My Story
I am career strategist, teacher, and writing tutor who thrives on acquiring the knowledge, experiences and opportunities that New York City has to offer. My journey as a careerist has provided me a glimpse into the world of multiple fields, which came about from my natural desire to understand the different industries that comprise the world we live in and how they are interrelated.
Throughout the years, people began to notice my ability to “effortlessly” enter whatever field I wanted, regardless of my lack of prior experience in the job. I gained a great deal of exposure to different worlds, from corporate fashion to education. I naturally became the go-to person for friends, acquaintances, and co-workers both old and young because I knew “so much” about getting my foot into the door of different fields. In the first few years of my journey, I had quickly figured out that the key to landing any job encompasses three key elements throughout the job hunting process-effective self-branding, the mindset and time dedicated to the goal, and a unique but specific set of job search and application and networking strategies.
My experiences include positions in HR, Fashion, Retail, Beauty, Art Handling, Library Sciences, Non For Profit, Supply Chain, Production Management, and Education, all which have allowed me to acquire a wider scope than most people who generally stay in one field for their entire lives. I celebrated many accomplishments and successes, and also experienced making many mistakes! All of these experiences combined taught me enough to be able to mentor so many others on all facets of career related self-empowerment. from how to get your foot in the door with absolutely zero connections, effective networking, strategies behind getting an interview in the same week, and the overall "dos and don'ts" in pursuing a job or career.
How I Became a Professional Résumé Writer
Part of my secret to always landing the job I wanted to explore included my ability to write winning résumés, along with other strategies. Knowing I had this ability, many friends, acquaintances and family members would ask me to write or revise their résumés. In the summer of 2019, two of my coworkers lost their jobs and weren't experiencing any luck with the résumés they were sending out. Without hesitation, I offered to help them, being certain that they would land interviews with my résumés revamping skills and knowledgable tool box of job acquisition strategies. Within the same week of drafting and coaching my friends, both friends received multiple calls (and compliments on their résumé and cover letter) - one who received over twenty calls! She went on so many interviews, she felt like she couldn’t keep up. Within one month, both friends were employed.
This was the time I decided to take my skills to the next level and embarked on my journey as a professional résumé writer. It has been a worthwhile investment to continuously learning and enhance my skills and knowledge on the ins and outs of career strategy and style, as the clients I work with consistently express positive feedback after working with me. The best part about my work is that I genuinely love what I do - from the relationship I build with my clients, to the resume writing process, and the confidence and fabulous results my clients experience at the end.
Many people may think writing résumés or cover letters, or any other form of writing is boring. For me, any self-branding document is more than just a document. They are your key to attaining agency and freedom on multiple levels. Since we can’t just walk into an office and demand a job or ask an employer to hire us, the power of writing holds that much more significance. Compelling writing is the key to opening doors, as it allows the world to know what you want them to know about you, even before you have the opportunity to speak about yourself in person.
Career History
Professional Résumé Writer, August 2008 – Present
4th Grade General Education & TESOL Teacher, September 2015 – Present
1st Grade General Education Teacher, September 2015 – June 2016
Adjunct Professor of Writing Composition, Queensborough Community College, August 2017 - December 2017
Private Writing Tutor, December 2010 – Present
Human Resources Assistant and Training Supervisor, JCPenney, July 2014 – July 2016
Design Assistant , BCBG - Max Azria, July 2012 – January 2013
Production Management Assistant, Liz Claiborne -August 2010 – January 2011
Retail Specialist, Juicy Couture, August 2008 – September 2013
Art Curator Assistant, Sculptor’s Guild, March 2006 – June 2008
Sephora, Product Specialist, December 2009
BookBinder, Hunter College, August 2004 - June 2006
Memberships
National Résumé Writers’ Association
National Counsel of Teachers of English
The National Education Association (NEA)
United Federation of Teachers (UFT)
Education
MS Ed. General Education (Grades 1-6) - Hunter College, May 2015
Advanced Certificate - TESOL Education (Grades K-12) - Touro College, May 2016
BA Studio Art - Hunter College, May 2008
AAS Fashion Design - Fashion Institute Of Technology (FIT), May 2013
High School & Regents Diploma – Brooklyn Technical High School – June 2004
Interests
Health & Fitness, Educational Research, History, Reading, Writing, Business, Art and Design, Musical Instruments, Learning Languages, Traveling
Languages
Fluent in English, Spanish, Urdu, and Hindi; Basic knowledge of Mandarin