Our Certified Federal Resume Writers and Consultants
Kathryn Troutman has recruited, hired and developed the best Certified Federal Resume Writing and Consulting Team available to help you with your federal resume and application. The Resume Place, Inc. has the largest team of trained, certified, and expert federal resume writers (Federally formatted resume, Resumix, KSAs), and SES application writers, developmental editors, and consultants.
Our Writer/Consultants are located throughout the United States and Europe. We are trained to provide expert, considerate services and communications via email, telephone, Skype (some writers use Skype), and in-person (with consultants who are in the Baltimore area).
Our team’s specializations include:
- Senior Executive Services
- Information Technology
- Administrative and Program Analysis
- Private Industry to Federal Career Changes
- International Relations
- Law Enforcement Investigative Occupations
The qualifications and core competencies we emphasize are:
- Technical Credibility (Federal Human Resources Knowledge)
- Customer Services
- Writing and Editing
- Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Meeting Deadlines
- Organization and Follow-up
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Continual Learning
Kathryn K. Troutman President and Founder » As Director of The Resume Place’s writing, editing, and coaching services, Kathryn recruits, develops, and trains outstanding individuals for our team.
Writing and Professional Coaching Staff
Thank you for taking the time to meet our staff. Click on the links to read the full staff bios.Sarah Blazucki, Washington, DC »
- Career professional writer and editor, strong in research, interviewing and analysis
- Experienced career coach
- Focus areas cover many occupational fields, at all levels, including SES
Diane Bryant, Port St. Lucie, Florida »
- Federal human resources staffing specialist, expert in relating core job requirements to qualification requirements
- Extensive experience working for numerous federal agencies over her 30 year career
- Diane’s goal is to help clients put their best foot forward and succeed in their Federal job search.
Diane Hudson Burns, Boise, ID »
- Nationally recognized author on career-related topics
- Expert writer for Federal applications, including SES, and private resumes
- Focus: Quality career change, military transition, high-level leadership roles
Jessica Coffey, Chesterfield, VA »
- 15 years coaching and writing experience
- Contributing writer to three of Kathryn Troutman’s books
- Focus: Critique and editing of federal resumes and KSAs
Amy Connelley, Virginia »
- Seasoned professional with over 14 years of providing resume writing services,
- As a writer-editor, Amy has performed technical editing and detailed writing in each position of her career.
- Has her MAIS degree, combining Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Employee Assistance Counseling
John Gagnon, Baltimore, MD »
- His progressively responsible federal experience gives him an insider’s perspective toward a successful application package.
- Background in customer service, quality assurance, content management, program management and technical writing.
- John earned J.D. and M.S. degrees at Tulane University, and received his B.A. in English from Andrews University with honors.
Dottie Hendricks, Denver, CO »
- Over 30 years experience technical writing in Private industry
- Expertise covers many occupational fields
- Focus: Private to Federal transitions
Julie Jasper, Virginia »
- Experienced technical writer with scientific expertise
- National security expert with Congressional-level experience
- Expert narrative writer; can accommodate a variety of occupational fields and levels
Sandra Lee Keppley, Baltimore, MD »
- Federal human resources expertise
- 25 years experience in human capital management with the federal government
- First hand experience with the federal hiring process
Ellen Lazarus, Florida »
- Former Federal Government senior level manager and attorney
- Specialist in Congress, law, and management
- Expertise in writing, analysis, public sector management and federal human relations
- Enjoys helping her clients excel and present themselves in the most positive light
Lex Levin, Ellicott City, MD »
- Brings an in-depth knowledge of the Federal Government
- Specialist in the foreign policy and medical and pharmaceutical fields
- Superior skills in research, writing, and analysis to help you succeed in the federal job search process
Lee Patterson, Colorado Springs, CO »
- Technical writer and communicator for defense, marketing and non-profit organizations
- Over 30 years of varied jobs in the defense industry
- Specializes in communicating client’s value for a particular job and agency
Nicole Schultheis, Baltimore, MD »
- Lawyer, trained mediator, technical writer and advocate
- Experienced science writer, newsletter editor, and journalist
- Has a thorough understanding of the hiring process and what prospective employers are seeking.
Erin Shanahan, Alexandria VA »
- Recent congressional liaison for Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology.
- Coordinated drafting of the annual Army science and technology budget documents.
- B.A. degree in Political Science and Master’s in Public Policy.
Pamela Sikora, Ellicott City, MD »
- Writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience
- Proficiency in technical and non-technical fields
- Ability to grasp the big picture without compromising attention to detail
- Program Manager for Sailors’ Federal Writing Services, Europe and Southwest Asia
Carla Waskiewicz, Baltimore, MD »
- Many published works on Federal Resume writing; Private to Federal transition expert
- Over 20 years professional writing
- Expertise covers broad range of occupational fields