Resume of Career Specialist, Career Coach, Certified Resume Expert, LinkedIn Strategist and Branding Consultant, Melanie L. Denny, based in Kissimmee, FL

1. MELANIE L. DENNY
Kissimmee, FL | mdenny06@gmail.com | 313-575-1519
CERTIFIED CAREER SERVICES PROFESSIONAL
Arming job seekers with the tools and confidence they need to secure gainful employment
Leveraging career coaching and résumé writing background, successfully guiding job seekers through
owning and articulating their unique value to secure their desired careers
Immediate Value Offered
Empowering career coach, job search strategist and LinkedIn expert, offering 5+ year career as a Certified
Professional Résumé Writer coupled with International Protean Career Coaching Certification. Advanced
knowledge in self-marketing tactics, modern job search techniques, skills-to-job fit analysis, effective
interviewing practices and personal branding.
Talented at keeping job seekers focused and motivated throughout the job search process, successfully
coaching clients to secure new, desirable roles through insightful 1-on-1 career management guidance.
Advanced competencies in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF and ASCII files. Core competencies include:
LinkedIn Strategies
Interview Coaching
Résumé Tailoring
Job Search Planning
Relationship Building
Client Services
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Résumé Writer (August 2014 – Present)
RiseSmart, San Jose, CA
Partner with entry level to executive client base experiencing company redeployment and outplacement to
overhaul self-marketing documents to facilitate job attainment. Craft and deliver top-of-the-line résumés,
covers letters, LinkedIn profiles and executive bios designed to pique employer interest and generate
interviews. Provide support to clientele on employing modern career management and job search practices
to maximize their success.
 Consistently maintain weekly average résumé writing score of 9 out of 10.
 Successfully achieve required metrics while delivering high quality documents.
 Selected to handle executive and VP level clients as a result of outstanding service and overall
performance.
Career Empowerment Coach (January 2014 – Present)
Primary Résumé Writer & President (August 2008 – Present)
Résumé-Evolution/MelanieDenny.com; South & Central Florida
Support job seekers in career transition process through 1-on-1 career coaching around a full range of self-
marketing services designed to propel job placement success. Work with clients individually to develop unique
value statement and define personal brand to effectively portray their unique value to potential employers.
Design variety of self marketing devices including, professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles,
customized mini résumé cards and interview follow up / thank you letters. Work closely with clients to identify
personal strengths and transferable talents, create targeted search strategies and market themselves.
 Achieved 100% customer satisfaction rating with zero requested rewrites.
 Authored “The Job Seeker’s Secret Guide to LinkedIn” sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online
booksellers.
 Built trust with clients to become a knowledgeable and reputable source on job seeking techniques.
 Built portfolio of clients who can attest to superior customer service through consistent follow up and
continual education on résumé writing concepts and effective job search tactics.
 Develop and host monthly telecasts on modern self-marketing techniques including networking, job
search strategies, LinkedIn, personal branding and résumé writing.
 Invited to speak on various career management topics at national association meetings, local non-profits
and radio shows.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (Continued)
Recruiting Consultant (Contract) (April 2014 – July 2014)
Simone Y. Recruitment Group; New York, NY
Sourced high quality candidates to fill director and executive level positions across the US in various industries
including manufacturing, automotive and technology. Screened applicants to identify job skills match and
cultural fit. Coached job seekers on the salary negotiation process and prepared them for interviews with
clients.
RELEVANT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Career Coach / Mock Interviewer / Workshop Presenter (August 2014 – Present)
Central Florida Jobs Initiative; Orlando, FL
Conduct mock interviews, complete résumé reviews, coach individual program participants and present
career topics to job seekers in Central FL community
Volunteer Job Skills Coach (June 2010)
South Florida Urban Ministries of Miami - Branches Pompano Outreach Ministry Center
Provided job seeking tools and resources to adult job seekers in Ready for Success professional development
program
Director (2011)
Career-Evolution Job Club
Started organization to facilitate supportive meetings for job seekers and provided comprehensive career
development advice
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Held various roles including Operations Coordinator / Planner, Inventory Control Manager and Business
Management Intern at Kaplan University, Charles Albert, Inc. and Walgreens, Inc. respectively.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
International Protean Career Coaching Certificate (May 2014)
Protean Careers International
Résumé Writing Certificate (March 2010)
Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches
Master of Business Administration, Concentration: Entrepreneurship (August 2008)
Nova Southeastern University, H. Wayne Huizenga of Business and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in English (May 2005)
Nova Southeastern University, Farquhar College for Undergraduate Studies
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches – Active Member
National Résumé Writers Association – Contributor
Recruiters.com – Contributing writer
Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity – Lifetime Member