MEET BRENDA

Brenda Goburn Smith

Professional Resume Writer | Career Strategist and Coach

Brenda Goburn Smith, an older woman with short, curly gray hair, smiles warmly. She is wearing a sleeveless purple top with pearl-like embellishments and a delicate gold necklace. The background is a solid light yellow.

I’m a Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach. My career background is in marketing; now I write resumes to help clients articulate their strengths and value succinctly before marketing their brilliance.

I’ve developed a very effective personal branding process that also builds confidence, which is essential when job searching. Clients take assessment instruments and have introspective homework.

I am an encouraging coach and natural teacher, who helps clients connect the dots. Nothing pleases me more than helping people gain insight and deeper self-knowledge; it builds confidence.

A Snapshot of Brenda's Background

  • Founded and grew my marketing company to 5 full-time employees and a clientele of corporations, non-profit organizations, private businesses, and institutions

  • Owned a retail store

  • Worked for two Fortune 500 companies

  • Directed a local chapter of a national non-profit youth organization

  • Served as volunteer Board Director for several non-profit organizations

  • Managed and directed an elite association of Chief Executive Officers

  • Attained my Bachelor of Science degree from The Johns Hopkins University (Carey School of Business)

The great benefit of being involved in various industries and infrastructures is the broadened perspective of the world that opens a plethora of resources and reference points for my clients.

I Love a Challenge!

My work is challenging and always interesting because of the diversity of my client base, which keeps me on my toes as a lifetime learner. I enjoy helping clients market their brilliance for careers and opportunities. Should you need help updating your resume, clarifying your strength and value, or exploring career strategies, please contact me. You may also schedule a free 15-minute chat.

A Typical Resume & Career Services Client

Recently, I received an email from a client that made me grin. When I met Susan, although a very accomplished Financial Analyst, she had difficulty describing her unique accomplishments, distinguishing attributes, and had no strategy for pursuing a senior position. In the email, Susan said she struggled more than expected writing her personal branding statement. Her struggle was to avoid sounding like everyone else and compellingly state why a company should hire her over other candidates.

Thanks to a new resume and my guidance through the process of identifying her marketable value, she had a newfound level of confidence for an upcoming interview. Susan closed her message with a comment that made my heart sing; she said our engagement felt like I was a friend accompanying her on a very personal journey.

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Client Success Stories

I was at both a life and career crossroad. Ms. Brenda pulled me back from the ledge and provided effective, practical, and intentional career and personal guidance. The Career and Recalibration Experience is a Master's Class in career transition. If AI is about "Efficiency," then Resume and Career Services are about "Clarity" and "Individuality." For me, it was a personal investment in myself. Highly recommended for senior- and executive-level leaders.

Timothy Barber

I truly appreciate the quality of your services and the time you took to listen so carefully to my needs. Your thoughtful questions and patience helped me understand my strengths more clearly and recognize how to use them with intention in my career journey.

Kemi O

You truly met, if not exceeded, my expectations. Every document, recommendation, and communication has been intentional and deeply appreciated. What I am sure of is your ability to capture and present me in a professional, concise manner that communicates who I am, not just what I do.

M Barker

Brenda is a very pleasant and polished professional. I felt at ease from the “get-go,” and was comfortable working with her. Her professionalism and expertise helped me broaden my understanding and scope of what is needed to take my career prospects to the next level. Brenda is more than a resume writer; she is a skilled counselor and coach who gently challenges and equips you with the tools necessary to give you the edge in the job search marketplace.

Ayanna G

Thanks to BGS’s expertise, my CV now speaks confidently and clearly to who I am as a professional. Her ability to transform my career narrative into a compelling, results-driven story exceeded expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend BGS to anyone seeking to elevate their personal brand and make a lasting impression. Thank you, BGS, for your brilliance, care, and commitment to excellence. You truly made a difference.

OSS

It was a pleasure working with Brenda. My resume looks amazing, and my LinkedIn page has a new look and feel.  Brenda worked with my schedule and was very responsive.  I enjoyed her services so much I referred 4 of my friends.

Shannon B.

Thank you for listening to me and helping me find clarity through a very difficult time. I have needed professional assistance with my resume for quite some time, and I appreciated the care Ms. Brenda provided me. I will recommend her to others in the future.

Jana B.

Although she could’ve just written pretty words on paper, Brenda instead took the time to get to know me and readily assisted me with my career journey. It’s the career service I didn’t know I needed.

Tiera M.

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