Geri Hearne

About Geri Hearne

Career Transition Coach | Self Publisher Owner | Award-Winning Media Professional |…

Experience

1. Employment Transition Strategist

   Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc

   Aug 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Provides job transition support to outplaced individuals. Helps clients create a job search action plan that maximizes their potential to land the best possible job.• Personalized Career Coaching: Provide one-on-one coaching sessions to professionals at all career stages, offering tailored strategies for career transitions, job search, and professional development.• Resume and Cover Letter Guidance: Assist clients in creating compelling resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that effectively communicate their skills, experiences, and value propositions.• Interview Preparation: Coach clients on how to prepare for and excel in interviews, including mock interview sessions, feedback, and tailored tips to improve their performance.• Job Search Strategy: Develop customized job search strategies for clients, focusing on networking, online job boards, industry-specific approaches, and leveraging LinkedIn for opportunities.• Executive Coaching: Work with senior-level executives to refine leadership skills, career growth strategies, and personal branding to help them advance within their careers or explore new opportunities.• Professional Branding: Advise clients on how to build and maintain a strong professional brand, including leveraging LinkedIn, personal websites, and industry engagement to enhance visibility.• Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, offering continuous support and follow-up to ensure successful outcomes in career transitions.• Market Insights & Trends: Provide clients with the latest insights on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and market conditions to help them make informed decisions about their career paths.• Goal Setting & Accountability: Assist clients in setting realistic career goals, developing action plans, and holding them accountable for progress and achieving their professional objectives.

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Master's degree, Broadcast Journalism

• Long Island University

  Bachelor's degree, Journalism, Summa Cum Laude, Journalism

  1979 — 1981

Skills

• Web Content
• Television
• Producer
• Social Media
• News Writing
• Creative Direction
• Interviews
• Video Production
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Indesign
• Creative Writing
• Video
• Publications
• Publishing
• Radio
• Books
• Blogging
• Broadcast
• New Media
• Copy Editing
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Ap Style
• Writing
• Editing
• Content Development
• Broadcast Journalism
• Author
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Press Releases
• Digital Media
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Media Production
• Content Strategy
• Publisher
• Magazines
• Newsletters