Alison smith
As the Owner of Radical Resumes LLC, I help individuals identify, articulate, and communicate their value with confidence. My passion is helping people recognize strengths they often overlook and translate their experiences into compelling career narratives.
Drawing on decades of experience in leadership, hiring, interviewing, employee development, technical writing, and workforce coaching, I provide personalized résumé training, career guidance, and job-search support tailored to each individual’s goals. While I continue to offer résumé development services, my primary focus has evolved toward teaching people how to understand, maintain, and strategically use their résumés throughout their careers.
I also collaborate with workforce development organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and corporate partners to deliver customized résumé education and career-readiness training. Through these partnerships, I help individuals build confidence, improve professional communication, and prepare for meaningful employment opportunities.
My professional background includes engineering leadership, project management, workforce development, technical communication, and talent selection. Throughout my career, I have reviewed résumés, interviewed candidates, mentored professionals, developed training programs, and helped individuals navigate career transitions.
What I enjoy most is seeing someone move from uncertainty to confidence, from wondering whether they are qualified to recognizing the value they bring.
Specialties include:
• Résumé Strategy & Training
• Career Coaching
• Workforce Development
• Professional Branding
• Interview Preparation
• Technical & Executive Résumés
• LinkedIn Profile Optimization
• Employee Development & Mentoring
• Technical Writing & Communications
Helping people tell their story, discover their value, and pursue their next opportunity is the most rewarding part of what I do.
Education
Executive Master of Business (EMBA); Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
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