Executive Resume Expert
Powerful Executive Branding for Your Leadership Career
Competing for a top-tier role in an aggressive job market?
Laura Smith-Proulx, CCMC, CPRW, CIC
As a former recruiter, I focus intently on strategic branding for your skills that WILL get results for your search.
"I sent out 10 resumes and received 9 calls back, even from companies without posted openings.
I set up 6 interviews and received 3 offers. I took the one I had wanted all along. Great job!"
— Mark S., VP of Investments
A certified and award-nominated resume expert, Laura Smith-Proulx has been published in these career bestsellers.
"Your magic WORKED! John landed a $14K increase with an IT Director job. |
We've done it again!
Laura Smith-Proulx has been nominated for Best Executive Resume and Best Technical Resume in the TORI awards. 
Read more about the Toast of the Resume Industry Awards here.
Seeking your next high-powered opportunity amidst intense competition? You'll find that a compelling, branded resume is a must for today's executive market.
I produce OUTSTANDING results for executives with personally branded resumes that tell employers WHO you really are and WHAT you can achieve over that of your competition.
If you're seeking the best executive resume writer you can find, I offer you an edge that includes:
I produce OUTSTANDING results for executives with personally branded resumes that tell employers WHO you really are and WHAT you can achieve over that of your competition.
- RESULTS.
My executive resume services have earned a 90%+ success rate landing interviews for leadership roles at prestigious corporations among the Fortune 500 and 100.
- PERSONAL BRANDING STRATEGY.
Far from just making your executive credentials look good, I’m an expert at looking deep inside the stories you tell to pull out your value-add. You'll find, as many of my executive clients do, that this is the best career marketing experience you can find.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY.
You benefit from exceptional resume writing quality when you partner with me for your search. These executive resume samples demonstrate why I’ve been recognized 6 times in 3 years with global resume award nominations, with high-level certifications that distinguish my capabilities.
- PERSONAL ATTENTION TO YOUR NEEDS.
If you seek a customized, laser-like focus on your career from an executive resume writer who understands your brand, you've come to the right place. I derive a powerful, succinct brand from interviewing you, and capture it in a "no-holds-barred" style that gets noticed.
- JOB MARKET EXPERTISE.
My executive resume services include strategies to tap the "hidden" job market, with high-ROI activities that can make or break your search. You'll have an arsenal of resources, search strategies, and online/offline methodologies at your fingertips.
- CUTTING-EDGE AWARENESS.
You reap the rewards of my expertise in the executive resume market, as I stay up-to-date on emerging trends in the global hiring industry and among professional recruiters.
- CAREERS INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP.
You receive value from my reputation as a careers industry author, speaker, coach, writer, and publisher of The Career Champion™ ezine. My executive resumes have been published in international career bestsellers and throughout career industry portals, including TheLadders and Jobing.com.
Read what my executive clients have to say:
My executive resume services have earned a 90%+ success rate landing interviews for leadership roles at prestigious corporations among the Fortune 500 and 100.
- PERSONAL BRANDING STRATEGY.
Far from just making your executive credentials look good, I’m an expert at looking deep inside the stories you tell to pull out your value-add. You'll find, as many of my executive clients do, that this is the best career marketing experience you can find.
- SUPERIOR QUALITY.
You benefit from exceptional resume writing quality when you partner with me for your search. These executive resume samples demonstrate why I’ve been recognized 6 times in 3 years with global resume award nominations, with high-level certifications that distinguish my capabilities.
- PERSONAL ATTENTION TO YOUR NEEDS.
If you seek a customized, laser-like focus on your career from an executive resume writer who understands your brand, you've come to the right place. I derive a powerful, succinct brand from interviewing you, and capture it in a "no-holds-barred" style that gets noticed.
- JOB MARKET EXPERTISE.
My executive resume services include strategies to tap the "hidden" job market, with high-ROI activities that can make or break your search. You'll have an arsenal of resources, search strategies, and online/offline methodologies at your fingertips.
- CUTTING-EDGE AWARENESS.
You reap the rewards of my expertise in the executive resume market, as I stay up-to-date on emerging trends in the global hiring industry and among professional recruiters.
- CAREERS INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP.
You receive value from my reputation as a careers industry author, speaker, coach, writer, and publisher of The Career Champion™ ezine. My executive resumes have been published in international career bestsellers and throughout career industry portals, including TheLadders and Jobing.com.
Read what my executive clients have to say:
| "I have been offered employment already, and I truly believe that it was the executive resume you created. I interviewed with 6 people and they all took the time to comment on it. This is the absolute perfect position for me - I could see myself there for years to come. Thanks for everything!" — Ted Niewinski, Purchasing Executive |
| "I honestly feel that your resume writing allowed my new employer to see the contributions I could make, plus my executive competencies. I have accepted a position as Vice President with oversight of international operations." — Ken M., CFO / COO |
| "Just to let you know that after I started using the resume I had many phone calls and interviews. Today I was offered a position that fits exactly what I was looking for, and the pay is beyond my previous salary. The one thing that helped me was my resume. They just had to talk with me once they got it. Once again, you're AWESOME." — Chris Vaughan, HR Director |
Contact me to find out how I can make the difference in YOUR search with a branded executive resume.
If you're looking for strong results from your job hunt, a branded executive resume can differentiate you! View these executive resume samples for a strong visual demonstration of the difference.
I'd like to hear more about your career needs and situation; please feel free to reach me personally at 1-877-258-3517.
Executive Offerings Include:
Executive Resume Portfolio Documents
Executive Cover Letters
Executive Job Search Coaching
Executive LinkedIn Profile
Executive Reference Dossier
Executive Resume Samples
Executive Resume Portfolio Documents
Executive Resumes and Branding Strategy
Tell your story, and I'll capture it in a way that compels the reader to see you in the desired role. Using an intensive interview process, you'll be amazed at my ability to draw out leadership strengths.
The result? A masterpiece document that leaves no room for doubt about your leadership abilities, centered around your value proposition.
Executive Leadership Biography
Need a powerful narrative designed to introduce you at a higher level? Outshine your competition--and get focused results--with a crisp, on-target portrayal of your status and achievements!
My biography services do more than merely summarize your past; I seamlessly blend your strengths, success, and performance contributions into a presentation suitable for numerous networking, job search, or career marketing situations.
Critical Leadership Initiatives
This showcase of executive-level strengths is a popular option to portray numerous areas of competency and skill.
Selected achievements that offer classic Challenge-Action-Result style form the basis, which draws on success stories that prove your effective organizational leadership, business acumen, strategy planning, and other competencies that demonstrate broad-based expertise. This document is often presented in addition to the Executive Resume.
Networking Executive Resume
A powerful tool when networking, this one-page snapshot of your Executive Resume is a key document for use in situations requiring an overview of your strengths.
Executive Cover Letters
Not just introductions to your skills, my Executive Cover Letters are customized to your precise career goals and target audiences.
I create sharply focused letters that you can use for approaching executive recruiters, responding to ads, inquiring for newly created positions, and more.
Executive Job Search Coaching
As a Certified Career Management Coach, I've assembled a comprehensive array of resources to further your success in today's aggressive jobs marketplace.
Together, we'll focus on your situation and challenges in order to strengthen your knowledge of proven career search methods. You'll find out exactly how to approach employers in today's competitive executive market, with a much higher return on your efforts.
You'll also receive a copy of How to Get Hired Faster, which details more than 60 career industry portals, social networking and online profiles, professional association resources, resume distribution options, and other components.
You'll turn to this book time and again as an invaluable guide for your search.
Executive LinkedIn Profile
Your online and business presence is one of your strongest assets for a job search! LinkedIn has become a powerful hub for business networking and job searching activity.
Did you realize that your profile must be keyword-rich in order for recruiters to tap your expertise?
I'll create a search-engine-targeted, concise profile so that you can cultivate and shape an online presence that supports your leadership career goals--and be found by the right audience.
Executive Reference Dossier
Delivering powerful testimonials that back your executive achievements, a targeted Executive Reference Dossier is a crucial tool for an executive search.
I'll create a customized presentation that matches your professional package, including strong documentation for your executive brand.
Questions? Want to get started? Call me at 1-877-258-3517 toll-free for expert assistance and a firm quote for your project.