ABOUT ME
Hello! I am an experienced Career Coach who specializes in helping professionals navigate career decisions with clarity, confidence, and strategic direction.
I work with individuals from early career to senior executive level to transform uncertainty into practical, achievable action.
Clients appreciate my empathetic presence and accountability-driven approach, and I offer challenge and support in equal measure. I will help you clarify your value proposition, strengthen communication and networking skills, and move forward with confidence and ownership in your career.
Prior to transitioning into professional career coaching, I spent 13 years as a senior HR Talent Acquisition Consultant in Atlanta, supporting large organizations across multiple sectors. This gave me extensive experience in hiring, selection, and talent strategy, which I draw on to provide clients with valuable insider insight into how organizations evaluate candidates and make promotion and placement decisions.
I completed the Co-Active Coach Training Program through the Coaches Training Institute in 2019, and through my consulting engagement with LHH, I maintain multiple in-house certifications including Certified Career Coach, Active Placement Model Delivery, and Global Career Transition Expert Quality Delivery.
What People Are Saying
“Melanie was a delightful Career Coach who inspired and guided me in my career transition. Rather than pushing her agenda on me, she skillfully asked thought provoking questions which opened up my thinking in new directions. An excellent empathetic listener, I always felt understood, supported and encouraged by her kind words of advice. Thank you for your career transition expertise, authenticity and collaboration.”
— Lewis likens
“Melanie is such a pleasure to work with, not only as a Career Coach but as a Life Coach …. As an executive professional, she leans in on what her client needs, but asks concise questions to uncover any other hidden desires that tug at the heart. She has a unique way of using her high EQ to tap into what's important for her client in order to maximize their time together very efficiently. I went in very anxious/ill-prepared and in a short period of time, came out with a plan of action to set me up for success..”
— Kris Allen Smith
“I worked with Melanie after being laid off from a company I'd been with for 20+ years. She was EXACTLY what I needed. Her coaching style is amazing, and she is kind and understanding. Melanie taught me how to "get out my head" and relax. She was encouraging, and guided me through a career transition during one of the most difficult periods in history (Covid-19). I highly recommend Melanie for career coaching.”
— Gary Freedman
My guiding theme
“Instead of thinking about how we can impress people, we should think about how we can help them ….”
— from How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
