The resume reads like a job description, not a track record of decisions.
Executive Resume Writer in the United States
At VP and SVP level the resume is not selling skills - it is selling business outcomes, scope of P&L, and team scale. Most senior candidates still write like a manager. We fix that.
Who this is for: VPs, SVPs, GMs, division heads, and senior directors competing for $200K+ roles in the United States and global markets.
What we see every week.
Scope is vague - "led teams" instead of "led a 42-person product org across three time zones".
Revenue, P&L, and headcount numbers are buried or missing.
The narrative does not match the seniority being claimed.
LinkedIn is weaker than the resume, so recruiter search never finds you.
How we write executive resumes
Executive resumes are read by three audiences in sequence: a junior recruiter doing a 20-second scan, a hiring manager looking for fit and proof, and ultimately a board or compensation committee deciding on an offer. The same document has to work for all three.
We start with a positioning conversation - what role you are actually competing for, what your three or four signature outcomes are, and what the market currently pays for that kind of operator. Then we build the resume around those outcomes, with scope of responsibility (revenue managed, team size, business unit, geography) attached to every meaningful entry.
The opening summary does most of the conversion work. It states what kind of executive you are, in language a board member would use, and immediately backs it up with two or three concrete proof points. The rest of the document supports that claim.
Included in this engagement.
- Executive resume - 2 to 3 pages with senior-level positioning
- Executive summary written for board / hiring-committee reading
- Achievement-led bullets with revenue, P&L, headcount, and scope
- Executive LinkedIn rewrite (About, headline, experience, skills)
- Executive cover letter template you can adapt per application
- 1-hour strategy consultation included on the Executive Brand Suite
- agreed revision support
Executive Brand Suite
$899
Built specifically for senior leaders. Includes executive resume, executive LinkedIn, executive cover letter, modern format for hiring panels, and a 1-hour strategy call.
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What makes an executive resume different from a senior manager resume?
Three things. First, scope: an executive resume quantifies what you owned (P&L, headcount, business unit, geography). Second, decisions: it shows the calls you made, not just the work that happened. Third, narrative: a senior manager resume lists responsibilities; an executive resume tells a story of operator capability.
How long should an executive resume be?
Two to three pages is standard in the US for VP / SVP / GM roles. Longer is fine for C-suite if there is substantive content; never pad. Federal executives are an exception - see the federal resume page.
Do you handle confidential job searches?
Yes. We work directly with you, your documents are not shared, and we can structure the LinkedIn rewrite to be discoverable without telegraphing that you're actively looking.
What if I'm transitioning from corporate to a PE-backed or startup role?
Common engagement. We reframe corporate scope into the language of operating leverage, growth rate, and capital efficiency that PE and startup boards look for.
Is the C-Suite Premium package different from the Executive Brand Suite?
Yes. C-Suite Premium is for sitting or aspiring CEOs, CFOs, and founders and includes content strategy support, quarterly LinkedIn refreshes, and 6-month post-delivery support.
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