CAREER CONSULTANT ■ TECH & IT ■ EXECUTIVE COACH

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Monique Montanino | Certified Coach & Author

(360) 316-9505

Seattle, WA ● Austin, TX

Looking for a job market expert in Seattle or Austin?

I’m your strategist

Welcome!

I’m a certified career coach and published author for technology executives seeking career advice; I help them land their next big-impact role. Based upon the weather, I spend half a year in Seattle and the other in Austin.

My clients in the past month included a Microsoft GM, Director at AWS, and CPO at a startup. A collaboration with a former Intel GM and Accenture partner paved the way for him to become a cloud startup CEO. A former client went from being a Microsoft Director, accepting a job at AWS, and within 3 months, he received a better equity offer at an e-commerce startup.

 

I asked an AWS client, “What did you gain from our time together?”

He responded, “You organized my career transition next steps and decluttered a resume of 15 years with a laundry list of irrelevant skills.”

Three months later, he’s now at Facebook in Seattle.

 

If any of the following career path challenges sound familiar, you’ve arrived at the right spot.

■   How do I become an online click magnet for exec recruiters?

■   Where should I start with my career brand for my next role?

■   What are the best practices for interviews at Amazon?

■   Where can I stand out from the competition?

 

Resumé and LinkedIn Profile Expertise — Seattle & Austin

As a career strategist with 20 years of Fortune 200 staffing experience, I’ve conducted 1,350 resumé critiques, held 700 coaching sessions, and executed more than 350 LinkedIn profile makeovers. Grounded by a Marketing MBA, I will share my brand imaging experience to land your next career adventure. I understand the Seattle job market after career success for 15 years at a technology company. My focus serves technology executives to find their next significant impact role.

☛ executive coaching

☛ personal brand image development

☛ resumé writing

☛ LinkedIn profile optimization

☛ interview coaching using Amazon best practices

 

Tech and Cloud Background

I understand your perspective since I’m living the tech career path continuum from college grad with no experience, industry job change, geographic moves, and launching my own companies. One common goal throughout my career was landing my next ideal job for more money, ego, promotion, relocation, more significant benefits, and job flexibility.

How did I do it? I enlisted help along the way, including mentors, career consultants, career websites, research, networking, and a professional resumé writer.

Ready to collaborate? I profess you will be an attraction magnet for recruiters and more confident in interviews.

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Background Story

e-Mail

monique@resumetech.guru

Location

Downtown Austin (Oct-April) ● Downtown Seattle (May-Sept)

Web Site

www.resumetech.guru

Phone

(360) 316-9505

QUANTIFIABLE

  • 1,350 resumé critiques
  • 350 LinkedIn makeovers
  • 20 years Fortune 200 staffing
  • 20 years personal brand imaging
  • #1 business tech sales executive
  • Marketing MBA

Package options for every career stage

Invest In Yourself

Exec Coaching Package

Need sounding board

$1,800
  • Career consulting/two initial 1-hour in-person sessions
  • Executive coaching
  • Career pathways audit
  • Leadership skills analysis
Career Evolve Package

Need strategy session

$2,900
  • Career consulting/two 1-hour in-person sessions
  • Personal branding
  • Resumé optimization
  • Cover letter
  • Interview preparation
  • LinkedIn profile makeover
Executive Shift Package

Need corporate pivot

$3,200
  • Career consulting/three 1-hour in-person sessions
  • Personal branding
  • Resumé optimization
  • Cover letter
  • Interview preparation
  • LinkedIn profile makeover
  • Executive search strategies
  • Contact strategy for networking
  • 1 month follow up

Words from Clients

Personal branding in action

I am providing a well-deserved recommendation that is long overdue… Monique and I began our partnership a year ago, when I needed a thoughtful, caring, but most importantly, strategic executive coach to help rechannel my career. I can honestly say she is all that and more. Monique struck a great first impression because of the 5 executive writers who responded to my inquiry, she was the only one who didn’t respond by focusing on her own accomplishments. Instead, she read my profile, and wrote back in a way that I immediately knew she understood my frustrations and where I wanted to go. Through our partnership, she not only transformed my profile and resume, she was encouraging and saw my potential in ways that others didn’t. For that I am immensely grateful. Prior to my recent career switch, multiple companies reached out to me. And I know that would not have been possible without Monique’s help. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, give her a call. You won’t regret it.
Photo of Charles ChenCharles ChenVP Sales Operations at ACV Auctions ■ Amazon Sales Transformation Leader ■ Ex-Microsoft Director ■ Six Sigma Master Black Belt ■ Yale MBA
After vetting several Executive Resume & LinkedIn Specialists and Coaches, I selected Monique in February as I was exploring my next Executive role in the Cloud Industry. Monique responded nearly instantly, and stood out for her speed of responsiveness, deep understanding of the tech/cloud industry, and her vast network of connections. Her process is comprehensive – she focused on articulating my unique skills and accomplishments, and what made me stand out. She understands the executive recruitment process, and the modern vernacular of the industry. This deep understanding coupled with her process really brought out my authentic leadership qualities as a Female Executive in Cloud. Our collaboration resulted in a successful re-branding after two decades at the same Fortune 500. Once the resume and LinkedIn deliverables were done, Monique also advised me on the interview process. I quickly interviewed and landed two offers. Then, Monique utilized her extensive executive network to connect me to someone who helped me weigh the options carefully of the two organizations I was considering. She is the tech exec maven! I cannot recommend Monique highly enough for any tech executive looking for a career change!
Sree Anand RatnasingheHead of Solutions Architecture at AWS | Former Executive Director IBM ■ Professional Services ■ Digital Transformation
I worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies and was looking for a Director of Engineering position (for which I was qualified). Monique has helped me achieve my goal with the right resume. She was awesome at creating my personal brand and also decluttering my resume and LinkedIn profile. She was awesome at focusing on bringing forth the right skills needed for the Job. As a result, I was able to get the job and also move back to my home country(India) as planned. !!Thank you, Monique!!
Photo Suresh ChanumoluSuresh ChanumoluDirector Software Engineering at Neustar, Inc. | Product Advisory Board Member at ThoughtSpot
Monique did a great job with the job search basics – resume content, keywords, etc – but that wasn’t what really set her apart. Her structured process led me to understand and be able to articulate more clearly (even to myself) what I wanted to do, what I was good at, and why someone might want to hire me uniquely. Senior level job placements don’t happen online – it’s all about your network. Having said that, the ability to clearly and objectively communicate your goals is critical to tapping into your network beyond close colleagues. After 3 decades as a professional communicator, she taught me more than a thing or two. If you’re experienced, senior, and at a crossroads in your career, I couldn’t recommend Monique more enthusiastically.
Photo of Boyd DavisBoyd DavisCEO CompensationCloud, Inc. ■ Former Managing Director Accenture ■ Ex-Intel GM Datacenter
Spending time reflecting on your personal brand isn’t a top priority. What I appreciated in collaborating with Monique was the process efficiency. Three steps and done. We met after reviewing a 1-page questionnaire, discussed goals, and then had final review of my enhanced resumé and LinkedIn profile. This is a great use of time.
This is a headshot of Nigel Dessau who is a CEO and CMONigel DessauCEO Startup | Former Fortune 500 CMO
Having been in progressive managerial roles with the same company for more than 10 years, Monique was incredibly helpful at implementing a general overhaul and update to my long-neglected resume and LinkedIn presence, and more importantly with discussing and sharing strategies for exploring future career directions and opportunities. Monique offers sound advice attained through longs years of real-world business and management experience as well as up-to-date and analytical strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of LinkedIn, resumes and personal branding. I highly recommend Monique’s services, and If you are busy like me and don’t do the best job of making time to focus on yourself, I appreciated her gentle, but professional approach to keeping our collaboration focused and on track.
Photo of testimonial clientDan VargaVP of Global Marketing ■ B2B & B2C ■ Tech Digital Marketing
Monique is without a doubt the best Marketeer I have ever met. I worked with her years ago and was amazed at her intelligence, writing skill, ability to create and put together highly effective marketing campaigns as well as getting companies to do co-op promotions and campaigns. I can confidently say she has probably forgotten more about marketing than most people we know. Recently she edited my book. Her suggestions clarified many issues and consistently improved the overall product by focusing succinctly on excellent prose, branding, and target audience. I’ve enjoyed collaborating with her and you will too.
This is a book cover for Mark Baggesen’s book “Don’t Work Stupid Coach Yourself”Mark BaggesenIT Management Consultant | Author
After evaluating several options to gain executive coaching and personal branding support I felt Monique gave the strongest presentation for my needs. After going through her process, I found her to be extremely effective in the services she offers and fair with her clients. I’ve sent her a referral who also engaged with her and I will confidently use her again. I’ve already seen my stats increase on LinkedIn as a result of the new upgrades put in place and guidance provided by her.
Photo of clientMichael BlumeBusiness Operations Director ■ Program Management ■ Fortune 500 & Startups ■ Tech, Mobile & e-commerce

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    Who is the guru?

    Monique Montanino began her tech sales and marketing career in Dallas before migrating like a salmon to Seattle. After an early retirement as a Fortune 200 tech sales executive, she transitioned to serving as a career consultant empowering her executive clients to reach their full potential within the tech industry. Based upon the weather, Monique splits her time between Austin and Seattle. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out where she is now.

    Monique is a certified career coach. She’s a proud Texas-Ex with a BBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in Marketing Research from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

    Her book Clicks, Tricks & Golden Handcuffs: 5-Point Career Roadmap for Tech Execs to Land Big-Impact Roles is now available online at Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble. Purchase options include eBook, paperback (310 pages with exclusive workbook companion), and hardcover.

    Books2Read URL for Clicks, Tricks, & Golden Handcuffs

    Listen in on her journey from tech exec to a pivot as a career consultant.

    Since global travel restrictions lifted, you can find her searching for a sunshine destination in Europe or Asia. In between travel planning, you can reach her on LinkedIn or by email at monique@resumetech.guru. Follow her travel adventures on instagram.com/resumetechguru.