Michael S.
Professional Resume Writer | CV Writer | Cover Letter & LinkedIn | ATS
From Career Experience to Career Opportunities | 1,530+ Five-Star Reviews | Top 1% Resume Writer Your experience has value. Your professional story should make that value impossible to overlook. A strong career history does not automatically translate into a strong resume. Even highly accomplished professionals can struggle to communicate their contributions, demonstrate their impact, and position themselves effectively in a competitive employment market. My work is to change that. I'm Michael Steve, a USA-based Triple Certified Resume Writer and Corporate Recruiter, with 17+ years of professional resume-writing experience. I've helped professionals across different career stages transform their employment histories, qualifications, and accomplishments into compelling career documents that attract attention and strengthen their candidacy. With more than 1,530 five-star client reviews, my experience spans entry-level professionals, experienced specialists, managers, directors, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and public-sector leaders. I've supported candidates pursuing opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, FAANG organizations, and other highly competitive employers. I believe every professional has a story worth telling. My responsibility is to uncover the strongest parts of that story and present them in a way that reflects your expertise, communicates your value, and supports your next career move. WHAT MAKES MY APPROACH DIFFERENT? I don't simply rearrange job descriptions or fill resumes with popular industry keywords. I look at your career strategically, identifying the accomplishments, specialized knowledge, leadership experience, and transferable strengths that distinguish you from other applicants. Every document is developed with three priorities: Strategic Positioning: Presenting your professional background in a way that aligns with your career direction and target opportunities. ATS Optimization: Incorporating relevant industry terminology, role-specific keywords, and recruiter-friendly formatting to support applicant tracking system compatibility. Professional Storytelling: Turning everyday responsibilities into meaningful contributions and achievement-focused statements that demonstrate your value. CAREER BRANDING SERVICES 1. Professional Resume & CV Writing ✔ ATS-optimized resumes and CVs ✔ Achievement-driven employment descriptions ✔ Executive, federal, technical, and academic resumes ✔ Career transition and promotion-focused resumes 2. Cover Letter Development ✔ Customized, persuasive cover letters ✔ Job-specific messaging and keyword alignment ✔ Professionally formatted, editable documents 3. LinkedIn Profile Development ✔ Compelling professional headlines and About sections ✔ Optimized experience descriptions and skills ✔ Personal branding and recruiter-focused positioning 4. Executive & Career Branding ✔ C-suite and leadership resumes ✔ Board and executive biographies ✔ Founder-to-corporate transitions and professional portfolios 5. Career Development ✔ Resume evaluations and recommendations ✔ Career change positioning ✔ Interview preparation and STAR-method coaching WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ✦ Proven Client Satisfaction: More than 1,530 five-star reviews on Upwork. ✦ Recruitment Experience: Corporate hiring and recruitment knowledge that informs how your qualifications are positioned. ✦ ATS Expertise: Strategic keyword integration, relevant terminology, and ATS-conscious formatting. ✦ Personalized Service: Every project is developed around your actual experience, career objectives, and target opportunities. Specialty Areas: Resume Writing | Cover Letter Writing | Executive Resume Writing | Entrepreneur (Founder) to Corporate Transition | LinkedIn Profile Development | Resume Development | Entry-Level Resumes | Curriculum Vitae | Executive Bios | Academic CVs | Content Writing | Board Resumes | CPRW | Career Change Resumes | Resume Design | ATS Compliance CLIENT FEEDBACK Jermaine Johnson: "Great Resume. Beat the ATS! He got me an interview instantly!" Maria E Gonzalez: "Your resume did help me get a job, thank you very, very much." Henry McEachin: "I loved your work. You helped me with my resume. I love the template you used. I got the job too!" LET'S ELEVATE YOUR CAREER PROFILE Whether you're pursuing a promotion, changing industries, entering the workforce, or targeting executive opportunities, your professional documents should reflect the full value of your experience. Send me a message outlining your career goals and the opportunities you're pursuing. I'll recommend the right services and provide a clear direction for getting started. No generic templates. No unnecessary buzzwords. Just strategically developed career documents that communicate your strengths and position you for your next opportunity. Let's turn your professional experience into your next career advantage. Michael Steve Professional Resume Writer | Career Strategist | Corporate Recruiter
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.8k
Billed in all: $197,645$198k
$47 in the last 6 months
Across 82 contracts
Across 4,022 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 9% in Biography Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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- #35CV328 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #11Top 11%🇺🇸#11 of 58
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- #84LinkedIn Profile Creation583 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #15Top 14%🇺🇸#15 of 97
- #99Cover Letter Writing855 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #32Top 12%🇺🇸#32 of 304