Ageless Careers

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.

Founder | Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profile Upgrades | Executive Bios

Colleen Paulson Consulting

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.

LinkedIn Consultant for Businesses & Executives

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.

Career Consultant | Resumes, LinkedIn, Cover Letters, Interviewing Expertise

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.

Freelance Writer | Business Ghostwriter

The ABplatform

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.

Advisory Board Member

Glassdoor

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

Content Creator

Randstad USA

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.

Career Coach | Job Search Consultant

CEO Connection

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.

Board Connection Director

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

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.

External Reader / Interviewer

The Motley Fool

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

Contributor / Analyst

FedEx

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

Senior Marketing Analyst, Strategic Pricing & Business Analysis

Procter & Gamble

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

Manager/Technical Engineer

Want to up your game on LinkedIn?
Need an new resume or executive bio?
How about an expert presentation on ageism in the workplace?

I can help with all of that!

I deliver a wide range of services including:
* Executive resumes, executive bios, and LinkedIn profile upgrades
* LinkedIn strategies for small businesses and executives
* Business writing about ageism, workforce trends, and job search strategies
* Presentations/webinars on a variety of topics including ageism and LinkedIn/resume best practices

A little about me: I'm a 5x career changer who has skill-stacked my way from engineering into career consulting.

I started my career with Procter & Gamble as an Engineer/Production Manager, learning not only about consumer products, but also gaining key insights into leadership and career development. 

In my early 20s, I helped P&G move its manufacturing operations from Greenville, NC to Belleville, Ontario. I lived in Canada for 3 years and managed multi-million dollar projects and operations, managing a team of 30 in my Production Manager role. After earning my MBA, I worked in strategic marketing for FedEx, setting prices and forecasting profits for Fortune 500 customers and establishing price points for a new transportation product offering.

After my time in Corporate America, I pivoted and launched my own writing/consulting business. I served as a Contributor/Analyst for The Motley Fool for 4 years and have been cited as an industry expert by major news organizations and job search sites including Fast Company, Forbes, CBS News, Yahoo Finance, MSN, LinkedIn News, and FlexJobs. 

I have remained on-trend for career development best practices through my additional consulting work including:

* External Reader / Interviewer for Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business for 7 application seasons, evaluating 1000+ applicants on 6 continents

* Board Connection Director for CEO Connection, connecting Mid-Market CEOs with board seats and participating in our "How to Get on a Board" Workshop

* Career coaching/outplacement services with Randstad RiseSmart

* Advisory board member for TheABplatform

* Glassdoor Expert/Content Creator Program Manager

My proudest professional accomplishment is my involvement in saving our local pool. As Board President of the Brook Park Swim Club, I worked with our community to turn a projected $70K deficit into a surplus within 12 months, protecting this community asset for our children. 

Reach out (colleen@agelesscareers.com) and let me know how I can help you to reach your goals.

Colleen Paulson

"I'm 62 & have at least 5 good years of work left."

I've heard from 1000s of job seekers in their 50s, 60s, and beyond within the past few years. Folks often lead with their age when they reach out, as if they should apologize for wanting to work.

Listen, you don't have to apologize to anyone if you want (or need) to keep working into your 60s and beyond.

Most of us don't have a guaranteed pension and won't be retiring in our 50s. My data shows that 90% of us plan to work into our 60s and 25% of us plan to never retire.

However, if you're 50+ and navigating the job market, you’re not imagining it: ageism is real. 66% of workers have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace according to a 2025 AARP survey.

With that said, I'm seeing folks in their 50s and 60s land great jobs (even in this challenging market). I recently had a client in his late 60s land his "dream job" as an IT analyst, countering the ageism that can be so prevalent in tech - so yes, you can position yourself as the leading candidate, regardless of age.

Here's how to get started:
* Keep networking (let people know you are looking)
* Write an "ageless" resume (with quantified results)
* Build a LinkedIn presence (so recruiters find you)
* Stay confident (you can do this - I promise)

Focus on what you can control. And please, don't lose that confidence. Any company would be lucky to have you.

ps: If you are hiring, please review your practices. Are you interviewing candidates over the age of 60? How about candidates over the age of 50? If not, why?

#ageism

Advising 50-plus executives on career & LinkedIn strategy | 87K+ going ageless | Ex-P&G, FedEx | Featured by CNBC, Business Insider, Forbes, & Fast Company

Workers ages 65+ spend an average of 7 more weeks unemployed than those 25-34, according to recent BLS data. That's nearly 2 extra months of searching based on age alone. 

Why? Ageism and outdated assumptions about experienced workers are still part of the narrative, unfortunately. 

AARP and LinkedIn are trying to bust these myths with real data demonstrating that hiring workers who are 50+ is a true strategic advantage.

Here's what they found: workers who are 50+ have increased their disruptive tech skills by 25% over the last 5 years. So, we're continuing to learn and adapt to all of the new technology that's coming down the road (not a surprise - we've always adapted in the past, why wouldn't we keep doing so?).

When it comes to retention, the data is even more striking. Among employees hired in June 2024, 85.4% of workers 50+ were still with their employer one year later compared with just 70.6% of younger hires. 

Workers who are 50+ also have 20% larger (and more senior) networks, which means more mentorship, expertise, and opportunity flowing into businesses.

Despite all of this, experienced workers still face longer job searches. 

Here's the thing: many of us want (and need) to work into our 50s, 60s, and beyond. My polls here on LinkedIn show that 90% of workers plan to work into their 60s and that 25% plan to never retire. 

So, if you're hiring, you've got to ask yourself: Are you interviewing people older than 60? How about candidates over 50? If not, why?

#ageism #futureofwork

Allpa Mama Family Farm

To improve our health and planet, we set out to take control of our food supply. Unknown to us at the time, a small raised bed in the corner of our backyard would turn into a sprawling urban farm packed with raised beds, hydroponics, and a greenhouse housing Tower Gardens. 

A few years later, we started sharing our love through volunteering, farmers markets, and kitchen garden consulting. Today, our passion is alive, and our knowledge is available to everyone seeking a better life

You can stop by most Sundays from 2-5 pm to see what we are up to.

Co-Founder

USAA

Over my 5+ years at USAA, I have had the pleasure of leading, coaching, advocating for, and collaborating with thoughtful, kind, candid, and highly talented peers.  The relationships that are built here become strong binds that will span time. 

In addition, my teams made significant impacts on members and our workforce peers. The first impact came by protecting our member's identities and financial lives. Second, ensuring the Company's risk and compliance tools were efficient, accessible, and cohesive.  Lastly, validating a new method to improve members' financial literacy.

Director Of Product Design

BCG Digital Ventures

•  Innovated with clients to develop new digital businesses leveraging their current assets, capabilities, & strengths.
• Using forward-thinking leadership, I brought together the best of strategy, design, & business development.
• Applied human-centered design methodologies to identify potential customer needs & opportunities.

Consultant (Business Innovation)

PayPal

•	Collaborated with Product Managers and Business Leaders to define product requirements and OKRs.
•	Led a user-centered design process that delivered well-documented, informed designs in a cadence integrated with SDLC. 
•	Planned and researched with SMBs to help inform priorities and insights for designs.
•	Built and tested prototypes at various fidelity to validate/invalidate ideas for POS and SMB Apps. 
•	Drove the end-to-end digital transformations of the Microsoft/PayPal POS experience, creating value by learning what SMB's needed and building solutions that exceeded expectations.

Experience Strategy Leader (SMB)

KnowNow cooperative

• Established the vision & strategy for our design organization.
• Led & coached a team of 15+ strategists, product designers, front-end developers, &design directors.
• Fostered an equity-centered design mindset & developed our design operations & competencies.
• As a senior leadership team member, contributed to organizational strategy, business development, & 
alignment. 

Clients: The Oakland Raiders, Sacramento Kings, NFUM, VW AG, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Wells Fargo, Toyota, Whole Foods, Tibco Software, Kohl's & ePals, and more.

Partner & Head of Product Experience

Condo.com

•	Collaborated with the executive team to transform the long-term vision into actionable quantitative plans.
•	Shepherded Marketing, Digital Strategy, Research, and Design.
•	Responsible for facilitating growth and increasing ROI.
•	Embodied the voice of our target audiences.
•	Worked in partnership with senior management to develop innovative, global marketing strategies designed around the implied needs of our customers.
•	Ensured consistent representation of the identity across all communication channels.
•	Led go-to-market development, launch, and support/customer retention.
•	Translated the strategic product & marketing plan into actionable quarterly targets and initiatives.
•	Mentored, led, and built high-performing marketing, product, and design teams.
•	Responsible for P&L.

Chief Marketing Officer (Interim)

Razorgator Tickets

•	Partnered with executive leadership and investors to define and drive products from design and eCommerce perspectives. 
•	Identified and set e-commerce strategy, envisioned complex UX ecosystems, and inspired teams to push the boundaries of what was possible. Including but not limited to liquid websites. 
•	Applied my passion for user-centered design to guide research, design, and eCommerce processes.
•	Recruited, hired, and mentored talented Copywriters, Marketers, Researchers, Designers, UI Developers, and Project Managers.
•	Partnered with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Event Coordinators, and Technology to make our digital experiences compelling, easy to use, informative, and visually appealing. 

Worked 90-days straight with a distributed team to launch a robust event ticketing platform that helped us raise $26m in funding and become the official Fan2Fan platform for numerous professional sports teams and artists.

Ecommerce Manager

Crystal Cruises

•	Created and drove experience vision and strategy for Crystal's digital domains.
•	Lead a digital team to align and execute the strategy across Experience Design, Product, and UI Development.
•	Provided direction to the Experience Strategy and Design members from research all the way through execution.
•	Recruited, hired, mentored, and led a talented team of Designers and Merchandisers. 
•	Led the digital transformation to a user-centric design approach that ensured digital experiences were as exceptional as the onboard experiences.

Director of Digital Operations

Travelocity.com

•	Collaborated with vendors, technology, business, marketing, and design to ensure the website delivered a compelling experience for the users and positive ROI for the business
•	Responsible for understanding the analytics 
•	Overseen the design of landing pages
•	Worked with the executive team to establish a merchandising plan
•	Executed the merchandising plan

Digital Cruise & Vacations Merchandiser

Over my career, my responsibilities have included:
-Partnering with the C-suite to establish product vision and strategy.
- Building and coaching highly connected teams.
-Leading innovation, strategy, research, and design operations.

As a people leader, the critical part of my job is to hire, grow, appreciate, empower, and provide an environment where people want to stay. As a design leader, I have the pleasure of partnering with peers from other parts of the Company to ensure we are aligned on a vision and strategy to deliver insight-led experiences that improve lives. Establishing connected relationships, influencing through actions, and having the foresight that allows me to adapt without regret motivates me to be a people leader and valued partner.

Contact me if you are a BCorp or a social and environmentally conscious company looking for a senior design leader.

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