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Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career coaching

ATS-friendly résumé writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career coaching for professionals who want a clearer story, stronger positioning, and more confidence in what comes next. Based in Melbourne, FL.

✦ CPRW ✦ CPCC ✦ CDCS ✦ 20+ Years Fortune 500 Experience ✦ PARWCC Member ✦ IABC Member ✦ M.A. Mass Communications ✦ 500+ Clients Served

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Career support with strategy behind it

Your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and personal brand should do more than list responsibilities. They should tell a clear story about where you’ve been, what you do well, and why you are the right fit for what comes next.

That’s where I come in.

I bring more than résumé writing to this work. With 20+ years of communications experience, I help clients clarify their message, strengthen their positioning, and present their experience in a way that is both compelling and credible.

I’m a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, Certified Professional Career Coach, and Certified Digital Career Strategist who believes good career materials should sound like you on your best day: clear, confident, and ready for what’s next.

Who I work with

If your experience is hard to translate on paper, you're exactly who I do this work for. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

  • Best for professionals who want their résumé, LinkedIn, and strategy aligned from the start

    If you are ready for a more cohesive and confident professional presence, this package brings the key pieces together in one place.

    What’s included

    • ATS-optimized résumé rewrite

    • LinkedIn profile optimization

    • Cover letter template

    • One-hour strategy session

    • Up to three rounds of refinements

    • Job search guidance from a Certified Digital Career Strategist

    Investment

    $475

    This package is ideal for mid-career to senior-level professionals who want a polished, strategic foundation for their job search or next move.

  • For professionals who need a stronger, clearer, more targeted résumé

    Your résumé should communicate value quickly, clearly, and in a way that aligns with your goals. I create ATS-friendly, achievement-focused résumés that highlight your strengths, sharpen your positioning, and help you stand out to both recruiters and hiring managers.

    Whether you need a refresh, a full rewrite, or stronger direction for your next move, I’ll help you turn your experience into a document that works harder for you.

    Investment

    $175–$300

    Pricing depends on career level, complexity, and the level of support needed.

  • For professionals who want a stronger online presence and better recruiter visibility

    Your LinkedIn profile should support the same story your résumé tells — and in many cases, it is the first place recruiters and decision-makers will look.

    I help clients improve headlines, About sections, experience content, and overall positioning so their profile feels more aligned, keyword-aware, and reflective of where they want to go next.

    Investment

    $200+

    Pricing depends on profile depth, current content, and the extent of the rewrite.

  • Career Coaching

    For professionals navigating change, growth, or what comes next

    Sometimes you need more than documents. You need space to talk through your goals, make sense of your options, and develop a plan.

    Career coaching can support you if you are:

    • Considering a pivot

    • Re-entering the workforce

    • Preparing for interviews

    • Clarifying your next move

    • Feeling stuck in your current role

    • Building confidence around your career story

    Investment

    $150–$825

    Single coaching sessions start at $150. Full coaching packages — which include multiple sessions, structured goal-setting, and ongoing support — are available up to $825. Not sure what level of support you need? Reach out, and we'll figure it out together.

Why work with me

There are a lot of résumé and LinkedIn services out there. My approach is different because it is grounded in both communications strategy and personalized support.

You are not getting a generic template

Every project is tailored to your goals, experience, and voice.

You are working with someone who understands messaging

With 20+ years in communications, I know how to shape a story, highlight what matters, and bring clarity to complex experience.

I look at the bigger picture

This work is not just about editing documents. It is about helping you present yourself more confidently and strategically.

The process is collaborative

I ask thoughtful questions, look for patterns and strengths, and help uncover the value you may be too close to see yourself.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which service is right for me?

If you are not sure where to start, reach out and tell me a little about your goals. I can help you determine the best fit.

Do you work with career changers or professionals returning to work?

Yes. I regularly support professionals who are pivoting, re-entering the workforce, or repositioning themselves for new opportunities.

Are your résumés ATS-friendly?

Yes. I write with both clarity and applicant tracking systems in mind, while keeping the final product natural, strategic, and easy to read.

Do you offer revisions?

Yes. Revision support depends on the service you choose, and package details are outlined before we begin.

  • “Barbara helped frame my résumé and LinkedIn profile to align with the direction I want to take my career in. She highlighted my strengths in a way I never could.”

  • "I was applying to job postings for more than a year and was getting nowhere. I knew I needed help compiling my varied experiences into a cohesive statement about myself and my abilities, but didn't know where to start. Barb's process was very succinct and purposeful and got me the results I needed." — Cati S.

Ready to strengthen your career story?

Whether you need a résumé refresh, LinkedIn support, or guidance on your next step, I'd love to help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.