Who’s really writing your resume?

personaltouchcareers
Aug 17
3 min read

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Meet the humans behind the resumes.

In today’s world, it seems like everyone is pushing you to use AI to write your resume. In a way, it makes sense. After all, HR is using AI to screen your resume. You may be tempted to say, "Let the bots fight it out!"

But is that really the best way?

At Personal Touch Career Services, we keep people in the driver’s seat. Our writers have years of experience working with clients and crafting resumes that actually sound like the job seeker while hitting the crucial keywords employers are looking for.

Yes, we use trusted tools to check the ATS compliance of our resumes. But no tool can replace an expert who knows how to ask the right questions and uncover your experience, skills, professional passions, and what truly makes you unique.

Plus, you get to pick your writer. After all, your resume is personal. You should know who is writing it.

So, let’s introduce you to the people behind the resumes.

Learn how our resume services work

Learn more about Becky

Becky Parr

If you are looking for an expert resume writer who can walk you through the whole process, Becky Parr is your person. Thanks to her experience, certifications, and ongoing professional development, Becky is a master at leading clients and asking questions to uncover the key information hiring managers want to know. Her services go way beyond what any AI-generated content could, giving your documents a solid foundation that can be easily adjusted for any specific job.

FUN FACT:

Becky once wrote a resume for a trapeze artist who wanted to go into commercial real estate. It worked out!

Beth Sager, NCOPE

As a self-proclaimed “grammar nerd,” Beth’s work is both technically accurate and still captures your authentic voice. When working with clients, Beth uses a direct communication style to make the most of every phone call or meeting and capture the essential information needed to make your resume stand out.

FUN FACT:

Beth fosters and finds homes for cats in Colorado, especially those with medical challenges, special needs, socialization needs, or hospice care. If you need a furry companion in your life, Beth is an excellent “cat dealer.”

Learn more about Beth

Learn more about Dia

Dia Kline, NCOPE

As a resume writer, career coach, and VP of Sales & Marketing at Personal Touch Career Services (PTCS), Dia has spent the past six years helping over 350 job seekers successfully navigate their search, land more offers, negotiate higher salaries, and end up at companies they actually want to work for.

Dia is a master communicator who knows how to make a personal story resonate with the people who need to hear it most, including the hiring manager sitting across from you.

FUN FACT:

Dia was born without a sense of smell, a disability called congenital anosmia. As a global disability advocate and congenital anosmia awareness champion, she advocates for a community most people didn't know existed.

Donna Shannon, MCD

In today's market, landing a fantastic job is no laughing matter. With 20 years of experience as a career coach and job-search expert, our founder, Donna Shannon, knows that truth like no one else.

While Donna is not accepting new coaching or writing clients at this time, they are available for speaking engagements. They are currently developing our certification programs for resume writers and career coaches.

FUN FACT:

On the side, Donna tells very crude jokes as a stand-up comedian and co-host of Donna Shannon’s Coyote Tales podcast.