Today
is the final day of OPERATION:
Create Your Own Path, a 30-day online event featuring 30 military spouse entrepreneurs
from across the globe. Every day for the past month one military spouse
business owner has highlighted another on their blogs. It has been a fantastic exercise in sharing
businesses, ideas, and personalities.
On
Day 5, I was a featured business and had an awesome
article written about me by Jenny Theuerkauf of Little Bean Designs. So now, on Day 30, I have the privilege of
introducing you to someone special too.
Her name is Amy Schofield of Schofield Strategies.
For
those of you who are not in the military I would like for you to think about
this for a minute…Imagine that you have dedicated your entire professional
existence, for nearly 20 years, to an organization that speaks a different
language from the rest of the “real world”.
You may have a folder filled with accomplishments and experiences that
illustrate your career but you have no idea how to translate them to the civilian
community so they recognize your value.
Or perhaps you don’t see your own value because you are a spouse who has
a spotty career path. A career path that
has been interrupted every few years by national/international moves or is missing
chunks of time altogether because you have been raising a family. How do you
pull together all of your unique experiences and specialized skill sets into a
resume that will get you hired? Just
contact Amy!
For
over 10 years Amy has focused on resume writing and professional development
techniques. She established Schofield Strategies
two years ago and has found a specialized niche in the military community. As a Navy spouse, Amy is uniquely qualified
to filter through military career histories and create stellar resumes that not
only get the job seeker noticed but hired as well!
Besides
her professional background and military expertise, Amy also brings one more
vital tool to her business…passion. She
truly cares and is motivated by the success of her clients. She takes a personal approach in getting to
know not only the data but the person she supports as well. She knows that her one-on-one approach is the
key to her success.
Although
her husband is her biggest supporter, Amy receives accolades for her
professionalism from every client she helps.
“Amy was spectacular and a true expert in her field. I would
recommend her to anyone,” said one client.
“Wow, that was fast! It looks spectacular! Never thought I
would look so impressive on paper,” exclaimed another.
This however, is my favorite testimonial to Amy’s talent:
““Wow! I really can’t believe I’m reading about myself… I have goose
bumps knowing that I accomplished all of this! You’re good!!!!
THANKS!” During the 30 days of
OPERATION: Create Your Own Path I have seen a reoccurring theme in the stories
of all the featured spouses and Amy is no exception.
She leads with her heart and adds a little something of herself
to every interaction she has. Amy helps
veterans redefine themselves upon separation from the military so they can
pursue their dreams in the civilian sector.
She encourages spouses who are hesitant about reentering the workforce
by creating dazzling resumes highlighting their skills. And networking with other entrepreneurial spouses
and blogging allows her to share her knowledge of business branding. Amy knows that personal connections only help
to strengthen a professional interactions and she takes every opportunity to
develop those relationships daily.
In a recent nomination submission for the Military Family Member Community Heartbeat Award her
husband said, “As her business has grown and as resume
orders have continued to flow in, she's had the opportunity to "pay it
forward" by referring overflow clients to other military spouse-run
businesses. Her caring spirit and business savvy have allowed her to mentor two
other military spouses as they created their own resume-writing and virtual
assistant businesses."
Though the military lifestyle can be filled with daunting change
one thing remains true, we are always here to build up and support one another
in our endeavors. This has never been
more evident than in the OPERATION: Create You Own Path interviews. In 30 days we have helped to promote each
other, share personal stories, and raise awareness for our businesses and
opportunities. I am so happy to have
been part of this wonderful exercise and plan to continue developing these
relationships long into the future.
Amy Schofield, Schofield Strategies
Administrative Consultant / Resume Writer
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