meet our standout Writers!
Leanne siri
Leanne Siri is a rare and diversely skilled Strategic Advisor and Transformational Leader with a proven track record as an Executive, Turnaround Specialist, and Career Coach. She excels at accelerating careers through targeted coaching, branding, content writing, and marketing for job seekers. By creating a winning formula that includes overcoming Applicant Tracking Systems, crafting compelling resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and providing expert job search and interview coaching, Leanne helps individuals land their first-choice positions in an average of 34 days.
Leanne possesses a unique ability to see what others may miss or overlook, blending creativity and pragmatism to address job search challenges.
As CEO of Standout Resumes Leanne brings a performance mindset to every role, Leanne thrives as a coach with an extensive background that includes CEO, Executive Officer, VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, Career Advisor, and Professional Branding Specialist across various sectors such as technology, education, energy, publishing, finance and banking, police and fire services, government, healthcare, and disaster recovery.
Leanne served under President G.W. Bush on the President's Congressional Business Advisory Council, helping to shape and implement policies to support small and medium-sized businesses. For her service, she was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Leadership and honored as Texas Businessman of the Year.
Although career coaching has been a consistent element of her career, Leanne now focuses exclusively on branding and advancing executives in new roles. Her ability to integrate diverse industry knowledge, best practices, and strategic insights makes her a key differentiator in driving individual career growth and attaining top flight positions of choice
Marissa Lessman
With over a decade of experience in branding and career development, Marissa Lessman has guided more than 20,000 professionals to secure roles at Fortune 50–500 companies. As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Digital Recruitment Specialist, and LinkedIn Optimization Expert, she combines industry insight with data-driven methodologies to craft executive brands that stand out to C-suite hiring teams. Marissa has successfully positioned software engineers into FAANG organizations, transitioned consultants into Big 4 leadership roles, and helped sales leaders double their compensation—translating complex career trajectories into clear, compelling resumes and optimized LinkedIn profiles that unlock six-figure opportunities.
A strategic coach and recruiter, Marissa partners closely with clients to design bespoke job-search roadmaps, conduct competitive market analyses, and activate targeted networking strategies that yield measurable outcomes. From negotiating offers at Meta, PwC, and Amazon AWS to embedding interview coaching and compensation benchmarking into every engagement, she is renowned for a client-focused approach that drives up to 50 % salary increases and multiple simultaneous offers. For professionals aiming to elevate their personal brand, amplify their LinkedIn presence, and secure leadership positions, Marissa offers the expertise and tailored support to make those ambitions a reality.
Driven by a relentless pursuit of creative expression, Marissa honed her storytelling skills at Los Angeles's famous Groundlings Theatre and Chicago's Improv Olympic before serving as head writer for WTFPlanet. An award-winning screenwriter—ten-time honoree at festivals including Houston-Worldfest, Toronto Indie Shorts, and San Diego Film Festival—she has earned recognition for her exceptional command of narrative craft.
Currently, as a professor of Screenwriting at DePaul University, Marissa shares her passion for storytelling while continuing to develop innovative projects across film and digital media.
Brandy Vickery
Brandy Vickery is an award-winning Certified Professional Resume Writer with a proven track record of helping job seekers stand out in competitive markets. With a sharp eye for strategic storytelling and a deep understanding of applicant tracking systems (ATS), she crafts powerful personal brands that resonate with both recruiters and hiring managers.
Over the years, Brandy has partnered with professionals across industries, from recent graduates and mid-career changers to C-suite executives, translating complex career journeys into compelling, results-driven narratives. Known for her collaborative approach, she blends creative writing with marketing precision to deliver customized resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters that open doors.
In addition to her writing expertise, Brandy offers coaching in networking, interview preparation, and brand development, positioning her clients for long-term career success. Her ability to capture individual strengths and elevate them on paper has made her a trusted advisor for professionals navigating today's ever-evolving job market.