We tell the story behind your résumé

Transform your experience into a narrative that hiring teams remember. Resumes, workshops, and portfolio storytelling.

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Why This Works

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Narrative-Driven

We transform chronological resumes into stories that showcase your impact and unique value.

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Results-Focused

Strategic positioning that gets you interviews and accelerates your job search timeline.

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Personalized Support

Coaching and accountability to keep you motivated and on track throughout your journey.

Services

Accelerate your job search with coaching, networking, and personal branding built for results.

Career Accelerator

$60/session

Resume transformation
LinkedIn optimization
Job search strategy
Interview coaching
Weekly accountability

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Networking Accelerator

$40/session

CONNECT Framework
Outreach scripts
Coffee chat playbook
Follow-up system
Group sessions (bonus)

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Personal Brand

$100/session

Brand storytelling
Feature on SBAR
Content creation
LinkedIn positioning
Media clips

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Pitch to Panel

$39/session

Virtual session
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Real-time feedback
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Best value for serious job seekers

$87/week

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"The coaching transformed how I present myself. Got my dream job offer in 3 weeks."

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Career transformations

95%

Interview success rate

3-6

Weeks to new role

Featured Speaking

🎤 Featured Speaking

PMI Durham Highlands Chapter

From Résumé to Real Impact: Storytelling as a Project Leadership Skill

Still reflecting on yesterday’s PM Buzz hosted by PMI DHC — and what a special one it was for me. It was my first time speaking at PMI Durham Highlands Chapter, and I had the opportunity to present how narrative thinking can help us move beyond titles, frameworks, and deliverables — and instead focus on how we communicate meaning, build trust, and influence decisions through story.

Main Message

Help us all lead with clarity, not just credentials.

From real career journeys to project experiences, the goal was simple: focus on meaning, trust, and influence through story.

Reflection

What made the evening truly memorable was the engagement — the conversations, reflections, and career stories many people shared during and after the session. That’s exactly why I started Story Behind a Résumé and it was amazing to see that come to life in the room.

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🎤 Featured Speaking

PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter

Career Day Panel – Navigating the Job Market with Authenticity

Saturday well spent! I’m truly grateful to have been part of the PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter Career Day this past Saturday alongside George Rofail, Hamza Momade, Balpreet Dharni and the rest of the organizers.

Session Reflection

It felt less like a panel and more like a real storytelling and sharing session. The keynote was special, the AI presentation was special, the food was special — it was a special event overall.

Panel Members

Reza Kopaee – sharp perspectives on AI tools and job search
Ajit Yohannan – incredible storyteller with deep insight
Sunita Mathew – powerful journey on navigating the market as a newcomer

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🎤 PMI DHC Activities

PMI Durham Highlands Chapter

CareerXpo 2026

What an incredible experience attending the inaugural PMI Durham Highlands Chapter CareerXpo 2026. This was a truly well-organized, engaging, and high-value event that brought together so many talented professionals, mentors, volunteers, and leaders in one space focused on growth, connection, and opportunity. It was inspiring to meet so many amazing individuals navigating different stages of their career journeys, all united by a shared commitment to professional development. A special highlight was hearing Mukhtar Kadiri, PMP story — his journey deeply resonated with many attendees facing similar challenges today including myself. His insights were timely, relevant, resourceful, and a powerful reminder that career transitions can also be moments of reinvention and resilience. A huge thank you to all the volunteers, mentors, Board Directors, and the Chapter President for creating such a meaningful platform for the project management community. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting professionals truly made this inaugural event a success. Proud to be part of a community that continues to create real impact.

Event Highlights

Networking & Growth: Connected with professionals at different career stages.

Inspirational Stories: Mukhtar Kadiri's journey on career reinvention.

Special Thanks

Heather Ricciuto for the invitation.

Delroy Trowers MBA PMP, Nico F., Michael Villani, Victor Onalo PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMI-PMOCP™, Sylvie Edwards.

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The Series

10 episodes featuring real career journeys, pivots, and growth stories.

EP 10

Alessandra Righini

LinkedIn YouTube

March 7, 2025

EP 09

Mumid Sharif

LinkedIn YouTube

February 21, 2025

EP 08

Hamza Momade

LinkedIn YouTube

February 4, 2025

EP 07

Ahmed Mekallach

LinkedIn YouTube

January 17, 2025

EP 06

Amy Au

LinkedIn YouTube

January 17, 2025

EP 05

Afshah Nabi

LinkedIn YouTube

December 14, 2024

EP 04

Michelle Hurlburt

LinkedIn YouTube

December 11, 2024

EP 03

Ingrid Deon

LinkedIn YouTube

November 19, 2024

EP 02

Jeff Reichman

LinkedIn YouTube

November 8, 2024

About Story Behind a Résumé

Story Behind a Résumé focuses on the person behind the paper — helping candidates craft resumes and stories that reflect their true impact. We believe everyone has a compelling story; we help you tell it in a way that gets results.

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