About A Step Ahead Resume
Jill Grindle, CPRW
I'm a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) who got into the career services field on a full-time basis more than 10 years ago. It came about as the result of the success I had writing resumes for myself, friends, colleagues and senior executives while in the corporate world. During my time in the business arena, I held roles that encompassed marketing, sales, staff management and client service functions.
Each one required astute written and oral communication skills, so it was natural for me to combine my love of writing, an entrepreneurial bent and an extroverted nature into the career I have today, helping executives and professionals globally with their careers.
Some of my clients have worked for iconic organizations that include NASA, American Express, GlaxoSmithKline, The Rockefeller Foundation, Oracle, Christie's, IBM, Harvard University and many more.
What
Differentiates Me
I love working with serious executives and professionals in a wide variety of fields. People who are excited about their work and serious about their careers are the kind of people who seek me out and who I love to work with. I truly enjoy developing career collateral that is distinctive, branded and compelling for each and every client.
My
Professional Affiliations, Education and Training
I am an active member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) and Career Directors International (CDI). In addition to attending career seminars and holding a certification in resume writing, I possess an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and have completed additional graduate courses at Western New England College.
Other
Professional Involvement and Activities
Featured guest on an NBC affiliate, Channel 22, WWLP on career and resume topics
Volunteer, National Resume Writer's Association (NRWA) Toolbox Project - updated marketing and business resources web page to assist other career service professionals
Volunteer, Career Masters Institute (later Career Management Alliance) in providing pro bono resume services to victims of Hurricane Katrina
Resume Workshop Presenter (pro bono) at Agawam Public Library
Selected as Resume Consultant to critique resumes at New York Times & Boston Globe career fair for military veterans, Salute Our Heroes, 2006
Participated in Women for Hire job fair 2007 as a Resume Consultant
Former grader for the International Certification Committee of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW / CC)
The
Importance of Work - Life Balance
Just as much as I thrive on my work, I'm a big advocate of my life outside of the of the office. It keeps me energized and focused, and of course, balanced.
~
In loving memory of Jodie who will always have a special place in our
hearts~
September
8, 2002 to May 23, 2009
Rescued
and adopted by Jill, Ken and Jake Grindle on May 29, 2008
Kara, who joined our family in July of 2011
Contact
A Step Ahead Resume
to
receive a free and confidential evaluation of your existing resume
or to find out how our career services might benefit you.
jill@astepaheadresume.com
Phone: 413-789-6046
e-Fax: 203-413-4376
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