About Us
Vivian VanLier is a Multi-Certified Career Coach, Published Resume Writer and Personal Branding Strategist who has been helping professionals and executives make transformational life and career changes, for the past 20+ years.
In addition to excellent writing skills, expertise in the field of career management, and commitment to ongoing training, Vivian leverages her background in the “real” world of business to ask insightful questions that get to the heart of how her clients provide a unique promise of value to a prospective employer so they can outperform their competition in today’s highly competitive job market.
“I’m committed to helping my clients gain clarity and confidence, get past limiting beliefs and see life as a journey of possibility. Whether you are seeking a new job or a new career, entering or re-entering the world of work, I’ve been there too. I firmly believe you can always reinvent yourself and reach for the stars! I’ve been a ‘trailblazer’ (breaking the glass basement twice); left the workforce, re-entered and changed careers twice before transitioning into the field of career management. I understand your challenges, fears and uncertainties. I also understand what drives hiring and business decision-making.”
Education / Certifications
- BS in Business Administration, UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
- CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer), JCTC (Job and Career Transition Coach), CCMC (Certified Career Management Coach), CEIP (Certified Employment Interview Professional), CPBS (Certified Personal Branding Strategist), CDBS (Certified Digitnal Branding Strategist), CEMP (Certified Empowerment and Motivational Professional), NCOPE (Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert), Reach Certified Personal Branding Specialist.
- Additional training in Executive Coaching, Retirement Coaching, LinkedIn Profiles, Life Coaching, and other career-related topics.
Prior Professional Background
Prior to becoming a resume writer and career coach, Vivian’s professional background included 15+ years of public and corporate accounting, plus commercial real estate. She was hired as the first female accountant at her first two positions–breaking glass basements so other women could later break glass ceilings!
Vivian understands the business world. Working in public and corporate accounting, as well as Commercial Real Estate, Vivian gained a 360 degree perspective of all core business functions across a broad range of industries including Financial Services, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Sports, Retail, Food & Beverage, Professional Services, Automotive and more.
She previously held positions as Staff Accountant for a CPA firm and financial services organization, Internal Auditor for a diversified conglomerate, Cost Accountant / Assistant Controller for a $160M F&B manufacturer/distributor and division of a global company, and Retail Real Estate Sales and Leasing Agent, representing tenants and owners of shopping centers.
Publications and Publicity
Vivian has been quoted as a career expert in 100+ newspapers, publications and websites such as Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, TheLadders.com, Women in Technology (WITI) and CNNMoney.com, and was identified as one of “Hollywood’s top Career Counselors” on E! Entertainment. She’s been a contributor to 30+ nationally-published books.
Public Speaking / Presentations
Vivian has been a speaker, presenter and facilitator at professional conferences, universities, public career events and foundations in the US and Canada.