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I help Gen X and Baby Boomer job seekers to thrive in their careers through:* 1:1 Coaching (Resumes, LinkedIn profile recommendations, Executive Bios)* Ageless Careers Toolkit (courses designed to help you land a job faster)* Ageless Careers Insider Weekly (weekly newsletter with actionable tips)I've delivered webinars and in-person presentations on resume and LinkedIn best practices to corporations and universities including Asurion, the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association, and Point Park University.I've been cited as a Top Resume Writing Voice on LinkedIn and a Career Expert in online and print resources including Fast Company, Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Businessweek, FlexJobs, and Best Colleges.I've also delivered customized career coaching as part of the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.Partnership opportunities: I also partner with companies looking to hire Gen X and Baby Boomer talent. Feel free to reach out if you have opportunities that you would like to share with the Ageless Careers community.Sponsorship opportunities: Are you looking to gain awareness with Gen X/Baby Boomer executives? Reach out to discuss opportunities to sponsor the Ageless Careers Insider Weekly newsletter and/or reach my 65K+ LinkedIn followers through sponsored posts.

I have generated 32M+ LinkedIn impressions since January 2023, adding 60,000+ LinkedIn followers, and was named one of the Top 200 LinkedIn Creators in the US and Top 200 Female LinkedIn Creators in the World.I use the same strategies to help clients grow their presence on LinkedIn, optimizing client LinkedIn profiles, ghostwriting posts, and introduce posting strategies to maximize reach.

I've helped 1000+ executives and job seekers advance in their careers through insightful resumes, executive bios, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters with a 99.9% client satisfaction rate.I've delivered webinars and in-person presentations on resume and LinkedIn best practices to groups including the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association and Point Park University.I've been cited as a Top Resume Writing Voice on LinkedIn and a Career Expert in online and print resources including Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Businessweek, FlexJobs, and Best Colleges.I've also delivered customized career coaching as part of the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.

I have published work in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and online resources including The Motley Fool, Investopedia, Businessweek.com, Ivy Exec, Thrive Global, Ellevate, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Multichannel Merchant magazine, and Woman Engineer magazine.I've been cited for my career advice and investment analysis in top websites including Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn News, MSN, CBS News, and The Australian.I've also delivered ghostwriting expertise to small businesses across topics including finance, investing, and career/workforce development.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

The ABplatform is a suite of services that help companies and industry experts find each other and create high performing Advisory Boards. We offer recruiting, onboarding, coaching, tools, and templates that you can use to build your Advisory Board, and build your business.

As Board President, I spearheaded a campaign to save our community pool, turning a projected $70K budget shortfall into a surplus within 12 months.We doubled membership in 3 years through an integrated marketing campaign including social media, email marketing, and a new website.Our team determined proper construction methods to resolve pool leakage issues, negotiated with sewage/water authorities, and lowered property assessment for 21 acre facility by 55%.I was also part of the team who secured a $72,500 grant for the Brook Park Swim Club from the Commonwealth Financing Agency (CFA)/Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF).We are currently working towards upgrading our facility in ways that best serve our community.

Saint Petersburg, Fl, Us

As a Partner on Demand®, I serve as a Subject Matter Expert across resume writing, executive bios, LinkedIn presence, cover letters, and other career-related programs for this cutting-edge executive search firm.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

I wrote weekly posts for Glassdoor's Technology Bowl, sharing market trends and discussing current events with tech professionals.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Randstad RiseSmart is the leading provider of outplacement and talent mobility services for organizations in more than 40 industries and 80 countries. As a Randstad RiseSmart Career Coach, I expertly coached clients on their job search strategy and provide mock interviews, interview preparation, video interviewing, offer evaluation, salary negotiation coaching, as well as information on networking best practices and LinkedIn. Coaching was provided through a customized 1:1 approach with full support throughout their job search journey.

Syosset, New York, Us

I built relationships with Mid-Market CEOs, understanding their goals and connecting them with potential board roles. I also curated networking opportunities including Board Connection Receptions, and cultivated strategic alliances with Private Equity firms, start-ups, and other advisory contacts.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

I evaluated 1000+ applicants on 6 continents for a Top 20 MBA program, reviewing resumes, work experience, test scores, undergraduate grades, and essays to identify top candidates and forecast student success. I interviewed global candidates remotely and in-person utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques.I was also part of the team establishing admissions standards for MSPM (Master of Science in Product Management) degree offering.

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

I contributed 175+ articles with a focus on the consumer products industry, predicting trends and conducting in-depth financial analysis of top companies.

Memphis, Tn, Us

I served as an instrumental part of the team driving global air/ground transportation revenue and volume growth through strategic pricing programs for Fortune 500 customers with shipping revenues exceeding $100 million. Key accomplishments include:​* Established price points and created cost-based analysis model for new FedEx Express (Last Mile) product offering* Developed strategic pricing programs for current and potential customers, evaluating shipping metrics of customers and determining margins for pricing programs using excel-based models* Elevated corporate revenues and profits, collaborating with sales directors to develop customer prospects and pricing strategies for 20+ Fortune 500 customers* Owned major intranet-based pricing system, enhancing level and quality of pricing data in corporate databases, and expanding system capabilities to include new business units* Recipient of FedEx Global Marketing Rising Star award and two Bravo Zulu awards for outstanding contributions* Proficient in various pricing methodologies, including market and cost-based pricing methods

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

I directed all aspects of production for 2 manufacturing lines making over 1.5 million cases of consumer products per year, leading a team of 30. Accomplishments include:* Improved overall profit margin by 10% through increasing line production speed while concurrently reducing maintenance and personnel expenses, with an emphasis on lean manufacturing principles* Generated cost savings of $1 million through improving existing processes and consolidating product manufacturing to one North American site. * Reduced level of quality defects by 50% while increasing equipment speed by 30%* Increased brand production capacity by 10% through directing installation and start-up of production equipment

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering/Engineering & Public Policy

Mba, Finance, Strategy