Raleigh Federal, Executive, Military Resume Writing Service

Among other accomplishments in the world of career services and outplacement, Mr. O'Connor became the first private practice Reach Branding Certified Specialist in North Carolina and is the first Certified Federal Job Search Trainer (CFJST). With a unique fiction writing pedigree with fiction publications, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University. With over 18 years experience in outplacement excellence, professional transition, resume writing and career coaching, O’Connor applies his considerable job market expertise to career transitioners nationally, focusing on building personal brands.

He is sought after author and contributor to recent career transition stories for Yahoo! Hotjobs, Monster.com, CNN-Money, The Ladders, AOL.com, and in many newspaper publications including the Wall Street Journal. His diversified experience includes serving as a college professor and as a United States Army officer. Other community commitments include serving as Chair of Programs for Wake County Human Services Business Advisory Council and many other charitable causes and commitments including one very personal to John - www.idic15.org.

Certified Federal Job Search Trainer
Certified Federal Resume Writer
Certified Resume Writer
Certified Electronic Career Coach

Charter Member and US Recruiting Representative of Professional Resume Writing and Research Association
Charter Member of Career Masters Institute

MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Human Resources Professionals (SHRM) and 2006 Workforce Readiness Director for Raleigh-Wake Human Resources Association (RWHRMA.org)
Member of Association of Career Professionals International
Member of Association of Job Search Trainers
Member of Society for Human Resources Management
Member of North Carolina Resume Writers' Alliance

ADDITIONAL CREDITS

18+ Years Experience in Resume Development and Career Coaching
National Speaker, National Association of Resumes Writers
Winner of two 2003 TORI International Resume Writing Awards
Nominated for 3-2003 TORI International Resume Writing Awards
Published in multiple Expert Resumes books by JIST
Speaker, Association of Career Professionals International

Career Consultant

Amanda Septien focuses on client interactions, web portfolio development and research for our global individual and corporate outplacement clients. She holds extensive knowledge of new media techniques and methodologies to assist people in making successful career moves and providing organizations with tools that win market share. She designs, integrates, and coaches individuals and organizations on their career messaging and professional branding. Her early career history focuses on work with special needs children, being a musician, and community involvement.