Kelly Donovan

Resume writer · Los Angeles, CA · virtual

Credentials they list: CTL CICNC, PARWCC CPRW, NRWA NCOPE

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"I help ambitious leaders from around the world: C-suite and senior-level executives, 6- and 7-figure earners, current and aspiring board directors, successful entrepreneurs." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Collaborative Executive Resume & LinkedIn Project
Executives who value close collaboration; entrepreneurs investing in a la carte LinkedIn projects		 2 weeks · Zoom sessions for strategic collaboration · Executive resume writing by owner · LinkedIn profile content creation · Personal brand identification · Collaborative revisions during project $1,500 to $3,000
Conventional Executive Resume & LinkedIn Project
Executives with resumes not updated for more than a decade		 5 weeks · Collaborative Zoom sessions for editing · Executive resume writing · LinkedIn profile content creation · Additional documents creation $1,500 to $3,000
Laser Session for Resume/LinkedIn Improvement
DIY types or unemployed with tight budget		 1 session · One-off paid Zoom session · Resume and/or LinkedIn profile critique and improvement on request
Job Search Action Series (1-on-1 via Zoom) 3 sessions · Session 1: Job search action plan and strategy · Session 2: Progress check and next steps · Session 3: Further progress check and next steps · Email support between sessions · Review of recommended resources on request
Interview Preparation Series (1-on-1 via Zoom) 2 sessions · Pre-session recommended reading · Session 1: Discuss likely questions and answers · Homework between sessions · Session 2: Mock interview with feedback on request
LinkedIn Boot Camp Training and coaching on LinkedIn on request
A la Carte LinkedIn Profiles
Entrepreneurs and executives with strong resumes not actively seeking new position		 One-on-one Zoom collaboration · Compelling content for all profile sections · Search optimization · LinkedIn banner image · Training on LinkedIn settings and features on request
Executive Bios Executive biography writing on request
Board Resumes & Board Bios Board resume writing · Board biography writing on request
Resume Distribution to Recruiters and/or VC & PE Firms Resume distribution to recruiters · Resume distribution to venture capital and private equity firms on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Assess needs and build package · Personal brand brainstorming exercise · Client compiles information checklist · Interview to delve into accomplishments and differentiators · Prepare accomplishment-oriented resume draft (7-14+ business days) · Recruiter review and feedback
Before coaching
Executive Recruiter, Fortune 500 companies

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 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.
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA 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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

Their website promises results: "Your satisfaction with your resume draft, LinkedIn draft, and other documents is guaranteed. Drafts revised to your satisfaction.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.

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