Barb Poole

Current

• President at Hire Imaging, LLC

Past

• Career Consultant at Ricklin-Echikson Associates (REA)

Education

• St. Cloud State University

Recommended

13 people have recommended Barb

Connections

108 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

• My Website

Barb Poole’s Summary

I have helped people explore, find, get and keep their career dreams for more than 25 years.

I'm an objective partner with my clients. I offer a myriad of ideas and resources, support but not coddling. My clients have skin in the game, and grow through their accountability.

People are at different crossroads in their careers. That's my joy; to join them on that road, and help them walk it.

ALPHABET SOUP

* Certified Career Management Coach
(Career Coach Academy)

* Certified Leadership & Talent Management Coach
(Career Coach Academy)

* Certified Expert Resume Writer
(Career Directors International; Certification Commitee)

* Certified Professional Resume Writer
(Professional Assocation of Resume Writers & Coaches)

* Certified Professional in Human Resources
(Society for Human Resource Management)

I love helping people take career baby steps that turn into broad jumps!

Barb Poole’s Specialties:

career coaching (exploration, networking [targeted, traditional and online], interviewing, job search strategies, career branding, keeping positive, managing expectations of the job search, salary negotations, jumpstarting a new position...and more), resume writing and career documents (biographies, business cards, letters, leadership addendums and stand-alones; LinkedIn profiles), talent and leadership coaching, outplacement.

Barb Poole’s Experience

• President

  Hire Imaging, LLC

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  January 1982 — Present (27 years 11 months)

  Career coaching and writing firm helping talent explore, design, promote, and manage career value, brand and fit in the 21st century workplace.

• Career Consultant

  Ricklin-Echikson Associates (REA)

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  2005 — 2008 (3 years )

  Managed an international client porfolio with customized career exploration, development and management programs. Specialized in assisting clients in relocation scenarios. Services included:
  * Career / interest assessments
  * Strategic and action planning
  * Resumes and marketing documents
  * Market research and job leads

Barb Poole’s Education

• St. Cloud State University

  Bachelor of Science , English, Communications, Theater , 1970 — 1975

  * Established a freelance resume writing business

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Phi, Reader's Theater, Chorus, Performing Arts Performances

Additional Information

Barb Poole’s Websites:

• My Website

Barb Poole’s Groups:

* Society for Human Resource Management
* Career Management Alliance
* Career Directors International (Certification Committee; Career Expert)
* Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
* Central Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management
* National Resume Writers Association
* St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce (Workforce Development Committee, Leadership Alumni Committee, Government Day Committee, Leadership Class Graduate 2006)

•    Arbita CyberSleuths
•    Executive Suite
•    Helping Friends Career Network (LI2HF)
•    Facebook.com
•    LinkEds & writers
•    SHRM Networking Group
•    Google Group
•    The Recruitment Network
•    LinkedMinnesota
•    St Cloud State University Alumni
•    Career Directors International
•    Women For Hire
•    Tweeple
•    Human Resources Professionals: THE "Unofficial" forum for SHRM Members
•    Career Coach Academy
•    Learning Journeys International Center of Coaching

Barb Poole’s Honors:

* Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Awards, Career Directors International:
1st Place Sales & Marketing Resume, 2008
1st Place Career Change Resume, 2007
1st Place Re-Entry Resume, 2006
1st Place International Resume, 2004
1st Place Re-Entry Resume, 2003

Barb Poole’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch