Erin Kennedy

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 that my three passions of helping people, writing, and talking would eventually be my career, I wouldn't have believed you. I was hell-bent on working in a human resources office of an automotive company (I’m from Michigan—Motor City!).  

But life had different plans for me. 

It took me a bit to get here but eventually, I did (I post a lot here about my detours!).🛣️

For the last 20 years, we’ve helped 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 land the roles they wanted in the companies they chose. 

We can do the same for you.

We offer a high-touch service and work with you one-on-one throughout the process as your thought partner and career strategist. 

My team of 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗧.𝗢.𝗥.𝗜. 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 create career documents for clients seeking opportunities from $150K+ to $1M+, from mid-level to c-level executives for just about every industry. 

We have 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 on staff to help you navigate LinkedIn’s ever-changing landscape through coaching and hands-on LI exploration.

I’m proud to say I've assembled a select team of writers, editors, and LinkedIn experts that are truly the "𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁". As the top writers and consultants in the industry, they create power-packed documents and profiles that will make you say, "WOW!! Is this really me? I'd hire me!"

▶️ 𝗪𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥:

✔ Executive Resumes & Cover Letters
✔ VP, Director, Senior Mgr, and Professional Resumes 
✔ Resumes for CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CTO, CMO, "CXO", CSO, and C-Suite
✔ Board Resumes
✔ LinkedIn Profile Writing, Strategy, & Coaching 
✔ Brand Strategy
✔ Graphic and Networking Resumes
✔ Job Search, Interview, & Career Coaching 
✔ Executive Recruiter Resume Distribution
✔ VC/PE Resume Distribution 
✔ We are Recruiter Approved!

▶️  𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦

➖ Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE)
➖ Master Career Director (MCD)
➖ Certified Resume Analyst (CRA)
➖ Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW)
➖ Certified Executive Resume Writer (CERW)
➖ Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
➖ Certified Empowerment & Motivational Coach (CEMC)
➖ Member: CTL, CDI, NRWA, Forbes Council
➖ Former Board Member, NRWA: Experienced Business Owner, East
➖ Certification Committee, Career Directors International (CDI)
➖ TORI Judge, multiple TORI nominations and wins (CDI)
➖ 20+ years in the career industry
➖ BS,Human Resources

Call now: 810-664-1933
Or schedule your appointment at: https://www.exclusive-executive-resumes.com

CEO | Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profile |  C-Suite, Boards, EVP, SVP | Branding | 

Erin  Kennedy

Professional Resume Services, Inc.

𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Team with clients to create fully optimized LinkedIn profiles to communicate brand and develop profiles. Proof career documents for accuracy with grammar, syntax, formatting, and content. Communicate with clients to ensure expectations are met or exceeded. Write and post content on various websites, including company website and LinkedIn.

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
❖ Create LinkedIn profiles for multiple industries, partnering with clients to optimize SEO and communicate brand while proofing resumes, career documents, social media content, etc.  
❖ Review documents for all aspects of punctuation, grammar, syntax, formatting, etc.
❖ Develop LinkedIn profiles, communicating with clients to communicate brand, enhance social media presence, and ensure accuracy of data.
❖ Established YouTube website and created and managed content.
❖ Write content for company LinkedIn page and Instagram, posting weekly to market company services and increase presence.
❖ Post content on partner websites, increasing visibility to drive market presence.

NATIONALLY CERTIFIED LINKEDIN DEVELOPER / CONTENT EDITOR

H&R Block

𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Hired to work as receptionist, contacting past clients to schedule tax services and calling potential clients for new services. Hired following year as tax preparer, taking required courses on tax laws, propriety tax preparation programs, etc. 

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
❖ Prepared income tax documents for individuals, reviewing financials, income statements, expenditures, and previous tax returns to determine strategies for current return. 
❖ Interviewed clients to obtain accurate information on deductible expenses, allowances, taxable income, etc. 
❖ Verified details of each customer for accuracy, consulting tax resources and experts, if necessary.

TAX CONSULTANT  / RECEPTIONIST

Lapeer Community Schools

𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Provided students with social, emotional, physical, or academic needs to access the curriculum and benefit from their educational placement.

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
❖ Prepared and distributed educational materials in accordance with lesson plans.
❖ Tested students to determine understanding of concepts taught.
❖ Supported students by following Individual Education Plan (IEP).
❖ Managed educational materials and resources procurement.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR  

Lapeer Free Methodist Church

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
❖ Facilitated department leaders partnering to spearhead events, programs, and initiatives to further board objectives. 
❖ Conducted 2-day strategic planning session, resulting in creation of a 1-year and 5-year strategic plan.
❖ Researched, drafted, and implemented a personnel manual.
❖ Established a management infrastructure, creating 2 boards.
❖ Wrote job descriptions for every lay person position.

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR 

Family Christian Bookstores

𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Promoted from Leasing Analyst to Gift Buyer to Manager of Specialty Retailing, directing all activities of negotiating and leading off-site bookstore events and short-term leases at conventions, festivals, etc. Negotiated with christian college leadership to facilitate bookstore operations on campuses. 

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦::
❖ Developed an all-inclusive College Store Operations manual for on-site campus bookstores.
❖ Created marketing plans for each special event, including print, online, in-store, etc.
❖ Established standardized contracts for conventions, festivals, etc.
❖ Crafted a financial proforma to ensure events were financially feasible and profitable, tracking all income and expenses.

MANAGER OF SPECIALTY RETAILING

Free Methodist World Missions

❖ Preparation and analysis of financial reports.
❖ Development of job descriptions for staff.
❖ Developed and conducted 2-day Strategic Planning Session, resulting in creation of Long-Range Strategic Plan for the mission.

MISSIONARY 

𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗘: Earned multiple promotions during tenure, tasked to lead all facets of operations, security, marketing, and finance for this 1M SF 2-level enclosed shopping mall. Led 6 direct and 30+ indirect reports while managing a $5M budget and multimillion-dollar capital budget. 

𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
❖ Reimagined and transformed the structure of the maintenance department reporting to increase efficiency.
❖ Installed security cameras throughout the facility.
❖ Conceptualized and created a Customer Service Center, including all hiring, operations, vendor management, etc.
❖ Drafted a standard operations procedures (SOP) manual for the property.
❖ Negotiated contracts with outside vendors for maintenance, security, etc.
❖ Revamped all tenant construction activities, creating vendor expectations.
❖ Leased properties, including vetting, financial analysis, market review, etc.

Early Career Success:  Served as Financial Services Coordinator (1986-1988); Center Analyst (1988-1990); Operations Manager (1990-1990); and Assistant Center Manager (1990-1994).

GENERAL MANAGER  

I have been described as someone who "creates an environment both relaxed and exhilarating, . . . someone who sets goals and creates a vision, encouraging everyone to participate, to challenge, to motivate, and to excel." I get energized from helping others achieve their goals.  

My background in the marketplace for the past 25+ years, which includes Organizational Leadership, Strategic Media Relations, Creative Writing, Customer Relationship Management and more, in various industries, will allow me to help you streamline your experiences and move you toward your goals. Whether we are working on your LinkedIn Profile, creating a Partnership, or discussing Media Relations, I want to create a win-win.

I build strong relationships, which drives me to provide excellent service to my clients. I strive to understand what you want and am generous with my knowledge.  Establishing trust and honesty will allow us to achieve great results together. I look forward to working with you on your career goals.

►PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS◄
♦ LinkedIn/Online Profile Development
♦ Editing & Proofreading
♦ Strategic Media Relations
♦ Customer Relationship Management
♦ Partnership Development 
♦ Social Media Marketing
♦ Creative Writing

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