My specialities are partnering with clients to accelerate their career, content, or learning development goals.

Career support: I advise clients building their image and confidence. My approach, guidance, processes, and writing style built my trusted advisor reputation. I help professionals with developing career strategies, guiding job search strategies, creating career documents—letters, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, speeches, 30-60-90-day plans—supporting networking efforts, preparing for interviews, and negotiating job offers. My efforts have resulted in empowered clients and writing awards.

Examples of my career work are included in publications such as Modernize Your Résumé, Modernize Your Cover Letter, and Gallery of Best Resumes, as well as articles such as Career Communications for Introverts, Technical Resume Strategies, and Five Questions to Design or Redefine Your Private Practice.

Content development and instructional design: includes partnering with stakeholders at companies, nonprofits, universities, and workforce centers to identify project goals, create materials and programs, conduct user tests, facilitate training, and capture metrics for continual learning improvements.

Before being an entrepreneur, I worked in various corporate jobs for 15+ years at Hewlett Packard, Konica Minolta, Proven Systems, and Performance Health Solutions in roles such as marketing product manager, communications specialist, marketing director, operations director, and operations vice president. In addition to owning Gabby Communications, I’ve co-founded three other companies.

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Colorado State University

  • Bachelor of Science, Communications, Kennesaw State University

  • RYT 200 Yoga Alliiance, Registered Yoga Teacher

Certifications & Affiliations

  • Master Resume Writer (MRW)

  • Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)

  • Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC)

  • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)

  • Certified Digital Career Strategist (CDCS)

  • National Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE)

  • Certified Holistic Career and Life Coach

  • Recognized Outstanding Achievement in Resumes (ROAR) Award Winner

  • Member, National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA)

  • Member, Career Thought Leaders (CTL)

  • Member, Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC) 

 My professional designations include:

Experience Highlights:

  • Instructional Design/Content Projects: National Energy Resources Organization, Wyoming Workforce Centers, University of Colorado, Career Bridge Institute, and Performance Health Systems.

  • Outplacement Support: University of Colorado, Bohemian Foundation, Career Solutions Group, Colorado Department of Labor, and the Colorado Governor’s Office.

  • Presenter: Career Thought Leaders (CTL), Colorado Career Development Association (CCDA), National Career Development Association (NCDA), National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), The National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), and the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado SHRM State Council—UNC Chapter, and Northern Colorado Networking Group.

  • Instructor/Trainer: The National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), Colorado State University, Career Thought Leaders (CTL), Resumes for Heroes, Colorado Department of Labor, and Career Bridge Institute.

  • Articles (national and international publications): National Career Development Association (NCDA), Career Planning & Adult Development Journal, Andrew Hudson’s Job List, Health Jobs Nationwide, AARP, and SQL Careers.

  • Memberships: The National Resume Writers’ Association, Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, Career Directors International, Career Thought Leaders, International Webmasters Association, the Association for Talent Development, and Yoga Alliance.

  • Previous Board Member: SecondAct Women, Poudre School District Parent Advisory Board, Career Thought Leaders, NRWA Experienced Business Industry Leader, Education Chair, and Secretary.