Doug Morrison

About Doug Morrison

ABOUT ME I help midlevel and senior professionals in sales, marketing, operations and other fields develop compelling job-search documents. A certified professional resume writer (CPRW) with more than 25 years\' professional writing experience, my work has appeared in 12 collections of resumes and cover letters published in the U.S. and North America - and I\'m Charlotte, North Carolina\'s only award-winning professional (TORI Award) resume writer. HERE\'S HOW I CAN HELP. My system will help you show hiring managers how you can solve problems. When you do, you have won the job. My systematic approach will * Make you a STORYTELLER. I will craft precise, value-driven \"stories\" which reflect critical-thinking skills.* Define your value.* Show employers that you\'ll deliver more to the bottom line; it will cost less to hire you. NO WORKSHEETS. I need two hours to \"get-to-know-you\" and help you discover the power of your potential - and communicate the value that you add. PERSONAL ATTENTION You\'ll get me, exclusively, PERIOD. No second-generation contract writers. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF * Does YOUR resume differentiate you - and provide a predictor for future success?* Brand it brand YOU as a key resource within your industry?* Does it provide a compelling vision of who you are? BACK STORY A longtime resident of Charlotte, I\'ve appeared as a guest commentator on WFAE (National Public Radio affiliate) and I\'ve been interviewed by WCNC-TV, Channel 36, for a Job Series segment about seeking a job in a difficult economy. Later, I was selected as Regional Expert for LocalHires.com. In addition, I\'ve been quoted in charlotte.com/careerbuilder about developing a powerful resume, and tackling the toughest interview question. With knowledge of the community, I co-authored \"Charlotte: Nothing Could Be Finer,\"(Towery Publishing, Memphis, Tennessee), a living history of Charlotte and its corporations. I write resumes and cover letters for executives and managers in sales, marketing, operations, banking and finance, IT, and other professions within diverse industries. Executive bio-narratives.

Experience

1. Executive Resume Writer Consultant

   Career Power

   Jan 1991 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Founded and now manage resume writing and career coaching firm. Coach clients in job-search skills, such as resume preparation, networking, targeted email distribution and Internet posting.Prepare and deliver presentations to professional groups. Interview candidates, design and write personalized marketing materials, including resumes, cover letters, ad-hoc letters, LinkedIn profiles and bio-narratives.Appeared on WCNC-TV, Channel 36, Job Series segment (Seeking a job in a difficult economy), November 10, 2008.TORI Award winner (Best Cover Letter, 2004); three-time TORI Award nominee (Best Creative Resume, 2002; Best Cover Letter, 2002 and 2004).Launched new blog,\"The Wizard of Words\" on website in 2019, with articles targeted to the executive and professional audience.Contributing writer to 12 books:\"Expert Resumes\" book series;\"Cover Letter Magic,\"\"Gallery of Best Resumes,\"\"Gallery of Best Cover Letters,\"\"Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree,\" and other books.

Education

• University of Lynchburg

  B.A., English (Literature and Writing)

Skills

• Interviews
• Human Resources
• Cover Letters
• Interviewing
• Executive Coaching
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Marketing
• Profiles
• Career Assessment
• Job Search
• Leadership
• Resume
• Social Networking
• Talent Management
• Interview Preparation
• Job Coaching
• Strategy
• Freelance Writing
• Career Management
• Small Business
• Career Development
• Mbti
• Recruiting
• Leadership Development
• Mock Interviews
• Training
• Employee Engagement
• Sales
• Performance Management
• Press Releases
• Start-Ups
• Banking
• Workshop Facilitation
• Networking
• Personal Branding
• Career Counseling
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Resume Writing