Resume Samples

With over 25 years of experience in the career development field, I have personally written more than 2,000 professional resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and other career-related documents. In addition, I have reviewed thousands more, helping individuals achieve their career goals. This page showcases a selection of sample resumes I have created for clients. They demonstrate my expertise in executive resume and LinkedIn writing services.

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Finance Executives

Other Executives

Managers

Entry Level

Cover Letters

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Finance Executives

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Controller

This client was an extremely qualified CFO/Controller with experience across various aspects of finance and accounting. We tailored the resume to highlight his skills for a Board of Directors, focusing on key financial leadership and strategic decision-making abilities. With the guidance of my executive resume writing services, his resume quickly conveyed his comprehensive financial expertise and value to top-tier companies.

CPA

Brad had been at his firm for many years and was ready to seek a new opportunity. We designed an executive strategy to organize his extensive accounting experience into a concise, impactful format that would catch the eye of hiring managers and recruiters. 

Accounts Payable Manager

This client had been with her company for 24 years before being laid off. She was unsure about her next steps, so I provided career transition coaching and support to build a fresh resume that showcased her substantial contributions over the years. The process boosted her confidence, helping her present her expertise for future opportunities in finance and accounts management.

Director of Finance

Facing internal instability at her current company, this client was ready for a change. Through personalized career coaching, she gained clarity on her goals and began pursuing opportunities in more positive, growth-oriented work environments.

Senior Hedge Fund Executive

This client came to me while still employed, wanting to stay ahead of potential layoffs. His experience in both accounting and finance operations set him apart from peers in the industry. I provided executive resume writing services to help him position his unique skill set and stay ready for his next leadership opportunity.

Finance Executive and Senior Consultant

This client was a highly experienced CFO with a series of senior consulting engagements. As he prepared to apply for a new CFO position, we provided executive resume writing services to highlight his strategic leadership, turnaround success stories, and board-level influence in a concise, high-impact format.

Senior Banking Vice President

This client’s outdated resume didn’t reflect the full scope of his expertise. As he began an active job search, he partnered with our executive resume writing services to create a document that clearly showcased his leadership in payments innovation and strategic delivery.

Senior Banking Executive

This client had a highly specialized background in treasury management within the banking sector. As recruiters began reaching out with new opportunities, she realized it was time to invest in a resume writing service for executives to ensure her qualifications were clearly and powerfully presented.

Other Executives

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President / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

This client moved from a successful sales management role into an executive position as the President of a division at a major financial services company. He was ready to take on the same role for an entire business and now serves as the CEO at a cloud-based document management services company. With the support of executive resume writing services, he was able to showcase his leadership experience and strategic vision, leading to a new job as CEO.

Vice President – Director

The challenge for Linda’s resume was organizing her extensive list of accomplishments and showcasing her unique ability to drive bottom-line results. By working with a professional executive resume writer, she was able to present her achievements in a clear, strategic format that effectively conveyed her leadership in high-level roles.

Vice President of Sales (with Addendum)

This client has had an exceptional career in sales, currently serving as Vice President with oversight of 400 sales managers and representatives. In addition to her corporate leadership role, she also holds a significant leadership position advocating for community college education. We set up a separate addendum to highlight these activities, ensuring that her resume reflected both her professional and philanthropic leadership.

Vice President of Marketing, eCommerce

With extensive experience as Vice President of Marketing and a special focus on eCommerce, this client’s resume needed to better highlight his significant contributions at each company. Through executive resume services, we revamped his resume, utilizing color bands to emphasize his measurable accomplishments, making it stand out for top eCommerce leadership roles.

Education Executive

This client had a distinguished career as an education administrator, providing leadership at the campus, district, and state levels. He managed districts with up to 30,000 students across 1,500 schools and was dedicated to improving public school education. We were able to craft a resume that highlighted his leadership achievements and his commitment to shaping educational systems for the better.

Managers

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Project & Program Manager,
experienced in government

This client excelled in her role in city government, developing programs that had a real impact on the local economy. Her experience needed to be presented clearly and effectively, so we worked to refine her resume, showcasing her ability to drive policies and programs that benefited the public sector.

Events Manager

This client was a Flight Attendant with a small, boutique charter airline. The VIP passengers were well-known politicians, entertainers, sports teams, and corporate executives. She had worked on more than 300 flights, so we positioned each flight as an “event.” A global law firm valued her discretion and experience satisfying high-profile, sometimes demanding people, so they hired her as an Events Manager.

Education – Assistant School Principal

After working as an elementary school teacher at a religious school, this client pursued a Masters in Education Administration to shift into a more strategic role. She is now the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at another religious school. Her resume was carefully crafted through resume and LinkedIn profile writing services to highlight her educational leadership and expertise, making her an ideal candidate for higher education roles.

Interior Design Project Manager

This client’s versatility in interior design set him apart. Not only was he creative, but he also understood the technical and business aspects of the industry. With the help of my resume writing services, we structured his resume to emphasize his comprehensive skills in both design and business operations, positioning him as a well-rounded interior design project manager.

District Sales Manager

This top-producing District Sales Manager transitioned from an office equipment company to another one that provides technology solutions for the construction industry. He was hired for his strong sales and management experience, even though he had no construction industry experience. We edited his resume with smart formatting that provides a clear, at-a-glance understanding of his achievements and capabilities, effectively highlighting what he has done and what he can do.

Consultant

An executive consultant with experience spanning government, business, and nonprofit sectors, this client needed a refreshed resume to update her credentials for an important proposal. After my work with her as a professional resume and LinkedIn writer, we crafted a resume that highlighted her multi-sector expertise, positioning her as a versatile consultant for a broad range of industries.

Entry Level

Entry-Level Supply Chain Management and Logistics

This young professional had limited relevant work experience, but we turned his Eagle Scout project into a showcase of his leadership and project management skills, framing it as a corporate job experience. We highlighted how non-work-related experiences can add significant value to our professional lives—something people often overlook.

Entry-Level Financial Analyst

This young man, a recent graduate with a degree in Finance, was eager to start his career in the financial sector. With his fresh education and potential for growth, he utilized my career coaching services and we crafted a resume that showcased his academic achievements and internships. He is now thriving as a Credit Analyst at a reputable credit union, thanks to his strong foundation and targeted resume.

Cover Letters

Second Career

At 75, this gentleman, who had owned a residential construction firm for 50 years, was ready to embark on a second career after the passing of his friends and his wife’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s. Through job transition support and a tailored cover letter, he successfully transitioned into a new role as Administrator at an assisted living facility, showcasing his extensive leadership experience and readiness for a new challenge.

Technical Project Manager Cover Letter

After many years as a Product Manager, this client was laid off and took on a contract role while seeking a full-time position. We worked together to refine her resume and LinkedIn profile, highlighting her project management experience, making her an ideal candidate for permanent technical project manager roles.

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My Resume

Irene Marshall: Resume

My resume is written with a clear strategy to make a statement on who I am, the services I provide, areas of expertise, work experience, and credentials. The resume has a structure with different sections.

  • My “headline” is “Career Services Professional.”
  • Four certifications are part of my credentials.
  • Areas of expertise are the general services I provide for people.
  • Corporate roles: These outline my work history, including my current role as a resume writer and coach.
  • Business ownership: This describes several separate family businesses I have co-managed with my husband.
  • Education and Affiliations: More of my credentials.

My Bio

Irene Marshall: Executive Bio

My executive bio has been incorporated into business proposals and listings of participants for multiple writing and coaching programs sponsored by companies and organizations. An abbreviated version has been used to introduce me for speaking engagements.

 

Certifications

Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC): Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC), Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP)

Career Directors International:  Certified Professional – Online Job Search and Reputation Management

My Clients

My Clients page contains a selected list of the types of jobs I have written for many clients over the years. You will be surprised at the variety of industries represented!

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