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Adam M.

Adam M.

Syracuse, NY
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Resume Writer 17yrs | Career Counselor | Executive Advisor | LinkedIn

ABOUT ME: • 17 Years as a Resume Writer: I've rewritten 5,000+ client resumes in dozens of industries • Career Counselor (M.S.) since '06: Grad-level, seasoned Career Counselor (not "Coach") • Owner of DIYCareerGuy, LLC since '16; my business offers a full suite of Career Services • HR background: I worked in HR talent management & have very strong relationships with Recruiters & Hiring Managers (I know exactly what they are looking for in top candidates!) • Career Educator: not only do I help you stand out in your job search & navigate career changes, but I also educate you once the project is done, so you feel empowered to "DIY" moving forward CAREER SERVICES PACKAGES AVAILABLE: • Ask about my fixed-price packages, detailed deliverables, process, and more WHAT I FOCUS ON: • Resume rewriting & reformatting so it is concise & focused on your value • I work 1:1 with clients to extract clear leadership actions, processes/tools & specific results • Helping all job seekers/career changers (Mid-Career, Director, Executive, C-suite ) • My clients come from dozens of industries; Tech, Startups, Operations, Marketing/PR, Product Management/Development, Supply Chain, FinTech, Finance, Legal, Government, Engineering, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, CPG, Sports, Non-Profits, Banking, Entertainment, Media, Arts, etc. LINKEDIN OPTIMIZATION; • My process is rooted in 17+ years of LinkedIn experience (since '05 when it launched • Stand out with section-by-section "optimization" that presents your career using a personalized, clear career narrative; industry keywords & top results are incorporated • My advanced algorithm knowledge & Recruiting relationships help me build your profile in the most effective manner, which combined with my "DIY" best practices for activity, should increase your visibility • LinkedIn is a personal social page where you need to feel confident in how others see you professionally! CAREER COUNSELING: • 17 years as a Career Counselor to help you navigate challenging career pivots/life events • 1:1 confidential career counseling sessions that develop actionable plans for your next career move • Mock Interviews with live feedback (Behavioral, Hypothetical & Adaptability questions) RESUME WRITING NOTE: Be careful & properly vet the following people; "Certified Resume Writers", "Award-winning Resume Writers" or people who "Beat the ATS" (that's not a real concept, trust me I know the hiring process & true function of an ATS, just ask!). These "Certifications" & Awards are given by obscure organizations most in hiring have never heard of. I've never sought an award for helping job seekers, that's just silly. Are there some great Resume Writers out there? Yes. But vet them carefully because I've inherited many resumes they previously did and fixed glaring mistakes and a lack of personalized results YOU need to stand out! WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS: • Visual career paths for your team, internal career education/plans, etc. • Career Counselor on staff to mentor Managers to have informal career convos • Employee Engagement; 1:1 & group listening MY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • 17 years of Career Services Experience; Private Business, HR, & Higher Education • Pioneered & directed a robust Talent Development platform for a 175-person company • Business Communications Professor at SUNY Oswego • Education: M.S., Career Counseling; B.A., Public Relations; B.S., Wellness Management _______________________________________________________________________ RECENT TESTIMONIALS: "Adam is great to work with. He is professional, timely, responsive, accommodating, and goes over and beyond - basically everything one would want. Highly recommended." -2022 Client "Adam produces exceptional work and is a joy to interact with. He's knowledgeable and exceptionally helpful with a warm personality that comes through in all communications. I'm going through a rather difficult career transition and Adam made it so much easier with his tools, advice and the excellent cover letter and resume he produced for me. Hire him now for a modern resume, impactful cover letter and great tips about job searching in general." -Executive Leader, 2021 UpWork Client "There are resume writers and then there is Adam. Over the course of my career, I have engaged with several resume writers and I was always disappointed with the final product. Adam is the exception, he was "brutally" honest in his feedback (which was appreciated), provided actionable insights, and spent the necessary time to understand my career goals. Through this process, Adam was able to deliver an A+ resume that has landed me interviews with 25% of the companies I applied for, which in my book is pretty incredible. Results speak for themselves and if you want the right result, work with Adam." -Taylor G. -2021 Client ______________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL INTERESTS: Golf, travel, DIY home projects, fitness, & brew tours
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Nov 16, 2022 - Nov 28, 2022

"Adam was a joy to work with. His expertise in career and resume development was apparent throughout every stop of the process. Beginning with our initial meeting to discuss my project goals, Adam was thorough in his explanation of industry trends and laid out a detailed and efficient plan to redevelop my resume, moving from a 9-page academic CV to a clean 2-page resume. The revision process was incredibly helpful and Adam provided detailed comments on every change he made while also addressing all of my questions/comments. The final product was delivered on time and exceeded my expectations. He even provided a bonus tips/guidance document. I would highly recommend Adam for resume development and career coaching."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Apr 1, 2021 - Oct 2, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 30, 2022 - Sep 2, 2022

"Adam did an amazing job rewriting my resume. I applied for a job with the old version of my resume, and while I was still being interviewed by the company (five interviews in total), I got my updated resume from Adam and resubmitted it to the company because I wanted the executive team to have it. When the company's recruiter saw it during a video call, she told me that it looked great and was one of the best resumes she's ever seen. Of course, I got the job! Thanks, Adam. I will make sure to come back to you when it's time to step up again."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Dec 14, 2018 - May 18, 2022
Private earnings
Jan 25, 2022 - May 10, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Aug 9, 2018 - Jan 26, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 of 1 reviews Dec 5, 2021 - Jan 20, 2022
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 15, 2022

"Adam was amazing to work with! He edited my academic CV, my resume, and created a short one page resume for me. He also created matching letterhead for my cover letters. I really appreciated how many edits he did, and how FAST they were done. I have already referred friends to him, and will use him again."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Mar 11, 2021 - Aug 24, 2021

"Adam has to be one of the best professionals I have ever worked with on Upwork. He is a true professional, polite, understanding, dedicated and sincerely cares about his clients and truly understands their expectations. He will work with you until he has exceeded your expectations. Adam's wealth of knowledge in his field and feedback are what set him apart from his peers. I would recommend him because he will help you get the results you are looking for! Thanks again, Adam!"

Private earnings
Sep 23, 2020 - Apr 11, 2021

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Mar 12, 2021 - Apr 1, 2021

"Adam was a dream to work with!!! Extremely responsive and had such patience and professionalism throughout the process. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing career/resume help."

Private earnings
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Portfolio

Founder & CCO - DIYCareerGuy, LLC
Founder & CCO - DIYCareerGuy, LLC
Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
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Adam M.

Adam M.

Syracuse, NY
Job Success
Top Rated
379
Total Jobs
459
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Resume Writer 17yrs | Career Counselor | Executive Advisor | LinkedIn

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ABOUT ME: • 17 Years as a Resume Writer: I've rewritten 5,000+ client resumes in dozens of industries • Career Counselor (M.S.) since '06: Grad-level, seasoned Career Counselor (not "Coach") • Owner of DIYCareerGuy, LLC since '16; my business offers a full suite of Career Services • HR background: I worked in HR talent management & have very strong relationships with Recruiters & Hiring Managers (I know exactly what they are looking for in top candidates!) • Career Educator: not only do I help you stand out in your job search & navigate career changes, but I also educate you once the project is done, so you feel empowered to "DIY" moving forward CAREER SERVICES PACKAGES AVAILABLE: • Ask about my fixed-price packages, detailed deliverables, process, and more WHAT I FOCUS ON: • Resume rewriting & reformatting so it is concise & focused on your value • I work 1:1 with clients to extract clear leadership actions, processes/tools & specific results • Helping all job seekers/career changers (Mid-Career, Director, Executive, C-suite ) • My clients come from dozens of industries; Tech, Startups, Operations, Marketing/PR, Product Management/Development, Supply Chain, FinTech, Finance, Legal, Government, Engineering, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, CPG, Sports, Non-Profits, Banking, Entertainment, Media, Arts, etc. LINKEDIN OPTIMIZATION; • My process is rooted in 17+ years of LinkedIn experience (since '05 when it launched • Stand out with section-by-section "optimization" that presents your career using a personalized, clear career narrative; industry keywords & top results are incorporated • My advanced algorithm knowledge & Recruiting relationships help me build your profile in the most effective manner, which combined with my "DIY" best practices for activity, should increase your visibility • LinkedIn is a personal social page where you need to feel confident in how others see you professionally! CAREER COUNSELING: • 17 years as a Career Counselor to help you navigate challenging career pivots/life events • 1:1 confidential career counseling sessions that develop actionable plans for your next career move • Mock Interviews with live feedback (Behavioral, Hypothetical & Adaptability questions) RESUME WRITING NOTE: Be careful & properly vet the following people; "Certified Resume Writers", "Award-winning Resume Writers" or people who "Beat the ATS" (that's not a real concept, trust me I know the hiring process & true function of an ATS, just ask!). These "Certifications" & Awards are given by obscure organizations most in hiring have never heard of. I've never sought an award for helping job seekers, that's just silly. Are there some great Resume Writers out there? Yes. But vet them carefully because I've inherited many resumes they previously did and fixed glaring mistakes and a lack of personalized results YOU need to stand out! WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS: • Visual career paths for your team, internal career education/plans, etc. • Career Counselor on staff to mentor Managers to have informal career convos • Employee Engagement; 1:1 & group listening MY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • 17 years of Career Services Experience; Private Business, HR, & Higher Education • Pioneered & directed a robust Talent Development platform for a 175-person company • Business Communications Professor at SUNY Oswego • Education: M.S., Career Counseling; B.A., Public Relations; B.S., Wellness Management _______________________________________________________________________ RECENT TESTIMONIALS: "Adam is great to work with. He is professional, timely, responsive, accommodating, and goes over and beyond - basically everything one would want. Highly recommended." -2022 Client "Adam produces exceptional work and is a joy to interact with. He's knowledgeable and exceptionally helpful with a warm personality that comes through in all communications. I'm going through a rather difficult career transition and Adam made it so much easier with his tools, advice and the excellent cover letter and resume he produced for me. Hire him now for a modern resume, impactful cover letter and great tips about job searching in general." -Executive Leader, 2021 UpWork Client "There are resume writers and then there is Adam. Over the course of my career, I have engaged with several resume writers and I was always disappointed with the final product. Adam is the exception, he was "brutally" honest in his feedback (which was appreciated), provided actionable insights, and spent the necessary time to understand my career goals. Through this process, Adam was able to deliver an A+ resume that has landed me interviews with 25% of the companies I applied for, which in my book is pretty incredible. Results speak for themselves and if you want the right result, work with Adam." -Taylor G. -2021 Client ______________________________________________________________________ PERSONAL INTERESTS: Golf, travel, DIY home projects, fitness, & brew tours
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Nov 16, 2022 - Nov 28, 2022

"Adam was a joy to work with. His expertise in career and resume development was apparent throughout every stop of the process. Beginning with our initial meeting to discuss my project goals, Adam was thorough in his explanation of industry trends and laid out a detailed and efficient plan to redevelop my resume, moving from a 9-page academic CV to a clean 2-page resume. The revision process was incredibly helpful and Adam provided detailed comments on every change he made while also addressing all of my questions/comments. The final product was delivered on time and exceeded my expectations. He even provided a bonus tips/guidance document. I would highly recommend Adam for resume development and career coaching."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Apr 1, 2021 - Oct 2, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 30, 2022 - Sep 2, 2022

"Adam did an amazing job rewriting my resume. I applied for a job with the old version of my resume, and while I was still being interviewed by the company (five interviews in total), I got my updated resume from Adam and resubmitted it to the company because I wanted the executive team to have it. When the company's recruiter saw it during a video call, she told me that it looked great and was one of the best resumes she's ever seen. Of course, I got the job! Thanks, Adam. I will make sure to come back to you when it's time to step up again."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Dec 14, 2018 - May 18, 2022
Private earnings
Jan 25, 2022 - May 10, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Aug 9, 2018 - Jan 26, 2022
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 of 1 reviews Dec 5, 2021 - Jan 20, 2022
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 15, 2022

"Adam was amazing to work with! He edited my academic CV, my resume, and created a short one page resume for me. He also created matching letterhead for my cover letters. I really appreciated how many edits he did, and how FAST they were done. I have already referred friends to him, and will use him again."

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Mar 11, 2021 - Aug 24, 2021

"Adam has to be one of the best professionals I have ever worked with on Upwork. He is a true professional, polite, understanding, dedicated and sincerely cares about his clients and truly understands their expectations. He will work with you until he has exceeded your expectations. Adam's wealth of knowledge in his field and feedback are what set him apart from his peers. I would recommend him because he will help you get the results you are looking for! Thanks again, Adam!"

Private earnings
Sep 23, 2020 - Apr 11, 2021

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Mar 12, 2021 - Apr 1, 2021

"Adam was a dream to work with!!! Extremely responsive and had such patience and professionalism throughout the process. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing career/resume help."

Private earnings
Adam M. has more jobs. Create an account to review them

Portfolio

Founder & CCO - DIYCareerGuy, LLC
Founder & CCO - DIYCareerGuy, LLC
Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
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Skills

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