Testimonials

Here are some of our customers’ experiences and comments:

Got Two Great Jobs
“I hired Kelly to revamp my resume in 2008, and shortly afterwards got a great job in a new city. Then, in 2010, when I was ready to move back to the Phoenix area, her services and products helped me again. I was thrilled to land my current job at the Rio Verde Country Club. I know Kelly’s help has contributed to my job search success!”
- Ellen Delano, Phoenix, Arizona

Got Hired for Marketing Job
“I hired Kelly on short notice to help me revamp my resume and turn it around quickly. The result was the best resume I’ve ever had and getting a new marketing position the next week. Thank you Kelly!”
- Stephen Eatman, Los Angeles metro area

Got a New Job in Under Six Weeks
“I managed to land a great job in less than six weeks despite the ongoing recession, and I know the work Kelly did on my resume contributed to my success. I had great qualifications, and I was aggressive in my job search, but even the best candidates can be easily overlooked if their resume doesn’t properly communicate their qualifications.”
- M. Jackson, Chino, CA

Landed a Job at a Prominent Teaching Hospital
“You had helped me with my resume some weeks ago and I just wanted to extend my gratitude to you once again. Last week I was offered a job in the ER here at Loma Linda University Medical Center. I am excited to be in the workforce again. Thank you for your help in making that a reality for me.”
-M. Trott, Loma Linda, CA

Scored a Big Promotion

“I was applying for a promotion, and I knew I could excel in the position if given the opportunity. However, I lacked two of the “required” qualifications for the position, and I knew my resume wasn’t up to par.

Kelly worked with me to create an amazing new resume and cover letter that clearly demonstrated the relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience I bring to the table, and positioned me as a uniquely qualified candidate. I did use TheHireRoad and listened to the interview CD over and over. It gave me a really good feel for what level my responses to questions should be at. It eased my nerves.

It was a long, grueling process with multiple interviews, but I got the job! I’m now the head of my department. I don’t have the expected background for this level of position, so this was quite a feat that Kelly helped me accomplish.”
-Customer in Redlands, CA

Made it Easy
“The resume looks really good. And thanks for the great support and partnership. You made this easy.”
- R.S., Highland, CA

Personal Attention
“The extra little comments and responses to my emails made me feel personal.”
- L.G., Phoenix, Arizona

“You Listen”
“I was delighted to know that you took great care in my needs; it appears that you DROP everything that is a distraction and pay attention to the client. In short, you listen.”
- G.M.C., Rocklin, California

Great CV
“I am very satisfied with the work you have done and there is no comparison to be done with the initial CV I sent you! I thank you very much for making such a great CV for me.”
- J. Dhelin, international customer

Resume and Bio Look Great
“I am so grateful that my wife thought of you to do my resume. You made me look like a ‘rock star.’ The resume looks great and so does the bio.”
- M. Saucedo, Redlands, CA

“Outstanding” Help
“Your help with my cover letter and resume was outstanding. I do appreciate you encouraging me not to underestimate my possibilities because of my education.”
- Customer in Forsyth, Georgia

Found a Job Quickly
“You helped me pinpoint what facts would be helpful to include and figured out the most appealing way to present that information. I was amazed by the quick turnaround, and the quality of the writing was top-notch. I was able to find a job quickly, and I wouldn’t have been able to do that without a strong resume. Thanks for your help!”
- Bill W., Highland, Indiana

Extra Effort
“Just what I had in mind! Thank you so much for your extra effort… you’re the best!”
- Diane, Big Bear Lake, California

Got Recruited in Two Days
“When I found myself in the job market, I hired a resume writer to do my resume. The end product was well-written, but didn’t seem impressive enough. Then I found Kelly Donovan. She worked with me to identify important details of my accomplishments and the scope of my work and rewrote the resume in a way that showcased my capabilities extremely well. The result? As soon as I posted the new resume onto CareerBuilder and Monster, two employers contacted me. Within two days, I had a job offer for a position that pays better and offers more responsibility than my previous position.”
- Neil Stenzel, California

More Recommendations

Here are some recommendations people have written about me regarding other work I’ve done in the past (not resume writing):

Regarding my writing and reporting when I was a newspaper reporter…
“It was my pleasure to work with Kelly almost two years. I hired her as a reporter and never regretted it. She was always upbeat even during news crises. She had a dogged determination to get the story and strong moral and ethical fiber to ensure we got the right story. I’m sad she’s not working at a newspaper anymore because she embodies all that is right with the profession, but I’m certain she brings the same determination and principles to her new endeavors.”
- Hans Meyer, Ph.D., a former editor/general manager at Freedom High Desert newspapers, now a journalism professor at E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

Regarding my past writing, PR, and marketing efforts for a non-profit…
“Her writing and creativity has had a major impact on our internal and external communications. Kelly is detail-oriented and passionate about her work. She has given of her time to provide training to staff on various aspects of event planning and marketing. I would highly recommend utilizing Kelly’s services.”
- Joseph Williams, CEO of the Youth Action Project, San Bernardino, Calif.

Regarding my past writing, PR, and marketing efforts for finance company…
“Kelly is very creative and reliable and has provided our company with great ideas, innovation. She follows through with all assignments and has been a valuable addition to our marketing program.”
- Jeff Sceranka, president, Enterprise Funding Corp., and past president of the Redlands Chamber of Commerce, Redlands, Calif.

Regarding my academic work as a journalism student…

(edited for brevity) “Kelly was one of my best students at the time and since. She was dedicated, focused and always eager for more knowledge, traits missing in most students I teach today. Kelly was at or near the top in writing and editing skills when she graduated. I would give Kelly my highest recommendation, something I don’t hand out to everyone.”
- Robert Bohle, Ph.D., journalism professor, University of North Florida, Department of Communication, Jacksonville, Fla.

“Kelly was a wonderful student who showed a commitment to excellence in all she did.”
- Berrin Beasley, Ph.D., associate journalism professor, University of North Florida, Department of Communication, Jacksonville, Fla.

Regarding my past involvement with the American Marketing Association…
“Kelly is an extraordinary communications professional. As a member of the Board of Directors for the local chapter of the American Marketing Association, I have seen many examples of her talent and have been impressed by her diligence and work ethic.”
F. Steve Fialho, MBA, Good Sense Marketing, Oak Hills, Calif.; marketing professor, the University of La Verne; and board member, American Marketing Association – Inland Empire, Riverside, Calif.

Please note: An endorsement by any of the people above is not intended to imply endorsement by their employers.

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