32X Award-Winning Executive Resume Writer (C-Suite, VP, Director) ◆ Positioning Leaders for Executive Search, Board Visibility & Market Traction Through Strategic Branding, Career Narrative & LinkedIn Presence
Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
139K followers
500+ connections
About
Are you a senior leader not getting the job traction your experience should command?
At the executive level, the challenge is rarely your experience.
It is how your experience is positioned, perceived, and understood.
If that’s misaligned, you’re overlooked.
As leaders progress, articulating value becomes more complex, not less.
Any disconnect can mean being overlooked instead of being invited forward.
Every executive has a career story. But too often, executive resumes read like job descriptions. Responsibilities are listed. Context is thin. Outcomes are implied.
Yet, boards and senior decision-makers are not evaluating tasks.
They are assessing how you think, what you drive, and where you can take the organization next.
For 15+ years, I’ve partnered with C-suite, VP, and director-level leaders across Canada and the U.S., translating complex careers into executive narratives that hold up in boardrooms, recruiter conversations, and high-stakes hiring decisions.
My executive services are not about job searching.
Instead, I help with positioning, visibility, and control of your professional narrative.
MY EXECUTIVE RESUME & LINKEDIN SERVICES:
I help senior leaders:
* Clarify the strategic throughline behind their results
* Translate experience into clear, decision-level value
* Strengthen how they are perceived by decision-makers
* Develop market-ready career assets that command attention
HOW I WORK:
◆ Develop executive resumes focused on decision-level impact
◆ Surface value that is difficult to articulate from the inside
◆ Translate experience into strategic narratives
◆ Deliver polished, market-ready career assets
CREDENTIALS & RECOGNITION:
☑ Canada’s first Certified Executive Resume Master
☑ 32× award-winning executive resume writer
☑ 11× certified career professional
☑ Featured in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, NBC News, and the Calgary Herald
☑ Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Job Search and Careers
☑ Certification Assessor for Career Professionals of Canada
☑ Published in seven resume and cover letter books
Your career story is a strategic asset.
When positioned well, it becomes a competitive advantage.
🌐 www.CareerImpressions.ca
📧 adrienne (at) careerimpressions (dot) ca
Services
Articles by Adrienne
Activity
139K followers
Experience
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Career Impressions: Executive Resume Writing
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Co-Founder | Job Search Resources: Resume Templates, Networking Scripts, Interview Guides and more!
Job Search Journey
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Co-Founder | Small Business and Productivity Coach for Career Pros
CareerPreneur Partners
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Council Member | Content Contributor on Executive Resumes and Executive Job Search
Forbes Coaches Council
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University of Calgary - Career Services
Education
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Career Directors International
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Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM)
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Career Professionals of Canada
Technology Optimized Resumes 95%
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This course demonstrates how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) works and enables participants to gain an understanding on how recruiters "use LinkedIn, Google, company websites, and their own computers to find, sort, and select candidates". In addition, this course provides insights and tools to ensure resumes are written to make it through the system and be found by recruiters.
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Career Professionals of Canada
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Master Certified Resume Strategist, MCRS
Certified Employment Strategist, CES
Certified Resume Strategist, CRS
Certified Career Strategist, CCS
Certified Interview Strategist, CIS -
Career Enlightenment
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Certified Career Enlightenment LinkedIn Writer
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Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC)
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Certified Professional Resume Writer, CPRW (2009 - 2017)
Certified Employment Interview Professional, CEIP (2010 - 2017)
Licenses & Certifications
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Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE)
The National Résumé Writers' Association
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Certified Employment Interview Professional
Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches
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Certified Professional Resume Writer - Calgary's first!
Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches
Issued Expires
Volunteer Experience
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Advisory Board Member, Career Professionals of Canada Advisory Board
Career Professionals of Canada
- 5 years
http://careerprocanada.ca/about/advisoryboard/
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Council Member, Faculty of Arts Alumni Advisory Council
University of Calgary
- 3 years
Education
The University of Calgary,Faculty of Arts Alumni Advisory Council, "FoAAAC", provides advice and counsel to the Alumni Association and the Faculty of Arts on fostering both collaboration and increased engagement between the alumni community, the Faculty of Arts, and the University.Council members are passionate Faculty of Arts alumni who have volunteered their time and talent to represent the various academic programs within the Faculty of Arts, and serve as ambassadors for the Faculty of Arts…
The University of Calgary,Faculty of Arts Alumni Advisory Council, "FoAAAC", provides advice and counsel to the Alumni Association and the Faculty of Arts on fostering both collaboration and increased engagement between the alumni community, the Faculty of Arts, and the University.Council members are passionate Faculty of Arts alumni who have volunteered their time and talent to represent the various academic programs within the Faculty of Arts, and serve as ambassadors for the Faculty of Arts and the University.
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Certification Assessor
Career Professionals of Canada
- Present 13 years
Social Services
Assess new applicants across the areas of resume writing, interview coaching, employment strategies, and career strategies.
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Chat Team Lead / Ambassador Co-Manager
Career Professionals of Canada
- 2 years
Social Services
A proud member, volunteer, and ambassador of this distinctly Canadian career association.
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Communications Team Associate / Social Media Strategist / CareerPro 2015 Summit Committee
Career Professionals of Canada
- 1 year
Social Services
http://careerprocanada.ca/about/whoweare/membercommittes/
Skills
Publications
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Executive Resume Requirement: Make Your Value Known
Forbes.com
See publicationAll executives want a resume that garners interest and generates results. To capture - and keep - the attention of hiring authorities, make your value known.
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Three Communication Strategies for the Executive Job Seeker
Forbes.com
See publicationWorking at the executive level does not equal automatic communications expertise, but with some practice, it can.
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Resumes for Dummies, 7th Edition
John Wiley & Sons Inc.
See publicationLook for several of my resumes in the latest Resumes for Dummies by Laura DeCarlo. This book will "serve as your life raft as you navigate the murky waters of a modern-day job search. Inside, you'll find expert guidance on writing a winning resume that will set you head and shoulders above the crowd to land that elusive interview and get the job of your dreams."
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Modernize Your Resume
Emerald Career Publishing
Selected out of 400 submissions, look for my work in this modern resume resource by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark, which "shares the latest and most powerful resume writing, format, and design strategies that work in today’s online, mobile, technology-based employment landscape."
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Best Canadian Cover Letters, Second Edition
Sentor Media Inc.
See publicationLook for several of my cover letters in this Canadian compilation by Sharon Graham.
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Best Canadian Resumes, Third Edition
Sentor Media Inc.
See publicationA proud contributor to this unique Canadian publication by Sharon Graham - geared towards showcasing the best resume samples from top professionals across the nation. Look for samples of my award-winning Canadian resumes in this excellent resource.
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Calgary Executive Resume Writer - Blog
Adrienne Tom
See publicationDozens of articles on resume writing, job search and interview trends, tips, and best practice techniques.
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Canadian Executive Resume Writer | Interview Coach | LinkedIn Profile Developer | Personal Branding Specialist
Adrienne Tom
See publicationAs an Executive Resume Writer at Career Impressions, I enjoy partnering with focused, driven, and invested top professionals who have established goals and clear career targets. Committed to creating high impact, industry-leading documents that showcase job seeker's strengths, I help senior-level professionals stand out during a job search. Calgary based resume writing, assisting clients across Canada and the US.
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Questions You Can Ask During an Interview
Adrienne Tom
See publicationHave you compiled provocative and appropriate questions of your own to ask during an interview? Yes, for YOU to ask! Asking the right questions during an employment interview can make or break the outcome. Reference this guide for an overview on preparing for the interview, which also includes close to 100 sample questions.
Courses
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Blueprint to the Hidden Job Market
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Canadian Labour Market Information
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Career Professionals of Canada, Master Mind Group
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Employment Interview Coaching Certificate Program
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LinkedIn Masterclass
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Mastering the Art of LinkedIn Profile Writing
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Personal Branding Trends
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Story-Based Value Propositions: The Career Writer’s Key to Remaining Relevant
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Technology Optimized Resumes Certificate Course
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The Candidate Experience: Guiding your clients to meet 21st century recruiting and hiring standards
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The FAVAR™ Method of LinkedIn® Profile Creation
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The Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert Certification
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Honors & Awards
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
Awarded Best Executive Resume
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Career Change Resume, Honourable Mention
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Executive Resume, Honourable Mention
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Technical Resume, Honourable Mention
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Executive Directors's Award for Volunteer Contribution
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Creative Resume, Honourable Mention
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Technical Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Internationally Educated Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Technical Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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University of Calgary - Faculty of Arts Distinguished Graduate
University of Calgary
The Distinguished Graduate is selected to play a key role in the convocation ceremony. As a member of the platform party, this individual wears ceremonial dress and sits on the stage amongst university leadership. Prior to the distribution of degrees, the Distinguished Graduates stands and recites the graduation pledge from the podium. The Distinguished Graduate then stands to shake hands with each student as they cross the stage and hands them their first UCalgary alumni pin.
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Award of Excellence - Honourable Mention: Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Internationally Educated Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence - Outstanding Social Media Strategist (LinkedIn)
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Toast of the Resume Industry Award (TORI): Best IT Resume
Career Directors International
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Toast of the Resume Industry Award (TORI): Best International Resume
Career Directors International
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Toast of the Resume Industry Award (TORI): Best Sales Resume
Career Directors International
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Career Volunteer
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Social Media Developer
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Technical Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Technical Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Award: Best IT Resume
Career Directors International
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Toast of the Resume Industry Award (TORI): Best New Grad Resume
Career Directors International
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Creative Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Profile Developer
Career Professionals of Canada
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Awards of Excellence: Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Technical Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Awards of Excellence: Outstanding Creative Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
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Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Award: Best New Grad Resume
Career Directors International
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Award of Excellence: Outstanding Executive Resume
Career Professionals of Canada
Organizations
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National Resume Writers Association
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Career Thought Leaders
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Career Directors International
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Career Professionals of Canada
Advisory Board Member; Certification Assessor; Team Lead
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Forbes™ Coaches Council
Member
-Invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches that are publicly recognized as a top performer in the industry.
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