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Education & Training
- MNS and BS, Southeast Missouri State University
- Certified Life Coach (Career Coaching Emphasis)
- Transformation Academy (Accredited by Continuing Professional Development Standards Agency)
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful People
- Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors
Tiffani Martin
Certified Career Coach
With over 10 years of experience in human resources and career counseling, Tiffani views the dreaded “career shift’ as a positive choice, one that will ultimately bring more fulfillment and a greater sense of achievement to those who pursue it. When she made her own shift years ago, it took effort but she persevered. Today, Tiffani knows that if she hadn’t been faced with the unpleasant realization that her career wasn’t going where she wanted it to, she might never have found her true calling as a career coach.
Tiffani has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. Her work in the public sector (government) and in higher education as a career advisor, coupled with her experience in human resources enables her to bring a clear understanding of the inner workings of many industries to her role at Create Your Career Path. Her connection to science remains strong and provides an additional advantage to clients in fields such as engineering, medicine, research, conservation, and technology.
Tiffani’s coaching style is a unique combination of a holistic and “big picture” approach to counseling. She encourages her clients to explore their past and present work experiences in order to help guide them to their future. This big-picture approach ensures that the client addresses every challenge they face, and Tiffani makes effective use of her personal experience, knowledge, and compassionate nature to help her clients take a step back to allow them to broaden their focus.
Tiffani also strives to coach the entire person, not just a small part. Changing careers is about so much more than just acquiring a new job title. There are many aspects of the process that affect various parts of a client’s life in both positive and negative ways. Tiffani provides support where it’s needed, even if that doesn’t fall into the traditional scope of “career coaching.”
Tiffani is a huge advocate for the use of the Strengthsfinder assessment, and Holland’s six personality types as they relate to the work environment to help clients discover their true career path. She guides her clients through this discovery process to aid them in better understanding their wants and needs in the workplace.
Education & Training
- MNS and BS, Southeast Missouri State University
- Certified Life Coach (Career Coaching Emphasis)
- Transformation Academy (Accredited by Continuing Professional Development Standards Agency)
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful People
- Emotional Intelligence for Supervisors
Fun Facts About Tiffani
- Tiffani has two craft rooms in her home in Columbia, Missouri. She is an avid crafter and is always trying new projects in her spare time.
- She has two children and several furry children as well.
- Prior to the pandemic, Tiffani was well-known throughout her circle of friends as the party planner of the group. She has hosted yearly Halloween parties that require 2-3 months of advance preparation. Each party was themed and included handmade decorations, a carefully planned menu, and original games and activities for the kids. She brings this great sense of humor, ability to manage projects incredibly effectively, and detail-oriented personality to her coaching.
“I believe that Tiffani Martin definitely made a substantial contribution to my career goals. I came into our sessions rather reticent about pursuing my ideal career path and feeling uncertain about how “reasonable” the idea of it may be. After taking sessions with Tiffani, bouncing ideas off her, and brainstorming, it became obvious that my doubts were unfounded. She was able to add a voice of reason and a touch of “you got this!” It made a big difference in how realistic I felt my goals were. And the fact that she herself has been through a career transition gave her some insight that helped me model some of the actions she took to make her own career transition.”
– Anitra, Chicago, IL
“The resume feedback/coaching session with Tiffani was constructive. So helpful that I was offered a part-time position in my preferred field!”
Education & Training
- National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
- Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
- MA Counseling, University of Texas at San Antonio
- BS Psychology, University of Maryland University College
- Member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society since 2012
- Clifton StrengthsFinder workshop
Trained in Federal Resumes
Laura Gonzalez
Certified Career Coach
Laura has over 10 years of professional experience working as a passionate career coach. Using a holistic approach, she brings clarity, direction, and positive support to her clients. Accountability is key when trying to reach your goals, therefore, Laura strives to help her clients take accountability, find a career they love, and help them feel successful. She does so by assisting her clients to identify growth, set goals, and find direction.
Laura has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland University College as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a National Certified Counselor and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider. Her expertise includes career planning, defining goals, individual assessments, interview preparation, resume review, networking, and utilizing social media.
Laura likes to use tools like career assessments to help her clients learn about career options that may match their skills, interests, and values. Laura has worked with recent graduates, entry-level career seekers, prior military transitioning into the civilian world, and experienced professionals.
Whether it’s finding a temporary job or the career of their dreams, her ultimate goal is to guide her clients through this process and help them find the right workplace that meets their needs.
Education & Training
- National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
- Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
- MA Counseling, University of Texas at San Antonio
- BS Psychology, University of Maryland University College
- Member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society since 2012
- Clifton StrengthsFinder workshop
Trained in Federal Resumes
Fun Facts About Laura
- When Laura is not coaching, she is spending time with family and friends. She is a dance mom to two beautiful daughters and dog mom to three German Shepherds.
- She loves running, food, traveling, and experiencing new things.
- One of her favorite quotes is “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
- Laura is a certified Guinness pourer. (One can only get certified at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland.)
“Wow! What a journey! I love the look and feel of my new resume. I received 2 hits within 15 minutes of posting my resume! Thank you soooooo much for helping me to land the job of my dreams.”
– D. Bentley, Harker Heights, TX
Education & Training
- Certified Coach, Coach U (ICF Certified)
- Member, International Coach Federation
- BS Education, Walla Walla University
- Post-graduate work in education, California State University
- High-performance Leadership Certification, Organizational Development, Cornell University
- Accomplished speaker, achieved Advanced Toastmasters rating
Leanna Fredrich
Certified Career Coach
Education & Training
- Certified Coach, Coach U (ICF Certified)
- Member, International Coach Federation
- BS Education, Walla Walla University
- Post-graduate work in education, California State University
- High-performance Leadership Certification, Organizational Development, Cornell University
- Accomplished speaker, achieved Advanced Toastmasters rating
Fun Facts About Leanna
- Leanna loves to travel and has a goal to complete 1 international trip and 3 US trips per year.
- Living in Colorado it is mandatory to enjoy outdoor activities! Her favorites are hiking, snowshoeing, and paddleboarding.
“Leanna is not just a good coach who helped me in key areas of my search, but also a good friend who cares about the people she works with. She continually brought forth great ideas and helped me find compelling ways to implement them. You can’t go wrong with Leanna as your coach!” -Michael
“I had the opportunity to discuss re-branding and building a stronger foundation to market myself and found her comments to be truly in the interest of future opportunities. She was very engaging and thoughtful in the process. Leanna, thank you for the guidance.” – Randall
Experience
- Resume writing experience for international resume/CV writing firms TopResume, ZipJob, Monster.com, Ladder, and TopCV with clients across the globe
- Has produced 2,500 personal marketing documents for clients ranging from recent graduates to executives and C–suites
Abdul Majid
Executive Resume Writer
Abdul is a highly resourceful professional with over five years of experience creating job–winning resumes compliant with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) while highlighting the candidate’s qualities, talents, and qualifications.
His mission is to facilitate aspiring candidates to reach new career heights, provide an overview of their strengths and achievements in such a way as to capture employer attention, and develop and deliver a keyword–rich resume/CV with industry–designated formatting to make clients stand out whether going through a computer–based or human–eye screening process.
Abdul has helped clients land jobs at Google, Microsoft, Apple, JPMorgan, Citibank, IBM, Wells Fargo, Netflix, and Amazon across a range of job positions.
When it comes to developing resumes that are ATS and NLP compliant while also emphasizing a candidate’s strengths, he is a go-to professional because of his extensive experience. He will work with you until your resume is as it needs to be.
Experience
- Resume writing experience for international resume/CV writing firms TopResume, ZipJob,
Monster.com, Ladder, and TopCV with clients across the globe - Has produced 2,500 personal marketing documents for clients ranging from recent graduates to executives and C–suites
Fun Facts About Abdul
- Abdul’s favorite subject in school was English, so he decided to become a writer.
- When he’s not writing, Abdul loves exploring new places, such as mountains, rivers, or valleys.
- Abdul once traveled by himself on a motorbike to hilly areas, covering over 1,500 miles!
“My resume looks awesome. Thank you so much for your help!”
“Abdul is awesome. Excited about the results.”
“Abdul always has the client’s best interests in mind. He provides quality writing so that the client will have his or her documents ready to apply for employment. He works diligently and has a very positive attitude. Abdul has a good communication style and offers good customer service toward everyone.”
– Karen Shane
Education & Training
- Certified Coach, Coaches Training Institute
- BS Communications, Vanderbilt University
- MA Communications, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Member, International Coach Federation
- 2009 & 2007 Board Member, Georgia Coaches Association
- Trained in EFT: the Emotional Freedom Technique
- Completed The Inside Team Intensive: Coach training for advanced coaches, The Coaches Studio
- Certified Career Coach, Author and Speaker
- Scholarship to National Training Labs “Experiential Education” seminar
Hallie Crawford
Certified Career Coach & Founder
Finding the right job can be exciting, and sometimes very exasperating as well. Hallie Crawford knows because she’s “been there, done that.”
Hallie was lost in her career and jumped around from one job to another in a variety of fields, trying to find something that satisfied her. She knows her parents worried, and other people kept asking what she wanted to do, but Hallie couldn’t answer them because she didn’t know.
As she moved from job to job, Hallie felt like all she did was identify what she didn’t what to do instead of what she did want. She recalls it was all very frustrating.
However, somewhere along the way, it dawned on Hallie that she probably wasn’t the only one trying to find a fulfilling career. Others were undoubtedly experiencing the same thing. That’s when it hit her! Hallie knew what she wanted to do! Hallie wanted to help others avoid the struggle she was going through, especially young adults who were going through a career transition. She wanted to become a Career Coach.
It took a few years, but Hallie finally became a certified coach through the Coaches Training Institute, and she loves it! Hallie found her passion.
In 2002, Hallie established Create Your Career Path and since then, her practice has grown by leaps and bounds. This validated what she knew all along – that others were seeking to find that ideal job, that perfect career, that rewarding profession.
Hallie lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her son Vaughn. When she’s not helping clients in their career search, she’s out horseback riding or traveling.
Education & Training
- Certified Coach, Coaches Training Institute
- BS Communications, Vanderbilt University
- MA Communications, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Member, International Coach Federation
- 2009 & 2007 Board Member, Georgia Coaches Association
- Trained in EFT: the Emotional Freedom Technique
- Completed The Inside Team Intensive: Coach training for advanced coaches, The Coaches Studio
- Certified Career Coach, Author and Speaker
- Scholarship to National Training Labs “Experiential Education” seminar
“I’ve developed not only professionally, but also personally. I’ve learned more about myself during this process than I even dreamed possible. Your unique process and rather ingenious way of allowing someone to view themselves and their own ideas helped me tremendously. I feel so much better prepared to make my career choices; not only am I confident in my decisions, but they are genuinely what I want–it’s like my subconscious mind and my heart were both tapped into!”
– Andrea E., Dallas, TX
Fun Facts About Emma
- Her favorite place to be is by the ocean.
- Emma learned how to read when she was four and has enjoyed reading ever since.
- She loves languages. She has studied a wide range of languages including French, Russian, and American Sign Language. She is fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
- Emma is originally from Southwestern Michigan and currently lives with her husband Javier in the Dominican Republic.
Emma Fernandez
Project & Content Manager
Emma has over 10 years of experience in management. With a background in business and financial management, she is a skilled and diligent professional whose attention to detail allows her to provide the best service possible to her team and customers. She is flexible and knowledgeable in a variety of departments including data entry, bookkeeping, research and human resources. She is able to adapt seamlessly to constantly evolving processes and technologies.
Emma oversees and edits the content for CreateYourCareerPath.com blogs, articles, and products.
She coordinates our alumni events for universities, including webinars and in-person workshops. She also manages administrative and marketing tasks for customers and prospects. Emma adeptly works with the media managing our media appearances. Emma works remotely, which means she has proven her prompt communication skills and ability to follow through to ensure the job gets done – no matter her location.
Fun Facts About Emma
- Her favorite place to be is by the ocean.
- Emma learned how to read when she was four and has enjoyed reading ever since.
- She loves languages. She has studied a wide range of languages including French, Russian, and American Sign Language. She is fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole.
- Emma is originally from Southwestern Michigan and currently lives with her husband Javier in the Dominican Republic.
