About Us
Welcome to A Platinum Resume, LLC!
 Kara Varner, MAOM, CPRW
Kara Varner, Founder and CEO of A Platinum Resume, LLC is a professional Triple-certified Resume Writer. She is a Certified Advanced Resume Writer (CARW) with Career Directors International, a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, and Colorado's only Certified Resume Specialist for Military to Civilian Transitions (CRS-MCT). She has a 20-year career background in federal government, civilian, and corporate positions. Kara has a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Management; a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology, and is a Certified Trainer, LinkedIn Profile Writer, Author, Speaker, and Workshop Facilitator. Kara has worked for the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force in supervisory, training, employee relations, and social services positions. She has been assisting professional co-workers, transitioning military members, and military spouses with their resumes and career marketing documents throughout her own diverse career. She turned her passion for writing into a business that expertly articulates her clients' value through strategic storytelling. Check out our Testimonials! Kara also worked for Volt Services Group as an Account Executive and Employee Relations Rep for their dedicated client - the Microsoft Corporation. With additional experience as a Program Manager, for a major government contractor, she has a diversified background that assists her clients with navigating the application processes for civilian, corporate, contract, and federal government employment. She has won many awards for achievement and performance throughout her career. Kara was a member of the Credentialing Committee for the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) for over five years. She attends Resume Writing Conferences and networks with recruiters to stay on top of current hiring trends, application tracking system (ATS) requirements, and cutting-edge resume design. As a business owner, Kara focuses her attention on her clients and provides the personalized service needed during the resume writing process. She strategically brands and crafts empowering resumes - that win interviews and get results - and that differentiate her clients from the competition. Kara personally writes each client's resume and does not contract any work out. A Platinum Resume is not a resume mill churning out template based resumes; therefore, intensive time is spent, researching, crafting, formatting, branding, and creating YOUR resume. "As a professional business owner, I provide exceptional service, one-on-one in-person or telephone consultations, and professional, strategic resumes and career products to help my clients identify and achieve their career goals! As a member of the National Resume Writers Association, Professional Association of Resume Writers, Career Thought Leaders Association, Career Directors International, and the Colorado Springs Better Business Bureau, I uphold strict ethical standards and ensure complete confidentiality for all my clients. Resume writing is a collaborative process. I am here to help my clients through their career 'life stages'; empowering them with clean, crisp, confidence building professional marketing tools! Contact me today and tell me how I can help YOU excel in the next stage of your career!" Kara Varner, MAOM, CARW, CPRW, CRS-MTC A Platinum Resume is one of the only Resume and Career Services companies in Colorado with an A+ BBB Accreditation. |
A Platinum Resume
has been featured and/or published in: 
Gallery of Best Cover Letters - My cover letters were selected for inclusion in this industry bestseller.
My work was selected for inclusion in this E-Book for Managers and Executives.
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WHY CHOOSE A PLATINUM RESUME...
MISSION:
A client-centered, service oriented company dedicated to providing professional, individualized, accurate, empowering, and results-generating resumes and career marketing products, while delivering top-notch customer service at every level to our valued customers.
VISION:
Our Vision is to empower our clients by providing confidence-building resumes and career marketing documents; affecting a positive experience and outcome for our clients. A Platinum Resume strives to establish and nurture client relationships that continue to grow through the life stages and career progression of our clients.
PHILOSOPHY:
I am a creative architect for powerful and effective professional resumes and marketing documents that articulate and communicate my client's unique value proposition to prospective employers. I work with clients in their 'life stage' to successfully facilitate their career transition.
VALUED MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS:
We are here to help! Professional accreditation, exceptional customer service, and membership with the Better Business Bureau are just a few ways that we demonstrate our commitment to excellence.
Kara Varner is a proud Member of the National Resume Writers' Association. Resume companies with NRWA membership offer you the distinct advantage of top-quality writers who remain on the cutting-edge of resume writing. NRWA members are held to the highest Code of Ethics.
MISSION:
A client-centered, service oriented company dedicated to providing professional, individualized, accurate, empowering, and results-generating resumes and career marketing products, while delivering top-notch customer service at every level to our valued customers.
VISION:
Our Vision is to empower our clients by providing confidence-building resumes and career marketing documents; affecting a positive experience and outcome for our clients. A Platinum Resume strives to establish and nurture client relationships that continue to grow through the life stages and career progression of our clients.
PHILOSOPHY:
I am a creative architect for powerful and effective professional resumes and marketing documents that articulate and communicate my client's unique value proposition to prospective employers. I work with clients in their 'life stage' to successfully facilitate their career transition.
VALUED MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS:
We are here to help! Professional accreditation, exceptional customer service, and membership with the Better Business Bureau are just a few ways that we demonstrate our commitment to excellence.
Kara Varner is a proud Member of the National Resume Writers' Association. Resume companies with NRWA membership offer you the distinct advantage of top-quality writers who remain on the cutting-edge of resume writing. NRWA members are held to the highest Code of Ethics.
Kara is certified by the Professional Association of Resume Writers. Certification by the PARW demonstrates dedicated resume writing professionals who have chosen to take an industry-based exam and submitted work for critique. Certification acknowledges that individuals produce work at the level for which certification is awarded. Certification also represents an on-going commitment to learning, exchanging ideas and information and gaining expertise to best help each client achieve their personal career goals.
As a member of Career Directors International, Kara is currently working on her second resume certification as a Certified Advanced Resume Writer.
Kara is a member of the Military Spouse Business Association and dedicates time to working with military spouses and families who face unique employment challenges.
