Wednesday February 22, 2012

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Career Steps West Michigan invites you to learn more about us.

formerly Career Transitions Center West Michigan

Please visit our "Upcoming Events" to register for information about current events and learn more about what we do to support individuals facing career change. If you or a friend or family member would like to explore "Taking Charge of Your Future" or "Next Steps To-Go" to learn more about these programs and the services we offer, please contact us!

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Coaches & Mentors

Job coaches provide personalized 1-on1 client consultation.  They help job seekers develop a clearer picture of the relationship between their qualifications, the requirements of their desired career direction(s) and plans for success.

CTCwm coaches are volunteers with a wide variety of backgrounds and skills.  They don’t have a standard “magic solution” for everyone; mostly, they are patient listeners who provide feedback based on their years of professional and personal experience.

The list below provides highlights about each coach.  For an expanded biographical review, click the "read more" button.



DeDe Esque - Coach/Mentor PDF Print E-mail

Experienced in transitions herself, DeDe Esque helps CTCwm clients discover the best way to honor and persevere amidst transitions into transformation.  DeDe’s passion is to coach and inspire clients through personal exploration and thought generation, enabling them to align their skills and accomplishments toward rich possibilities.

 
Gerrit Arens - Coach/Mentor PDF Print E-mail

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Gerrit Arens provides expertise in resume writing and building interviewing skills with the goal of allowing CTCwm clients to be best prepared for interviews and job searches. He is passionate about career development and planning and works with clients to better prepare for future career opportunities.
 
Kim Monaghan - Coach/Mentor PDF Print E-mail

 

 

Kim Monaghan is an experienced professional career coach. As a Certified Resume Writer and MBTI/SII Practioner, she provides guidance to our members drawing from her extensive experience as a career consultant. Kim is a graduate of the University of Houston with a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

 

 
Shannon Cooper - Coach/Mentor PDF Print E-mail

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Shannon Cooper works with CTCwm clients to focus on job search planning, creating an action plan and taking ownership of their careers.  She specializes in helping develop effective searches for job seekers, clients in transition and those returning to the workforce.

 
Mimi Fuger - Programs Director PDF Print E-mail

  

Mimi's experience in Corporate Human Resources Management, specializing in Talent Acquistion and Deployment, brings our members the "inside look" into the hiring process. Volunteering her time with CTCwm members, Mimi empowers them in the development of  action plans that will align with the goals and objectives of target employers.

 

 
Linda Burn - Coach/Mentor PDF Print E-mail

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Linda Burn possesses the motivation and high energy level to counsel CTCwm clients matching their backgrounds, interests, experience, and abilities with creative and successful “landing” solutions.
 
Kimberly Gleason - Coach/Mentor PDF Print E-mail

 

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Kimberly Gleason is a professionally trained coach who specializes in helping CTCwm clients develop a vision for their lives and careers and to create an action plan that integrates their passions, skills, and experiences into meaningful and fulfilling careers.  

 

 
Jerry Field PDF Print E-mail

  Jerry Field facilitates group workshops on Career Transition.  He enjoys assisting CTCwm clients in developing and implementing self-marketing campaigns to achieve "best fit" career objectives, based on individuals' strengths, experiences, preferences and priorities.

 
Deanna Demory PDF Print E-mail

Deanna Demory helps CTCwm clients find the critical intersection of their skills and talents with current and future market forces. Deanna specializes in the non-profit field and can support clients searching for more meaningful work.

 
David Beach PDF Print E-mail

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David Beach helps clients identify and leverage their strengths in the job search process. He provides expertise in search strategies, resume writing, and behavioral based interviews from both an employer and a candidate perspective. 

 
Cyndy Allen PDF Print E-mail

Cyndy Allen specializes in helping CTCwm clients with their interview skills, through offer consideration and negotiation, with the goal of increasing clients' confidence in managing their job search and marketing their value.

 
Chris Atwater PDF Print E-mail

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Chris Atwater brings a broad base of business experience to the coaching role.  He has a passion for listening, encouragement and creative thinking that allows him to engage clients to identify more purposeful work and careers.  He helps his clients translate their skills, strengths and interests to bring value to prospective fields and employers. 

 
Amy Marshall PDF Print E-mail

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Amy Marshall helps CTCwm clients get focused and make progress in their job search, working with them to create a future vision, polishing a resume that markets value to prospective employers, providing interview tips, networking support and coaching them in their search efforts.

 
Rob Geer - LinkedIn Boot Camp Creator PDF Print E-mail

 Rob Geer is a staffing professional who has a strong desire to help those who are in transition find the next opportunity.  He is an advocate of the power of networking both face to face and through LinkedIn and frequently does seminars on using LinkedIn for your career search.

 

 


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