Cake with Your Resume

Brenda Goburn Smith|Last Updated June 20, 2014|December 20, 2013

Almost anybody can write a resume,
however, it takes a professional resume writer to package and present you effectively for a targeted career opportunity. I like to bake and I approach resume writing with the same passion of a pastry chef preparing a cake dessert for someone special. If you will indulge me I would like to share a favorite recipe for a very nice Bundt cake and my process for developing a resume.

I am Brenda Goburn Smith, Resume Writer and Career Strategist.

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Brenda Goburn Smith, Certified Coach & Resume Writer

Brenda Goburn Smith is a transformative force in career transitions, helping professionals authentically present their expertise and value. As a Certified Career Transition Coach and Professional Resume Writer, she’s been leveraging her background in marketing communications since 2009 to guide individuals through pivotal career moments.

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