Unleashing the careers of executives and 'solopreneurs' with bold, authentic, no-holds barred resumes that get results!
"... Gayle Howard is a creative dynamo. When I’m asked, 'Who’s the best resume writer' I always think of and recommend Gayle”--Executive Director and President, Career Directors International, Laura DeCarlo.
Career Communications Consultant, CEO and Founder, Gayle Howard
For more than two decades, Gayle has been transforming the careers of thousands and setting resume writing trends that have influenced recruiter and employer decision making.
The first professional in Australia to achieve the Certified Professional Resume Writer credential, Gayle set the pace for her peers, cementing her level of proficiency to be the first Master Resume Writer, Certified Expert Resume Writer, Master Career Director, Credentialed Career Manager, Career Web Portfolio Practitioner in Australia, and Certified Job Loss Recovery Coach.
Every Top Margin resume and service bears Gayle’s distinctive stamp of creativity, cutting-edge ideas and honest communications. She explodes the myths surrounding resume writing by creating living documents, or ‘career capsules’ that freeze special moments in her clients’ professional lives. Gayle’s resume writing is meticulously crafted to trigger a ‘must-have’ response in recruiters and employers.
A passionate scribe who loves words, Gayle is devoted to using rich nuances of language to inspire people to act. She’s also renowned for her laughter and wry observations – not to mention her almost evangelical obsession with her IMac!
Credentials
Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW) examined by Career Directors International
Master Resume Writer (MRW), Career Thought Leaders Consortium
Certified Personal Branding Strategist, Reach Communications
Certified Job Loss Recovery Coach
Master Career Director (MCD) examined by Career Directors International
Credentialed Career Manager (CCM) examined by Career Thought Leaders Consortium
Certified Online Networking Professional (Linked in), The Academies
Certified IT Resume Specialist (CRS+IT) examined by Career Directors International
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) 1997-2008 examined by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner (CWPP) examined by Career Directors International
Certified Master Resume Specialist (CMRS) examined by the Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals
Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), examined by Career Directors International
Human Resource Concepts Certificate, Brainbench
Behavioral Interviewing Certificate, Brainbench
360 Reach Certified Analyst, Reach Communications
Awards
28 TORI Awards in eleven years. Includes 51 nominations, 19 First Place Awards, 3 Second Place, 5 Third Place. Second and Third Place Awards in the World's Best Resume Competition.
Best Resume 2000, Best Resume Content, Best Resume Format, Best Chronological Resume, Annual Resume Writing Awards 2000, Career Directors International
Best New Graduate Resume, Best Re-Entry into the Workforce Resume, Best International Resume 2002 TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) Career Directors International
Best Military Conversion Resume, Best Executive Resume, Best New Graduate Resume and Best International Resume, 2003 TORI Awards
Winner, 2003 Australian Achiever Award for “Excellence in Customer Service”
Highly Recommended Certificate, 2004 Australian Achiever Awards for “Excellence in Customer Service”.
Best Executive Resume, Best Professional Resume, and Best New Graduate Resume, 2004 TORI Awards.
Best International Resume, Best New Graduate Resume, 2005 TORI Awards.
Nominee 2007 TORI Awards. 6 Nominations from 8 Categories: Best Executive Resume, Best International Resume, Best Professional Resume, Best New Graduate Resume, Best Career Re-entry Resume, Best Creative Resume.
Best Career Re-Entry Resume, 2007 TORI Awards.
Winner, Master Resume Writer Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by Career Directors International 2007.
Best Career Re-Entry Resume (2nd Place), Best Technical Resume (3rd Place), 2008 TORI Awards, Career Directors International
Top 3 Placegetter, 2009 World's Best Resume Competition, Career Directors International. Second place public vote, third place industry vote.
Winner, Master Career Director Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed by Career Directors International 2008
Nominee, 2009 TORI Award in four categories: Best Executive Resume, Best Graduate Resume, Best Technical Resume, Best Creative Resume
Third Place Winner, 2009 TORI Awards: Best New Graduate Resume and Best Creative Resume
President's Choice Award for Career Excellence, TORI Awards 2010
Second Prize, Best Cover Letter; Third Prize Best Sales and Marketing Resume, 2011 TORI Awards, Career Directors International
Nominee, Best Cover Letter and Best International Resume, 2012 TORI Awards, Career Directors International
Third Place Winner, Best International Resume, 2012 TORI Awards, Career Directors International
Publishing Credits
Author, PS...You Need a Resume!
Author, PS...You’re a Resume Expert
Author, A Satisfying Career, Starting and Running Your Own Resume Writing Practice (2010)
Author, E-Course: PS...You’re a Resume Expert: Resume Mastery for Professional Resume Writers (2007)
Featured resume author in 22 major international career books.
Director of TORI Awards, 2010, Career Directors International
Career Advisor, Going Global
Chairperson of the International Certification Committee, Career Directors International (2008-Present)
International Advisor, Certification Committee, Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals
International Resume Expert, and Virtual Business Expert, Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals
Charter Member, Career Directors International
Associate Member, Career Development Association of Australia
Member, Career Management Alliance
Member, Association of Online Career and Resume Professionals
Member, Dynamic Small Business Network
Member, Career Collective
Gayle Howard
Credentials
Master Career Director (MCD) designated by Career Directors International
Credentialed Career Master (CCM) designated by Career Masters Institute
Certified Expert Resume Writer (CERW) examined by Career Directors International
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) examined by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner (CWPP) examined by Career Directors International
Certified Master Resume Specialist (CMRS) examined by the Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals
Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW), examined by Career Directors International
Human Resource Concepts Certificate, Brainbench
Behavioral Interviewing Certificate, Brainbench
Awards
Best Resume 2000, Best Resume Content, Best Resume Format, Best Chronological Resume, Annual Resume Writing Awards 2000, Career Directors International
Best New Graduate Resume, Best Re-Entry into the Workforce Resume, Best International Resume 2002 TORI Awards (Toast of the Resume Industry) Career Directors International
Best Military Conversion Resume, Best Executive Resume, Best New Graduate Resume and Best International Resume, 2003 TORI Awards
Winner, 2003 Australian Achiever Award for “Excellence in Customer Service”
Highly Recommended Certificate, 2004 Australian Achiever Awards for “Excellence in Customer Service”.
Best Executive Resume, Best Professional Resume, and Best New Graduate Resume, 2004 TORI Awards.
Best International Resume, Best New Graduate Resume, 2005 TORI Awards.
Nominee 2007 TORI Awards. 6 Nominations from 8 Categories: Best Executive Resume, Best International Resume, Best International Resume, Best Professional Resume, Best New Graduate Resume, Best Career Re-entry Resume, Best Creative Resume.
Publishing Credits
Author, PS...You Need a Resume!
Author, PS...You’re a Resume Expert
Author, E-Course: PS...You’re a Resume Expert: Resume Mastery for Professional Resume Writers (2007)
Featured resume author in 21 major international career books.
International Certification Committee Member, Career Directors International and Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals
International Resume Expert, and Virtual Business Expert, Association of Online Resume and Career Professionals
Annemarie Cross
Accredited NLP Practitioner, Chief Interview and Career Coach, Annemarie Cross
Annemarie Cross is a Career & NLP Coach, Workplace Counsellor, Personal Branding Strategist, author of 10 key steps to Ace that Interview, and founder/principal of Advanced Employment Concepts, a Career Management organisation that has been supporting job seekers from diverse backgrounds worldwide since 1995.
Annemarie holds internationally recognized certifications in resume writing, employment interviewing and career coaching, and qualifications in Human Resources, Training & Assessment, Career and Workplace Counselling.
Annemarie also co-hosts the weekly internet radio show, CareerSuccessRadio.com sharing inspiring and practical tips to support job seekers and career changers to fire up their career.
Career Counselling Certifications:
Grad. Certificate in Careers Education & Development
Diploma of Professional Counselling
Certified Career Counsellor
Certified Workplace Counsellor
Other Accreditations:
Certified Reach Online ID Strategist
Reach Certified Personal Branding Strategist
Certified 360 Reach Analyst
EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Career Strategist
MBTI® Practitioner [Step I & Step II]
Strong® Interest Inventory Practitioner
NLP Master Practitioner & NLP Trainer
Sequential Mind Therapy Master Practitioner
Career Coaching and Resume Writing Certifications:
Certified Employment Interview Professional
Credentialed Career Master
Certified Electronic Career Coach
Certified Advanced Resume Writer
Certified Expert Resume Writer
Certified Professional Resume Writer
Certified Web Portfolio Practitioner
Human Resources & Training Certifications:
Cert. IV in Business Studies (HR Operations)
Certified Workplace Trainer and Assessor
Dip. of Business (HR Practice)
Master Resume Writer
Meet multi-award winning resume writer and published author, Gayle Howard, Top Margin's Chief Resume Writer and Founder. For more than 20 years, Gayle has been transforming the careers of thousands and setting resume writing trends that have influenced employer decision-making.
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I just wanted to send you a thank you note for this soul searching exercise. Your selective and probing questions made me reflect on my career in a manner I have never done before. It has helped to unearth several extraordinary projects that I had done but forgotten about! No wonder you are ranked one of the best writers in the globe and you are so well respected by your peers/fellow resume writers. I am privileged and fortunate to have connected with you and chosen you as my resume writer. Venu
Meet multi-award winning resume writer and published author, Gayle Howard, Top Margin's Chief Resume Writer and Founder. For more than 20 years, Gayle has been transforming the careers of thousands and setting resume writing trends that have influenced employer decision-making.
