Theresa Penner

Highly skilled Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach with over 8 years of experience in career development, job search strategies, and crafting impactful resumes. Passionate about empowering clients to achieve their career goals through tailored, polished, and professional resume solutions. Proven expertise in creating high-quality resumes and delivering client satisfaction by leveraging exceptional writing skills and industry knowledge.

• Increased job application success rates by 40% through resume workshops
• Coached over thirty clients to secure industry-recognized certifications, enhancing employability
• Recognized as a top performer for innovative approaches to resume writing and career coaching

• Career Development Instructor, Essential Skills Manitoba, 03/01/22, Present, Collaborate with clients to create personalized, industry-aligned resumes, improving job placement success by 20%, Facilitate workshops on resume writing best practices, career strategy, and interview preparation, Provide detailed feedback and revisions to ensure client satisfaction and resume effectiveness, Develop curriculum content tailored to job market trends, enhancing workshop impact by 25%
• Career Coach, (Freelance), 02/01/16, 10/01/20, Designed over two hundred customized resumes highlighting client strengths and aligning with industry standards, Guided clients in crafting career portfolios, resulting in a 35% improvement in interview success rates, Delivered professional branding and resume optimization workshops with a 95% satisfaction rate, Built partnerships with community organizations, leading to over fifty successful placements
• Learning Management Support, Essential Skills Manitoba, 10/01/21, 03/01/22, Assisted clients with resume creation and revision as part of career readiness initiatives, Coordinated feedback to ensure resume quality aligned with job market expectations, Supported program participants, improving engagement and successful resume outcomes
• Administrative Assistant, Essential Skills Manitoba, 10/01/20, 10/01/21, Provided intake services for learners to workshops and programs delivered through organization, Managed email inboxes, correspondence, and online files, Prepared ppt presentations, formatted learning materials, and drafted correspondence to stakeholders, learners, and partners, Performed general office and reception duties as required to support employees and learners