Edward M

Senior Resume & Career Branding Consultant

Recruit Mogul • Parttime

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

Promoted into a career consulting environment where I specialize in executive resume writing, career branding, and LinkedIn optimization for professionals seeking promotions, career transitions, and leadership opportunities. Working directly with professionals across North America and international markets, I develop customized career marketing documents that communicate leadership impact, measurable achievements, and long-term value. My work emphasizes modern resume strategy, recruiter-friendly formatting, personal branding, and executive storytelling while ensuring compatibility with contemporary Applicant Tracking Systems. I also advise clients on positioning themselves effectively for remote-first workplaces, competitive hiring markets, and evolving recruitment technologies. Every engagement follows a structured consultation process designed to reduce revisions, improve collaboration, and produce career documents aligned with individual goals. Key Achievements • Supported 4,000+ professionals • Designed resume frameworks adopted across multiple consulting engagements • Increased recruiter engagement through achievement-focused career branding • Developed structured client onboarding questionnaires that improved project efficiency • Specialized in executive resumes, LinkedIn branding, and career transition strategies

Talent Acquisition & Resume Specialist

Robert Koch Institute • Freelance

May 2018 - May 2021 • 3 yrs

Began my career supporting recruitment teams by reviewing resumes, screening candidates, and advising job seekers on how to improve their professional profiles. Working across technology, finance, healthcare, marketing, operations, and professional services gave me first-hand insight into how hiring managers evaluate candidates throughout the recruitment process. I collaborated with recruiters to refine applicant documents, improve resume formatting, strengthen professional summaries, and identify measurable achievements that increased interview potential. As demand grew, I became the team's go-to specialist for resume reviews and career document optimization. Key Contributions • Reviewed 2,500+ resumes • Improved candidate presentation through achievement-focused rewriting • Developed standardized resume review checklists • Assisted recruiters in candidate shortlisting • Supported LinkedIn profile optimization initiatives