Ashley Watkins Thomas

About Ashley Watkins Thomas

You can have receipts, results, and a resume full of wins, yet still feel paralyzed in your job search. If you\'re tired of second-guessing every step in your job search, I got you. I’m a former corporate recruiter, a Nationally Certified Resume Writer (one of about 70 in the U.S.), and the founder of Write Step Resumes. I coach mid-career to senior-level leaders who are done with shrinking to fit in, overthinking every move, and constantly trying to justify their seat at the table. Many of my clients have doubled (and tripled) their salaries and secured offers within 90 days of working with me. I help you calm the noise, lean into your authenticity, and confidently communicate your value so you can land interviews that match your peace, not just your paycheck. After years of recruiting across nonprofit, banking, and manufacturing industries (combined with coaching hundreds of professionals behind the scenes) I’ve learned some things about most promotion-ready job seekers: They run circles around their coworkers (and leadership), but their paychecks don\'t reflect it. They\'ve gotten rejected from 100s of roles even when they KNOW they\'re highly qualified. They\'ve sought career advice/services from people with no hiring experience and very little understanding of current career marketing standards. Right now, you\'re probably feeling it\'s impossible to navigate a wonky, biased job search without anxiety taking over. That’s where I come in. My clients come to me when they’re: Highly qualified but overlooked. Getting interviews but no offers. Struggling to translate their wins into words. Burnt out from toxic jobs but too scared to start over. Together, we build your confidence and design a custom strategy for optimized resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interview coaching sessions that tell the truth about your career impact. And, nope, I\'m not just giving you another generic template or a list of surface-level tips. I give you clarity, coaching, and a brand that showcases your value without needing a new degree or certification. Kate 2X her salary with her current skillset. Davita 3X her income in one of the lowest-paying states in the US. Jennifer landed her dream job in just 5 weeks. Jon\'s salary soared 70% after resume writing and coaching support. When you’re ready to stop playing small, let’s talk. My calendar is open at Specialties: Recruiting, Job Search Strategy, Salary Negotiation, Interview Coaching, LinkedIn Profile Optimization, and Resume Writing

Experience

1. Job Search & Interview Coach

   Write Step Resumes

   Nov 2012 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

Education

• Auburn University at Montgomery

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

• Alabama State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Screening
• Hiring
• Resume Writing
• Interviews
• New Hire Orientations
• Onboarding
• Talent Management
• Career Counseling
• U.s. Family and Medical Leave Act (Fmla)
• Fundraising
• Sourcing
• Career Advise
• College Recruiting
• Customer Service
• Employee Benefits
• Training
• Nonprofits
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Human Resources
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems