“Some say climbing is all about reaching the summit…but true adventurers celebrate challenges one obstacle at a time.”Richard “Ric” Lanham has thrived in diverse environments of guidance, counseling, training, consulting, and personnel development. Ric has worked in private and commercial environments, in a variety of national and international ventures.As a Career Consultant, Ric was recognized for streamlining operations which increased client activity, generated more opportunities, and reduced ‘turnaround’ for professionals in transition. Awarded Client Services Manager of the Year and ‘Gold Medal Winner’ for client success for 2001, 2002, and 2003.Turned struggling local business operation of $390K to regional leader with annual revenues in excess of $1.75MConducted demographic and market research on 50 expansion projects.Skilled writer of policies, manuals, and curriculum for High School, Associates and Bachelors Degree Programs.Served as facilitator and trainer for strategic planning relative to mission, vision, core values, and business direction.A change agent at heart, with an inquisitive nature, Ric drives himself and others to push upward, seeking ways to improve and to peak in all life endeavors. He is a Credentialed Career Master (CCM) and an active member of the Career Masters Institute as well as the Association of Job Search Trainers. Ric has served as Vice President of Research for the Professional Resume Writing and Research Association (now Career Directors International), is Senior Editor for E-Resumes.com. He is an Internationally Certified Electronic Career Coach and is also Corrections Career Transition Certified (CCTC.)Specialties: Certified Resume WRiterCertified Career CoachCertified Electronic Career CoachCertified Corrections Transitions ConsultantCertified Career Research ProfessionalMember of the Career Directors International AssociationMember of the American Corrections Association