CDI has many Career Industry Experts available to answer your questions and meet your needs.

If you would like to interview one of CDI’s experts, please contact us at 888-867-7972 / 321-752-0442, info@careerdirectors.com.

Meet the career superheroes behind CDI:

	Laura DeCarlo, BS, MCD, CERW, CECC, CCMC, CCM, CEIC, IJCTC, CCRE, CWPP, 360Reach, MRWLAA - President & Executive Director   Web site: www.acompetitiveedge.com Email: laura@careerdirectors.com   Download Biography Download Photo
	Susan Guarneri, MS, NCCC, CPBS, CERW, CCMC, 360Reach, CPRW, CEIP, IJCTC, NCC, CCTJ, MCC, MRWLAA - Board Member and 2007 Director of Member Programs & Innovation
	Don Skipper, MS, MMAS, MCD, CEIC, CCM, CCTC, CEIC - Special Advisor
	Malloy Lacktman, BBA - Board Member and 2007 Director of Member Relations
	Susan Geary, BS, CERW, CARW, CEIC, CPRW - Former Board Member and 2008 Director of Public Relations & Outreach
	John Donovan, BA, BME, CERW, CARW - Board Member and 2007 Director of Awards
	Jane Roqueplot, CECC, CPBA, CWDP, CBC - Board Member and 2007 Director of Member Development & Recruitment
	Nona Pratz, CARW, CPRW - Board Member and 2007 Director of Research
New 2008 Director	Audrey Field, BA, CECC, CARW, IJCTC - Former Board Member and 2007 Director of International Relations
New 2008 Director	Tony Deblauwe, MHROD, MCD, CCRE, CLC, CEC - 2008 Board Member and Director of Member Programs & Innovation
New 2008 Director	Laura Labovich, MLRHR, CFRW, CARW - 2008 Director of Education
New 2008 Director	Gayle Howard, CARW, CERW, CCM, CPRW, BIC, HRCC, CWPP, MCD, MRWLAA - 2008 Director of Certifications
New 2008 Director	Heather Wieshlow, NNCC, IJCTC, CTCC - 2008 Director of Member Relations

Laura DeCarlo, BS, MCD, CERW, CECC, CCMC, CCM, CEIC, IJCTC, CCRE, CWPP, 360Reach - President & Executive Director

Laura DeCarlo offers 16 years of expertise in resume writing, career coaching and career management as Executive Director of A Competitive Edge Career Service, LLC and President of Career Directors International, an innovative association of career professionals.

She holds nine industry certifications from Certified Expert Resume Writer to Master Career Director along with a dual BA in Creative / Technical Writing and extensive HR, Training and Counseling graduate studies. She is the resume writing expert for 45 professional associations including PMI, AMA, AJST, ASAE, ASME and ASCE. She is the co-author of Job Search Bloopers (August 2008) and the author of the highly acclaimed Interviewing: The Gold Standard program and Interview Pocket RX. She has also been published in 15+ resume / cover letter compendiums.

DeCarlo has won seven prestigious resume writing and job placement awards as well as the coveted Master Resume Writer Lifetime Achievement Award, and has pioneered numerous groundbreaking industry education, outreach, research, and recognition programs through Career Directors International.

Other accomplishments include the development of nationwide transition programs for organizations such as the US Treasury, national conference speaking engagements, guest career columnist for The Florida Today newspaper and Director of Placement for Herzing College. She has been quoted in publications such as Forbes (IMPRESS), Working Mother and the Wall Street Journal, and appeared on NBC 7/39 News in San Diego and Wall Street Journal Radio.

Areas of expertise: resume and career document development, interviewing, salary negotiation, career fraud, job search, career coaching, career change and transition, career management, training, public speaking, social networking, personal branding, web portfolios, career research and trends.

Email: laura@careerdirectors.com

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Don Skipper is the President of Career Beginnings, Inc. Formerly, he was VP for a career transition organization, owned his own business, and served on several corporate staffs as a director. He has been a professional educator at several colleges and universities including the Graduate School, University of St. Francis; DeKalb College; the Graduate School, Stetson School of Business and Economics; Saint Leo College; and Mercer University. He was also Program Director for the American Institute for Computer Sciences.

Mr. Skipper spent his early career as a combat pilot and senior U.S. Army Officer where he developed policies, plans and procedures to coordinate training activities worldwide. He has authored training manuals now used extensively throughout the US, five books, audio and video tapes, and over 50 articles for professional journals, magazines, and newspapers.

He holds a Master of Science in Systems Management, Master of Military Arts and Science, and a Bachelor of Business Administration. He is a Master Career Director, Credentialed Career Master, Certified Electronic Career Consultant, Certified Employment Interview Consultant, and Corrections Career Transition Certified. He is a member of CMI, AJST, SHRM, and Advisor for CDI (formerly PRWRA). His numerous career accomplishments have been recognized extensively though numerous awards.

Susan Guarneri, MS, NCCC, CPBS, CERW, CCMC, 360Reach, CPRW, CEIP, IJCTC, NCC, CCTJ, MCC - Director of Member Programs & Innovation

Susan Guarneri, the “Career Assessment Goddess” and “Resume-Magic Expert”, has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from The Johns Hopkins University, plus 21 years of experience in career counseling and coaching thousands of individuals. She has also assisted Fortune 500 companies, colleges, non-profits and government agencies with career consulting, training and workforce development.

Currently in private practice, Susan is the only National Certified Career Counselor worldwide who is also certified as a Personal Branding Strategist and Career Management Coach. Her articles and interviews have been featured in careerjournal.com, The Princeton Business Journal, The Wausau Daily Herald, New Jersey News, Richard Bolles’ (author of What Color Is Your Parachute?) Radio Show, The Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, as well as professional association publications and best-selling books.

Susan authored the acclaimed New Jersey SUCCESS Program for women re-entering the workforce, as well as the New York City Summer Youth Employment Training Program. Her current “Master the Maze of Career Assessments” program is an intensive assessments training “boot camp”. Leadership roles include: 360Reach Certification Leadership Team, Career Assessment Expert for Career Directors International (CDI) and the Career Masters Institute (CMI), and Director of Member Programs and Innovation for CDI.

Susan Geary is a quadruple certified resume writer and interview consultant with more than 15 years’ in Broadcasting and 50 diverse jobs. In the past 5 years, she’s been recognized for contributions to the job search industry; selected to judge the annual TORI Awards, and has helped numerous clients attain multiple job interviews and offers, as well as a higher compensation package.

Further, she offers solid advice on how to achieve success during the job search and on the job. She’s been a repeat guest on the Wall Street Journal Radio Network, and 620 KTAR in Phoenix. Additional TV appearances include Fox San Diego, Good Morning Arizona, 7News at 11, and two Las Vegas stations.

Geary serves on the Board of Directors for Career Directors International as the official Public Relations Counselor, has a degree in Communications from Northern Arizona University, and resides in Prescott, AZ. She’s a member of the Colorado Career Development Association, the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, and Toastmasters International.

Malloy Lacktman, BBA - Board Member and 2007 Director of Member Relations

Malloy Lacktman is the president of Sage Resumes, the #1 user rated resume service in the greater Los Angeles area. She creates exceptional resumes for clients across the United States, working with them by phone and email.

Malloy has taught career etiquette courses and contributed to Career Directors International’s online trade publication. She supports low-income women seeking employment by writing pro-bono resumes and donating to Dress for Success.

Prior to launching Sage Resumes, Malloy managed and acted as the hiring manager for a successful dermatology practice. She received a BA in Business Administration, with honors, from the University of Florida.

Malloy is the former Director of Member Relations for Career Directors International and a member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches and the International Association of Career Coaches.

John Donovan, BA, BME, CERW, CARW - Director of Awards

John Donovan is a Certified Advanced Resume Writer and Certified Expert Resume Writer. In addition to his professional writing services, John is a leader in CDI serving as a former Region Representative, convention speaker, Vice President of Web Technology, Vice President of Member Communications, CDI Advisor and current Director of Awards. He is a charter member of PRWRA (Now CDI).

CAREER INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES:

• Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW Certification)
• Certified Expert Resume Writer (CERW Certification)
• Member of Career Dircector's International (CDI) (Formerly the Professional Resume Writing and Research Association)
• Awards: Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI), President's Choice Award
• Member of the International Association of Employment Websites
• Owner of Doctorsjobsite.com listed in the 2007 Weddles Guide to Internet Employment Websites
• Former hospitality industry employment recruiter
• Bachelor of Arts in Hotel, Retaurant and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Music Education
• Multiple leadership positions in CDI

• Speaker at PRWRA Convention-Atlanta.

Jane Roqueplot, CECC, CPBA, CWDP, CBC - Director of Member Development & Recruitment

Jane Roqueplot, is President and CEO of JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions, Sharon, Pennsylvania, which she started in 1995. Her 20+ year career has included sales training, motivational speaking, career coaching and career development. She earned certification as a Behavioral Consultant in 1987 and began specializing in how behavioral styles relate to professional life. She applied this experience in her responsibilities as Program Director at a national consulting firm specializing in Career Development prior to establishing her own consulting business.

In addition to her certification as a Behavioral Consultant, Jane has also obtained her designations as a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) and Certified Electronic Career Coach (CECC).

Jane, with more than 20 years of experience in providing motivation and encouragement, teaches clients how to be more "people-sensitive". She detects the unique strengths of an individual by administering Personal Behavioral Profiles and Career Evaluations. She and her staff at JaneCo have served thousands of state-funded and private clients, including high-level professionals. JaneCo employs five in-house full time staff members and three contract writers.

Nona Pratz, CARW, CPRW - Director of Research

Nona Pratz established Types Write, located in Metairie, LA, just outside of New Orleans, in 1985. She is a member of Career Directors International, a member of the Research Committee, and was recently selected as Director of Research. Nona is double credentialed holding a CARW from CDI and a CPRW from Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches. She is also a candidate for the CCRE. Nona has written several articles which appeared in the CDI newsletters, Hire Views and CareerBytes, and Résumé Writer’s Digest.

As a member of the research committee, a premier group within CDI, Nona works closely with colleagues to identify and analyze cutting-edge trends affecting CDI members. She is part of an on-going extensive “Super Trend” project, encompassing several career-related topics, which entail vast amounts of fact-finding analyses affecting the careers industry. This project will be formally introduced to organizations, institutions, and other career-related groups in the very near future. In her newly-appointed position as director of research, she will now enjoy navigational opportunities, along with giving committee members the guidance needed to achieve the committee’s ultimate goal – providing CDI members with up-to-date information regarding cutting-edge issues and resources to develop and implement successful strategies in assisting job seekers in completing the Career Cycle.

Audrey Field, BA, B.Ed., CARW, CEIC - Director of International Relations

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A native of Silicon Valley, Tony has extensive background working in a wide variety of companies both start-up and global multinational. A certified life and executive coach, Tony received his Masters degree in Human Resources and Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. Tony has used his expertise in career coaching, executive development and organization strategy to help companies and individuals achieve a more satisfying and efficient workplace.

As an author, Tony developed the Tangling with Tyrants® book series (2008 release) as a way to educate hard-working people on how to overcome the challenges of dealing with a difficult boss. An avid dabbler in all things Web 2.0, Tony provides support to the CDI Wiki. He is also developing several information portal websites targeted at workers and career professionals that provide a unique forum to discuss work related trends.

Laura Labovich is a seasoned Human Resources Professional with over 12 years of experience in HR at Fortune 100 companies. At Walt Disney World, she recruited nationwide for the highly competitive Walt Disney World College Program, and led the recreation recruiting and staffing efforts for Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach water parks. At America Online, Inc. she launched AOL's college internship program, hiring over 200 interns in its first year. Laura received her Master’s degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources Management from the nationally recognized and sought after program at Michigan State University. She currently provides coaching and HR consulting services to small and mid-size companies in Northern Virginia, including Employer Services Corporation (ESC). She is currently obtaining her career coach certification with The Five O’clock Club and is a candidate for the CCRE. In addition, she is a Certified Advanced Résumé Writer (CARW), a Certified Federal Résumé Writer (CFRW) with Career Directors International, and a proud member of the CDI Research Committee.

Gayle Howard, CARW, CERW, CCM, CPRW, BIC, HRCC, CWPP, MCD, MRWLAA - 2008 Director of Certifications

Gayle Howard is a Career Directors International’s most decorated resume writer with more than 12 first place TORI Awards to her credit including the coveted 2007 Master Resume Writer Lifetime Achievement Award.

A Certified Expert Resume Writer and Master Career Director, Gayle has been published in more than 22 international career books, and is an author in her own right with her book PS...You Need a Résumé—a definitive guide for jobseekers that later became a required reading resource for resume writing peers to acquire international certification with CDI. In 2007 Gayle released her e-course and companion book, PS...You’re a Résumé Expert that became the official resume writing course endorsed by CDI.

Gayle is clear about her aims. “I explode the myths surrounding resume writing by creating living documents that freeze special moments in time so they can be crystallized in the mind of the reader. Each career capsule as I call it, is a client’s moment in the spotlight—meticulously crafted to trigger that must-have response in recruiters and employers.” Gayle’s business, Top Margin Career Marketing Services opened its doors in March 1990 and has become a trendsetter in resume excellence.

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