Shanen Smith (Shanen Valdes)

South Plantation High School

Class of 2001

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Shanen Valdes - Class of 2001 - South Plantation High School

First Name	Shanen
Last Name	Smith
Maiden Name	Valdes
Graduation Year	Class of 2001
Gender	Female
City	N/A
State/Province	GA
Country	United States
Occupation	Resume Writer (and aspiring Career Coach)
Married	Yes
Favorite School Memory	Reading textbooks in the hallway. No, seriously.
About Me	A ton! Upon graduating from high school, I pursued a variety of occupations while trying to find the perfect career path for me. I did it all. Dental Assisting, Administrative Assistant, Execuitve Assistant, Office Cleaner, Retail Associate, Medical Transcription, you name it. The problem was that I found it difficult to work for others and usually didn't enjoy the work I was doing because I felt my potential was being squandered. I couldn't figure out why I was such a job hopper and never satisfied with my employment. It made me appear irresponsible and I felt unstable. After taking some time off to have my daughter, it dawned on me... I hated working for other people. I wanted to work for me. I didn't want to pump my youth and energy into making someone else successful. I wanted to take the risk and experience the rewards. I wanted time freedom, no glass ceiling, no office politics, no set work schedule, no vacation requests, and unlimited choice. I wanted to be energized and engaged by my work, not feel like a slave to it. I wanted to work when and where I wanted to. I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and motivate and encourage them to see their own inner brilliance. I wanted to help others discover what they do best and find satisfaction and fulfillment in their work. For those that are passionate about what they do, I design vibrant, powerful, and compelling marketing documents to help them promote their unique value propositions to potential employers and significantly increase their chances of landing their dream jobs. I absolutely love it when my clients report that they have received multiple offers for interviews and employment and have to turn down jobs because of the success of their new resumes. I can teach them how to make themselves more marketable and help them navigate a crowded job market with confidence and prepare for interviews with poise. I help them turn off the negative tapes that play in the back of their minds and show them why they are qualified, capable, and have nothing to fear. That's why I chose to start my own business as a resume writer and budding career coach. I now l...(read more)