As Chief Career Officer, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Career Management Coach, and career strategist, Deborah James helps business leaders discover new clarity for their vision, develop focus on direction and create powerful execution strategies that strategically impact achievement and results. Deb personally works with each client to develop their resume and cover letter. Formerly known as A Hire Image, Leading Edge Resumes & Career Services is recognized worldwide. Deborah was one of five professional resume writers nominated in the Best Executive Resume category for the worldwide TORI Award - Toast of the Resume Industry - 2003 and 2006.

Equipped with a degree in accounting, Deborah launched her career working for the US Government. Twelve years later, she transitioned to public education. Deborah left education to turn her energy to working with mid-level clients and executive-level clients (six-figure clients), helping them to reach their dreams and become the architect of their lives and not the victim of their career. Today, her professional resume service has gained the respect and recognition for having worked with more than 9,000 clients.
Deborah plays a key role in helping clients connect with leading recruiters and Venture Capital / Private Equity firms with her up-to-date databases. She emails resumes and gets clients connected with the right recruiters based on detailed search criteria.
Deborah maintains professional memberships in the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches, Career Management Alliance the Association of Job Search Trainers, and Career Directors International.
Over the years, Deborah has published a number of resumes and cover letters in industry leading publications. She is also a member of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Network (WEN), Career Services Board at Davis Community College in Toledo, Office Administration Advisory Committee at Owens Community College, and serves on ExecuNet's executive resume writing and assessment team.
Publications & Recognition ...
Expert Resumes for Computer & Web Jobs, Expert Resumes for Teachers & Educators, Expert Resumes for Manufacturing Industry Professionals, Expert Resumes for Managers & Executives, Expert Resumes for Healthcare Professionals, Best College Resumes — Jump-Start Your Career, America's Top Resumes for America's Top Jobs, Cover Letter Magic, and Resume Maker 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Featured as a guest speaker at universities / colleges, professional group meetings, and non-profit organizations.
Read Deb's article in ComputerWorld about template programs and why they don't work. "Don't Use a Resume Template Program"
Recognized by clients as one of the BEST professional resume writing services and recruiter distribution services based on knowledge, writing expertise, coaching credentials, personality, and reputation for getting results.
Deborah James, Chief Career Officer,
Certified Professional Resume Writer & Coach, and Resume Guru
LeadingEdgeResumes.com
419-666-4518 or 800-815-8780
419-791-3567 (fax)
djames@leadingedgeresumes.com
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