Team Members

Debra is an executive career industry expert recognized by national media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Inc, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, and many others in addition to serving as an international speaker and guest for top-rated podcasts. In 2021, she was recognized by Forbes as a NEXT 1000 Entrepreneur.  She holds a Master of Science in Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and an Associate of Science in Labor Studies. She is also an active member of Career Thought Leaders, a Founding Member of the Career Industry Authority, and a member of CHIEF, a private network for the most powerful women in leadership. 

Norma Dávila brings an authenticity, commitment to service, and deep expertise in career management to her work with senior-level clients across all industries. Norma’s work is greatly enhanced by her PhD in Psychology from the University of Chicago and her bachelor’s degree from Yale University. Her industry-leading designations include a Senior Certified Professional for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) as well as a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) and a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), both through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW). Recently, Norma co-authored several books for the Association of Talent Development (ATD) and was a contributor to the Career Thought Leaders Consortium, Careers Industry Trends Report: 5 Career Industry Megatrends for 2022.  She is also an international speaker for organizations such as SHRM, Ellevate, ATD, and many others in addition to serving on Aon's Best Employers of Puerto Rico Selection Committee.

Over her nearly 30-year career, Jeanie has helped thousands of C-level and senior executives win interviews and further their careers through her work creating compelling resumes, biographies, and LinkedIn profiles. With a degree in English and Literary Analysis, Jeanie is genuinely excited about the process of analyzing someone’s professional experience, skills, and personal attributes, and crafting those components into a cohesive and compelling document that captures attention and opens doors. She is a member of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and the Career Thought Leaders Consortium and has contributed to several books and manuals on resume writing best practices through Emerald Career Publishing.  

Muhammed's personal mission is to crack the code to your full potential by defining your professional brand. As a sought-after job search strategist and career writer, he's created thousands of resumes to help his clients stand out and win interviews.

Across her diverse career spanning tech startups, media, D2C and wholesale apparel, and even a Native American Tribal Council, Carmen brings expertise in sales, program administration, marketing, small business ownership, and customer success to her work with D&S clients. She's also an active community leader for organizations such as Rotary, youth theaters, and community radio stations. She earned for Bachelor of Science from California State University at Fresno.

Jessica Simko leverages her 15+ years as a senior-level HR leader in her work as an executive resume writer. After driving all facets of talent management and recruitment for multiple organizations, Jessica brings a unique perspective to her work writing resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and board documents and knows exactly what it takes to get noticed. As a talented writer and career industry expert, she is a contributor to the Huffington Post’s career advice blog and author of the upcoming book, Why Can't I Be Me?: Understanding and Rising Above the 'Fake It To Make It' Work Culture. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and business administration from Bowling Green State University.

Beth is a certified human resources executive and sought-after job search, interview, and career coach, as well as an executive resume writer who has experienced the world of work from most viewpoints: job seeker, hiring manager, HR executive, recruiter, and business owner. These insights give her the tools to guide and support her clients and their career goals. Her passion is to orchestrate successful outcomes that end in "I got the interview!" or "I got the offer!" or "I got the job...I start on Monday!" She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications and English from Rutgers University and is certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP) and the Human Resources Certification Institute (PHR).

Elizabeth draws on her experience as a corporate recruiter, career coach, and certified professional resume writer to provide expert advice for senior leaders looking for the next step toward their dream careers. She combines her deep knowledge of the hiring processes with each client’s strengths to create custom-tailored career assets that highlight their unique value in the market. Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in human resources management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also earned her designation as a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC) and completed the Strategic Talent Acquisition (STA) program through HRCI. Additionally, Elizabeth is an active member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Michelle brings diverse experience including a 15-year tenure with Lowe’s, a Fortune 50-ranked market leader, where she led sales efforts at the regional, national, and international levels for multibillion-dollar programs. ​Following her corporate career, Michelle launched, led, and profitably sold an award-winning natural grocery store brand. As a former D&S client now in semi-retirement, Michelle joined the firm to put her years of experience as a hiring manager and business leader, as well as her creative energy and passion for connecting with others to good use working with our global clients. 

Specializing in executive advancement and pivots, Trish McGrath delivers exceptional results for leaders across more than 30 industries. Offering an objective view of employer needs and candidate marketability, she stays up on what’s new and next to help top performers increase their long-term earning power and career satisfaction. Known for her direct, solutions-focused approach, Trish is a recognized subject matter expert in distilling broad professional accomplishments into relatable, quantified facts and overcoming age bias in the hiring process. Applying a wealth of coaching, higher ed, and corporate experience, Trish makes sure each client is prepared, confident and positioned for success. Her process-driven job search strategies get clients noticed and hired into great roles with their target companies, which she shares as author of the recent book, “New Rules for the 6-Figure Job Search”. So, if you are ready to take action and open to new ways of thinking about job search, Trish is the coach for you. Trish is an active member of Career Thought Leaders, Career Directors International, and the Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches. In addition to several career industry certifications, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Matilda Song Cole is a career success multiplier for C-suite, board, and other senior-level executives. Her expertise as a resume writer, career consultant/coach, and LinkedIn strategist is enhanced by 20+ years of experience as an executive recruiter (both in-house and agency). Matilda brings valuable insights garnered from working with top Fortune 500, Inc. 500, FAANG/MAMAA, private equity, and other innovation-fueled organizations and leaders. This includes direct experience as a power user of the LinkedIn Recruiter platform and multiple applicant tracking systems (ATS), as well as broad knowledge of the concerns of hiring decision-makers across diverse fields and industries. Matilda has earned high-profile designations including Certified Executive Resume Master (CERM), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), HRCI’s Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and LinkedIn Certified Professional-Recruiter (LCPR). She completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Denver on a full scholarship.

Drawing on her 20-year corporate career as a Fortune 500 recruiter, corporate culture executive, and Chamber of Commerce leader, Michelle provides a wealth of experience for her clients. Today, she guides executive leaders through the end-to-end job search process, from resume writing to negotiating offers. As a sought-after speaker and trainer, Michelle is a trusted source for leading-edge trends affecting senior-level job seekers and board candidates. Adding to her expertise, she recently completed the Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) program, the industry gold standard certification. Recognized as a civic and local leader, she serves on several community and volunteer boards (ask her about her Guinness World Record). She and her husband are based in central Indiana near Indianapolis. 

Lynda has dedicated her career to working with job seekers at every level. After more than 25 years in higher education career services leadership for institutions such as Xavier and Northeastern, Lynda transitioned to helping senior and executive leaders as a comprehensive job search strategist and resume writer. She holds industry-leading certifications including the Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) and the Academy Certified Digital Branding Strategist, both through Career Thought Leaders. She is also a member of the Career Industry Authority. Lynda earned a master's degree in counseling from Northeastern University after completing her bachelor's in psychology at SUNY-Binghamton. 

Yuvika is an award-winning executive resume writer with more than a decade of hiring and consulting for Fortune 500's and industry-leading brands such as Indeed, Recruiterbox, and SimplyHired. She completed the Human Resources Management program at Sheridan College after earning her Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Business Management (PGDBM) in Human Resources Management from the ICFAI Business School in India. Yuvika is an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC) and Career Directors International (CDI). Additionally, Yuvika has earned multiple Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Awards for her work creating stand-out executive resumes.