Gina Riley

About Gina Riley

When my clients first come to me, I find they are accomplished and deeply qualified—yet invisible. They’re not getting traction. Not landing interviews. Not converting conversations. Not because they lack experience. Because they lack a structured way to translate that experience into signal. Most haven’t had to job search in years. They’re using outdated tactics from a different market—applying online, tweaking the same résumé, waiting to be “found.” The market changed. Their approach hasn’t. This isn’t a tips problem. It’s a build problem. I work with leaders and executives to build the assets that make them visible and compelling in today’s hiring market. This is not about templates or generic advice. It’s a structured, step-by-step build process where every stage produces a usable output. By the end of our work, clients don’t just feel clearer. They have- a defined UVP they can articulate without rambling - a career story with a clear throughline - a Career Data Vault of evidence that proves their value - a “Tell Me About Yourself” that actually lands - a repeatable job search strategy built for today’s market This is how accomplished professionals move from: Qualified → Visible → Chosen With 20+ years of experience across corporate HR, executive search, and leadership coaching, I’ve sat on both sides of the hiring table. I’m a YouMap® Certified Coach, behavioral interview trainer, Forbes Coaches Council contributor, and author of Qualified Isn’t Enough. If you’re an experienced leader who knows you’re capable of more—but your search isn’t reflecting that—it’s time to stop relying on outdated tactics. And start building something that works.

Experience

1. Executive Search Consultant

   Talence Group | Executive Search & Consulting

   Jan 2014 — Present

   Providing leadership level career transition & personal brand coaching with the ability to scale consulting approach to motivated individuals that range from seasoned professionals to just starting a career.In my dual role for Talence Group I also serve as an executive level search consultant. It is my mission to find the right talent match for client companies to enable them to execute on their business objectives. I do this by serving as a true HR business partner, bringing my expertise to diagnose and understand company culture, values, and needs of the organization in order to identify and select candidates that have proven professional accomplishments and a passion to drive results in whatever they do.Best of all, I am privileged to use my experience and consulting insights to inform my career coaching program to the benefit of my clients.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Arizona State University, College of Public Programs

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Antioch University Seattle

  Master of Arts - MA

Skills

• Advertising
• Online Advertising
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Digital Strategy
• Branding & Identity
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Special Events Production
• Event Management
• Wedding Coordinating
• Digital Media
• Project Management
• Digital Marketing
• Facebook
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Personnel Management
• Team Building
• Organizational Development
• Workforce Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Transition Management
• Executive Coaching
• Succession Planning
• Talent Management
• Leadership Development
• Team Facilitation
• Program Development
• Executive Search
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Career Development Coaching
• Leadership Development Coaching
• Change Management
• Recruiting