About Adrienne Tom, Executive Resume Writer for Senior Leaders and the C-Suite
I’m Adrienne Tom, an award-winning executive resume writer and career strategist who works exclusively with senior leaders, executives, and board-level professionals across Canada and the United States.
For more than 18 years, I’ve partnered with Directors, VPs, and C-suite leaders navigating competitive job markets, confidential transitions, and career moves where clarity, positioning, and credibility matter. My work sits at the intersection of executive hiring realities and strategic career storytelling.
My services are not about polishing resumes. My framework is about translating leadership experience into a clear value narrative that resonates with executive search firms, recruiters, and decision-makers.
My Qualifications
What Shapes My Work with Executives
Most executives come to me after realizing their resume no longer reflects the scale or depth of their leadership. I see this pattern repeatedly. Accomplished leaders with complex careers struggle to condense decades of impact into materials that speak to the next role, not the last one.
Over the years, I’ve worked with executives across all industries, including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and energy. Some are pursuing their first C-suite role. Others are navigating board appointments, internal promotions, or discreet transitions.
These experiences shape my approach. Executive resumes must be strategic documents to get noticed and taken seriously in this market, and not read like historical records. Great resumes must show decision-level impact, leadership scope, and business outcomes, not task lists.
Executive searches have undergone significant changes over recent years and I'm keeping up. Often, clients approach me overwhelmed or frustrated. People know they are skilled, but demonstrating career achievement, quickly and succinctly, with modern tools can be a challenge. If this describes you, you aren't alone, and I can help!
Credentials, Recognition, and Industry Leadership
My work and expertise have been recognized across the career services industry and major platforms.
Professional credentials and recognition include:
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32X award-winning executive resume writer
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Certified Executive Resume Master
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Certified Master Resume Writer
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10X certified career professional
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Career Professionals of Canada certification assessor
Media, publishing, and platform presence:
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Featured contributor, Forbes
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Author and contributor to multiple career and resume books
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LinkedIn Top Voice, Job Search & Careers
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Host and guest on LinkedIn Live career discussions
Who I Work With
I work best with senior leaders and executives who value precision and have clear goals. Many of my clients are navigating sensitive career moments, including confidential searches, internal leadership transitions, or high-visibility roles.
I don’t offer mass-produced resumes or one-size-fits-all solutions. Every engagement is highly customized and grounded in a clear understanding of executive hiring expectations.
With a keen understanding of modern search tactics, I enjoy partnering with focused, driven, and invested top professionals to position them as the solutions companies seek. My work identifies marketable skills, generates interview-winning documents, and guides professionals down the right path for a successful job search.
If you're open to my processes and have a job target in mind, we should talk.
Visit my FAQ page to learn how we can partner on your career success.
A Personal Note
I understand how important career transitions can be at the executive level. Many of my clients are balancing professional ambition with confidentiality, timing, and reputation.
That’s why I approach this work with care, discretion, and respect for the weight of the decisions involved.
If you’re considering your next move and want guidance grounded in experience, I invite you to start a conversation.
My National & International Resume Writing Awards
