As president of A Strategic Advantage, Marie Zimenoff guides individuals in proactive career management. Prior to entering the career development field, Marie held leadership development, selection, and advising roles within higher education; worked at a call center; and attempted multiple entrepreneurial efforts. Through these experiences, she felt the pain of being where your talents are squandered, the anxiety of hunting for passion, and the spark of life that comes in working with purpose. Her search ended when she found the counseling and career development master’s program at Colorado State. With these tools and those gained through multiple coaching, branding, and resume writing credentials, she has guided thousands of professionals in using their talents and earning their worth. A lifelong learner and advocate for the profession, Marie also provides training for career industry professionals worldwide as CEO of Career Thought Leader Consortium and through Resume Writing Academy.