Our Staff

Barbara Adams, CPRW, CEIP, CFRWC, CMRW President & CEO CareerPro Global, Inc.

Barbara has lead CareerPro Global, Inc (CPG) since 1989 and is recognized as one of the pioneers in the careers services industry. Barbara has built CPG into one of the largest and fastest growing career services organizations industry-wide. Barbara is committed to CPGs core factors that include quality product; exceptional customer service, honesty, integrity, and a passion for helping others achieve their career goals. She believes so strongly in these core factors that she positioned CPG to raise the bar by developing an ISO 9001 guided process (the first in the careers industry) where all of our processes are reviewed for quality. CPG anticipates earning full ISO 9001 Certification in 2010.

CPG mission statement: CareerPro Global and their family of websites to include 21st Century Resumes is committed to producing premier resume and career services products, providing service excellence, and remaining abreast of global employment and hiring trends, and is committed to continuous improvement of the quality management system.

Industry Credentials:

• Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
• Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW)
• Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP)
• Certified Federal Resume Writer and Coach (CFRWC)
• DISC Behavioral Administrator
• Branding Expert

Career Services:
Ms. Adams has been an active participant in the careers community for the past 20 years. She conducts numerous career-related seminars, lectures, workshops, and career services at high schools, universities, nonprofit and corporate organizations. She is a sought after writer and career coach for fortune 500 executives, federal SES (Senior Executive Service) candidates, and military generals, admirals, colonels and captains.

• Authorized and administers the CMRW (Certified Military Resume Writer) credential raising the bar industry-wide in all resume development for our coveted veterans.
• Awarded the Wounded Warriors contract for the State of Texas to provide career assessment, career coaching, job search, interviewing and resume writing to our wounded veterans.
• Presenter, Federal Landscape, Career Directors International Conference, 2009
• Awarded numerous Veterans Administration contracts to assist veterans in writing their resumes.
• Launched and presented new NSPS Training Curriculum for the Department of Defense, 2007.
• Developed and launched the coveted SES Training Class for the Dept of the Air Force, 2009.
• Developed and launched training curriculum for DOD to include writing USAjobs Resumes, Navy Charts, Army CPOL, Application Manager, Writing KSAs, Writing ECQs, and how to find federal jobs.
• Developed an outplacement program for corporate America to assist downsized employees and has been selected to facilitate numerous small to large-scale corporate downsizing and company closing projects.
• Developed and launched civilian/private sector writing team.
• Participated as a Training Mentor for the Welfare-to-Work program for the Department of Family and Children’s Services and other non-profit agencies in middle Georgia.

Career Innovation:

• Developed and launched numerous career coaching models.
• R&D: Launched one of the most robust new system-architectures in the industry integrating and customizing portfolios of collaborative and communication services designed to connect people, information, processes, and systems both within and beyond our firewall. It is a secure, scalable, enterprise server used to aggregate sites, information, and applications within our organization.
• Launched new corporate military division in support of MilitaryResumeWriters.com; ArmyResumes.com; NavyResumes.com; AirForceResumes.com and MarinesResumes.com.
• Launched new corporate SES (Senior Executive Service) division in support of SESwriters.com.

Memberships and Industry Participation:

• Corporate Member, Career Directors International; – Innovation Committee Member
• Writer Mentor for Military, Federal and Civilian resume writing – CDI
• Member, Professional Resume Writers Association; – Certification Committee Member (CPRW)
• Corporate Member, Career Management Alliance
• Professional Association for Female Executives
• Georgia Employers Association
• Career Coaches Association
• Advocate for Wounded Warriors

Public Speaking and Seminars Topics:

• Navigating the Federal Hiring Process
• Federal Resume Writing to include USAjobs, Charts, CPOL, Application Manager; SES Writing, ECQ Writing, KSA Writing and interpreting Federal Vacancy Announcements
• Presenter, Federal Landscape
• Mastering the Military Transition
• Emotional Intelligence
• Job Search, Interviewing and Resume Writing
• Welfare-to-Work Program
• Reentering the Workplace

Awards:

• “Small Business of the Year” Governor’s Council for the State of Georgia
• Entrepreneur of the Year, presented by the staff of CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Strategic Partner Award, presented by the staff of CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Recognized by the Vietnam Veterans of Warner Robins, GA for “Friendship and Contributions”
• Ambassador’s Award, Career Directors International

Publications-Contributions and Strategic Partners:

• CPG Writer-Editor, bi-monthly e-newsletter
• TAOnline.com (Lucas Group) 2005-present; Contributing Writer-Editor Transition Insight
• MilitaryHire.com – 2006 – present; Contributing Writer-Editor e-newsletter
• NavyLeague.com – 2007 – present
• MilitaryConnection – 2008 – present; Contributing Writer-Editor, military related article
• HirePatriots.com – 2008 – present; e-newsletter
• Contributing Editor, The Civilian Job News 2005-2006
• The Decision Times, Writing Killer Resumes

Education & Specialized Training:

• Degree in Business Administration and Management, UM
• Career Coaching
• Leadership
• Train-the Trainer
• Instructor-Trainer Resume Writing
• Personal and Corporate Branding
• SES Application Development
• Executive Leadership Training
• DISC Behavioral Profiling
• Numerous Career Related Seminars, Workshops and Webinar

Scott G. Kirk, CMRW, CFRWC Director of Operations / Senior Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

Scott brings more than 20 years of business and technical expertise in chemical engineering, quality, health and safety, and environmental management. Ten of those years were directing health, safety, security, and environmental management systems for 40 chemical plants throughout the U.S., Europe, and Scandinavia.

Scott is CPG’s Director of Operations and administers all projects, quality, customer service and new program and product launches. Scott has been a key participant is the R&D process of CPGs ISO 9001 process and is part of the QA Management Team. Scott is part of the management team that has lead and positioned CPG well into the 21st century for success and continued growth.

Scott is a sought after senior writer for our most coveted senior executive service candidates, corporate executives, technical, engineering, education, and scientific career professionals. Scott is one of the go-to Career Coaches for executives changing careers and provides comprehensive consultations on entry into and navigating the SES application process. Scott also conducts SES Application training for several federal agencies and specifically for the Department of the Air Force in support of transitioning Colonels and Generals.

Scott specialized in writing executive, scientific, education and technical civilian resumes, military transition resumes for senior enlisted officers, federal government resumes- Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs) and KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements), health care administration and legal-attorney resumes, physicians and engineering professionals to name a few.

Scott writes for the Department of Homeland Security, NASA, NOAA, CDC, FEMA, FBI and CIA, and many more federal agencies. He also writes for CEO, CIO, CFO and other administrative professionals.

Military Experience:

• Former member of the United States Navy, Hospital Corpsman- Search and Rescue
• Disabled Vietnam Veteran

Career Certifications:

• Certified Federal Resume Writer
• Certified Military Resume Writer
• DISC Behavior Profile Administrator
• Certified Employment Interview Coach

Memberships and Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Quality Review Committee, CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Member, Management Team, CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Member, Career Directors International
• Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers
  • Center for Chemical Process Safety
  • Environmental Division
  • Health and Safety Division
• Member, National Fire Protection Association
• Member, American Society of Safety Engineers
• Member, American Industrial Hygiene Association

Awards:

• Recipient, “Senior Executive Service Writer of the Year,” CareerPro Global, Inc. 2005
• Recipient, “Business Acumen Award,” CareerPro Global, Inc., 2005
• Recipient, “Innovator and Strategic Visionary Award” CareerPro Global, Inc., 2007

Education:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
• MBA, Kemira Program, Euro-Asia Centre, Cedex, France
• Numerous Career Related Seminars, Workshops and Webinars

Lisa H. Becker, CFRWC, CMRW Managing Editor / Senior Writer and Career Development CareerPro Global, Inc.

Lisa brings 16 years of experience in high-level business communication and writing to develop client resumes and personal narratives from entry to executive-level. Through a global view of a client’s inner strengths and skills, Lisa expresses, through carefully selected words and phrases, the client’s intrinsic value, significant contributions, and pledged commitment to potential employers in an employer-friendly context and format. Lisa has partnered with CareerPro Global, Inc. since 1993 and is CPGs Managing Editor and Senior Writer.

• Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW)
• Certified Federal Resume Writer and Coach (CFRWC)
• Launched new NSPS Training Curriculum for the Department of Defense, 2007
• Instructor, NSPS Resumix Training, Department of Defense
• Developed and launched CPGs comprehensive “Writers Training Manual.”
• Provides intense training to newly hired writers, ensuring all corporate processes, quality standards and customer service requirements meet and exceed all expectations.
• School Administrator (5 years)
• Public Speaking and Seminar Topics:
  • Job Interviewing & Resume Writing
  • Emotional Intelligence (EI)
  • Welfare-to-Work
  • Re-entering the Workforce
• Awards: Recently named CareerPro Global, Inc’s “Writer of the Year” 2005.
• President’s Choice Award, CPG, 2006
• Training Excellence Award, CPG, 2006
• Member, Career Directors International
• Best Professional Resume-TORI Nominee, 2007
• Member, Career Masters Institute
• Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, Speech, and Theatre from the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• Training: Writing Senior Executive Service Packages for the Federal Government

Fran Sheridan, B.S, CMRW, CEIP Senior Writer / Editor and Career Coach CareerPro Global, Inc.

TORI Nominee for “Best Military Transition Resume” – 2009
Professional Resume Writer & Career Consultant. CareerPro Global, Inc., 2006-present
Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW)
Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP)
Member, Career Directors, International

Fran develops professional presentations for Senior Executive Service (SES), including Executive Core Qualifications and Professional Technical Qualifications; KSAs; Military Transition Packages (senior officers and NCOs); and private sector resumes at all levels, including C-level positions. She is experienced in writing for many fields, including: human resources; IT, science, and engineering; medical; logistics; education; social services; sales; marketing; business, including real estate and entrepreneurial ventures; & finance.

• CPG Training Consultant/Mentor, 2008
• 22-years Supervisory, Operations Management, and QA experience across private industry and public sectors
• Education Specialist/Lead Counselor, and Supervisor of Military Education (contractor), Robins AFB, GA, 2001 – 2006; Base Advisor, Robins AFB Air War College, 2001 – 2006
• Senior Vice President/VP for Operations & Training, Southeast Learning Systems, Inc., 1989 – 2001
• Executive Director, Sylvan Learning Centers over a tri-state area (FL, AL, GA), 1990 – 2001
• Prior military dependent (1974 – 1990) including assignments to Florida, Kadena AB, Japan; New Mexico; Mississippi; Arkansas.

Awards:

• CareerPro Global, Inc. – Most Executive Referrals, 2007
• CareerPro Global, Inc. – Certificate of Excellence for Technical Executive Narrative Writing/Presentations, 2007
• CareerPro Global, Inc. – Expert Writer – Fast Track Award, 2006
• Robins AFB, GA – Commander’s Coin, For Outstanding Customer Service, 2005
• Robins AFB, GA – Robins AFB/Hurlburt Field Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship Committees – Judge, 2002-2005, 1994-1999
• Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. – Outstanding Achievement in Enrollment, 1990-2001
• Northwest Florida Daily News – Outstanding Business Women Of The Emerald Coast, 1996, 1997
• Million Dollar Producer; Graduate REALTORS Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist Candidate (CRS), ERA American Realty of Okaloosa County, Inc., 1981 – 1986

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Education (Sociology/English). Summa cum laude, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
• Additional studies in Anthropology, Education, Business, and IT: University of West Florida; Macon State College.
• Training: C-Level Resumes; “The 7 Hidden Reasons Employee Leave”; Certified Employee Interview Consultant; Information Assurance Awareness Training.

Pat Duckers, CRW, CPRW, CEIP, CFRWC, CWPP, CMRW Professional Resume Development Specialist / Operations Support CareerPro Global, Inc.

Pat is also a Certified Interview Coach who has helped clients develop strong oral presentations for job interviews. She has worked with clients looking to transition into new careers, but not certain of their best direction. Pat is a power user of various desktop publishing and HTML programs such as MS Word, Quark Xpress, and Dreamweaver. She has applied this knowledge toward developing and launching CareerPro Global’s first client-based e-newsletter.

Industry Certifications:

• Certified Federal Resume Writer (CFRW)
• Certified Expert Resume Writer (CERW)
• Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
• Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW)
• Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP)
• Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner (CWPP)

Publications:

• Contributor, Expert Resumes for Managers and Executives
• Contributor, Gallery of Best Resumes / Gallery of Best Cover Letters
• Contributor, Gallery of Best Resumes for People without a Four-Year Degree
• Contributor, Knock ‘em Dead Resumes
• Contributor, Knock ‘em Dead Cover Letters
• Author of several Career Management Alliance’s “Articles at Your Service” members’ library
• Author, MS Magic I & II for Resume Writers (e-book, Career Directors International)

Professional Affiliations:

• Career Management Alliance
• National Resume Writers Association (NRWA)
• Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
• Career Directors International
• National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)

Industry Notables:

• Member, Career Directors International Certification Committee

Education:

• Master of Arts, Corporate Communications/Public Relations, Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Bachelor of Arts, English Literature (minor in Creative Writing) Rutgers University

Lee Kelley, CMRW Senior Professional Resume Development Specialist / Writer Mentor-Trainer CareerPro Global, Inc.

TORI Nominee for “Best Military Transition Resume” – 2009
Lee is highly versatile in both his writing and his ability to work with a diverse range of people. Additionally, he understands military and government service extremely well, since worked his way from Private to Captain during his 14 years in the Army. He spent six of those years as a commissioned officer, providing professional guidance and counseling to develop soldiers and expand both their civilian and military careers. With his unique combination of writing talent, military leadership experience, and contagious optimism, Lee is the kind of writer you want working for you.

As a Certified Military Resume Writer and Writer Mentor/Trainer for Career Pro Global, Inc., Lee stands ready to partner with you in developing:

• Military Transition Presentations
• Federal Government Resumes
• Senior Executive Service (SES) Resumes
• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
• Technical Qualifications (TQs)
• KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements)
• Private sector resumes at all levels, up to C-Level executives, in a wide range of specialties.

Publications:

• New York Times Op-Ed Contributor (2007, 2006)
• Popular Military Blogger with over 20,000 readers each month
• Accomplished creative freelance writer/ editor (7 years)
• Featured in Dec. 2006 Time Magazine “People of the Year” issue
• Author of “Fire in the Night: Creative Essays from an Iraq War Vet.”
• Author of “The authorized biography of Brigadier General Richard E. Fisher (to be published in 2009)
• Published in four anthologies to date:
  • 2006 Writer’s Blog Anthology
  • Blog of War (2007)
  • Doonesbury.com’s The Sandbox (2008)
  • War Is … (Sep . 2008)

Additional Career Highlights:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in English/Creative Writing, University of New Orleans
• Former U.S. Army Public Affairs Representative
• Member, American Author’s Association
• Member, Military Writer’s Society of America
• Member, Career Director’s International
• 14 years in U.S. Army (culminating as Captain, Company Commander, U.S. Army Signal Corps)
• Iraq War Veteran (Jan. 2005 – June 2006), awarded Bronze Star for exemplary service
• Served as Fire Support Specialist in 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)
• ROTC, University of Montana
• Former Communications Project Manager, Motorola

Ted Telega, CFRWC, CMRW Certified Professional Resume Writer / Quality Manager CareerPro Global, Inc.

Mr. Telega brings 30-years of professional and technical expertise in manufacturing, engineering, quality, and business planning. Ted is an exceptional technical writer and editor, and specializes in writing federal government resumes, KSAs, and Resumix’s. Ted is also a sought after military transition resume writer and civilian resume writer for technical, professional, mechanical, industrial, aerospace, maintenance, manufacturing and other specialty career fields. Ted enjoys working with entry to senior managers, as well as staff and team members.

Ted has researched, developed and continues to manage CareerPro Global’s first Quality and Process Manual and has prepared CPG in all facets for ISO 9001 Certification. He is recognized as a pioneer of the first organization in the careers industry to implement a QA system and the preparation of CPG for ISO 9001

• Certified Federal Resume Writer and Coach (CFRWC), CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW)
• Member, Career Directors International
• Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
• ASQ Certified Quality Manager
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
• Internet Liaison, ASQ, Middle Georgia Section 1525

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Technology, Georgia Southern College
• Executive Writers Training

Bruce J. Hillman, J.D., M.M.C., CMRW Senior Writer / Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach CareerPro Global, Inc.

Bruce’s background includes a 30-year publishing and legal career involving increasing levels of corporate responsibility in high-level business communication and writing. His writing background experience encompasses consumer (The Saturday Evening Post, Kiwanis), special interest (Writer’s Digest, Civil War Times), and professional/technical print and online legal and business reference (Claims, FC&S) publications. He is the author of the insurance industry technical reference book, The Commercial Property Coverage Guide, and has acted as an Expert Witness in insurance coverage litigation. An interview Bruce conducted with Southern Writer, James Dickey (Deliverance), was included in Mr. Dickey’s autographical work, Night Hurdling.

Bruce is a licensed attorney and Master of Mass Communications with 24 years experience inside a major business publishing company, the last seven years as Editorial Director. In his role, he made many major presentations and addresses to insurance and financial industry groups and convocations.

Bruce expertly develops client resumes and personal narratives from entry to executive-level. He specializes in private sector, military transition resumes for senior enlisted officers, Federal government resumes- Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs), and KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements).

• Certified Military Resumes Writer (CMRW)
• Public Speaking and Seminar Topics:
  • Great Speeches-Great Speaking: A Critical Lawyer’s Skill
  • How to Read and Analyze the P&C Insurance Policy for Lawyer
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Education and Specialized Training:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Ohio University, Athens. OH; Masters of Mass Communication, College of Journalism, University of South Carolina; Juris Doctorate, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (Cum Laude, Lead Articles Editor, No. Ky. Law Review, Inns of Court)
• Training: Hundreds of hours of property and casualty insurance seminars taught and attended; 192 hours of Continuing Legal Education
• Award: Customer Service Award, CPG, 2006

Deborah A. Miner, J.D., CLU, ChFC, CMRW Senior Writer / Certified Professional Resume Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

Debbie develops client resumes and personal narratives from entry to executive-level. Through strong research ability and the journalistic talent of gaining a view of a client’s inner strengths and skills, Debbie expresses, through carefully selected words and phrases, the client’s intrinsic value, significant contributions, and pledged commitment to potential employers in an employer-friendly context and format. Debbie is recognized for earning her clients the all important interview. She creates crystallized resumes for all levels and is sought after by senior executives.

• Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach, CareerPro Global, Inc.
• Certified Military Resume Writer (CMRW)
• 23 years in professional publishing for financial services professionals.
• Specializes in military transition resumes for senior enlisted officers, Federal government resumes-Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs), and KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements).
• Experienced technical writer, editor, and researcher.
• Trained and developed in-house personnel in legal writing.
• Admitted to Ohio Bar in May, 1982
• Member, Association of Advanced Life Underwriters
• Chartered Life Underwriter
• Chartered Financial Consultant

Education:

• Juris Doctor from the Ohio State University College of Law, Columbus, OH
• Bachelor’s of Arts in History (minor in English) from Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Dorice Odell, MPM Senior Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

Professional Resume Writer & Career Consultant. CareerPro Global, Inc. 1993-present
Military Resume Writer
Federal Resume Writer and Coach
Member, Career Directors, International

Dorice specializes in the development of Military Transition Presentations for senior enlisted and officers, federal government resumes – Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs) and KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements), as well as private sector resumes for C-Level and management careers in IT, business and finance, education, human and social services, sales, marketing, and communications.

• Elected Vice Chair, DOD Industry Advisory Group, 2006-2009
• JPL/NASA and DOD Administrator for Government Data Exchange Program 2004-2009
• Provided policy directives and guidelines for space flight failure experiences 2005-2009
• Published/NASA Tech Brief Magazine, http://wwwtechbriefscom/component/content/article/2611, 2007
• Military Career Advisor, evaluated enlisted/officer annual performance 1994-1998
• Contract Officer, wrote, reviewed and proofed RFP, RFQ, proposals, statements of work 1996-1998
• Developed/implemented integrated systems for JPL Quality Assurance Program 2005-2009
• Developed/implemented annual operations/strategic plan, March Air Reserve Base 1994-1998
• Developed/implemented training manual, operations, March Air Reserve Base 1994-1998

Awards:

• United States Air Force: Meritorious Service Medal, 1998
• Commendation Medal, United States Air Force, 1998
• Achievement Medals, Certificate of Achievements, Flight Achievement Awards, 1978-2009
• Unit of the Year Award, Commander Aerial Port Competition, 1996
• Commendation Medal, United States Army, 1980
• 3 NASA, Educator Certificates of Appreciation, 1998, 1999, 2000
• 4 NASA SPOT Awards, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
• International Relations Award Bonus Awards, 2003
• NASA Tech Brief Award, 2007
• NASA Explorer Award, Business Innovations and Improvements, 2007

Masters/Project Management (MPM), Keller Graduate Institute, Pomona, CA, 2000, GPA 3.68, Lead Capstone Project Manager Team Lead on Multiple Projects.
BS/Business Administration, (BS/BA) University of Phoenix, Fountain Valley, CA, 1989, GPA 3.25

Mike Ottensmeyer, CFRW Senior Writer / Federal Employment Consultant CareerPro Global, Inc.

Professional Resume Writer & Career Consultant. CareerPro Global, Inc.
Certified Federal Resume Writer (CFRWC)

Mike specializes in the development of federal government resumes – Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs) and KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements). Also specializes in Federal Human Resources career fields as well as Federal Contracting and Acquisition career fields.

• Worked as a senior freelance writer for Federal job applicants, specializing in developing successful Senior Executive packages on behalf of clients since 2001
• Contributed to written/published and widely used guides on obtaining Federal employment since 2001
• Served as Human Resources Coordinator for the United Services Organizations (USO) European Region between 2005 and 2006
• Held a variety of Federal Human Resources Management positions, as a supervisor and senior in-house consultant for the US Air Force, Army, Navy and Department of Defense Dependent Schools over a 30 year career

Awards:

USO COIN AND CERTIFICATE, 2006, United Service Organizations, Wiesbaden, Germany Presented in appreciation of outstanding effort in establishing a successful HR program for the USO in Europe AIR FORCE Civilian

COMMENDATION AWARD AND MEDAL, 1999, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Selected for special commendation after significant contribution to the development of the single Air Force Civilian Personnel Servicing Center and San Antonio, TX. This multi-year project achieved such high level visibility that a medal was minted to recognize those who were a part of the mission.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and Psychology from Indiana State University; Terre Haute, IN

Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources Management from Central Michigan University: Mount Pleasant, MI

Interests: Fiction Writer; published first novel in May, 2007

Nancy H. Segal Senior Writer and Federal Employment Consultant CareerPro Global, Inc.

Professional Resume Writer & Career Consultant. CareerPro Global, Inc.
Certified Federal Resume Writer (CFRW)
Certified Federal Job Search Trainer
Myers Briggs Certified

Nancy specializes in the development of senior-level federal government resumes and application packages, including Senior Executive Service (SES), Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs) and KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements).

• Senior freelance writer for Federal job applicants, specializing in developing successful Senior Executive packages on behalf of clients since 2005
• Contributed to written/published and widely used guides on obtaining Federal employment
• Held a variety of Federal Human Resources Management positions, as a supervisor and senior in-house consultant for the US Treasury Department, Department of the Interior and Department of Defense over a 30 year career
• Trainer for numerous federal agencies specializing in human resources, including hiring, interviewing and resume preparation

Publications:

Co-author, Writing Your NSPS Self Assessment, first and second editions

“It’s Not Just About the Paper — Interviewing for a Federal Job,” in Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, Winter 2008

Contributor to FedSmith and other on-line publications

Awards:

OCC Distinguished Service Award and numerous other agency awards

Education:

Master of Arts Degree in Human Resources and Labor Relations, Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Master of Public Administration, American University, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Science Degree in History, Goucher College, Towson, MD

Elizabeth Juge, CFJST, CFRWC Senior Writer / Federal Employment Consultant CareerPro Global, Inc.

Professional Resume Writer & Career Consultant. CareerPro Global, Inc.
Certified Federal Job Search Trainer (CFJST)
Certified Federal Resume Writer and Coach (CFRWC)
Member, Career Masters Institute

Elizabeth specializes in the development of federal government resumes at senior levels including Senior Executive Service (SES). She is an expert at developing content and showcasing qualifications in Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements (KSAs), as well as private sector resumes. In addition to writing for a variety of fields, she has specialized knowledge in legal applications (including Administrative Law Judge), marketing, public affairs/communications and business/finance.

• Worked as senior full time writer/consultant and supervisor of free-lance federal resume writers since 2005.
• Has written or supervised the writing of more than a thousand successful federal and private job applications.
• Trained numerous job seekers, retiring officers, military transition counselors and federal HR professionals in federal resume and KSA writing.
• Provided resume samples and wrote chapters on KSA writing and online builder submission in best-selling career books.
• Helped develop professional writer training curriculum.
• Served as marketing director of high volume hotel in Fortune 500 Company.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communication from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Training:

Certified Federal Job Search Trainer, Certified Federal Career Coach, Certified Federal Qualifications Analyst, USDA Graduate School Qualifications Analysis, Six Sigma.

Erika Andra, M.A., B.A. Senior Writer / Certified Professional Resume Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

Erica bring 12+ years experience in marketing, advertising, research, writing/editing, public relations, project management, and technical communications to the CPG writing team. Erika specializes in writing CIO, CFO, CEO, COO and other Senior Executive client resumes. She is an expert in bringing high-level clients accomplishments to the forefront and branding them perfectly for high level position in the civilian sector, government sector and developing military transition resumes.

• Specialist in technical communication project management.
• Member, Executive Committee/Past President/Vice President, Society for Technical Communications East Tennessee Chapter.
• Instructor: Freshman English 101 and 102; New Employee Orientation; Call Center Customer Service and Sales Training; Onyx CRM Software Training; Professional Marketing Coordinator Training; Corporate Style Guide (creation and training)
• Lecturer: Rhetoric Society of America; guest speaker and student mentor; University of Tennessee current guest lecturer; American Business Women’s Association
• Research Assistant: University of Tennessee
• Writing Tutor: University of Tennessee; University of Toledo; Monroe County Community College

Education:

• Currently completing coursework toward a Ph.D. in Technical Communications, University of Tennessee
• Master of Arts in English with Creative Writing emphasis, University of Tennessee
• Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Interdisciplinary Studies (English and Communications dual major), University of Toledo

Frank Miller, B.S. , CMRW Senior Writer / Certified Professional Resume Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

Frank is one of CPGs Senior Writers and specializes in developing civilian resumes, federal government resumes, KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities), online resume development, military transition presentations, and technical resumes for senior management, managers, supervisors, and staff at all levels. Frank is an expert technical writer and utilizes his B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology and 29+ years of technical expertise to understand and create hard-hitting user friendly resumes for extremely technical careers. Frank receives nothing but accolades and receives a high rate of referral and repeat clientele.

• 29 years of professional and technical expertise in Information Technology; manufacturing and industrial engineering, and nuclear power plant operations.
• Certified Military Resume Writer
• United States Navy Veteran: more than eight years of military service.
• Member, Society for Technical Communication.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology, University of the State of New York
• Training: National Security Personnel System, NSPS 101

Joseph Tatner, B.A., M.A. Professional Resume Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

A National Defense Service Medal Veteran, Joseph understands military experience and the complexities of government applications, specializing in the development of federal government resumes, including:

• Military Transition Presentations
• Federal government resumes
• Senior Executive Service (SES) Resumes
• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
• Technical Qualifications (TQs)
• KSAs (Knowledge, Skill and Ability Statements)
• Private sector resumes at all levels, up to C-Level executives, in a wide range of specialties.

Joseph has extensive experience writing resumes for various diverse positions with a very high hiring success rate. Joseph brings more than 20 years of experience writing and editing a wide range of documents such as: technical, business, promotional, newsletters, press releases, position papers, articles for publication, training course materials, etc. Publications include a wide variety of technical manuals, newspaper and magazine articles, and a recent book on Autism (with Dr. Cheri L. Florence).

With recent experience as an IT recruiter, Joseph matched qualified candidates with job requisitions, reworked candidate resumes, and answered KSAs, providing him with a keen insight into what employers are looking for and how to present a candidate’s experience in the most positive manner. Joseph maintains a strong commitment to customer service, carefully crafting client resumes for maximum impact.

Awards:

• National Defense Service Medal
• Teaching Credential from the State of California
• Marketing Certificate from the Marketing Research Association
• Numerous training certificates in Information Technology (IT)
• Numerous awards for promotion of civic events from the US Senate, Congress, Governors of California and Nevada, cities of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, etc.
• Numerous publications in newspapers, magazines and journals

Education:

• Master of Arts in National Security Studies, California State University San Bernardino
• Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Chapman University

Susan Kingsley Harris, B.A. Professional Resume Writer CareerPro Global, Inc.

Susie has over 20 years of administration experience with 15 of those years in Environmental and Civil Engineering in the capacity of technical writing, editing, document design, marketing, and proposal / report preparation. She has a thorough knowledge of engineering terminology, an innate curiosity for how things work, a desire to analyze and research the best conclusions, an eye for detail, and the ability to make documents creative and concise allowing the reader to clearly understand the concepts and ideas being conveyed. Susie is very proactive with educating herself on new subject matters and is committed to the quality and timeliness on every activity in which she is engaged.

Susie’s father was a retired CMSgt in the Air Force and her mother worked for a short time with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) and later with Veterans Administration. Her brother was an officer in the Air Force and as a consultant worked at the Pentagon for the Department of the Interior. Her brother-in-law is a Reserve Commander in the Navy and now works in the aerospace industry on classified assignments.

Susie specializes in developing civilian, federal and military transition resumes. Her meticulous attention to detail, technical savvy, and experience in engineering terminology enable Susie to write for the most complex careers.

Awards:

• Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering (PACE)
• 100+ PEARL Continuing Education Credit, Civil Engineering, 2007
• PACE Top 10 PEARL Continuing Education Credit, Civil Engineering, 2006

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance (Violin/Viola)California State University, Long Beach

Deborah Young, B.S. Professional Resume Writer, Human Resource Specialist CareerPro Global, Inc.

Debbie has more than 20 years experience in marketing, communications, business management and human resources. Debbie specializes in producing Federal Resumes, KSAs, military transition resumes and civilian resumes for all career industries across the globe. Debbie has mastered the art and science of KSA and Essay Question writing for her federal clients and earns her clients best qualified rating in the federal hiring process.

Debbie is recognized by publishing houses, corporations and individuals throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and the UK as an accomplished writer and editor.

Experience:

• Skilled paralegal knowledgeable in multiple aspects of law
• Former journalist for a broad range of newspapers and publicatio
• Extensive work with youth involving substance abuse counseling, peer outreach and alternative behavior guidance
• Public relations specialist

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Human Resources, Thomas Edison State College
• Associates Degree in Graphic Design/Art, New England College, Henniker, NH

Margaret Bass, B.S. Professional Resume Development Specialist CareerPro Global, Inc.

Peggi brings 25 years of solid expertise in writing and editing, marketing, technical communications and public/media relations. Peggi specializes in writing civilian, military and federal government resumes including KSAs, TQs, and ECQs. She possesses extensive experience in helping clients from entry to executive-level in all career fields, as well as those transitioning from military service to private sector employment.

Peggi has been a professional writer since 1978, and has held positions in corporate, non-profit, and legislative sectors. This includes serving as Director of Public Information and Communications for state organizations, Technical Editor for scientific journals, Medical Writer and Editor, Marketing Writer, and Project Manager. She has additional experience and insights as former owner of successful consulting firm working with diverse clientele that included 3M, Medtronic, Deluxe Corporation, Allina/Medical Health Plans, Health Systems Minnesota, University of Minnesota Press and other publishers, The Learning Company Educational Division, Psychological Assessment Resources, and Evince Clinical Assessments.

As one of three founding members of Minnesota Professional Editors Network, Peggi served as competition judge for International Association of Business Communicators, and helped establish St. Paul, MN, Division of American Heart Association and then served as its Communications Chair.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Journalism (minors in English, Sociology, and Philosophy) from University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Joseph Bradfield, B.A., M.A. Professional Resume Development Specialist CareerPro Global, Inc.

Joseph maintains certification placing him in the top 1% of resume writers in general, a qualification that earned him a place among the specialists of CareerPro Global. A veteran language arts instructor, who also worked as a trainer for largest hydraulic cylinder company in the United States, he couples his rich academic background with his first hand knowledge of corporate management’s needs. Public Affairs Officer, air crew and ground team leader instructor for the US Civil Air Patrol, the Official Auxiliary of the US Air Force.

Joseph is a sought after writer for academia, C-level management, management, healthcare, IT, finance, marketing, military transition, and federal government resume writing projects. Joseph joined CPG’s expert writers to align his skills with the quality and performance expectations of this country’s premiere resume company in federal, military and private sectors.

• Instructor of resume writing at both secondary and post-secondary levels for 24 years
• Master educator, licensed in the state of Iowa
• Curriculum and assessment specialist
• Cellular production and lean manufacturing trainer
• Creator of the comprehensive training plan and training documents for hydraulic cylinder company

Awards:

• Public Affairs Officer of the Year, US Civil Air Patrol, 2006
• Expert Rating, Written English Language, Global Certifications, 2008
• Certificate of Proficiency, US Civil Air Patrol, 2005
• Twice decorated for Distress Finds, ground team leader, US Civil Air Patrol
• One commendation, Distress Find, air crew, US Civil Air Patrol

Education:

• Master of Arts Degree Literature (emphasis writing) Bread Loaf School of English Middlebury College, Middlebury VT

Training:

• Both OJT and online courses in Tooling U (Tooling University), having excelled at over 100 courses in lean manufacturing, cellular production, Kaizen, 6 Sigma, blueprint reading, linear measurement, welding, metals, etc

James A. McKinnon IT Manager / Senior Network Administrator CareerPro Global, Inc.

James brings 17-years of working in and managing IT Systems and Networking Environments. James is lauded with managing the layers of security regarding CPGs systems, servers, and networks. James keeps abreast of all the latest technology and serves as a visionary and technology consultant on all new programs, software, websites, servers and most recently the installation of a terminal server, yet adding another layer of security to our database.

James is part of the admin team and serves on the Quality Control Team and Management Team reporting directly to Ms. Adams. James has been recognized by CPG as “Team Player of the Year” in 2005, 2006, 2007, and “Employee of the Year”, 2005, 2006. He assists all CPG admin, writers, quality, marketing, accounting, legal, internet and others associated with CPG. James manages CPGs computer room and remains on call 24/7 handling all IT issues.

CPG has experienced 0 down-time under the reign of James’ administrative technical oversight and he has expertly grown our IT infrastructure to accommodate the phenomenal growth of CPG over the years. James is a trusted, loyal and extremely talented professional and takes great pride in CPG and fully supports its mission of quality products and customer service. Additionally, he has flawlessly programmed our proprietary software to meet and exceed all ISO 9001 guidelines for tracking quality.

• 17 years experience in IT Infrastructure
• Staff Systems Software and Equipment Management Specialist
• Specializes in MS Server and Desktop Maintenance and Management
• Business Data Warehousing Specialist
• Corporate SEO Analyst
• Application Configuration and Development Analyst
• Client Account Manage
• Terminal Server Manager
• Member, Exchange Experts
• Member, CPG Management Team
• Member, CPG Quality Team
• Awarded “Employee of the Year” CareerPro Global, Inc., 2005, 2006
• Awarded “Team Player of the Year” CareerPro Global, Inc., 2005, 2006, 2007
• Diploma, Electronics Technology-Digital, Central GA Technical College
• Completed hundreds of hours of training in software, networking, systems and server maintenance

Mark T. Holmes Director of Marketing and E-Commerce Senior Resume Development Specialist CareerPro Global, Inc.

Mark Holmes is a marketing and e-commerce professional with ten years experience combining a unique background in information technology prior to moving to the marketing field. Mark has been instrumental in progressing CPGs on-line presence through strategic marketing tactics, press releases, add copy, community based involvement and other advertising media. Additionally, Mark is credited with wring content for many of CPGs family of sites that is informational, concise, original and compelling. Mark has enjoyed successful careers for large credit unions and financial instructions as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

• Developed the first generation Web sites for CareerPro Global and continues to write ad copy and content.
• Senior Resume Development Specialist experienced in military transition, federal resumes, KSAs, SES, and related formats.
• Experienced in creative advertising copy, writing radio and television ads and a public relations background creating press releases and media alerts and dealing with reporters from all media sources.
• Significant experience in media planning and buying, event management, customer loyalty surveys and market analysis.
• Won several industry marketing awards and has concurrently managed multiple media markets with a multimillion dollar budget.
• Contributing Editor – Latin Biz Magazine (Marketing Survivor)
• Founder of Idea Depot, Inc., a marketing strategy and services company.

Military:

• Served eight years in the U.S. Coast Guard and having walked in their shoes, has an understanding of and compassion for retiring and ex-military members.

Volunteer Work and Education:

• Board Chair for the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter, Fl
• United Way – Volunteer of the Year
• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County
• Chaired and directed numerous events raising > $1 million for many charitable organizations

Education:

• Babson College
• Strategic Selling
• Synergy Joint Application Development

http://www.linkedin.com/in/marktholmes

Byrom R. Holden, A.A.S. (USAF Retired) Career Coach CareerPro Global, Inc.

Byrom is one of the folks that the word team player has been derived. Byrom is a people person, very detail oriented and enjoys working with clients from entry level careers to the most senior officers and executives. Byrom is a trusted career coach, and takes great pleasure in working with civilians, military veterans and federal clients and will place you on the right track every time.

• Represents CPG as one of our first point-of-contact for separating and/or retiring military personnel and their families, providing military career reviews and making appropriate transition marketing recommendations in support of a fast, effective and job-winning transition.
• Travels throughout the U.S. representing CPG at both military sponsored and civilian job fairs and conferences.
• Byrom has been recognized by the US Air Force with numerous awards and decorations throughout his 21 year career as an Airman, to include the distinguished Gold Badge Master Recruiter Award.
• Member, Career Directors International
  • Available for public speaking and seminars, topics include:
  • Resume Writing – From Military to Civilian Employment
  • How to READ and Analyze Federal Vacancy Announcement
  • Applying for Federal Jobs
  • Career Talks – High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Non-profit organizations, and special needs groups.
  • Goal Setting and Time Management

Education:

Associates of Applied Science in Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force, AL

Distinguished Graduate Air Force Recruiting School, San Antonio, TX

Pursuing CEIC (Certified Employment Interview Coach) credential, Career Directors International

Eric D. Zdanowicz, B.S., A.A.S. (USAF Retired) Career Coach and Operations Specialist CareerPro Global, Inc.

Eric brings 20 years of experience to CPG in training, recruiting, marketing and career coaching while advancing to the rank of Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. Throughout Eric’s military tenure he was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom; RAF Fairford, United Kingdom; Bitburg AB, Germany; Malmstrom AFB, MT; Greenville, SC; Robins AFB, GA; Cape Girardeau, MO and has traveled TDY to numerous other locations around the world.

Eric is extremely detail oriented and on-task to assist civilian, military and federal folks in deciphering career documentation and recommending specific resume marketing strategies. Eric is analytical and thoughtful, and enjoys working with clients from entry level careers to the most senior officers and executives. Eric is a trusted career coach with a strong passion to assist and see others achieve their career goals.

• Represents CPG as one of our first point-of-contact for separating and/or retiring military personnel and their families, providing military career reviews and making appropriate transition marketing recommendations in support of a fast, effective and job-winning transition.
• Travels throughout the U.S. representing CPG at both military sponsored and civilian job fairs and conferences.
• Eric has been recognized by the US Air Force with numerous awards and decorations throughout his 20 career as an airman.
• Member, Career Directors International
• Available for public speaking and seminars, topics include:
  • Resume Writing – From Military to Civilian Employment
  • How to READ and Analyze Federal Vacancy Announcement
  • Applying for Federal Jobs
  • Career Talks – High Schools, Colleges, Universities, Non-profit organizations, and special needs groups.
  • Goal Setting and Time Management

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Business and Marketing, Magna Cum Laude, Columbia Southern University, AL
• Associates of Applied Science in Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force, AL
• Associates of Applied Science in Security Administration, Community College of the Air Force, AL; Career Coaching Certification, Achieve Global.
• Pursuing CEIC (Certified Employment Interview Coach) credential, Career Directors International