Executive Resume Writer Credentials

Nationally Certified Resume Writer: what does the NCRW mean? Phyllis B. Shabad, Executive Director of CareerMasters, is among a select group of resume writers who have earned this credential, demonstrating excellence in the profession and the ability to meet stringent certification requirements. There are only 27 resume writers worldwide who have achieved this level of accomplishment as writers, and it is no surprise that she is the resume writer of choice for senior executive clients worldwide. Her work, called “impressive” by the senior editor, has been published in Professional Resumes for Executives, Managers, and Other Administrators, and also appears in Professional Resumes for Tax and Accounting Occupations, a complete guide for the financial services industry, as well as other leading resume and career books. Phyllis' background and training as a writer and career advisor were polished over time. Among other writing and business credentials:

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in English and English Education
• Post-Masters' Degree Work in English at the University of London for two semesters
• American Management Association certification as a Management Training Consultant
• Top Graduate of the one-year, prestigious Writers' Workshop at the New School University
• Training as an Outplacement Consultant and Resume Writer by one of the world's largest outplacement firms
• A Founder of the National Resume Writers' Association, a non-profit organization that adheres to the highest industry standards
• Writer of numerous training programs used in the financial services industry

As a testament to the value of the resumes that Phyllis writes, her executive resume clients continue to receive top attention in the job market despite often challenging conditions imposed in executive job search.

Phyllis has earned a well-deserved reputation as a resume industry leader and nationally recognized speaker and writer. Her expert knowledge of diverse occupations, employment and workplace trends, job-search and career-transition strategies – as well as training technologies – are embodied in the unique, world-class marketing materials that she produces for her executive clients. The mission of her firm is to develop and strengthen the careers of her clients and turn around difficult job search challenges for executives, producing results that are highly desirable.

Ms. Shabad is also a Certified Job and Career Transition Coach. Known as a savvy career- management strategist, she has been featured in several lead articles in the Wall Street Journal’s National Business Employment Weekly, advising executives on the latest job-search techniques, as well as on how to negotiate with a company after downsizing. Speaking on local radio, she has offered advice on “How to Move Your Resume to the Top of the Stack,”  “How to Make a Career Transition,” and coaches those who want to overcome obstacles to career success. Phyllis has appeared at Borders books, delivering a well-received talk on “Career Power: Igniting Your Job Search.” Her powerful coaching skills were sharpened on Wall Street, where, working for two major banks, she developed financial services executives and managers for performance improvements. Ms. Shabad can coach her clients to make a career transition, master job search skills and achieve results once a new position is secured.

Phyllis speaks at national and regional resume writing and career conferences. A sought-after facilitator and presenter – for her energetic style and adeptness in engaging adults actively in learning – she has designed and delivered a series of workshops in New York City on executive resume creation, and has spoken and delivered workshops at national career conferences in Atlanta, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Seattle, among other locations, on portfolio creation, the psychology of moving executives ahead in job search, attorney resume development and executive marketing plans for directly targeting companies.

Phyllis served as an executive board member of the National Resume Writers’ Association and the Westchester chapter of the American Society for Training and Development. Before she was a career management expert, she was an award-winning teacher of English and journalism and a corporate management training and development consultant. She thoroughly enjoys helping people in their search for career satisfaction and power.