Mary A. Fitzgerald

About Mary A. Fitzgerald

As a career coach, my focus is on helping people identify, own and promote their strengths, strategize how to improve in areas that challenge them and provide encouragement as they move forward toward achieving their professional goals. I especially enjoying introducing and connecting job seekers and those exploring new career paths with resources to effectively get them where they want to go.My professional experience has involved working with many different types of job seekers in a variety of settings. Currently, I\'m working with people in career transition due to a layoff or other circumstances. Prior to that, I coached clients at a Nashville nonprofit, helping them to upskill and navigate their way to high demand jobs. I\'ve remotely coached students in launching job searches for technology careers at one of the longest-running technology bootcamps in the country. I\'ve also been on faculty at the largest community college system in Texas as the only full-time career counselor for a campus of students. I like a challenge! At the college, in addition to students, I also served members of the community and have successfully helped hundreds of students and community members from many different backgrounds and more than 60 countries to create strong resumes and LinkedIn profiles, feel confident in job interviews and network their way to new professional opportunities.I have successfully provided career services in other nonprofit and outplacement agencies and value the opportunity to work with diverse populations of adults, in particular those in career transition (career change, post-layoff or return to work), students and those new to the U.S. Areas of ExpertiseCareer ExplorationJob Search CoachingResume DevelopmentNetworking StrategiesInterview PreparationLinkedIn ProfilesCareer Transition/Change Personal BrandingCareer AssessmentsWorkshop Development/FacilitationPublic Speaking/Presentations

Experience

1. Senior Career Transition Consultant

   Partners International

   Jun 2025 — Present

   I work as an adjunct consultant with Partners International, a woman founded and owned, NYC-based human capital consulting firm known for their high touch, customizable talent and transition solutions. Areas of specialization include career transition planning, career exploration and job search strategies.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  MA

• The University of Texas at Austin

  BA

Skills

• Professional Mentoring
• Workshop Facilitation
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Volunteering
• Community Outreach
• Communication Skills
• Counseling
• Higher Education
• Nonprofits
• Program Development
• Management
• Professional Development
• Job Search Strategies
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Job Coaching
• Career Development
• Mock Interviews
• Editing
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Hiring Employees
• Program Evaluation
• Training
• Resume Writing
• Cultural Competency
• Peer Mentoring
• Team Leadership
• Networking
• Public Speaking
• Interview Preparation