Melissa Orpen-Tuz
Resume writer · Cranston, RI · virtual
Credentials they list: PARWCC CPRW, RWA ACRW, CDI CERM
"Vivid Career Services creates powerful executive resumes and engaging LinkedIn profiles for talented senior leaders." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| THE BASICS | STARTING OUT talented leaders who want to be prepared should an incredible opportunity come their way |
resume · cover letter | $875 to $1,475 |
| NEXT LEVEL | GAINING GROUND sought-after executives who need a well-rounded package for leadership roles, board seats, and speaking engagements |
1 session · 90- to 120-minute deep-dive interview · Custom-Designed Resume · LinkedIn Profile Development · Customizable Cover Letter/E-Note · 30 days of revisions | $950 to $1,800 |
| TOTAL SOLUTION | TAKING OFF sought-after executives who need a well-rounded package for leadership roles, board seats, and speaking engagements |
1 session · 90- to 120-minute deep-dive interview · Custom-Designed Resume · LinkedIn Profile Development · Customizable Cover Letter/E-Note · Executive Bio OR Networking Brief | $1,250 to $2,325 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $875. Of the 351 resume writers in our directory who publish a package price, 95% start at the same price or lower.
- 8 years coaching; the median for resume writers in our directory is 15.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | no | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | yes | no | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- Setting out on a journey of discovery: brief questionnaire, 90- to 120-minute phone session · Turning it over to your guide & cartographer: create custom-designed career documents and career story map · Making landfall and getting your bearings: receive document proofs within 7-10 business days, 30 or 60-day revision period · Striding off into a new world: tools for job search and resume tailoring
- Before coaching
- English teacher, education (5 years); workforce development and job readiness program director, nonprofit management; human resources leader, human resources; public service program manager, public service
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job. | You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite. | You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews. |
| Job search | A target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free. | Interviews are coming in. | Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network. |
| Personal brand | A consistent story across your resume, LinkedIn and a personal page. Callings builds the page, free. | The role you want does not depend on visibility. | Visibility or thought leadership is part of the role. |
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Questions to ask before hiring
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: yes
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