Prefer to start with just the Branded Professional Resume?
For some clients, focusing first on the resume is the best starting point. You are welcome to begin with this option, and you may add additional services at any time.
Your Investment: $995
Here’s What This Investment is Designed to Help You Achieve
Your professional brand is more than a resume — it’s the narrative that opens doors, builds credibility, and positions you for the career opportunities that matter most to you. Whether your next chapter involves career advancement, a new industry, a strategic career pivot, or building visibility within your profession, this investment is designed to help you achieve:
Our clients — professionals across industries and career stages — frequently report outcomes such as accelerated interviews, new career opportunities, salary increases, and renewed career clarity and momentum. With 30 years of proven results, a 99% client recommendation rate, and recognition as a trusted authority in professional branding, resume writing, and career marketing, we are committed to helping you achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes in your next chapter.
“I accepted a dream position at a Fortune 100 company within three weeks of updating my resume.”
“My first submittal to various contacts and executive recruiters resulted in six solid job opportunities within two weeks.”
“I went from ignored to in-demand — and fast. This resume opened doors that had been shut for months.”
What Happens After You Book & Other Key Information
After you book, you’ll immediately receive a personalized welcome email confirming your project and outlining next steps.
You’ll also gain access to our guided Career Branding Intake process — an essential first step in capturing your leadership story, career goals, and key achievements.
Completing this intake thoroughly is a critical part of our process and ensures we have the depth of insight needed to position you strategically. Below is a preview of the intake worksheet you’ll complete as part of this process.
Once your completed intake is received, your project will be formally scheduled and assigned to your writer.
At that point, your assigned writer will schedule a personal consultation with you — typically a 45–90 minute session conducted via Zoom or phone.
This high-touch conversation allows the writer to:
✅ Gain deeper understanding of your career narrative and target audiences
✅ Probe for additional achievements and differentiators
✅ Clarify any intake responses
✅ Address your questions about the process
Following this consultation, we begin crafting your career branding materials.
Initial document proofs are typically delivered within 15 business days of receiving your completed intake.
Throughout the process, you’ll have direct access to your writer and clear communication at every stage.
Preview of the Intake Worksheet:
Our professional branding services are designed for:
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Mid- to senior-level professionals (Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, Associate Directors, Team Leads)
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Early-career specialists and subject matter experts (technical professionals, engineers, scientists, healthcare professionals, analysts, educators, financial professionals, legal professionals)
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Project and program managers (across industries, including IT, healthcare, finance, construction, government, and more)
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Experienced individual contributors seeking career progression, market visibility, or a strategic career pivot
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Professionals pursuing career advancement, industry transitions, or enhanced professional presence (internal promotion, lateral moves, or new external opportunities)
If you are a driven professional seeking a premium, personalized approach to building your professional brand — and positioning yourself strategically for your next career move — these services are for you.
Our services are an excellent fit if you:
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Are pursuing career advancement, new opportunities, industry transitions, or professional growth
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Value personalized, high-touch service and strategic guidance — not one-size-fits-all solutions
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Understand the importance of investing in your professional brand to stand out in today’s competitive job market
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Are ready to collaborate thoughtfully and share your insights, goals, and achievements throughout the process
Our services are not a fit for clients seeking low-cost, template-driven, or rushed documents. We take a premium, consultative approach to ensure you receive materials that elevate your professional presence and support your career goals.
Once your intake materials are submitted, initial document proofs are typically delivered within 15 business days.
Our focus is always on quality — we do not offer rushed services, as quality cannot be compromised.
We encourage clients to plan ahead and engage with us proactively.
Each of these branding assets serves a distinct purpose and is optimized for different audiences:
LinkedIn Profile → Your professional online presence, optimized for digital visibility and recruiter search. Written to perform well within LinkedIn’s algorithm and designed to complement — not duplicate — your resume.
Professional Bio → A polished, narrative-style document often used for speaking engagements, conference participation, association involvement, internal leadership introductions, media opportunities, or community leadership roles. More story-driven and written in a third-person tone.
Networking Resume → A highly focused, concise resume version ideal for warm networking, informational interviews, introductions through professional networks, recruiter outreach, and direct referrals. Designed for quick-read impact.
Many clients choose to bundle two or more of these to ensure their professional brand is cohesive and compelling across multiple platforms and audiences.
In today’s job search market, a well-crafted cover letter is still an essential part of your career marketing toolkit.
While some online systems may list a cover letter as “optional,” hiring managers and recruiters frequently expect — and value — a letter that:
✅ Introduces your professional brand and key qualifications
✅ Connects your experience to the needs and priorities of the target organization
✅ Demonstrates communication skills and professionalism
✅ Provides context for career transitions, unique strengths, or non-linear career paths
A strong cover letter can be especially important when pursuing::
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Promotions or internal opportunities
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Roles with complex or cross-functional requirements
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Opportunities sourced through networking or recruiter channels
As part of your package, we provide a custom-written cover letter that is:
✅ Aligned with your resume and LinkedIn profile
✅ Easy for you to tailor for specific opportunities
✅ Designed to present your professional brand consistently across all materials
Including a cover letter ensures your materials are complete, polished, and strategically positioned — helping you stand out and make a strong first impression in today’s competitive professional market.
Michelle leads and actively collaborates with the Distinctive Career Services team. She reviews every project and provides strategic direction to ensure alignment with client goals.
While Michelle is not currently available for direct one-on-one writing engagements, she is deeply involved in overseeing quality and outcomes for every client.
Absolutely. We maintain the highest standards of client confidentiality.
Your information, documents, and personal details are handled with the utmost discretion — trusted by C-level executives, board members, and senior leaders worldwide.
Yes — you are welcome to expand your package at any time.
Many clients begin with a core bundle and later add additional services such as recruiter outreach, multiple resume versions, coaching, or other strategic support.
Our goal is your complete satisfaction.
You’ll have the opportunity to thoroughly review your proofs and request any refinements or adjustments. We collaborate closely with you during this phase to ensure your documents meet our shared standard of excellence.
Most clients require only minor adjustments — but we’re committed to ensuring you are fully satisfied. You can review our full project scope agreement and policies here.
Your LinkedIn profile is one of the most important tools in your career marketing portfolio — and often your first point of visibility to recruiters and professional networks.
More than 90% of recruiters use LinkedIn as a primary source for identifying candidates. An optimized profile can help shift you from the role of “hunter” to “hunted” — attracting opportunities directly to you.
Here’s how our service works:
- We create custom-written, personality-infused content for your LinkedIn profile — aligned with your professional brand, voice, and goals.
- The content is keyword-optimized to perform well in recruiter searches, while also engaging professional contacts and potential networking connections.
- You will receive this content in an easy-to-use document — designed so that you can quickly and accurately update your profile.
- If you would like hands-on support with building out or updating your profile with the freshly written content, profile build-out assistance is available for an additional fee.
Our founder, Michelle Dumas, is a recognized LinkedIn expert and the author of a top-selling LinkedIn career guide on Amazon — ensuring that the strategies we apply to your profile reflect the latest best practices and proven techniques for professional visibility.
Yes — we are honored to serve as long-term career partners for our clients.
Many of our clients return for updates at every stage of their career. We offer dedicated update services and ongoing support — ensuring your materials stay current and competitive as your career evolves.
Yes. All of the resumes we craft are designed to perform effectively in today’s complex hiring environment — including passing through modern ATS filters and reaching human decision-makers.
We balance strategic content, attractive formatting, and keyword optimization to ensure that your resume is:
✅ Readable by both automated systems and human reviewers
✅ Aligned with industry and role-specific expectations
✅ Crafted to highlight leadership impact, not just “check the boxes”
It’s important to note that even at the highest executive levels, ATS compatibility matters.
Nearly 100% of executive recruiters and corporate talent acquisition teams utilize ATS as part of their screening process — and many board-level searches also flow through similar systems.
We stay current on ATS trends and best practices — so your materials are built not only to look polished, but to perform effectively in both digital and personal screening processes.
Your final documents will be provided in:
✅ Microsoft Word (.docx) — fully editable, the industry-standard format for resumes and career documents. This ensures you can make minor updates or tailor documents as needed.
✅ PDF — ideal for sharing final versions when formatting integrity must be preserved (for example, when sending directly to networking contacts or search firms).
We create all documents in Microsoft Word only — this is the best practice for professional resumes and ensures compatibility with ATS and corporate systems.
We strongly recommend that you do not edit your documents in Google Docs, Apple Pages, or other software, as these can introduce formatting errors. Microsoft Word (PC or Mac version) is required for proper editing and formatting preservation.
We encourage you to review our complete Project Terms & Conditions here.
You will also be asked to acknowledge and agree to these Terms during the project booking process.
I’d be happy to answer any additional questions you may have.
You’re welcome to:
✅ Schedule a brief call with me here: https://michelle15.youcanbook.me/
✅ Email me directly: michelle (at) distinctivecareerservices.com
I look forward to connecting and helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.