SHEDRACK SAMSON
Executive Resume Writer
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
- Are you a senior leader whose experience runs deeper than your resume or LinkedIn profile reflects? As you move up, articulating your value often becomes more difficult, not less. Any disconnect can be the difference between being overlooked and being invited forward. Every executive has a career story, but too often executive resumes read like job descriptions. Responsibilities are listed, and the context is thin. Outcomes are implied instead of proven. Yet boards and senior decision-makers are not evaluating task ownership. They are assessing HOW you think, what you drive, and where you can take the organization next. For 15+ years, I've partnered with C-suite, VP, and director-level leaders across Canada and the U.S., translating complex careers into executive narratives that hold up in boardrooms, recruiter conversations, and high-stakes decision environments. This work is not about job searching. It is about positioning, readiness, and control of your professional narrative before opportunity requires it. I help senior leaders uncover the strategic throughline behind their results and translate it into persuasive, market-ready career files that make decision-makers stop and pay attention. As Canada's first Certified Executive Resume Master, a 32X award winner, and a 10X certified career professional, I bring deep expertise in executive resume strategy, LinkedIn positioning, and leadership branding. HOW I WORK WITH EXECUTIVES: Develop executive resumes that move beyond responsibilities to decision-level impact Surface results and value that are difficult to articulate from the inside Translate experience into strategic narratives that resonate with boards, search firms, and hiring teams Deliver polished, market-ready career assets aligned to next-level leadership goals THE RESULTS: Leaders I partner with move into C-suite, VP, and director roles with greater leverage and visibility, securing positions within Fortune 500, high-growth, and complex multibillion-dollar organizations. RECOGNITION:
- Featured in Forbes, The Globe and Mail, NBC News, and the Calgary Herald
- Named one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Job Search and Careers
- Certification Assessor for Career Professionals of Canada
- Published in seven resume and cover letter books. Your career story is a strategic asset. When positioned with clarity and intent, it becomes a competitive advantage.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Resume Writer
Career Impressions
03.2008 - Current
- Do you want a resume that gets you noticed for top jobs
- As a 10X certified career professional, 2X master-level resume writer, and 32X award-winner, I write resumes and LinkedIn profiles that help C-suite executives, VPs, and directors land top jobs at billion-dollar companies, start-ups, and everything in between.
- Your story deserves to be told. Everyone has value to offer employers. But conveying this story in a modern, succinct executive resume isn't easy. I can do this for you.
- You matter to me. I engage directly with all clients and complete all of the work myself. Your work will never be handed off to another writer.
- I offer more than just 'a resume'. I'm often told that my process is as valuable as the final documents. People feel more empowered and confident after our work together.
- I hear amazing success stories from my clients. For 15+ years, I have written hundreds of executive resumes and LinkedIn profiles that generated increased recognition and escalated earning power for my clients.
- Executive Resume Writing. Website: www.careerimpressions.ca
- Canadian Executive Resume Writer and US Executive Resume Writer for CxO, CEO, CFO, COO, CIO, CTO, CRO, SVP, VP, and Director titles.
LinkedIn Profile Writer
Career Impressions
01.2010 - Current
- Looking to get your LinkedIn profile to bubble to the top of search results
- Want to build a robust executive online presence
- I develop LinkedIn profile content, from top to bottom, for forward-thinking executives, directors, and managers across North America to help them get found and hired faster.
- Website: www.careerimpressions.ca
- LinkedIn services include: Complete LinkedIn profile audit, Creation of customized, SEO-rich LinkedIn content to increase your profile's visibility.
Outreach & Communications Coordinator
Career Professionals of Canada
03.2026 - Current
- I am pleased to take on this role alongside my executive resume writing practice to further support and contribute to the career development community.
Contributing Writer on Executive Resumes and Job Search Strategies
Thrive Global
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Created and published content on executive resume writing, job search strategies, and resume trends on this new platform founded by Arianna Huffington.
Co-Founder
Job Search Journey
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Created resources for job seekers including ATS-friendly resume templates and networking scripts.
- Co-Founder | Job Search Resources: Resume Templates, Networking Scripts, Interview Guides and more!
Co-Founder | Small Business and Productivity Coach for Career Pros
CareerPreneur Partners
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided one-on-one, custom coaching to careerpreneurs, helping them navigate small business challenges.
Council Member | Content Contributor on Executive Resumes and Executive Job Search
Forbes Coaches Council
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Developed and distributed thought leadership articles and tips for publication on Forbes.com.
Job Search Content Creator | Resume Writing and Interview Tips
LinkedIn
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Developed articles and posts to support the Job Seeker Premium Site on LinkedIn.
Career Advisor
University of Calgary - Career Services
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Aided post secondary students with a variety of job search techniques, including resume creation, interview preparation, job search advice and networking.
Engineering Internship Program Administrator
University of Calgary
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Supported several hundred engineering students of nine separate disciplines through the program's application process.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Calgary
01.2001
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Career Directors International
01.2014
Technology Optimized Resumes
Career Professionals of Canada
01.2018
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Career Professionals of Canada
01.2010
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Career Enlightenment
01.2014
Skills
- Resume Writing
- Executive Resume Writing
- Executive Resume Writer
Certification
- Certified Professional Resume Writer, Calgary's first!
- Certified Resume Strategist
- Certified Employment Strategist
- Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE)
- Certified Career Enlightenment LinkedIn Writer
Awards
- Toast of the Resume Industry Award (TORI), Best Sales Resume
- Award of Excellence, Outstanding Executive Resume
- Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Award, Best IT Resume
Publications
- Best Canadian Cover Letters, Second Edition
- Canadian Executive Resume Writer | Interview Coach | LinkedIn Profile Developer | Personal Branding Specialist
Timeline
Outreach & Communications Coordinator
Career Professionals of Canada
03.2026 - Current
Contributing Writer on Executive Resumes and Job Search Strategies
Thrive Global
01.2019 - 01.2022
Co-Founder
Job Search Journey
01.2019 - 01.2022
Council Member | Content Contributor on Executive Resumes and Executive Job Search
Forbes Coaches Council
09.2016 - 10.2018
Co-Founder | Small Business and Productivity Coach for Career Pros
CareerPreneur Partners
01.2016 - 01.2020
Job Search Content Creator | Resume Writing and Interview Tips
LinkedIn
01.2012 - 01.2014
LinkedIn Profile Writer
Career Impressions
01.2010 - Current
Executive Resume Writer
Career Impressions
03.2008 - Current
Career Advisor
University of Calgary - Career Services
01.2002 - 01.2007
Engineering Internship Program Administrator
University of Calgary
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Calgary
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Career Directors International
Technology Optimized Resumes
Career Professionals of Canada
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Career Professionals of Canada
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Career Enlightenment