Kevin D. Turner

TNT Brand Strategist LLC 

Driving the Go-To-Market strategy, ensuring exceptional customer experience and coaching clients in strategically defining and promoting their personal and organizational brand with an emphasis on digital dominance, social media, social currency, social selling, and marketing expertise on LinkedIn. 
► Consults with C-Level and Industry Leader clients on focusing the power of branding, social selling and social media marketing to boost careers, further goals, exponentially grow their business, build a personal brand that resonates and maximize their career objectives/transitioning efforts.
► Develops personalized social media plans for Executives to include authentic message development aligned with the right Keywords, Vision, and Signal to Noise Ratio that establishes their Brand, Optimizes their Rankings and Strengthens their Relevance with a focus on LinkedIn & Twitter.
► Provides Public Speaker Presentation Services on Branding to Land, Brand Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Selling, LinkedIn Profiles, Resume Writing, Beating the ATS and Digital Networking.
► Retained as an Executive Career Coach of Social Media and Digital Branding including LinkedIn and Twitter for Graduating eMBA Students of Baylor University Hankamer School of Business since 2015 and the Baylor Law School Masters Program since 2019.
► Earned LinkedIn ProFinder's Expert Pro and Top 10 status in Personal Branding, Strategic Brand Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Resume writing, and LinkedIn Profile optimization.

TNT Brand Strategist, LLC is a privately-held, Woman Owned Small Business Consultancy focused on helping clients define their Brand Strategy (Personal and Organizational), supported by a network of experts including Executive Coaches, Career Transition Specialists, Job Search Coaches, Human Resources, Recruiters, Resume and LinkedIn Profile Writers, Trainers, & Brand Strategists.

Managing Partner

Independent LinkedIn & Career Podcast Guest & Event Speaker

Podcaster

Hope you enjoy checking out some of my favorite LIVE & Podcast Guest Appearances talking about LinkedIn, Social Selling, Personal Branding, Brand To Land, & Career Strategy.

Public Speaker

TurneRRounD

Oversaw the consulting engagements, sales pipeline, customer satisfaction and operations.
► Drove Internet sales and social media presence for luxury brands Lexus, Cadillac and Sewell as a retained Consultant from 2012 to 2017, training 50+ sales consultants while achieving Top Sales, Profitability and Customer Satisfaction status, contributing $63.4M+ in sales, record setting Internet close ratios of 35%+, 100's of positive Google and Yelp Reviews, and gaining a strong working knowledge of automotive industry and dealership operations.
► Taught multiple six-week courses of the Dale Carnegie "Win Friends and Influence People" to 60+ sales, service and management employees, reporting to the VP of Training in support of the talent management and development goals of Sewell.
► Analyzed and strategically turned around the National Private Duty Association (NPDA) trade association, as its Interim Executive Director, by focusing on revenue performance, operational structure, board dynamics and advocacy planning while delivering a cloud-based community platform that grew membership by 15% and revenues by 30% to support profitable operations.
► Raised the Uganda Children’s Charity Foundation brand exposure, support and funding as the Interim Development Officer for this incredible non-profit, education and awareness organization and orphanage.
► Engaged for Public Speaking and corporate training events as a industry expert in Sales, Strategic Brand Marketing, Social Media and Social Selling with a strategic and tactical focus on Personal and Organizational Branding, LinkedIn and Twitter.

TurneRRounD Consulting is a privately-held consultancy focused on helping clients identify and implement performance improvement measures in branding, sales, marketing, operations, process improvements, ROI, growth tactics, leadership development, training, business development, and revenue generation.

Vice President Of Business Development

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Led the world’s largest health organization global reach strategy and a diverse cross-functional team, of 20 staff and 2300+ volunteers with a $15.6M P&L to turnaround a mission critical and failing division, the International Emergency Cardiovascular Care, establishing the global infrastructure and delivering $5M+ in profits. Directed global strategies for market analysis, HR planning, lean process development, product development (operations, printing, distribution, sales, marketing), product licensing, branding, volunteer management, training, business development, legal, international finance and exchange risk management. Served on the AHA Board's International Working Group, Global Strategies Committee, Corporate Management Group & Leadership Team.
► Grew markets from 40 to 140 countries, Training Centers from 70 to 300+, and trained 2M+ people outside of the US in First Aid & CPR
► Created the strategic plan, presented and earned Board of Directors approval and awarded a budget increase of $1M to establish the first remote employees and registered branch offices in Belgium, Hong Kong & the UAE
► Envisioned CPRverify, earned Board and Volunteer Leadership approval and led the technical  development of this global Cloud student and certificate verification database allowing for the first time copyright infringement and piracy control, direct contact with millions of students, and establishing a training center ratings system
► Developed strategic solutions in eLearning & simulation products with consideration for international data management & VAT/tax reconciliation
► Served as the Interim Global Director Product Development & GM for foreign branches
► Designed and launched AHA’s first smartphone app – Pocket First Aid and CPR – iPhone & Google Android, featured in The Wall Street Journal.
► Honored AHA Diversity Champion, 09 and Top Heart Walker (fundraiser) 10 & 11.

Director Of International Development

Thomas Nelson, Inc., part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Turned around on of the the world's largest Christian and Family Values books and media publisher's failing fundraising division by developing the strategy, team, and tactics to achieve profitable revenue growth and reduce expenses within 10 months as required by InterMedia Partners for acquisition. Collaborated with the executive team, publishing, sales, and marketing to assess customer needs and product viability. Forecasted, budgeted, and assumed full $10M P&L responsibility to maximize EBITDA. Participated in Industry Events and Association of Fund Raising Distributors and Suppliers as a Public Speaker.
► Led a team of 65, which included Operations, Marketing, Support, Telesales, and 45 remote Regional Managers responsible for account management, sales, and business development.
► Slashed expenses by more than 35% while delivering higher margin sales revenue growth than prior years.
► Facilitated sales growth, forecasting predictability, and pipeline visibility by introducing a repeatable sales methodology, prospecting strategy, and customer service processes.
► Boosted customer satisfaction and reduced refunds by 60% by designing technology-based solutions for communicating with end customers, saving $354K.
► Established, trained, and mentored a 10 member telesales call center.
► Developed and launched a sales website that achieved top search engine rankings and supported a complementary platform for two-tier affiliate selling. 
► Implemented Sales Force (SFDC) an enterprise SaaS CRM solution, to support the remote sales team, create a centralized customer database, and increase accountability.
► Created Social Media Marketing plans for customers and served as the organization expert in LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Vice President Sales Marketing

American Teachers Inc.

Refocused the business strategy to turn the company around, capitalizing on existing resources and market needs while actively positioning for sustainable revenue growth. Held full P&L responsibility. Represented the company to the public, financial community, government agencies, and shareholders. Defined long- and short-range objectives.
► Aligned privately held company and board processes with Sarbanes-Oxley, including upgrading disclosure, bolstering corporate governance, expanding accountability, and increasing oversight and auditor independence.
► Secured $700K+ in investment funding, while negotiating $250K+ in previously incurred debt with stock trades, by working with legal counsel to prepare a Regulation D offering and establishing a broker sales program.
► Launched the exclusive Accredited Retirement Planners program, a marketing and sales services group that allows site sponsorship at 16,000+ school district levels along with additional services and product revenue streams.
► Forged strategic sales alliances with retirement and insurance marketing companies to provide benefits to educators and deliver product marketing revenue streams back to the company.
► Addressed the needs of the target market by updating a nonfunctional web site into a sponsor supported SaaS, software as a solution, platform for education, curriculum development and communication tools.
► Fueled 250% growth in unique site visitors through cost-effective exposure programs and social media marketing.
► Lead organization in social media expertise including LinkedIn and Twitter.

American Teachers was a niche telesales and marketing company facilitating sponsorship inclusion into the education market by providing a SaaS platform (software as a solution) for education, curriculum development and communication tools supported by sponsors.

Chief Executive Officer

Stone Holdings, Inc.

Conducted market research and risk analysis on investment opportunities while compiling and interpreting results for board review and determination of this $600M venture capital firm. Reported directly to the Venture Capital CEO, Harry Carneal. Incubated technology and security companies while establishing a strong contact database. Acted as the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and one of the founders for  the VC's pinnacle investment startup: Privacy Council, Inc.
Developed and implemented the Sales and Marketing plan to launch this privacy and data management venture into an unproven business arena. Prepared the business plan and funding proposals. Designed and distributed all promotional material and product offerings. Obtained extensive media coverage for the organization and for the Chief Privacy Officer training program. Served as Interim Chief Privacy Officer.  
► Created and managed the most comprehensive multilingual Internet portal on privacy featured in The Wall Street Journal’s “Watching the Web” section on May 25, 2000.
► Presented the world’s first university-based Chief Privacy Officer training program in conjunction with Harvard, George Washington, Southern Methodist, and Cambridge Universities.
► Developed the Privacy Library, the first comprehensive, Internet based database of 700+ privacy laws.
► Privacy Law, COPPA, ECPA, FCRA, HIPAA, VPPA, SOX, EU Safe Harbor

Stone Holdings, Inc. is a $600M venture capital fund specializing in the information, financial services, technology sales and Internet industries.

Sony

Advanced to the position of National Sales Marketing Manager – Sony Digital Telecommunication Company 9/1997, starting as intern in Japan and then earning multiple promotions for superior performance in sales, marketing and training. Highlights of achievements at SONY include:
► Propelled sales revenue from $10M to $120M in less than 18 months with PrimeCo/Verizon.
► Recognized for many accolades including the Sony National Top Performer Award for Accessory Sales, two Sony Special Contribution Awards and a Creative Event Award. Built and motivated the Wireless division’s #1 Sales team.
► Produced $180M+ in CDMA wireless sales and spearheaded product launches in 11 major markets for Sprint.
► Increased consumer market share for Sony 8mm video projects from 0 to 60% in less than three years through implementation of grass roots regional marketing programs.
► Created two national promotional programs:  Project Educ“8” and Sony Frequent Seller.  
► Chosen to present the Consultative Selling lecture at Sony’s National Sales Convention and to serve as the Video Product authority & Training Expert at Sony’s national events.

As National Sales Manager for Sony Digital Telecommunication Company, the business sector of Sony responsible for the development, production and distribution of wireless products, Kevin D Turner directed the sales of wireless products to PrimeCo, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Hawaii. Supervised three Account Managers, with full-line regional profit and loss accountability. Served as an active founding member of the Sales Compensation and Product Planning committees.
► Increased sales from $10M to $120M in less than 18 months.
► Trained, coached and mentored PrimeCo telesales call center staff and trainers in CDMA technology and sales techniques.
► Recognized for building and motivating the #1 Sales Team in the Wireless Division.

National Sales Marketing Manager

Brand to Land: Eliminating Personal Blanding™ with the Sharpest Tools & Strategies for Your Professional Success. Branding ╽ LinkedIn Profile Optimization ╿ Trainer ╽ Career Coach ╿ Speaker ╽ ⛨ Verified Profile

To pivot, you must first prove it, and then build it into your brand! I know this to be true, as I have successfully pulled off five evolutions in my career. Transitioning from Fortune 50 Sales & Marketing Management to Venture Capital, to Public & Private Turnarounds, Leading a Non-Profit 50 internationally, and finally proving it to myself by turning a side gig into a 14+ year successful business.

Welcome to my profile; I'm Kevin D. Turner, Managing Partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused Organizational and Personal Brand Builder with deep expertise in Visioneering, Communications, Culture Building, and creating Disruptive Advantages. My passion for talent development and cultivating high-performance teams globally while profitably managing, branding, and growing organizations, has contributed to my career success. 

 🔘 Optimized 5K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 15K+ People on Best Practices since 2005
 🔘 Achieved LinkedIn 5 Star Rating & 200+ Written Recommendations 
 🔘 Developed & Led Teams of 65+ Sales & Marketing Professionals
 🔘 Marketed & Sold $550M+ Domestically & into 140 Countries 
 🔘 Created, Hired & Managed 4 Domestic & Foreign Offices 
 🔘 Lived in the US, Switzerland, Germany & Japan
 🔘 Established International HR & Payroll 
 🔘 CrowdSourced & FundRaised $25.3M
 🔘 Managed Full P&L of $352M

With a Philosophy forged in Customers First, Triple Bottom Line (3PL) "People, Planet & Profit" coupled with a keen Business Acumen and a Personal Resolve to Change the World, I have held Sales, Marketing, and Branding leadership roles with SONY, Stone VC, Thomas Nelson, TurneRRounD, American Teachers, American Heart Association, & TNT Brand Strategist.

TNT Brand Strategist – Devoted to Your Success
High Touch, Confidential, Never Outsourced, & Tech Aware
LinkedIn Service Provider ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top Rated Pro 

 🔘 Top Recommended LinkedIn Profile, Resume, Bio, & Business Page Optimization 
 🔘 Organizational Branding, Personal Branding & Brand Strategy Development 
 🔘 Leadership, Career, Interview & Executive Development Coaching 
 🔘 Corporate LinkedIn & Social Selling Training & Public Speaking
 🔘 Career & Corporate Transition Services 

Kevin D. Turner, Managing Partner & Brand Strategist, TNT Brand Strategist, LLC
📱 +1-214-724-9111      ✉ Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist .com     @MrKevinDTurner

#TNTBrandStrategist #KeepRockingLinkedIn & #NEWLinkedInFeature

As we head into Thanksgiving week, I can’t help but feel thankful for this community, the people who show up, share their light, and remind us all that visibility is more powerful when it’s shared.

Together we have built the Own Your Spotlight Summit which isn’t just an event. It’s a reflection of everything I’m grateful for this season:

🙏🏼 My Co-Hosts who graciously pour their expertise into others: Melissa Cohen, WENDY SHORE, & Donnie Boivin
🙏🏼  Our Raleigh, NC Guest Speakers & Panelist who lead with generosity: Stacy Eleczko🔅, Larry Long Jr 🎤, Brian Ondrako, and ANNABEL PICKENS
🙏🏼  The Sponsors who make the magic possible: David Williams (RTP Photo & Video), William Bissett (Portus Wealth Advisors), and Transfer Co. Food Hall
🙏🏼 All the [in]credible people who attend, share, collaborate, uplift, support and make things happen

Together, we’re creating a space where ideas become collaborations and visibility becomes opportunity.

This Thanksgiving let’s give thanks for the people who lift us higher and the rooms that make us braver.

We hope to see you in Raleigh to turn Gratitude into Growth on Dec 8.

Please reserve your seat before the room fills: https://lnkd.in/epPmvN8N

Until then, Be Grateful, Go Grand, Never Bland, Brand to Land &
#KeepRockingLinkedIn!
Kevin @ TNT Brand Strategist LLC
On a Mission to Eliminate Organizational & Personal Blanding™

#OwnYourSpotlight #LearningAndDevelopment #GratefulForGrowth #Networking #RaleighEvents

Kevin D. Turner 

Brand to Land: Eliminating Personal Blanding™ with the Sharpest Tools & Strategies for Your Professional Success. Executive Personal Branding & Transition Services: 7K+ LinkedIn™ Profiles, 4K+ Resumes & 25K+Trained

Are You [in] or [in]visible? 
Will you let these 3 AI's decide your Discoverability or will you Train them as your competitive advantage here on [in]?

For years, being discovered on [in] was a blend of PEO (Profile Engine Optimization: Key-Wording in Context), MVF (Market Value Filters), Skills Assig

Open article: The 'Llama Brew View' Radically Changes How You’ll Get Discovered on LinkedIn & What to Do About It! by Kevin D. Turner • 6 min read

The 'Llama Brew View' Radically Changes How You’ll Get Discovered on LinkedIn & What to Do About It!

It is nothing short of [in]credible;

a platform that could bring together a group of amazing presenters and audience, many who [in]RL may have never crossed paths. 

The sharing, uplifting, collaboration, stepping out of our comfort zones and a smattering of snow made this event a unforgettable. Thank you to all who collaborated and participated to make this event successful and hope your travels home were safe. 

One local collaborator went the extra mile, or should I say miles, to make sure things went smoothly and all felt welcomed. Of the many things she did, she scouted/coordinated with the facility ahead of time, chased sponsors, picked the early arrival team up at the airport, invited them into her house for an amazing home cooked dinner by her master chef husband with desert by her son, and even lent us her car to get around. 
Thank You, Stacy Eleczko🔅, You ROCK!

Thank you to our Sponsors Transfer Co. Food Hall, Portus Wealth Advisors & RTP Photo & Video.

Thank you to Van Lai-DuMone for the donations of your books. 

Now I must ask: Where should Own Your Spotlight go next and who should take the Stage with us?

Your Transition Package May Be Negotiable: 
Here’s How to Use It to Your Advantage

If you’re going through a career transition, here’s something most people don’t know… Your outplacement or transition allowance from your employer is 

Open article: Your Transition Package May Be Negotiable: Here’s How to Use It to Your Advantage by Kevin D. Turner • 2 min read

Your Transition Package May Be Negotiable: Here’s How to Use It to Your Advantage

100M+ Members are now Verified on LinkedIn!

►  Verified since 04-19-2023
►  Posted the 1st Video on Youtube & LinkedIn on how to get Verified in April 2023 https://lnkd.in/e6YycCFv
► Turned off my Premium gold Badge, Oct 2025, so my ⛨ Verified shield follows me around [in] (Do we need a Premium Gold Verified Badge?)

Are you Verified?

Open video: ⚠️ BREAKING NEWS: ✅ Verified LinkedIn Profiles ⚠️   Kevin D. Turner, US Gov ID Verify #Shorts on youtube.com

⚠️ BREAKING NEWS: ✅ Verified LinkedIn Profiles ⚠️   Kevin D. Turner, US Gov ID Verify #Shorts

Briefcase Coach: Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching

I am a former corporate recruiter and industry “insider”. I’ve worked with hundreds of job seekers to find meaningful work–faster than if they were going at it alone. Using my techniques and strategies, my clients have landed roles at top companies.

► I am one of the few resume writers/job search coaches who has been a recruiter. I've interviewed 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 of job seekers and know what companies are looking for in a candidate.

► My outcomes are excellent.  I get regular e-mails from clients saying that the work we did together made a difference. Additionally, around 35% of my clients are referrals from past clients, close friends or former colleagues. 

► My goal is to always make sure my clients are being portrayed in the best possible way. If I am not the best person for the job & another coaching specialist would be a better fit, I will offer highly qualified referrals.

► I care. I genuinely want you to thrive in a job you are passionate about. I want to know about your "wins". I believe in you & I am rooting for you.

Executive Resume Writer, Interview Coach & LinkedIn Profile Writer for clients with the following job titles/expertise:
CCO (Chief Contracting Officer), CDO (Chief Data Officer), CDO (Chief Development Officer), CEO (Chief Executive Officer), CCO (Chief Compliance Officer), CFO (Chief Financial Officer), CMO (Chief Marketing Officer), SVP, Engineering, SaaS sales, Physician, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Managing Director, Pharmacist

"I wanted to inform you that I just accepted and signed a job offer for a director of sales operations role at a new company. While the resume landed me the initial interview, your in-depth intake call really prepared me for multiple rounds of interviews that ultimately culminated in an offer I could not be more happy with. Not only was I able to land a job in this difficult job market, but I was able to land a job at a position higher than what I had. So glad to have worked with you!"
-- Client, April 2020

Executive Resume Writer: Partnering with Global Leaders

Great companies know that people come first. We operate with integrity and empathy when offering confidential career outplacement assistance for companies and their employees.

While we are located in close proximity to Durham, Cary, and Raleigh, North Carolina we offer outplacement services on a national basis.

We provide the following outplacement services and custom packages to help employees achieve a soft landing and successful job search:

- One-on-one white glove executive outplacement coaching (not group seminars!). Transitioning employees will feel valued and heard.
- A resume from scratch written by a seasoned professional resume writer. This isn’t a resume review or a rebrand of an existing document. We will create a custom document based on the individual’s new career targets.
- A personalized YouMap® Career Profile, a holistic self-discovery tool that uncovers strengths, values, preferred skills, and personality based-career interests.
- LinkedIn profile development and keyword research
- SEO Optimization
- Public image and custom content and social media strategy
- Interview Coaching
- Professional bio and letter writing
- In-person group workshops and training sessions

Corporate Executive Outplacement Specialist: One-On-One White Glove Executive Outplacement

Chief Marketing Officers and Brand Strategists for some of the world's top brands have hired me to help them tell their own personal stories. 

My process is simple: I ask great questions.

Your answers to questions like "why do you do what you do?" help shape the story we tell. Studies show that if you share a story, people are often more likely to remember it. And when data and story are used together, audiences are moved both intellectually and emotionally. 

The "New School" or modern LinkedIn profile is engaging and tells a first-person story.  It draws the reader in with a hook. With "New School" profiles, readers are more likely to read and remember the summary, which is one of the main goals of personal branding: to differentiate yourself and be known.

We create for you:

Keyword Research Strategy
- A first-person LinkedIn about section
- A keyword-optimized header
- 2 to 3 background images (pick the image that you feel best represents your personal brand)
- LinkedIn experience section written in the first person with content appropriate for a public-facing audience
- Skills section recommendations
- Photo and review section audit

"Sarah is the best resume and LinkedIn profile writer! I used another professional service a few years ago, and this was hands-down a better experience."

— Director of Marketing, Dallas, TX

LinkedIn Profile Writer: Leveraging Storytelling + SEO to Get More Recruiter Views👀

"Sarah has the ability to unearth the good stuff--- that I didn't even realize was part of my story. Our interview coaching session gave me more confidence.  I'm confident that working with her is a big part of why I got the offer"

I am a former corporate recruiter.  I've literally interviewed thousands of people.  I know the drill.  Not only that, but I am skilled at helping job seekers think strategically about the opportunity and position their strengths and story to the role.  

If you work with me, you'll hear me ask questions like, "well, what do you think they are really looking for in this opportunity?"  and "what is your special sauce?"  I'll help you think beyond cookie cutter answers and tell impactful STAR stories. 

Past clients have described me as a straight shooter but also kind.  I want to be the safe place you can practice your answers and get thoughtful feedback. 

My interview clients have landed roles at companies like Google, Amazon and Medtronic. I've also written extensively about interviewing.  You can read some of my articles:

https://www.briefcasecoach.com/career-advice/top-interview-experts-share-the-best-way-to-answer-the-common-interview-question-tell-me-about-yourself/
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-prepare-for-a-great-job-interview-8-tips.html
https://www.briefcasecoach.com/career-advice/home-office-video-interview-hacks/
https://www.briefcasecoach.com/career-advice/powerofpositiveselftalk/

Interview Coach: Behavioral Interview & Communication Coach

I present about once a week on various job search and career related topics. I love giving keynote presentations, speaking on panels and facilitating break out sessions on career or job search topics.

I am also a regular podcast guest and webinar presenter. If you are interested in me speaking at your event, please reach out: https://www.briefcasecoach.com/speaking/

Keynote Speaker, Webinar & Lunch and Learn Presenter

Sarah Johnston LLC

I worked as an independent healthcare recruiting consultant for a year while growing my full-time business Briefcase Coach.  I maintained contracts with two large hospital systems as a recruiting consultant. I built out their talent pipeline and helped them place physician candidates in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. I sourced candidates through PracticeLink, Practice Match, and Doximity, developed a calling strategy for passive candidates, and launched a text recruiting initiative. At the time, my hospital client was one of the first to leverage text messages.

This background and knowledge makes me one of the top medical and CV writers and strategists. I’ve helped multiple medical and podiatry students unsuccessful in SOAPING/matching into residency spots land training positions.

Senior Healthcare Recruiter

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Working for Nationwide Children's Hospital was such an honor.  I got to directly impact patient care by being apart of the talented team that selected bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical providers for the largest children's hospital in the world.  

I was trusted with priority recruiting initiatives and was known by my team members as a sourcing "maverick."  I held the LinkedIn Recruiter seat for the entire hospital, which meant I was responsible for our job posting strategy and regularly sourced hard to fill candidates.  

There were three significant initiatives that I was responsible for, including all hospital travelers and staffing contracts, co-hosting the first new graduate nursing fair (resulting in over 100 hires during a growth period), and being an integral member of the ER-staffing task force.

Healthcare Recruiter

Washington University in St. Louis

As a trailing spouse, I've lived in 7 houses over 12-years. Following my husband's career has meant that I've had to reinvent myself in new cities.

We moved to St. Louis and literally knew no one. I made a target list of companies that I wanted to work with, including many of the top employers in the city like Washington University, Mo Bap, St. Louis University, Graybar, and Build-a-bear. Through networking, I landed informational interviews or meetings with all of my top choices.

Ultimately, I accepted the position with Wash U because it's a top 20-university and has one of the best fundraising programs in the country. I worked in a hybrid major gifts-annual fund role in a new department called Parent Programs. I solicited parents of Washington University undergraduate students for gifts ranging from $1,000 to-100,000. Because the window of cultivation is shorter with parents of 4-year students, I routinely made solicitations the first time I met a parent prospect.

The Parent Fundraising program at Wash U is one of the most respected and sophisticated parent initiatives in the country. I had the opportunity to work under seasoned award winning fundraisers and call on incredible parents. During my time at Wash U, I was a road warrior. I traveled so much I earned a companion pass through Southwest Airlines!

Associate Director of Development for Parent Programs

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

I worked in major gifts for the Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University during a turbulent and transformational time. The school--one of the oldest and largest--medical schools in the country went through TWO name changes during my tenure.

Raising money during times of change is unbelievably hard. I got what I am calling a Ph.D. in customer service and conflict management during this season. Despite the challenges, I hit all of my targets and closed the largest gift in the history of the School of Nursing (at the time)-- a six-figure scholarship endowment with immediate expendable funds. Not only that, but I wrote a successful Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant and several smaller foundation grants.

My favorite part of this job was the people I had the privilege of working with and the big mission our organization existed to serve.

Major Gifts Development Officer for the College of Medicine and College of Nursing

Northwestern Mutual

My husband's career took us to Augusta, GA during the Great Recession.  It was a very hard time to look for a job---especially in a smaller community. I took the best job I could find which involved recruiting 100% commission sales agents and training them to be successful financial planners.  

My office was apart of a larger network office where we were often regarded as the "country cousins" to Charlotte, Greenville and Charleston.  Despite our location challenges, we had the same recruitment goals. 

Prior to me working as the recruiter, our office went FOUR years without hitting recruitment targets.  In my second year, we hit 225% of our goal.  

Recruiting 100% commission sales professionals (who met our very high standards) during a down economy was challenging.  I got involved in the community and built a strong referral pipeline.  I was a Diplomat with the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Junior League Volunteer of the Year  and Augusta Young Professional leader.  

In addition to recruitment, I trained all of our new hires on sales language.  They met with me daily for accountability sessions and I worked with every new agent to develop a target list of prospects.

Director of Recruiting and Sales Coach for new agents

RaceTrac

This job was hands down one of my favorite.  RaceTrac has a unique high energy, entrepreneurial atmosphere.  My co-workers were my friends and the leadership trusted me to take on exciting and high level projects.

I got to lead the university recruitment program which involved traveling to colleges throughout the southeast including Purdue, Georgia Tech, Auburn, University of Georgia and University of Florida to recruit top early career talent.  

I was the recruiting lead for corporate real estate, construction, supply chain, energy purchasing, internal consulting and engineering.  Many of the people I hired (almost 15-years ago!) are still employed at RaceTrac and are now in senior leadership roles.

Corporate Real Estate, Construction and Internal Consulting Recruiter /Intern Coordinator

"I wish I had called you sooner" is a common comment I hear from my clients.  

It is hard to tell your own story. My favorite clients are often people who tell me that they can recognize the strengths and values in other people but have a hard time articulating their own. 
Or at least packaging that narrative on a modern resume. 

I am not a touchy-feely 'let's take assessments' kind of coach. I value assessments & think they can be important for job seekers who need help figuring out their strengths & motivators. However, I work best with people who know where they want to go and just need help getting there. 

I work with all career levels - from C-suite to career sprinters, including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officers, Customer Experience Officers, Chief Operations Officers, Chief Medical Officer & more. Our clients have landed roles at top Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including AT&T, Alphabet, Home Depot, JPMorgan Chase, Optum & Nike.

I believe in positively changing the trajectory of people's lives through goal setting, purposeful action & strategic networking. 

I help my clients think bigger AND better articulate their unique value proposition.

I offer 5 solutions:

◆  Behavioral-based mock interviews. I offer highly personalized mock interviews virtually through Zoom. I can help you master questions like, "tell me about yourself" or "tell me about the toughest decision you've had to make in the past six months." I understand the interview process and will ensure you are prepared.

◆  Executive-style resumes, board resumes/bios, and other career marketing collateral. No forms. My resumes are attractive, ATS-friendly, and full of quantifiable data. My goal is to hear you say, "wow! I look great on paper!"

◆ Strategic Job Search Coaching. Stop turning your wheels applying for job after job online. My clients land meetings with decision-makers at top employers and get jobs they really want. 

◆ LinkedIn Training. I am a super-user & have been training business leaders how to use the platform since 2007. 

◆  Medical CVs for residents, fellows, physicians, dentists & podiatrists. 

🙌  My company, Briefcase Coach 💼, has been named the top resume writing agency for experienced executives by Balance Careers.

I was named to the list of 2021 most influential people in the HR Space and 2019 LinkedIn Top Voice for the career space.

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