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Kathleen Weston’s journey as a Certified Résumé Strategist (CRS) began in 1998, when a job loss sparked a new chapter of reinvention. While returning to school to explore the emerging world of computer technology, she discovered a passion for helping others tell their career stories. That passion led to freelance résumé writing, which quickly evolved into a lifelong vocation. Her enthusiasm for technology earned her a role as a Word Processing Operator at Seneca College. Within two years, she was teaching continuing education courses, an endeavour she continued until 2014.…
Binisha Backer is a dedicated Certified Employment Strategist (CES) and Career Development Coach with 15 years of strategic Human Resources and Learning and Development experience across Canada, the UAE, and India. Driven by a deep passion for the people experience and workplace skills development, she leverages this extensive background to empower others. In corporate roles, Binisha managed critical functions like employee relations, engagement, and learning programs, often using new hire orientation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for early skills building. Since the beginning of her career, Binisha felt a…
Barb Penney found a home with Career Professionals of Canada (CPC). She became a CPC member after her research uncovered that CPC members were leading the Canadian career development profession. Barb wanted top-tier skills and enrolled in every CPC learning opportunity available. She completed courses, received certifications, and won awards that validate her expertise today. More importantly, through active volunteering she built a friendly and supportive network of professional allies across the country. Operating her own business Winning Resumes Career Solutions, Barb works with people ready to pursue new roles…
Kamee Gilmore is an award-winning résumé writer, personal brand strategist, and 8x certified career professional who helps individuals uncover their unique value, reclaim confidence, and build purpose-driven careers. As Founder & CEO of Paradigm Solutions | PRCS Canada, she partners with students, professionals, and executives across North America to craft transformative career marketing tools that blend strategy, storytelling, and authenticity. A proud Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) member since 2016, Kamee has earned multiple Awards of Excellence and now serves as an Awards Adjudicator and Certification Assessor, contributing to high…
Rita Kamel is an award-winning Career Development Practitioner (CDP) and founder of DossierPro, dedicated to helping professionals navigate careers with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She works with clients from around the world, guiding them through career transitions, résumé development, job search strategies, and interview preparation. Passionate about career development, Rita’s mission is to empower individuals to recognize their value, make informed decisions, and pursue meaningful opportunities worldwide. She draws on extensive recruiting experience gained in Lebanon, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Europe, and Canada, helping clients succeed…
Brad Whitehorn has been a member of Career Professionals of Canada since the very beginning. As a CPC board director and leader of our Digital Team, he’s now taking on the expanded role of Team Lead for our new Communications Team. Brad’s dedication to CPC was recognized with the Executive Director’s Award for Volunteerism, and he continues to bring his energy and expertise to support our community. Professionally, Brad is the associate director at CLSR Inc., which offers valuable career assessment tools, including Personality Dimensions. CPC members can log in and access exclusive affiliate discounts on some of these…