Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW, CPRW, CEIP
Credentialing Master

“Your Value Into Words”

CAREER PROFILE

Since 1997, Jacqui has collaborated with executives and professionals in career transition, or those individuals who have a desire to ignite their existing careers. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and over 15 years’ corporate experience that contribute to her Wall-Street-Journal-style writing and knowledge of the corporate environment. Jacqui is one of only 23 people in the world to have earned the elite certified Master Resume Writer distinction from Career Management Alliance. She also is a distinguished Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP).

An intuitive researcher, Jacqui uncovers clients’ most compelling story details, applies an inventive approach to content development and design and originates unique career strategy documents that stir interest and response.

Credentials

• Article Contributor, Career Management Alliance Connection monthly newsletter.

• Blogger, Career Management Alliance Blog, www.careermanagementalliance.com/blog.

• ExecuNet Resume Writing Team Member, www.execunet.com.

• Career Strategies Expert who has been contacted by The Kansas City Star, The Business Journal, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications for contributions to career-focused articles including “More Advice for the Job Hunter,” “Start the Year by Clearing Debris at Work,” “Influence Letter Can Forge a Job Link,” “Twenty of the Biggest Money Blunders: Not Negotiating for Higher Salary or Raise,” “What Does Your Resume Say? Whom You Know Still Helps, But a Well-Written Resume Still Speaks Volumes,” “Judging by the Cover: Cover Letters Can Open or Close Doors for Job Hunters,” “Cover to Cover: A Well-Written Cover Letter May Lead to Better Resume Results” and many more.

• Member and Volunteer Moderator for E-List, Career Management Alliance.

• TV Guest, Morning Show, WDAF TV 4 / Fox Affiliate, www.wdaftv4.com.

• Radio Guest, Career Strategies Show, 1510-AM KCTE, www.1510.com.

• Published in Multiple Resume Publications (hardback books and online digests): Cover Letters That Knock’em Dead; Expert Resumes for Computer and Web Jobs; Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Jobs; Expert Resumes for Health Care Careers; Expert Resumes for Engineers; Cover Letter Magic; 202 Great Resumes; Sales and Marketing Resumes for $100K+ Careers – 2^nd Edition; Directory of Professional Resume Writers; Executive's Pocket Guide to ROI Resumes and Job Search; and more.

• Presenter, Career Marketing/Strategy Session at several local and international venues.

• Published in Career Smart Advisor, ExecuNet newsletter.

• Past Article Contributions and Industry Affiliations:

• Monthly columnist, On Cue, Resume Writers’ Digest, Image Building Communications, www.resumewritersdigest.com; Resume Strategist/Newsletter Columnist, Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals, www.aorcp.com; Monthly Columnist, Resume Magic, Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, www.parw.com

• Membership Committee, Association of Career Professionals, International – Greater Kansas City Chapter, www.acpinternational-kc.org.

• Publicity Committee Member/Chair, Human Resource Management Association of Greater Kansas City, www.hrma-kc.org.

Contact Information

Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW, CPRW, CEIP
Chief Career Writer / Owner
Career Trend, Kansas City, MO
6922 NW 77^th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64152

jacqui@careertrend.net · 816.584.1639 · www.careertrend.net

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