Ismaheel Kadijat | Freelancer Resume

ISMAHEEL KADIJAT Resume Writing Expert | Career Branding Specialist | ATS Optimization Strategist PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Results-driven Resume Writing Expert with 4+ years of experience helping job seekers craft compelling, customized, and ATS-optimized resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Specialized in translating diverse career experiences into clear, marketable documents that boost interview success rates. Deep understanding of current hiring trends, industry-specific jargon, and keyword optimization. Proven ability to support clients at all levels, from entry-level to executive. CORE COMPETENCIES ● ATS-Friendly Resume Writing ● Cover Letter Development ● LinkedIn Profile Optimization ● Career Branding & Positioning ● Executive & C-Level Resumes ● Resume Redesign & Revamp ● Job Market Research & Trend Analysis ● Industry-Specific Resume Tailoring ● Professional Bio Creation ● Client Consultation & Coaching 2 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Resume Writer & Career Coach Remote | Jan 2021 – Present ● Developed over 300+ professional resumes and career documents across industries such as tech, healthcare, marketing, education, and finance. ● Conducted client interviews to assess career goals, achievements, and positioning strategy. ● Applied SEO and keyword research techniques to ensure resume optimization for ATS systems. ● Created custom cover letters, value propositions, and LinkedIn summaries tailored to individual client profiles. ● Maintained a 95% client satisfaction rate with numerous return and referral clients. Resume Consultant – Growwise Career Services Newark, Delaware | Mar 2018 – Dec 2020 ● Collaborated with job seekers to rewrite and optimize resumes using industry-relevant language. ● Coached clients on interview preparation and job search strategies aligned with their resume positioning. ● Worked with career changers to bridge skill gaps and repurpose transferable skills on resumes and LinkedIn profiles. ● Conducted resume audits and gave actionable feedback to improve layout, clarity, and keyword match. EDUCATION University of Delaware – Newark, DE Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies | 2018 – 2021 3 CERTIFICATION ● LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Job Seekers – LinkedIn Learning ● ATS Resume Optimization Certification – Udemy ● Career Coaching Fundamentals – Coursera TOOLS & PLATFORMS ● Jobscan (ATS Testing & Optimization) ● Canva & Microsoft Word (Design & Formatting) ● Grammarly & Hemingway (Content Polishing) ● Google Docs & Sheets ● Trello, Slack, Zoom (Client Communication & Project Management)