Your Board Resume Has 1 Chance
to Make Your First Impression…
Make Sure it’s the Right One
- Multi-award-winning top executive resume writing firm for BOD and aspiring board members
- Trusted and referred by top retained executive recruiting firms
- Hold International Board Director Competency Designation (IBDC.D) and MQLE.D, Mindfulness Intelligence® Leadership Excellence Certification
- Forbes Top 100 Career Website
- 99% client satisfaction rate
We Know How to Build Your Board (Resume) Document so
you are considered seriously as a Board Director or Advisor
For Public, Private, and Non-Profit Board Seats
CEO Resume Writer was founded by Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CERM, CMRW+EE, CARW, MCD, NCOPE, IBDC.D, MQLE.D, an award-winning executive resume writer, career industry thought leader and past executive recruiting firm owner. She holds multiple international certifications in coaching and leadership, and her team has created powerful board documents (board resumes) for both established and aspiring leaders worldwide. Not all board resumes are created equal, even by top executive resume writing firms. Properly designed board resumes are actually called “board documents.” Not understanding what BODs are looking for in a board candidate submission can lead to you not being taken seriously as a potential nominee. We understand how to properly craft your board documents (BOD resume) so you get the serious consideration you deserve.
Contact us for a confidential evaluation of your Board goals.
Mary Elizabeth and her small global team of multi-certified, top executive resume writers, executive career coaches, and past executive recruiters have been successfully serving board members and C-Suite leaders across the globe for over a decade and are known as one of the top boutique board resume-writing firms in the world.
Let us show you how a small investment in yourself and your board document resume can lead to board nominations and appointments.
Attention Board Directors & Aspiring Board Members
Seeking Your First or Next Board Seat
Are you facing these challenges?
- You’re not privy to what properly designed board documents (BOD resumes) should look like?
- You have not updated your CEO resume recently but were thinking of “dusting it off” for a potential board opportunity?
- Are you uncertain about what skills to emphasize in your board document (board resume)?
- Are you ready for your first paid or public board seat but unsure where to start?
- Are you uncertain of the difference between an executive resume and board documents (board resume)?
- Are you unsure how to convey your board of director skills on your LinkedIn profile?
- Do you need BOTH an executive resume and board documents (board resume)?
Your BOD Document (BOD Resume) is Your Key to Being Considered Seriously for the Best Board Roles
Our BOD document (board of director resume) writing firm understands what boards are looking for and what immediately disqualifies otherwise qualified candidates from being seriously considered for board roles.
We have developed a proprietary method for partnering with you to clarify your goals, create your unique branding message, identify and categorize the key leadership skills boards are looking for today, and construct it in a properly formatted, compelling way, even co-branding the visual appearance of your board documents to align with your industry, leadership profile, and subject matter expertise.
Our executive resume writing services team designs board documents (board resumes) for board of director members and aspiring board of director members across almost every industry. Our strategy involves, in part, crafting your board documents (board resume) TO your goals—packaging your executive leadership skills into a compelling, strategically designed board document that is both impressive and engaging to board nominating committees.
Our clients land appointments on non-profit, private, and public boards across all industries.
Award-Winning Resume Writing Services Awards, Certifications, Distinctions, & Association Memberships
AWARDS
Forbes Top 100 Websites for Your Career
4x TORI Nominations, CDI
2x TORI Awards, CDI
Career Innovator Award, CDI
Lifetime Achievement Award, CDI
ADVANCED RESUME WRITING CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Master Resume Writer & Executive Editor (CMRW+EE)
Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM)
Certified Executive Resume Writer (CERW)
Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW)
Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE), LinkedIn, NRWA
EXECUTIVE COACHING & LEADERSHIP
Master Career Director (MCD), CDI
Affiliate Member, Institute of Coaching McLean, Affiliate of Harvard Medical School (2022–Present)
The International Women Leaders Group, Mindfulness Institute
MQLE.D, Mindfulness Intelligence® Leadership Excellence Certification – Coaching & Leadership Training Program, The Inner Business Institute
Certified Executive Leadership Development Coach
Certified Professional Branding Strategist
Certified Career Management Coach
Certified Career Strategist
International Board Competency Designation
MA Pfister Strategy Group, Inc.
Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Career Thought Leaders (CTL) Consortium Associate (2018–Present)
National Resume Writers Association (NRWA) (2018–Present)
Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARWCC) (2018–Present)
Forbes Coaches Council (2016–Present)
Career Directors International (CDI) (2003–Present)
Affiliate Member, Institute of Coaching, McLean, Affiliate of Harvard Medical School (2022–Present)
CEO Resume Writer is NOT Your Typical Board Document & Resume Writing Services Firm – What Makes Us Different
Founder Mary Elizabeth Bradford brings 20+ years of executive recruiting, leadership coaching, and award-winning executive resume writing to her team and clients. Understanding how things look “from different sides of the table” and having coached and advised thousands of top executives through their entire job search gives her a unique perspective on executive career transitions and BOD appointments.
This expertise is why we are more than just a board document (board resume) or executive resume writing firm. We can help you learn through our self-guided materials how to create and manage your executive transition and board appointments, from getting clear on your goals, your target markets, and the best move for you, to developing your board documents (board resume), to helping you define and implement the best way to market yourself for board seats.
This hands-on and highly personalized approach has earned the trust of our clients, who return over the years for ongoing advisory and board document and executive resume writing services as they continue to advance their executive career goals. With a high degree of client referrals and a 99% client satisfaction rate, we are the top board document and C-Suite executive resume writing firm in the US and one of the top board document and executive resume writing firms for top executives globally.
Our Unique Executive Resume Writing Services Process for Board Directors and Aspiring Board Directors
Please note that we are available by phone and email for any questions at any time during the process.
Pick your executive resume package online and place your order.
Complete our proprietary marketing blueprint.
Receive your draft resume in 10 business days.
Make minor edits with us by email or phone.
Receive your proofed BOD documents in 3 formats: Word, PDF, and ATS-friendly.
Receive personalized or self-guided instruction on securing board seats.
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BOD Document (Board Resume) & LinkedIn Profile Writing Examples
Your board document (board resume) is a unique creation that will give an overview of who you are as an executive. It will categorize your areas of subject matter expertise and leadership competencies, reflecting your strongest areas of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and grit. To craft the best board documents (board resume), the layout and content must be strategically constructed to appeal to board nominating committees.
Due to the proprietary nature of the evolution of our board documents (board resume), we do not share our actual finished board documents on our website. However, you may view past board documents we have designed to get a feel for the quality and visual appeal we strive for with every project.
Board Document Resume Packages
The background of our founder, Mary Elizabeth Bradford, allows us to offer you a holistic experience, making us more than just a board document (executive resume writing) services company. We advise you on the direction and transition strategies that work to secure your first or additional board seats. The development of your board documents (board resume) and other supporting marketing materials comes with customized recruiter/private equity introductions, how-to strategies for attaining appointments, and board interviewing and negotiation strategies.
A la Carte Board Documents
For those who wish to have us design their board documents, biography, or executive resume with no additional services.
$3894
VIP BOD Documents (Resume) Package
There are vast and critical differences between a CxO resume and properly prepared board documents. This document package starts with your executive board document (resume) with the corresponding cover letter and executive board biography. In addition, we will create your board-ready LinkedIn profile and show you how to pull opportunities to you through LinkedIn’s powerful digital platform. This is a crucial package for CxOs and aspiring and seasoned board directors looking to be taken seriously when submitting documents for board opportunities. You will also receive critical tips, resources, information on interviewing at the board level, and an introduction distribution to over 500 top executive search firms qualified to conduct BOD searches, as well as PE firms who often have needs for qualified board members for their portfolio companies.
$4979
If you are a Director, VP, CxO, or Board Member interested in an executive resume package or working directly with Mary Elizabeth, click below to schedule a complimentary 15-minute call with one of our team members.
Mary Elizabeth Bradford, CMRW+EE, CARW, CERM, MCD, NCOPE, IBDC.D, MC
Our BOD Document (Board Resume) Writing Service Reviews & Testimonials – Why We Are The Premier BOD Document (Resume) Writing Service
It starts with your board documents, but CEO Resume Writer takes a holistic approach to your entire transition, providing valuable advisory services regarding achieving your board-related goals. This is why we consider ourselves the best board document writing firm for board directors in the US.
Frequently Asked Board Document & Resume Writing Questions
How much do board document (resume writing) services cost?
At the board level, you need a strategically aligned document expertly crafted to your goals. Writers that have amassed the expertise to deliver effective board documents are rare. You may find them in the $2K–$5K range.
Additionally, as executive resume writing is a non-regulated industry, our professional opinion is that the executive resume writer or executive resume writing services firm you retain to create your professional board documents should have at least 10 years of experience crafting board document resumes and board certification from one of the major BOD associations.
Who will I work with once I have chosen my BOD document package?
Once you have chosen your board document (resume) package, you will work directly with our specialized board writer. Mary Elizabeth Bradford acts as Executive Project Director and ultimately oversees all projects.
How long does the board document writing process take?
Depending on the package you choose, your BOD document package project can be completed in as little as 3-6 weeks. Rush projects are taken with prior approval and require an additional investment.
Is hiring a top executive resume writing firm to create my board document (board resume) worth it?
Our clients return time and again for many reasons. One of the main reasons is the return on investment from the marketing support and strategic guidance they receive from us. If you are serious about securing board appointments, it’s critical your board documents convey the right leadership message in the proper format, so you gain serious consideration from nominating committees.
What kinds of board documents do you write, and in what industries?
CEO Resume Writer creates board documents for non-profit, private, and public board seats across all industries and around the globe. We have ample expertise in the private equity and venture capital markets.
Where can I learn more about BOD documents and board nominations and appointments?
Book a complimentary consultation with us here
(902) 536-3360
Email us here
You can read some of our blog articles about BOD documents (board resumes) and board appointments here:
5 Things Boards Will Be Looking For From CEOs in 2023
How to Target a Board Position: Why You Need a Separate Set of Board Documents
An Executive/Board Director’s Guide to Re-Entering the Workforce
Board of Directors Intelligence: Emotional, Mindfulness, & Adversity
5 Ways a Board Resume is Different from an Executive Resume