Our Career Coaches and Professional Resume Writers 

the director of education for a small business providing music lessons. Outside of the office, she sings with Cherrydale United Methodist Church, Sopranessence, DC Metro Opera on Tap, and Shakespeare Opera Theatre.
At home, Maggie enjoys practicing her opera singing, much to the annoyance of her roommate’s cat.

   academia, Amy worked in healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and business management/accounting. Deeply committed to diversity and inclusion in all client interactions, she enjoys helping clients shine in their job applications. Amy holds a PhD in biblical studies with a focus on iconography, imperial religion, and ecology. In her free time, she is walked through Central Park by two very opinionated and devilishly handsome French bulldogs.

 for LUMINA Journal and WatchingAmerica.com. His fiction has appeared on The Other Stories podcast, and his first poetry chapbook—A Mouth Full of Feathers—came out in 2012. When he’s not writing or editing, Nathan can likely be found doing one of the following: playing the piano, getting lost while hiking, watching his friends run ultramarathons, or devising ways to visit the Galapagos Islands with his wife.

 the Professional Association of Resume Writers and holds a BA in political science from Brigham Young University. In her role as a software quality assurance analyst, she authored technical test plans, release documents, and user guides. She also edited and improved user interfaces. In her work with a non-profit organization, she has written and edited press releases, concert program notes, newspaper articles, and website content. In her free time, Alisa enjoys community theatre and can often be found at the piano preparing for her latest musical.

writing for search engine optimization (SEO) purposes in the business-to-consumer sector. In this job, he learned to control language precisely to motivate specific online audiences. He has also worked as a writing center consultant, helping his peers become better writers, and as an English composition instructor, teaching undergraduate students to write well. Other experience includes online composition curriculum development to facilitate distance learning. He combines these skills with a strong sense of empathy to serve others through his work.

Hayden holds both a B.A. and an M.A. in English literature from Drury University and Washington State University (WSU), respectively. A visual media fiend, he can usually be found in off hours in front of his TV watching sci-fi, indie, horror, and classic films. Otherwise, he enjoys walking his mutt, Rosey, often while looking over his shoulder with the last horror movie he watched still fresh in his mind.

entertaining pieces. He enjoys presenting his clients in the best light possible, helping them achieve their career goals with a polished resume and cover letter. Jerad received his Bachelor of Communication in journalism with a minor in English literature from DePaul University. When he's not writing, he enjoys hiking and unsuccessfully fishing, making memories with his family (like adopting a puppy from a Kentucky farm), and polishing his lightsaber collection.

of language, Melanie holds a Master of Science in linguistics from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in music and linguistics from the University of Virginia (Phi Beta Kappa), in addition to her Master of Music in vocal performance from Mannes College, The New School for Music. Following her opera career across the United States and Europe, Melanie has performed over 30 opera roles. Like many artists, she has worked in a variety of industries. She leverages that broad knowledge for the benefit of her clients, honing their materials for fast and—dare we say—dramatic results.

administrative assistant to brand manager. While not related to her major, her career there provided a solid background in branding, marketing, and corporate communications. Today, she leverages those skills, along with her writing skills, to help clients market themselves to prospective employers. Teresa’s experience also includes copywriting and copyediting for a range of clients, developing digital and print marketing collateral, creating WordPress websites, and teaching business English to non-native speakers. When she’s not “wordsmithing,” Teresa enjoys spending time with her family of foster fails (two cats and a dog) and working with her three horses. She credits the horses with having taught her the value of non-verbal communication skills (and the importance of carrots as negotiation tools).

University of Bridgeport and has over 10 years of HR and organizational development experience. Tamika specializes in talent management, training, and leadership coaching. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), as well as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). Tamika is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management, Northern Virginia Society for Human Resource Management, American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration, and LeadingAge Virginia HR Committee.

recruitment and employee retention. As an HR manager for the United States Air Force, Renata assessed and placed over 600 Air Force recruiters. While at GroundProbe Pty Ltd, she provided HR guidance to 8 business managers located throughout Australia, China, Indonesia, South Africa, South America, and the United States. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources management from Trident University International.

Anita has overseen recruiting for the Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, helping it grow from 100 to 160 employees. At Lee Technologies, she transformed the employee benefits process, introducing changes that significantly reduced costs. Anita holds a master’s degree in HR administration from the University of Maryland—College Park. She specializes in implementing strategic initiatives for talent acquisition and retention.

and maximizing employee productivity. As the director of talent management for National Quality Forum, he has recruited, trained, and led engagement initiatives for a workforce of over 100 employees. During a time of rapid growth, he instituted the use of an applicant tracking system, enabling easy tracking of data used in affirmative action planning. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University. He is Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) certified, a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS).