Executive Resume and Cover Letter Development and Strategizing

Sally has been in this business for more than 15 years and has been developing executive resumes for the past eight years. She also offers advice on interviewing and salary negotiating. Her work has been featured in numerous JIST publications. She served as Chair of the Certification Commission of the National Resume Writer’s Association for five years and attends national industry conventions and workshops to stay current.

Phone: (314) 993-5400
Email: topreswriter@aol.com
Visit: www.reswriter.com

Services / Specialty: Resume Writing Service

Career-Resumes.com is one of the premier writing services. With 15 "certified writers", they write in all Executive disciplines. They are the Resume Expert for BlueSteps.com, FEI.org, Work.com, the Darden Graduate School at the University of Virginia and the former Resume Expert for SpencerStuart.com, Monster.com and the Career Center on AOL. They offer a Free Resume Critique and Price Quote. View samples and testimonials on their site.

Contact: Peter Newfield
Phone: (800) 800-1220
Fax: (914) 232-1412
Email: netshare@career-resumes.com
Visit: http://www.career-resumes.com/

Services / Specialty: Mergers & Acquisitions Coaching

Jim leverages the industry expertise and relationships of executives looking to acquire and run major companies by providing highly professional end-to-end support using a value-creating phased approach. Jim specializes in strategic guidance for acquisitions and alliances, as well as, formulating appropriate transaction valuation, deal structure, investor/lender presentations, and Board searches. Initial consultation results in advice to pursue a transaction or an understanding of why the concept needs rethinking.

Contact: Jim Stewart
Phone: (214) 469-2010
Email: jmstewart49@sbcglobal.net

Services / Specialty: Job Search Strategy & Interview Coaching

Acting as your personal guide and mentor, Martin will help you design and implement state-of-the art job search and interview strategies — embracing both your immediate goals and long-term concerns. In career management since the 1970's, Martin Yate has worked as an international headhunter, in corporate Human Resources and in Training and Development. A New York Times Business bestseller of the Knock 'Em Dead books, he has published ten books in the last twenty years — each addresses different aspects of lifetime career management. To schedule an exploratory appointment, email Martin at martinyate@earthlink.net.

Email: martinyate@earthlink.net
Visit: http://knockemdead.com/

OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS: There are many job search coaches, resume writers and firms available to you. Some are reputable and can provide valuable services to you. Because there are no “certification” requirements for these people, be sure to get references and talk to individuals who have used the services before hiring a firm or an individual. Thorough due diligence is a must. As part of your due diligence, we suggest you check an excellent web site which tracks and lists complaints by individual and company name:

www.badbusinessbureau.com.