Bill Souders
Career Coach And Job Search Specialist
Manakin Sabot,VA
Summary
Accomplished and certified Career Coach and Job Search Strategist with 15+ years of experience guiding professionals through successful career transitions. Specializing in resume optimization, interview coaching, and strategic networking. Dedicated to expediting job search timelines and maximizing client satisfaction. Proven track record in reducing job search duration and achieving high client success rates. Focuses on providing personalized career coaching and mentoring to enhance career development and optimize job placement outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Counselor & Job Search Transition Coach
Career Lift Ascent
05.2018 - Current
- Coached over 200 clients through career transitions, focusing on personalized success plans and reassessing coaching strategies to ensure progress
- Developed and executed job search strategies, driving a 95% satisfaction rate by matching clients with suitable roles
- Implemented continuous quality assurance improvements, ensuring every client interaction is meaningful and impactful
- Conducted Initial Consultation with clients to identify their career goals and aspirations
- Maintained accurate records of all individual counseling sessions, tracking progress towards defined goals over time.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
Career Counselor
Keystone Partners
5 2023 - 7 2023
- Provided tailored one-on-one career coaching, ensuring personalized strategies that align with clients' career objectives
- Facilitated career transition workshops, enhancing job search skills and boosting client confidence, achieving a 9.5/10 satisfaction rating
- Delivered career development coaching, resulting in an NPS score of 90 out of 100
- Maintained high Quality Of Service by providing personalized career strategies tailored to individual student needs
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
Career Coach
Flatiron School
11.2018 - 05.2023
- Successfully placed over 140 full-time candidates, averaging $75K per placement
- Achieved top performance in total client placements, client satisfaction, and speed of placement
- Led workshops for job seekers on job searching, application processes, and resume building
- Instructed individuals in career development, job search techniques, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
- Achieved positive outcomes by utilizing a variety of coaching methodologies tailored to each client''s learning style and personality type.
- Provided support during career transitions by offering guidance on navigating change, setting achievable goals, and overcoming obstacles.
Director of Sales
The Coca-Cola Company
01.2000 - 04.2018
- Spearheaded sales teams and developed cross-functional strategies to exceed revenue and market share goals
- Directed and motivated sales force and cross-functional operating team in the North American Foodservice Division, driving teams to meet and exceed volume, profit, and market share goals
- Trained and certified associates in selling new products, technologies, and services, contributing to a $1.3M increase in annual gross profit.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
University of Virginia
Skills
Client Success Coaching
Certification
Certified Professional Coach, IPEC
Timeline
Career Coach
Flatiron School
11.2018 - 05.2023
Career Counselor & Job Search Transition Coach
Career Lift Ascent
05.2018 - Current
Director of Sales
The Coca-Cola Company
01.2000 - 04.2018
Career Counselor
Keystone Partners
5 2023 - 7 2023
Master of Business Administration -
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
University of Virginia
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