Amy B. Connelly
Certified Federal Resume Writer
Amy Connelly is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of providing résumé writing services, and has progressive experience working in the pharmaceutical educational association, higher education, healthcare, Federal Government, and private sector contracting environments.
Amy has exceptional Human Resources, Career Expertise, and Outplacement experience. She worked with IRS, DOI, and BPD employees providing career development and outplacement services, such as determining best-suited career choices and instructing employees on job application details and submission. As head of Human Resources for an association, Amy directed all facets of HR including interviewing, selecting, and placing the best qualified staff.
As a seasoned writer-editor, Amy has performed technical editing and detailed writing in each position of her career, including writing/editing grants, proposals, detailed reports, journal articles, studies, surveys, newsletters, web content, résumés, KSAs, bios, mission statements and other written materials. As a Director of Development, Amy has expertise with associations, grants, training, and symposiums. She managed academic leadership, student and faculty research grant, and staff development programs. Amy wrote development and grant research proposals; promoted programs; wrote press releases and news articles; and served as liaison for students and faculty. Amy is adept in performing substantive research and analysis.
In addition to providing writing expertise for The Resume Place, Amy is also a consultant for the Health & Healing Network, a web-based platform which focuses on integrative medicine and healthy lifestyles.
Amy obtained her BS in Psychology from George Mason University and her MAIS degree, combining Business Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Employee Assistance Counseling from GMU as well.
Client Testimonials:
“My resume looks great and I never could have written it in this format by myself. Amy was wonderful to work with and reworked the resume until it was just right. She is truly a great wordsmith! I don’t think I would have gotten into the government without her help.”
-–L.K.
“My resume looks awesome! I have received numerous considerations — opportunities in Washington DC, Valdosta, GA, Orlando, FL, Germany, and Tallahassee, FL, to name a few. I have chosen to take an offer in Orlando, FL with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs on 1/3/11 — The Land of MICKEY MOUSE! Thank you for all of your efforts, expertise, and guidance.”
-–C.J.
“Amy was a prompt, courteous and experienced writer who not only dealt with my incessant questions but provided me with the best looking resume I could have expected. Your books and services are PRICELESS. I did struggle with the price at first but I came to the realization that the costs are an investment in my future and are a small amount compared to my government earning potential. I will HIGHLY recommend your services to any of my colleagues that ask about my resume.”
–J.M.