CAREER Transition COnsultant
Summary
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Maya Angelou
I have worked with candidates across a myriad of industries from the factory floor through to C-suite executives, advising on how to create a career strategy and a tool box of skills they can utilize during their career move, whatever that may be. That includes moving into a similar role, a new career, a business start-up, and retirement.
I meet each person where they are mentally and emotionally, giving guidance, empathy, and support. I bring a positive energy to each interaction, motivating candidates to explore options and move forward. I recognize that job transition requires a lot of energy and a positive attitude, as well as resilience and stamina to keep going day after day.
On a personal note, I am also a voice over artist, hence the photo, however I'm taking a break from this while I'm living in the UK as I am minus my home studio.
When I'm not working, you'll find me working out, gardening, travelling, acting and singing!
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Career Transition Consultant: UK, Associate
Career Consultant working with Right Management, facilitating webinars using the ON24 platform on topics including LinkedIn, CV Development and Interview success, Navigating Change and Resilience.
Acted as Lead Consultant at two client sites going through site closures.
Selected as small international group of Consultants to deliver Career Development programmes for a month to a large mining company in Perth, Australia.
Led and created the redevelopment of 10+ subject areas as part of the revamp project of Right Management UK materials.
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Career Transition Consultant, Right Management, USA
Deliver tailor-made career transition programs to individuals throughout the United States, across a wide range of industries and levels.
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Voice Over Artist, Global Voice Overs
Experienced Voice-over Artist with a warm, smooth, and internationally appealing accent with own home based studio, available to deliver completed, professional voice overs for all categories.
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Resume Specialist, Right Management
Consulting with individuals recently separated from their employers, on how to create a resume or CV that positions them in the best way possible for their next career move, whether it be into a similar role, a new career, consulting or business start-up.
- Mentor new specialists, ensuring a successful transition into the role by delivering ongoing coaching on processes and protocols.
- Collaborate on Résumé Development Overhaul pilot, redesigning the company's resume formats to better reflect the 21st century; deliver training to colleagues on new methodologies via webinar. -
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Senior Resume Coach, Right Management
Act as subject matter expert (SME) to team of Resume Specialists, ensuring all meet key performance indicators (KPI's).
Deliver targeted one-on-one training and mentoring to individual team members.
Contribute to expansion of division by participating in pilot programs, including creating documents and leading resume team as part of company expansion into new industries, (College and Universities).
Design and lead monthly training / meeting with 2 other Senior Resume Coaches, using online tools such as Webex, Adobe, and Google+.
Conduct bi-montly meetings with Quality Reviewers, checking work completed correctly before individual results sent to team members.
Education Highlights
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Certificate – Introduction to Counselling
WESTMINSTER PASTORAL FEDERATION, London, UK
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Diploma in Teaching
university of Otago, new zealand
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Bachelor of Education
University of otago, new zealand
Skills
- outplacement
- Social Media
- LinkedIn Expert
- Career Management
- Workfolio Specialist
- Branding
- Resume Development
- Webinar Facilitation
- Career Transition
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Career Coaching in the 21st Century
Career Planning - Who does that?
In my experience most people are rather passive when it comes to planning their careers and find themselves in a job they can tolerate but one they don't necessarily enjoy. Being let go from an employer oftentimes is the trigger that will get people thinking about their future. Life is short, do what you want. Yes we all have bills and commitments, I recognize that, however take a step back and evaluate your career to date and then project forward. What parts of your career did you really enjoy? Can you get back to that or incorporate that into your future career? It may not happen straight away, however through careful planning, you can make it happen.
Consider this: If I gave you $2M, you'd think carefully about how you'd invest it, right? Well now think about your career over your lifetime and how much money you might earn. Isn't that worth investing in?Â
What Makes Me Unique?
I started working in my home country of New Zealand, however I am fortunate to have experience as a career coach both in the US and the UK, and I have worked with people from many different countries, cultures, industries, and jobs.
I have also created and sold programs to clients, oftentimes acting as a key account manager or a project manager.
Article
New Year, New Job … It Could Be You
If I were to give you $1M dollars, I’m sure you’d think very carefully about how you would invest it. Now think about how much you earn in a lifetime and start planning how you want to invest in yourself and your career.
The holidays are a good time to review and take stock of your career, including asking yourself some tough questions.
Are you happy in your job?
Are you performing at an optimal level?
What could do you do to improve your performance?
Is there training or certifications you...
