Brenda
Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW) & Certified Resume Analyst (CRA), Founder and Senior Editor – Resumes, Cover Letters, Professional Bios, Personal Statements, LinkedIn Profiles

Brenda Bernstein, Founder and Senior Editor at The Essay Expert LLC, is the  author of How to Write a KILLER LinkedIn Profile, a book that held the #1 best-seller spot in Amazon’s business writing skills list for over 2 years. A sought-after speaker and award-winning businesswoman and resume writer, Brenda is a dedicated student of leadership and a trained life coach. Armed with a B.A. in English with honors from Yale and a J.D. with honors from NYU Law School, she has been partnering with job seekers and college applicants for over 15 years to create effective written application documents. Brenda practiced law for ten years in New York City and spent a year as a J.D. Career Advisor with the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Office of Career Services. She currently works part-time as a Law School Admissions Consultant for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.

Brenda’s expertise lies not just in creating an effective product, but in listening closely to her clients’ background and goals. Clients report that they gain clarity about themselves and their message, in addition to having that message expressed on the page.

Rachel

4x Award-Winning Executive Resume Writer, Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW), Certified Career Storyteller (CCST), Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert – Executive Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles, Healthcare Resumes, Hospitality Resumes, Executive Biographies, Sales & Marketing Resumes, Pharmaceuticals Resumes, Communications Resumes, Advertising Resumes, Operations Resumes

Rachel Raymond, a highly acclaimed executive writer and personal branding expert for the C-Suite, has won four TORI awards including 2020 for Best Difficult Transition Resume (2nd place), 2018 for Best Healthcare Resume (2nd place), and 2018 & 2017 for Best Hospitality Resume (3rd place & 2nd place respectively). Specializing in crafting career documents for upper-level managers and executives across diverse industries, she collaborates with her clients to ensure their resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and career documents not only demonstrate what they’ve done in the past but also show and tell what they’re capable of in the future. Combining 15+ years in marketing, communications, and graphic design with an eye for detail and precision, Rachel creates resumes that tell her clients’ career stories while also developing personal brands that are well-positioned to land interviews.

Julio
3x Award-Winning Executive Resume Writer, Transactional Attorney, Executive Career Consultant, Executive Resume Writer – Executive Resumes, Sales Resumes, Real Estate Resumes, Operations Resumes, Human Resources Resumes, Communications Resumes, Non-Profit Resumes, Finance Resumes, Hospitality Resumes, Cover Letters, Biographies, LinkedIn Profiles

Julio Mesa, Esq. won three 2020 TORI Awards for High Tech (1st place), Executive (2nd place), and Healthcare/Medical (2nd place). As an executive resume writer, career strategist and established transactional attorney, his track record includes elevating the growth trajectories of Fortune 500 executives, non-profit leaders, Emmy-Award winners, and entrepreneurs alike. Beyond his analytical and technical writing faculties, one of Julio’s key strengths is his design expertise. He is skilled at translating clients’ key achievements into elegant visuals that delight and drive engagement with gatekeepers.

Julio is a Florida Bar Licensed Attorney and active member of Career Directors International. He holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from the University of Florida.

Catharine
Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Career Storyteller (CCST), Certified Case Manager (CCMC), M.Ed. – Executive Resumes, Finance Resumes, C-level Resumes, Innovation Executive Resumes, Business Growth Strategist Resumes, Chief Strategy Officer Resumes, Business Transformation Specialist Resumes

Catharine is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, a graduate of the Resume Writing Academy, and a Certified Career Storyteller. Her journey as a career consultant and writer began more than a decade ago at a small private university, where she advanced from a role as Career Coordinator to Director of Career Services and Adjunct Instructor. Over the past five years, Catharine has expanded her practice to include clients in the private sector and has been honored to work with executives, rising stars, and new graduates from all over the world.

Catharine served as a Board member at the National Resume Writers’ Association for two years and is a speaker at industry-specific conferences including the Career Thought Leaders Consortium and The National Resume Writers’ Association. As a writer, she partners with her clients to unearth their unique value proposition, then designs compelling written materials that intersect with the needs of the market.

Chris
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), LinkedIn Profile Writer – Executive Resumes, Mid-Level Resumes, Entry-Level Resumes, LinkedIn Profiles

Chris is a LinkedIn profile writer, personal branding strategist and professional resume writer with 20 years of experience in the corporate and organizational communications field. He loves to work with clients to help them tell their career story in an authentic and engaging way, highlighting their strengths, accomplishments and professional philosophy. In his communications career, Chris worked for organizations such as the U.S. Air Force, NASA, Lockheed Martin and ExxonMobil, writing for military generals, CEOs and countless executives. He penned speeches delivered before a UN committee, a Wharton Business School industry event and numerous university commencements as well as news releases featured in the Wall Street Journal and an executive OpEd that appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with additional graduate studies in communications and English composition and rhetoric. He holds the Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) designation through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.

Patrick
Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW), MBA, PhD – Executive Resumes: IT, Technology, Finance, Operations, Business Development, HR, Compliance, Sales, Project Management, Startups, Emerging Technology, Healthcare, Science, Higher Education, Government

With an MBA in Business Administration and Ph.D. in Philosophy, Patrick has written over 2,000 successful resumes and supporting documents for upper-level managers and senior professionals in all industries and functions. He particularly welcomes foreign clients and those with career gaps or facing career transitions.

Patrick has assisted everyone from foreign applicants to new graduates to self-employed and entrepreneurial professionals. As an Academy Certified Resume Writer, he has been particularly successful with upper-level technical professionals in IT development and management, civil engineering, real estate development, power generation, environmental areas, scientific research, and medical specialties. He is also comfortable writing for upper-level managers in operations, marketing, sales, finance, and human resources and for project managers and consultants.

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Liz
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Project Management Professional (PMP) – Executive Resumes, Mid-Level Resumes, IT Resumes, Sales Resumes, Hospitality Resumes, Finance Resumes, Logistics Resumes, Healthcare Resumes, Manufacturing Resumes

Liz Doyle, Career Coach, Executive-level Resume-Writer, and LinkedIn Specialist, loves helping people express their authentic, professional value in writing and in person. She’s gained invaluable insights working with C-Level business leaders, human resources professionals, and the workforce development community. A former recruiter, IT national accounts executive, and small business employer, Liz brings over 15 years of workforce management expertise across multiple industries, including Project Management, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), Transportation, Logistics and Distribution (TDL), Supply Chain, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Retail, Hospitality, Energy, Insurance, Finance, Not-for-Profit, Military, Government, and Higher Education.

Liz’s active memberships include the National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC), Project Management Institute (PMI) and Career Thought Leaders (CTL) consortium on LinkedIn.

Jeanne
Extraordinary Virtual Assistant Providing Client Support for The Essay Expert

Jeanne is a Jane of All Trades and a Master of Business Support. She often acts as the face of The Essay Expert, while at the same providing indispensable behind-the-scenes support. Jeanne maintains her tech savvy by staying up to date with current online programs and services available to small businesses such as her own. With 8 years of hands-on experience in all facets of client services, marketing and business programs, as well as a background in web environment, she has helped career services industry professionals across the US to expand and thrive, continually receiving rave reviews from her clients for her dedication, integrity, professionalism and great work.

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