In today’s competitive job market, a résumé needs to do more than list qualifications—it must visually reflect a client’s unique brand while navigating the ever-changing demands of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

In this hands-on Master Series, you’ll gain practical design techniques to elevate your résumé writing craft. Learn how to incorporate branding attributes—color, shape, spacing, and layout—using only native Microsoft Word tools, without sacrificing ATS compliance or professionalism. Discover how to move beyond generic templates and confidently create visually distinctive, personalized résumés that capture attention and deliver results.

Whether you’re new to résumé design or ready to level up your visual branding skills, this session will help you:

• Identify brand-aligned visual elements for every client
  
• Use color and shape strategically to enhance readability and appeal
  
• Apply formatting with purpose to achieve balance and harmony
  
• Avoid common design pitfalls that interfere with ATS readability
  
• Manage files efficiently to preserve document integrity
  

You’ll leave empowered to create modern, customized résumés that not only look good—but work.

Tammy is a career services practitioner and resume writer with over a decade of combined experience in Advertising, Marketing, Recruitment, and Workforce Development.

As a trusted resume writing expert, she serves on the PARWCC grading committee and has been contracted with Randstad RiseSmart for three consecutive years.

She uniquely leverages her trifecta of skills in Design Strategy, Marketing, and Career-Positioning to amplify client value and help them secure quality interviews.

She is also the owner of ResumeSmith, a boutique resume-writing service. Here, she has crafted resumes for clients spanning diverse industries, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in the field. 

Beyond her professional endeavors, Tammy remains a passionate advocate for the arts. She regularly explores exhibits and participates in weekend art crawls throughout Charlotte and New York City. She also captures whimsical abstract strokes on terracotta plant pots, rekindling her love for creativity and inspiration.