Meet Mary Elizabeth, CMRW, CARW, MCD
Executive Resumes | CXO Resumes

"I love to inspire and empower 6- and 7-figure executives and rising stars by providing authentic, innovative, and motivating ways for them to secure the executive position they want and support with everything needed in the process!"

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The Words Of Our Clients:

I ... built a highly successful retained recruiting business in the 1990s, working with many of the top commercial developers, contractors, and architects in the nation as well as with professionals in the entertainment industry.

... Became a professionally trained executive job search coach, marketer in 2002, and Internationally certified resume writer in 2006, after dozens of ongoing requests from $250K+ executives for job search advice inspired me to build on my career knowledge.

... Was the top executive (virtual) consultant for one of the oldest and largest career marketing firms in the nation. I truly enjoyed helping VP- to C-level executives both nationally and internationally "change-up" their careers and reach their professional goals!

... Have led literally thousands of private and group teleseminars for executives in career transition.

... Get really excited about creating solutions and possibilities for career changers and job seekers!

... Love to write and design executive resumes for Board Members, C-level executives, Vice Presidents and Directors in most industries. My clients reside across the globe.

... Approach all of my professional endeavors with the sincerest respect and commitment to my clients. As a firm believer in the power of authenticity, I call myself The Career Artisan because I take an artisanal approach to each of my clients' executive resumes and job search strategies — providing effective results for each client and their level of need.

Credentials | Professional Training | Industry Contributions

I established Maryelizabethbradford.com in 2008. Acting as Senior Project Director, I lead a small, elite team of TORI-award-winning and CMRW/CERW Certified career experts. Today we are known as one of the top boutique resume writing firms in the world, exclusively serving VP to CXO clients across the globe.

I hold the following certifications and distinctions:

	Certified Master Resume Writer (CMRW), Career Directors International (one of only 36 worldwide)
	International Certification as a Master Career Director (MCD), Career Directors International
	Certified International Advanced Resume Writer, Career Directors International
	Recipient of Career Directors International "Master Career Professional Lifetime Achievement Award" - CDI's Highest Honor
	Recipient of Career Directors International "2011 Career Innovator Award" for The Job Search Success System
	Forbes Coach Member of the Forbes Coaches Council
	Voted Forbes Top 100 Career Website Job Search Coach and Marketing Strategist Successfully coached thousands of executives both virtually and face-to-face Completed over 10,000 hours of virtual coaching
	Active Member, Career Directors International Served on multiple committees, judging panels and led peer seminars
	Career Thought Leaders Consortium Associate A member of this worldwide think tank of career industry leaders
	Speaker and Presenter CDI's 6th Annual International Conference, San Antonio TX (click for more)
	Continuing Education Ongoing training on the latest industry trends in social networking, executive resume writing, executive job search technologies, marketing techniques and the job market
	Published Columnist Articles featured in FORBES, The Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest, the US Business Journals, Core Net Global, The Wisconsin Law Journal, multiple job boards, blogs and industry association newsletters (click for more)
	Past Training and Certifications Graduate: Leadership Orlando, board member: Downtown Orlando Partnership, volunteer teacher: Junior Achievement, special events committee member: House of Mercy; creator, host and fundraiser for multiple charitable causes, volunteer: American Red Cross disaster relief
	Author Author of The Career Artisan Series Guide For The Perplexed on Amazon.com and the popular bi monthly ezine: "The Career Insider"

I have successfully written the following executive resumes:

Board Resumes, Chief Executive Officer Resumes, Chief Operating Officer Resumes, Chief Financial Officer Resumes, Chief Information Officer Resumes, Chief Technology Officer Resumes, Chief Revenue Officer Resumes, Chief Strategy Officer Resumes, Chief Marketing Officer Resumes, Chief Information Security Officer Resumes, Vice President Technology Resumes, Vice President Sales Resumes, General Manager Resumes, SVP Operations Resumes,  Senior Global Director Resumes and Senior Management Resumes, Senior Military Officer Resumes (transitioning to civilian), General Counsel Resumes, and more.

In areas including:

• Finance, operations, sales, marketing, human resources, planning and technology
• For small startups to multi-billion dollar Fortune 50 companies and multinational corporations
• For clients in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific & New Zealand

In industries including:

• Retail, wholesale, manufacturing, transportation, non-profit, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical, hospitality, film, entertainment, publishing, technology, banking, food services, commercial building, architecture, engineering, legal, academia, government, and the list does go on... (see resume examples here)

With challenges including:

• Up-Leveling Titles
• Thought Leadership
• Securing Outside Directorships
• Management Consulting
• Industry Transitions
• Relocations
• Repositioning
• Significant Salary Increases
• Long Job Searches/Fired/Laid Off

When I am not coaching:

I spend time with my wonderful husband Silouan and daughter Anna. Silouan (I call him Sil) is my business partner, on my advisory board, and a professional writer, editor and literature enthusiast. In his position as a fine wine consultant, he represents some of the greatest wines the world over. We are also in the process of establishing our vineyard. My VIP Platinum clients enjoy the friendly, informal atmosphere when we meet here at our ranch retreat!

Me and my husband Silouan and daughter Anna.

We live in a 120-year-old farmhouse in the Texas Hill Country just outside of a quaint German town with a river running through it. I work out of our home office (which I love!).

The breathtaking wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country!

We have a multitude of farm animals and "rescue" pets. My two favorite gals are pictured here — our wild curly mustang horses from Wyoming.

Lucy, me and Mini.

Preparing to receive a VIP Platinum client in our relaxed "office" setting overlooking the beautiful Texas Hill Country!

VIP Strategy Session setting.