JobDig Career Experts

Jason Alba is the career management evangelist. He got laid off in January 2006 (and still hasn't quite gotten over it). Even though he had great credentials and it was a job-seeker's market, Jason could hardly get a job interview. Finally he decided to step back and figure out the job search process and try to understand all of the available resources. Within a few months he had designed a personal job search tool, JibberJobber.com, which helps professionals manage career and job search activities the same way a salesman manages prospects and customer data. Jason blogs at http://www.JibberJobber.com/blog, wrote "I'm on LinkedIn - Now What???" and is just wrapping up his second book "I'm on Facebook - Now What???"

Terry Arndt is President of Life After Graduation, LLC, a leading independent publishing/presentation firm serving the collegiate market by helping colleges guide their students and graduates to academic, financial and career success.

Currently, Life After Graduation's customers include more than 300 colleges and universities across the United States - helping tens of thousands of college students and graduates reach and exceed their goals.

Megan J. Backer is an attorney at Halleland Lewis Nilan & Johnson PA. in Minneapolis, where she practices labor and employment law on behalf of management.

Chet is the founder and owner of the Denver Résumé Builder, a résumé writing service and job-search consultant. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), with over 13 years of career management experience including independent executive recruiting and corporate recruiting. As a full-time professional writer, he develops profiles for his clients with sound-fundamental, principals that are proven and effective.

In his spare time he enjoys writing fiction as well as non-fiction blogging. He has a book in the works, due to be released in early 2010, “Overcoming Phone Fear.” Chet also enjoys giving back to his community by teaching résumé writing for the City of Denver and facilitating a community outreach support group for recently laid off employees.

Chet is highly entrepreneurial. Prior to his career professions, he founded and managed a sales and marketing consulting company for 12 years. As a result he was awarded The Chamber of Commerce Small-Businessman of The Year distinction. He has served at the pleasure of a Governor and is a graduate of the University of New Mexico. He is a member of Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches and Colorado Career Development Association.

Dan Bobinski is a training specialist, author, and an accomplished keynote speaker. He is also the president of The Center for Workplace Excellence, providing workforce and management training to Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller, regional concerns for more than 18 years.

In addition to being a certified behavioral analyst, Dan holds an M.Ed. in Human Resource Training and Development, a B.S. in Workforce Education and Development, and he is currently completing his doctoral work is in Adult and Organizational Learning at the University of Idaho.

Specializing now in Train the Trainer workshops and The Manager as Trainer classes, Dan's prevailing philosophy is that managers also need to learn to think like trainers, equipping those below them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for workplace excellence.

Dan can be reached at (208) 375-7606. Visit his company website at workplace-excellence.com, where he blogs daily on workplace issues.

Richard N. Bolles is the author of the #1 best-seller among business-paperbacks, as reported in Business Week ( January, 2005). The book's title is: What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers. It has over 8,000,000 copies in print, in twelve languages, and 20,000 new copies are purchased each month, has long been the best-selling career-planning and job-hunting books in the world. The book has been on the N.Y. Times best-seller list 288 weeks thus far in its lifetime, and was selected by the Library of Congress as one of twenty-five books that have shaped readers' lives. "Parachute" is revised and updated annually.

Leigh Branham is Founder and President of Keeping the People, Inc, Overland Park, Kansas and author of The 7 Hidden Reasons Employee Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It's Too Late (AMACOM Books). He can be reached at LB@keepingthepeople.com, or by visiting www.keepingthepeople.com.

Marshall Brown, a certified career and executive coach has always had a passion for helping people find ways to live more fulfilling lives. He found that a personalized, "no nonsense" approach to coaching was the most efficient and effective way to get people on a successful life course. As a coach, Marshall helps individuals to find their passions and encourages them to move ahead in reaching their goals.

His new book, High Level Resumes, reflects his successful work with hundreds of job candidates.

In his organization consulting practice, Marshall's areas of focus include facilitation of meetings, focus groups and board retreats, developing and managing successful career centers, customer service training, project and program development and management and human resources and team development. Marshall holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is certified by Coaches Training Institute.

Shelly has written for nursing magazines, women's magazines, and other publications. She has also written Home is Where the Mom Is; A Christian Mom's Guide to Caring for Herself, Her Family, and Her Home, and What Should I Say? The Right (and Wrong!) Words and Deeds for Life’s Sticky, Tricky, Uncomfortable Situations. She recently completed a goal workbook titled, Make it Happen! Your Guide to Setting and Reaching Goals that will Change Your Life!

Jack Chapman is "The Salary Coach," and he'll teach you your salary-negotiating basics by visiting www.SalaryNegotiations.com.

Gary B. Cohen is co-founder of CO2 Partners. He does Executive Coaching for Entrepreneurs and was President and co-founder of one of the fastest growing companies in Minnesota, going from 2 to 2,200 employees, starting with only $4,000. He serves on many for profit and non-profit boards.

Mike Cook is a recognized expert and innovator in organizational and workforce development and the author of Thrive: Standing on Your Own Two Feet in a Borderless World (St. Lynn's Press, November 2006).

He is founding partner of Vitalwork, Inc., a corporate consulting firm based in upstate New York. Vitalwork specializes in helping clients create and sustain cultures that foster employee engagement, welcome dynamic leaders, and promote shared values. Mike's clients include local organizations and Fortune 500 companies that span every sector, from nonprofit, health care, and telecommunications to financial services, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Cook is a frequently requested speaker and seminar leader at conferences throughout North America. He is known for his original and expansive views on the personal and organizational implications of globalization and the outsourced economy, and he presents audiences with a menu of challenges to conventional thought and a vision of possibility for staying competitive and resilient in our rapidly changing business landscape.

Gordy Curphy, PhD is the President of C3, a leadership consulting firm. Gordy has spent over 25 years providing individual, team, and organizational consulting services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients. He co-authored the number one selling leadership textbook and won several teaching awards as a tenured Professor at the United States Air Force Academy, and he graduated from the Academy in 1978.

Donna Cutting is the author of The Celebrity Experience: Insider Secrets to Delivering Red Carpet Customer Service (Wiley; 2008). She speaks nationally on the topics of employee engagement and customer service.

Norine Dagliano, of ekm Inspirations, is an independent and nationally certified professional resume writer (NCRW, CPRW, CFRW/CC) and job search coach.

With more than 20 years experience, Norine has crafted powerful, achievement-focused resumes and provided logical and straight-forward job seeking tips and advice that has helped literally thousands of professionals in overcoming the anxiety of looking for working...and finding their ideal job.

Learn more at her website or contact Norine by email, or at (301) 766-2032.

Kevin Donlin is creator of TheSimpleJobSearch.com. Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 11,000 people. Kevin has been interviewed by USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, CBS Radio and others. His free report, The Simple Job Search Manifesto, is found at www.TheSimpleJobSearch.com

Alison Doyle is a job search expert with many years of experience in human resources, career development, and job searching, with a focus on online job searching and job search technology. She has covered job searching for About.com since 1998.

Jeri Hird Dutcher, Workwrite, is an award-winning writer, editor, and designer, Certified Professional Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Employment Interview Professional, and former public relations manager. She provides career coaching and professional resumes for clients worldwide and for the premier provider of resume writing services online and the preferred resume partner of Yahoo! HotJobs, CareerJournal, and Dice.com.

As a lifestyle coach, motivational speaker and on-camera personality, Kimberlie Dykeman has made a successful career by uplifting and entertaining others. Her passionate approach to helping people find their purpose has attracted audiences across the country, from California to Texas, and to her home state of New York. Dykeman recently expanded her popular SOAPBOX brand with a new book, Pure Soapbox, which blends well-known quotes with well-honed commentary to deliver a cleansing jolt of inspiration.

Born in upstate New York, Dykeman discovered at a young age that she had a knack for entertaining. With her charismatic personality and high-octane energy, she made it her mission to have a positive impact on others. After graduating from Binghamton University with a bachelor's degree in literature and rhetoric, Dykeman traveled around the country trying on various professional hats. From elite personal trainer and lifestyle expert columnist, to model and stand-up comic, she met people from all walks of life who shared a common need: to find regular fulfillment in their daily lives.

Over the next 12 years, Dykeman built InnerStrength Connection, a private practice which allowed her to address this very issue with a wide pool of clients, from corporate powerhouses to single moms. A Certified Fitness Trainer through the American Council on Fitness, Dykeman chose to finally settle down in Austin, and watched her reputation also grow as a leading motivational speaker, executive coach and wellness expert who could push her clients to new levels both personally and professionally.

Capitalizing on her industry expertise, business savvy and entertaining wit, Dykeman began a weekly inspirational email called "The Monday Soapbox Edition," which reinforced lifestyle changes in her clientele of business executives and renowned leaders through wisdom-charged quotes from famous figures. Her signature seize-the-day commentary gained a following well beyond her client base, and soon the SOAPBOX brand was born. Dykeman began test-driving larger media outlets and was asked to host several health segments on local news programs including Workout Wednesdays on KTBC-TV, a FOX affiliate, and Healthvue for KVUE-TV, an ABC affiliate. She also contributed several articles on topics such as stress, work-life balance and overall wellness to local lifestyle magazines including Austin Monthly, Austin Fit and austinwoman.

Dykeman's professional growth took her next to Los Angeles, where she evolved as an on-camera personality and authority in the entertainment industry. It was there that she discovered television to be the most effective medium to reach her audience, and today, she has made numerous appearances on television, radio and online programs as a host, correspondent, international spokesperson and expert guest.

Upon her return to Austin, Dykeman began exploring the reach of her original SOAPBOX vignettes, transforming her original emails into a compilation of bite-sized chapters filled with humor and her own kick-in-the-pants motivational style. The manuscript soon earned the attention of Dalton Publishing, resulting in the new book, Pure Soapbox... a cleaning jolt of perspective, motivation, and humor (Wiggy Press, June 2008). Dykeman's accompanying blog, SOAPBOX of the week, continues to grow with international readership, and with an audio book in the forecast for early 2009, Dykeman steps back to the podium with a newly launched, interactive speaking platform entitled "21st Century SOAPBOX".

Moved to share her brand's success with charitable causes, Dykeman became a Grassroots Fundraiser for Lance Armstrong Foundation, which will receive a portion of the book proceeds. While juggling her duties as a lifestyle coach, entertainment entrepreneur and speaker, Dykeman also hosts the web-based television program ShelfLife.tv and several interview series, including SXSW Interactive, on Web2point0.tv.

Heather Eagar is a former professional resume writer who is now dedicated to providing job seekers with resources and products that promote job search success from beginning to end. To read reviews of resume writing services of the top companies in the industry, go to http://www.ResumeLines.com.

For over a decade, Sherri Edwards has been shaping people's lives and helping organizations resolve their customer service and human resource issues through her personal coaching, consulting services, and training classes.

Her extensive background in recruiting, staffing, sales, service and training well qualifies her to help individuals make the most of their job search and to help businesses make the most of their resources and talent.

Sherri has held management, sales and training positions in local, national, and international, service driven companies for 20 years, including four years in the staffing industry. She has provided outplacement and career transition services for over eight years through one-on-one coaching and group workshops, and frequently presents motivational and educational seminars at job fairs, meetings/conferences for professional or nonprofit organizations, (including Washington State Workforce 2002 Conference), military installations, and public schools.

Cliff Hakim is founder of Rethinking Work, career consulting and executive coaching. In addition, Cliff is the author of the business/career best seller We Are All Self-Employed and most recently, Rethinking Work: Are You Ready to Take Charge?.

Liz Handlin, CEO of Ultimate Resumes LLC, has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and recruiting. This combination of experience, along with a BA from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, give Ms. Handlin a unique perspective on the resume creation process.

In addition to her work at Ultimate Resumes, Ms. Handlin serves as the Vice President of Marketing for BroadPeak Collaborative (BPC), a professional services firm based in Chicago, IL. She held previous positions with The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Deloitte & Touche LLP, NetSpend Corporation, and APV plc. At Deloitte & Touche, Ms. Handlin was the Director of Recruiting for the Illinois practice with responsibility for all experienced hire and college recruiting across the audit, tax, and related services practices.

In Chicago, Handlin may be best known for creating and managing Money Smart Week during her employment at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. For more information on Money Smart Week visit: www.chicagofed.org. Ms Handlin was honored by Microsoft Corporation and featured in Smart Money Magazine (June 2004) for creating Money Smart Week (MSW), now in its sixth year. She is the author of numerous articles on access to banking issues including: Chicago Fed Letter, Remittances and The Unbanked, March 2002, Chicago Fed Letter, Tapping the Potential of the Unbanked - Private Sector Interest Increases, January 2003.

Ms. Handlin has been interviewed for and quoted in numerous articles in publications that include: The Economist, The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Community Banker, and American Banker. Ms. Handlin writes articles on resume creation, careers, and related issues and these articles can be found on a variety of websites including www.thinkglink.com, www.gather.com, www.ilifecoach.com and her blog.

After years of using her recruiting and marketing background to help colleagues to create winning resumes, Ms Handlin launched Ultimate Resumes LLC in June 2004. Since that time she has helped hundreds of clients to create resumes that, in turn, have opened the doors to wonderful new jobs. Her passion is helping clients find and land the jobs of their dreams.

Anyone who would like some help preparing for a job interview should download Liz's free Interview Tips E-Book, which compiles all the information you need to prepare for a job interview in one place. These interview tips are targeted to folks interviewing for jobs that range from entry level through middle management roles.

Heather Isaacs has thirteen years experience helping students and dislocated workers uncover their career goals.

Julie Jansen - motivational speaker, coach, and trainer - works with companies and individuals in developing the competencies, skills and techniques needed to thrive in today's chaotic business world. Her clients include Time Inc., Pitney Bowes, Merrill Lynch, New York Road Runners and DHL.

Julie has been quoted in publications including Fortune, Forbes, the Boston Globe, Details, Cosmopolitan, Essence, WSJ.com and has been interviewed on television and radio stations such as ABC World News Now, Bloomberg TV and Radio, NPR, CNN Financial News.

Julie is the author of I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work and You Want Me to Work With Who? Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying and Successful Work Life...No Matter Who You Work With.

Yancey Thomas Jr. has functioned as a certified and trained mediator in alternative dispute resolution of employment and general civil issues for over 10 years. As an employee, he has a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in the workplace. He achieved a certificate in the Tennessee Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission approved training program as mandated by Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31. He has lectured to professional, academic, civic, community and workplace groups about resolution/conflict management topics. He is a national panel mediator/neutral through the Cornell University Alliance for Dispute Resolution with emphasis on employment/workplace disputes. He is also a certified mediator/neutral with the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Jason Kay is a professional resume writer who is dedicated to providing job seekers with resources and information that assist with each step of the job search cycle. Read resume writing service reviews and ratings, resume distribution advice, and interview tips at http://www.JobGoRound.com.

Dale Kurow, M.S., MCDP, is an author and an executive coach in New York City. Dale works with clients across the U.S. helping them to figure out their next career move, become better managers and thrive despite office politics.

One of the leading resume-writing experts in the United States, Louise works exclusively with senior-level executives in career transition - helping them "tell their story" in a way that is compelling, memorable, and relevant.

Louise is co-author of the Enelow-Kursmark Executive Resume Toolkit, a recently launched e-book, and an additional 19 traditionally published books on resume writing, interviewing, and job search. She was the first person worldwide to earn the prestigious "Master Resume Writer" credential and is a 6-time winner of "Best Resume" awards from two different professional associations.

Among her diverse speaking, writing, and training activities, Louise co-founded the Resume Writing Academy to train up-and-coming career professionals in best-in-class resume strategies and writing techniques. She is a frequent presenter to corporate, recruiter, job seeker, and career practitioner audiences, speaking on topics closest to her heart - winning resume strategies, interview techniques, and career marketing practices that enable dedicated professionals to fulfill their highest career aspirations.

Joan Lloyd has a solid track record of excellent results. Her firm, Joan Lloyd & Associates, specializes in leadership development, organizational change and teambuilding. This includes executive coaching, 360-degree feedback processes, customized leadership training, team assessment and teambuilding and meeting and retreat facilitation. Clients report results such as: behavior change in leaders, improved team performance and a more committed workforce. Email your question, for consideration for publication to info@joanlloyd.com (800) 348-1944. Visit her article archive with more than 1200 articles JoanLloyd.com or her online store for her management, career and job hunting tools. (c) Joan Lloyd & Associates

Carole Martin is a thoroughbred interview coach. Celebrated author, trainer, and mentor, Carole can give you interviewing tips like no one else can. Subscribe to her free email e-course, "Knock'em Dead - Get the Job!" at www.interviewcoach.com. Her workbook, "Interview Fitness Training - A Workout With the Interview Coach," has sold thousands of copies world-wide. Other books are, "Boost Your Interview IQ," and "Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview," all available on Amazon.com.

Certified in all three areas of the job search-Certified Interview Coach (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)-Linda Matias is qualified to assist you in your career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover, interview preparation, or resume assistance. She is also the author of How to Say It: Job Interviews which can be found at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. You can subscribe to the CareerStrides YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/careerstrides.

Janine Moon is president of Workforce Change, a Master Certified Career Coach and a Professional Speaker. Through her subsidiary, CompassPoint Coaching, Janine has provided executive coaching and career services to mid-career professionals and change management services to organizations seeking success in the 21st century global economy. A widely-recognized expert - and speaker - on generational values, Janine is also President-elect of the Ohio Chapter of the National Speakers Association. She holds a masters degree from The Ohio State University and completed her undergraduate work at Bowling Green State University.

Susan Morem is one of the nation's leading career and workplace experts. Named a Woman to Watch by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, she is a best selling author, dynamic speaker, established business advice columnist and President of Premier Presentation, Inc., a Minneapolis-based training and consulting firm.

Her interviews, books, videos and articles have been showcased on countless radio and television programs and in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News and CNN.

Her most recent books include 101 Tips for Graduates, How to Gain the Professional Edge, Second Edition and How to Get a Job and Keep It.

For more information visit suemorem.com

Marty's mother claims that he could read the New York Times at age 3 and that his reading comprehension in the 1st grade was at the 12th grade level. That's either the exaggerations of a Jewish mother, or the first sign of what was to come.

Today, Dr. Marty Nemko is among the nation's most sought-after experts on both career and education issues. Marty has been interviewed in hundreds of major media--from CNN and NPR to the New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

Peter Newfield is President of Career-Resumes.com, one of the premier resume writing services in the United States. He is The Resume Expert for SpencerStuart.com, BlueSteps.com, ExecutiveRegistry.com, NETSHARE.com, DirectEmployer.com and the former Resume Expert for Monster.com and the Career Center on AOL.

Dr. Dennis O'Grady is the founder of New Insights Communication, a coaching and relationship counseling practice located in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Dennis O'Grady is the author of three works, the most recent being Talk to Me: Communication Moves to Get Along with Anyone, which is a communication training book. Dr. Dennis O'Grady is a corporate trainer, keynote speaker and motivational speaker. His executive coaching and business consulting programs are targeted at the areas of leadership development, communication, change management and conflict resolution.

Mary Jane (MJ) Paris, President, is the "positive energy" source and founder of Positive Impact. She brings a broad base of experience in leadership, management, and employee development gained from more than 25 years in sales, retail banking, training, recruiting, coaching, project management, fundraising event planning and community leadership.

Her common sense approach and practical experience combined with her dynamic presentation skills provide a solid foundation for understanding her client's needs and challenges. MJ's ability to jump start employee engagement and productivity is the needed catalyst for reenergizing the workplace environment and improving business results.

She is an Adjunct Professor in the Business Administration Department at Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT; member of the HCC Foundation board of directors and the Business Department Advisory Board.

Eric Pennington is the founder of Epic Living, LLC, a leadership development organization based in Pickerington, OH. Epic Living helps organizations and individuals discover their leadership, management and personal growth potential.

The group accomplishes it's objectives via one-to-one coaching, organizational consulting and workshop discovery sessions.

Prior to starting her firm, VisionQuest, Judi Perkins was a search consultant for 20 years in both the contingency and retained market, including a short stint in the temporary and local permanent placement markets. She has owned her own recruiting firm and successfully assisted numerous repeat clients in hiring all levels of management. She now shows job seekers the science and psychology of how to find the perfect job.

Steven Provenzano is a former corporate recruiter and author of six career books, most recently: Top Secret Executive Resumes. He has appeared on CNBC, CNN/fn, ABC/NBC in Chicago, on numerous radio programs and in various newspapers. He is a Certified Professional Resume Writer / CPRW and Certified Employment Interview Professional/CEIP. He is President of ECS: Executive Career Services & DTP, Inc., and has written more than 4000 resumes.

Steve's company - ECS: Executive Career Servcies & DTP, Inc. - provides a free resume analysis, no strings, when emailed to: Careers@Execareers.net.

Mark Puppe has been writing, editing, researching and articulating others' messages for years. He has over 12 years of strategic communications experience and 2 advanced degrees in communication and law.

John Putzier, M.S., SPHR, is President of FirStep, Inc., a human resource performance improvement company based in Prospect, PA and the best-selling author of "Get Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to Work" (AMACOM, New York), as well as the controversial "Weirdos in the Workplace! The New Normal... Thriving in the Age of the Individual" (Prentice Hall). John is a sought after speaker and expert media source on current and emerging workplace issues and trends, including CNN, NPR, ABC News, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many others.

Nick has been with Manpower since 2001 and has over 10 years of experience in the employment services industry. The majority of his background is in working with Fortune 500 companies to achieve their workflow goals. He has worked for Manpower in multiple states including California and Illinois. Nick specializes in change management and driving operational efficiencies. He is an expert on the changing world of work and a consultant to many companies in helping them prepare for coming changes. Nick's experience includes overseeing full-cycle recruiting, sales, and efficiency planning and consulting. His experience is varied between Technology, Financial, Call Center, Administrative, and Industrial environments. He is a sought after and frequent speaker at academic and company events as well as being interviewed on T.V and in the newspapers for details on the changing world of work. He is also a frequent contributing writer to the Des Moines Business Record.

Nick lives in Urbandale Iowa, has four children and has been married for 17 years to his wife Dana. He has served as a Youth and Children's Pastor for 12 years and is an advocate for helping children and youth achieve their best and focus on their future. He works with organizations such as Junior Achievement, Iowa Association of Business and Industry, IASP, SHRM, Quad Cities Development Group, San Diego Workforce Development, and is an on-call consultant to the Department of Labor.

Andrew Rondeau is the owner of the What Is Management article directory. For the last 25 years, Andrew has been a leader, manager, coach and consultant within numerous large blue-chip corporations. Find out how you can Boost Your Earnings by using proven management and career startagies, and more as his free website today: www.greatmanagement.org

His Free Email Management Course Reveals the Secrets to Getting Promoted And Enjoying a Six-Figure Income as a Highly Respected Manager: http://www.andrewrondeau.co.uk

Great career service for resume/cover letter help, personal branding assistance, strategic job-search strategies for optimal results, Teena Rose is a personal branding expert, public speaker, and executive resume writer. Working best with c-level executives, consultants, directors, business owners, and other high-end jobseekers, Teena Rose offers career articles and several topical books; i.e. "How to Design, Write, and Compile a Quality Brag Book," "Cracking the Code to Pharmaceutical Sales," and "Designing a Cover Letter to 'Wow' Hiring Personnel."

Lee B. Salz is President of Sales Dodo, LLC and author of "Soar Despite Your Dodo Sales Manager." He specializes in helping companies and their sales organizations adapt and thrive in the ever-changing world of business. Lee is available for keynote speaking, business consulting, and sales training.

Kimberly is a Nationally Certified Resume Writer and Employment Interview Consultant as well as an active member of the National Resume Writers Association and Career Directors International.

Rick Speckmann's experience spans nine different industries including: banking, publishing, design/build construction, custom art framing and distribution, silkscreen printing, and executive search during which time he interviewing an estimated 20,000 business professionals. He has provided over 300 speeches on the subject of people leadership, employee performance and retention. In 2004, he launched EmPerform, which provides companies with tools to elevate their employee performance and productivity.

As a recruiter, Joe Turner has spent the past 15 years finding and placing top candidates in some of the best jobs of their careers. Known on the Internet as "The Job Search Guy", Joe has also authored 'how-to' books on interviewing and job search. He's been interviewed on several radio talk shows.

Cindy Ventrice is a management consultant, speaker, and workshop leader with nearly 20 years of experience. She focuses exclusively on helping organizations improve operations, products, and services by improving workplace relationships and employee morale. Her new book, Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works, is available through any bookseller.

Deborah Walker, President of Alpha Advantage, Inc., is a nationally respected career coach with extensive experience as a former headhunter and corporate recruiter. Her clients include top executives at Pepsi, Ford, Motorola, Target, Sun Microsystems and AT&T.

Her resume and career advice is featured on more than 3,000 websites and published in professional association newsletters nationwide, including the American Marketing Association, APICS, National Black MBA, and Women in Technology International.

As a Sr. Performance Consultant and Coach, Jane Weddle works with Executives, Presidents, Leadership Teams, Human Resource Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Sales Executives, Managers and other Professionals as a valued advisor and service provider to build tailored solutions to their most pressing organizational and people-related issues. She is an insightful resource for developing answers to your most pressing individual, team and organizational issues. Weddle holds a BS degree in Social Work and a MA degree in Human Resource/Organizational Development. She holds, numerous train the trainer certifications, is a certified coach through B-Coach, and a certified behavioral analyst through TTI. Prior to starting her own company she worked for the State of Nebraska, Molex Incorporated and Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

She has 20 years experience in human resources, organizational development, human performance improvement, strategic planning, quality management, continuous improvement & problem solving, team building & development, group facilitation and coaching with organizations ranging from state government to global manufacturing. Weddle Performance Group clients have included state government, manufacturing, banking, non-profit, and service industries.

Many organizations focus on technical initiatives to reduce waste and cut costs. Jane believes in maximizing those efforts by also tapping the potential of an organization's human capacities and organizational processes.

A self-described career hopper who is now happily self-employed, Janet White has gotten every job she really wanted for more than 30 years. She is president of Bariatrics Unlimited, LLC, a provider of patient care equipment for hospitals nationwide. As a professional salesperson, her job is to get total strangers to say "yes," so essentially, she "gets hired" for a living. Janet is a former commercial real estate writer and publicist in New York and Dallas, and has been teaching the Contrarian System since 1996.

Barbara Wulf, M.S. is a certified career and life coach. As a coach, Barbara helps adults who are experiencing change in the workplace. She enjoys the challenge of helping individuals redesign their career paths by supporting and inspiring them to stretch, seek, and achieve life/work success. Barbara holds a master's degree in counseling, is a global career development facilitator, and is certified by The Coaches Training Institute. She is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.

In her career coaching practice, Beckon Call, Barbara offers career assessments along with resume/cover letter writing and interviewing strategies for positive results.