Over the years, Creative Cadence has consulted on Marketing and Strategy for clients representing a wide spectrum of industries, including Business, Education and our nation’s Military. Listening carefully to the needs and desired outcomes of these leaders, whether the relationships have been B-to-B or B-to-C, the outcomes speak for themselves, with powerful client results:
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
“Creative Cadence has helped us focus on what is important in terms of reaching out to new clients in the confusing world of social media. Alex took a lot of time to get to know me, my family and our goals. She even took the time to introduce me to someone in a related field to get his feedback as well. I can’t say enough about how professional and knowledgeable Alex is, and even how energizing Creative Cadence has been.” – Beth Karr, Partner, Roving Acres Farm
“Creative Cadence’s performance on our project was unparalleled. In particular, Alex went above and beyond the call of duty to get my client what she needed in an expeditious manner without sacrificing quality, and always with a smile on her face. The result? A client that has, since, asked for more work. Thank you, Creative Cadence!” – Ami Nienus, President, SMRG Inc.
“Alex was a tremendous help in helping me organize the structure of my website. Her organizational skills and intuitive vision were a great asset in providing me the necessary inspiration to complete the project successfully.” – Dr. John St. John, Holistic Visionary (now Chagrin Natural Health Clinic)
“Alex is the uber connector!” – Barri Evins, Film Producer and Screenwriting teacher, Big Ideas
“By partnering wih Creative Cadence, not only did I generate work in a new market, but also had my photography published and credited in a Cleveland newspaper, showcasing my work to a new audience.” – Steve Zak, Steve Zak Photography
“Working with Creative Cadence was the best experience I’ve had with a marketing company! You and your team were great to work with! Ahead of schedule, under budget, and most important great reviews from clients and peers!! They all want to know who I worked with. Thank you so much for all your extra effort. Looking forward to more projects in the future.” – David Rupp, President, Only Eco Products and Green Leaf Cabinetry
Consulting & Corporate Execs
“Words cannot describe how much I appreciate your help. The coaching gave me focus, pushed me forward and kept me moving. Your (resume) recommendations were insightful and helped me enrich my marketability.” – Senior Executive
“Alex provided me with the tools as well as the additional confidence to work through challenging negotiations. Thank you, Alex. You are the complete professional with the skillset to not only assist people entering the workforce out of college, but also assist seasoned professionals such as myself get to the next level!” – Consulting Director, North American Professional Services
“Alex, when it rains, it pours. Thanks in a large part to your resume coaching a few months back, I just got contacted by a European VC inviting me to interview for a senior executive role with a global powerhouse. You rock!” – Corporate Executive
“(Six months since my last promotion) I just received a (new) promotion, raise and bonus.” – Consulting Director
“Alex really understands the job market.” – Corporate Consultant
Data / IT / Technology
“Alex Sukhoy’s very sharp, she really knows her stuff
She’ll give you sincere feedback, even when it’s tough tough
If you work with Alex, you’ll totally have it made made
Unless, of course, Mercury is in retrograde.” – Newly Hired Analyst
“Thank you for your support. Two promotions within one year. That doesn’t happen too often in this business.” – IT Managing Director
“I wanted to write to let you know that I finally found a position that is a good fit…I got 2 job offers since we finished the career assessments. I declined both after consulting the results of the 3 assessments. Thanks again for all of your help. I probably would have drifted aimlessly to another incompatible situation without the assessments.” – Newly Hired Data Manager
Distribution / Logistics / Operations
“I could not have gotten all the interviews and the offer without your help. Thanks so much.” – Sourcing Executive
“You have the greatest job of all, helping one build their confidence. Thanks for all that you’ve done for me. Just a few short meetings helped me develop my ‘I can succeed’ attitude!” – Newly Promoted Inventory Control Specialist
“Alex restructured my resume, showcasing my accomplishments. One month later, I accepted a new job offer.” – Distribution Expert
“My resume was so attractive that employers I hadn’t even applied to were calling ME.” – Operations Manager
“I was offered employment yesterday and accepted the offer. This position is what I have been looking for and I think it’s a good fit. I wanted to thank you for your help, the resume and the tips you provided were very helpful for me in securing this position.” – Sourcing Specialist
Finance
“Alex helped me prepare for my job candidacy by discussing the company, the industry and the questions that would be asked of me during the interview. Her assistance was indispensable. She combines the macro-economic perspective as well as the details of the position. Alex is an excellent career coach.” – Financial Analyst
“I asked Alex to help me with my resume. Although I know how to write a resume, it ended up being three pages long and I just couldn’t figure out how to reduce it. She met with me several times, and step by step, showed me how to only keep the bullets I needed to quantify my abilities and highlight them. She also has a creative side and was able to come up with more interesting lines than the typical sentences found in a resume book. All in all, the resume looks great and I’m very happy with the final product. Best of all, she’s efficient. I would definitely recommend her help to anyone looking for fast, quality, professional work.” – Finance Manager
“I am very experienced at reviewing other people’s resumes. But when I needed help presenting my own qualifications, I found that most people were unable to identify areas for improvement in my resume, much less suggest the actual changes that were needed. “Alex was the only person who was able to offer the kind of constructive, honest feedback I needed to take my resume to the next level.” – Finance Consultant
“Alex’s guidance and her extensive experience will give you the tools to open the doors. But even more, her prep sessions are more like therapy. Once she’s done with you, you’ll have the confidence to close the deal. Within less then six months, in the worst job market for finance professionals, she helped me get the ideal job, in the ideal location with an unexpectedly ideal pay.” – Senior Finance Manager
“Alex rearranged my resume and gave it a relevant appearance. She helped me take a pertinent approach by being concise and focused on the important aspects, thus taking my resume to the next level. Now, as an upcoming graduate I feel more confident in job searching.” – Finance B.B.A. Candidate
Marketing & Sales
“Alex was just the person I needed to help me navigate my job search. Her organizational tools are outstanding. I truly believe her interview coaching is what helped me land my new job.” – Senior Account Executive
“When I suddenly found myself back in the job market, I realized it had been over a decade since I last conducted an extensive job search. Alex helped me update my resume, practice my interview skills, and provided me with several helpful tracking and evaluation tools. Unlike so many other professional career service people, Alex provided me with constructive and actionable feedback, relevant to today’s job market. It is clear that Alex speaks from experience and understands the unique challenges associated with searching for employment in today’s business environment. I am grateful for the guidance and coaching I got from Alex and am very fortunate to have had her support during this difficult transition.” – Marketing Executive
“Ms. Sukhoy was very instrumental in helping me focus my resume on making a career transition. She helped me streamline my experience into a into a well-suited, well positioned resume.” – Marketing Professional
“Alex’s command of the ever-changing job market was key to the invaluable advice she gave me. She guided me though a resume overhaul that was the starting point for things to come. Ultimately, she put me at ease as she successfully delivered the results I was looking for.” – VP Sales & Marketing
“Thank you! You helped me put together a superlative resume and I was given a great opportunity with the best company in my field.” – Commercial Sales Director
“My resume has served me really well in the past and I had asked Alex to help me with updates. The update turned into a revision and I am very happy with the result! Alex’s ideas and targeted feedback fit my unique situation. I am excited to start trying out my new and improved resume!” – Marketing Executive
“I truly feel blessed after meeting with you earlier this evening and just wanted to again thank you for being so compassionate and dedicated to helping me discover or re-discover my dreams. I am very grateful.” – Account Executive
“I wanted to update you and let you know that I received an offer and I accepted it. I just wanted to thank you again for showing me that it wasn’t the job but everything else associated with the job that mattered the most. Thanks A Million!” – Account Executive
“After three years of job searching on my own, I was able to land a new job with your help after only six months. I wish I would’ve known to come to you sooner – I could have saved myself a lot of time and grief. Thanks again.” – Marketing Associate
“Excellent attention to detail, valuable perspective on my work experience and quick turnaround made Alex a great choice for my resume tune-up!” – Marketing Manager
Arts & Non-Profit
“Moving to a new company after 17 years in the same corporation was a huge concern for me, but thanks to Alex, I was able to move on with confidence. She helped me to rejuvenate my resume and asked me the tough questions. The interviewer noticed the progression in my current company – the way Alex ordered job titles and responsibilities really made him take notice. He commented that I was ‘forward thinking.’ Thank, you!” – Manager, non-for-profit
“You can add me to the list of success stories. I’ve been promoted to Foundation Director! Thank you so much!
“Alex’s intuitive career finder tools were simple to use, and incredibly insightful. For me, visualizing an ideal job environment was the most transformative tool. Within 2 months of working with Alex, I recognized a perfect fit from a job offer that sought me out from a completely new field. Had I not done the homework, I could have missed a beautiful opportunity. – Arts Administrator
“I think emailing you that day for help with my job search was one of the best things I ever did, and I just want to say thank you again. I’m feeling fulfilled, paid what I’m worth, and looking forward to getting up and doing my job every day.” – Regional Director
Design & Architecture
“THANK YOU, Creative Cadence! I have just spent the past 45 minutes reading your Career Toolbox and it’s awesome! So much great information and affirmation of where we need to focus our energies.” – Creative Director
“Alex’s professional opinion was vital in helping me transform my resume after completing my college degree. Just as I am growing into a professional, my resume needed the same revamping. Alex was quick at getting back to me and always willing to answer any questions I had, as well as offer her networking and LinkedIn expertise.” – Junior Architect, AIA
Digital Management
“Shifting jobs I was given a position and title that, after decades in the field, wasn’t resonating. Alex helped me set a different target and as result I negotiated a leadership role where my skills shine.” – Digital Strategist
“I did get a job offer. You waved your wand. Thank you.” – Digital Asset Manager
Media & Writing
“Alex, thank you tremendously for guiding me toward having a wonderful and clear resume! You have a great ability to preserve the best, and share a professional honesty to let go of verbal clutter that I otherwise wouldn’t have known. I wish I met you and the services you provide years ago!” – Writer
“I just want to thank you for the resume help. I appreciated your suggestions so much. I wanted you to know I put them to use. I got two interviews right away!” – Writer
“I gave Alex a mess and she gave me a masterpiece. My resume got an impressive makeover that, just two weeks after, is getting solid bites.” – Media Expert
“Alex, thank you so much for all of your advice, it worked! I got the job!” – Interactive Media Specialist
“Words cannot describe how much I appreciate your help. The coaching gave me focus, pushed me forward and kept me moving. Your recommendations were insightful and helped me enrich my marketability. Keep on serving others with your talent you are gifted.” – Professional Speaker
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College & Grad School (non-MBA)
“A bank has recently hired me and I owe a lot of the credit to Alex. To anyone who is having a hard time with job searching, whether it be resume and interviewing problems like I had or just searching in general, I would recommend Alex’s services to you.” – Recent Grad, now a Recent Hire!
“When applying to schools, grades and standardized tests are important. When applying for reach schools a strong essay is paramount. With Alex’s help my dream school was suddenly within reach.” – First Year PHD Candidate, Top 10 School
“Thank you very much for your support and in helping me (with the job hunt process). I get lost in the fray at times. It’s tough out there. I think I just need reminders of how valuable I really am.” – Media College Student
“I have a lot to offer a company. I forgot that fact in my searching. But Alex took the time to recognize my strengths and remind me of them. (And) my resume looks better than it ever did.” – College Student
Grad School – MBAs
“Alex, this is wonderful. I love the brevity and the flow of the essays. Thank you for all your help with this, it has been tremendous.” – Accepted MBA student
“Alex zeroed-in on some technical/structural points that had been a part of my resume for a long time. A few simple tweaks made the document cleaner and more professional – and she had my resume back to me very quickly.” – First Year Finance MBA, with secured summer internship
“Alex will help you concisely explain who you are as a person and a professional and frame your future goals with direction and integrity. Together you will create a product (resume and essays) that you look to for inspiration in the future. This work will make you confident throughout the admissions process.” – Accepted, full-scholarship, Ivy League MBA Candidate
“Alex zeroed-in on some technical/structural points that had been a part of my resume for a long time. A few simple tweaks made the document cleaner and more professional – and she had my resume back to me very quickly.” – First Year Finance MBA, with secured summer internship
Education & Training
“Alex helped me out in a crunch, completely updating and overhauling my resume. Even in a field as unique as education, her expertise shines.” – High School Teacher
“The resume looks great! Loving the results.” – Curriculum Developer
“Thank you for EVERYTHING! I am really excited to start looking for new opportunities with this resume, and now I feel a LOT better about doing so. I especially like the new and improved positioning statement. Thank you for all your help and advice.” – Foreign Language Instructor
“Alex played a crucial role in ensuring that my physical appearance communicated a professional persona during my interview. She also gave me a helpful question to ask at the end of the interview that helped me gauge how the employers felt about my ability to fill the role they were looking for.” – Hired Educator
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Health
“I sought Alex’s professional assistance for help developing a cover letter that would grab the reader’s attention and get me hired. I utilized her service because she is brilliant at what she does. I trust her advice and look to her for career coaching and guidance. Thank you Alex!” – Health & Fitness Expert
“After almost two years (of looking), I did what you said and got a job .” – Healthcare Professional
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Legal
“Hi, Alex, the Resume looks great! I’m sure I would have never come up with all that on my own and I appreciate your work and patience with me on it!” – Lawyer & Litigation Manager
“I asked for 40% more and I got it! Less hours, more pay! Thanks for inspiring me.” – Contract Lawyer
“I took some of your general advice, developed a plan to advance my career, implemented it and received a promotion yesterday. I am living proof that women have to learn to toot their own horn, be their advocate and make an ask. Thanks so much for your guidance!” – Corporate Attorney
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Military & Vets
“Well I must finally be doing something right. Actually, as you know I had never interviewed until I interviewed with you. Last week I had 3 interviews and this week I have 3 (Second round) interviews. Thank You.” – Transitional Military
“As a soldier with many different experiences, it was tough signaling to companies what I can bring. Alex helped me frame my accomplishments. I’m now feeling really good about my resume and the job search process.” – ARMY Veteran & Technology Professional
“Alex brings her expertise, superb writing and coaching ability to craft a kickass resume while utilizing social media, specifically LinkedIn, to make one’s professional resume stand out in today’s competing economy. I highly recommend her Creative Cadence services to assist in this process. You will not be disappointed.” – Transitioning Military
“Alex, it’s been a long time since I updated you, but I wanted to let you know I’ve accepted a full-time position with an investment firm. …Thanks for your help and I wish you the best!” – Transitional Military Officer
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Misc.
“I GOT IT! You have been SO super excellent and supportive…I will NEVER be able to thank you enough!” – Newly Hired Office Manager
“There are many things – painful, humiliating things – I’d rather do than launch another job search…I’d lost hope of distinguishing myself. Alex helped me reboot. Because of her keen guidance & expert counseling, I have a resume that illuminates & clarifies my strengths & goals. I have a better sense of what makes me individually marketable, & I’m excited to share that in interviews. Let’s hear it for hope!” – Retail Expert
“If you are in the job market and need help with your resume and interviewing skills, I highly recommend Alex!” – Newly Hired Accounts Receivable Specialist
“I am not sure who you usually work with, but this has been hard! Hard to write, think and especially, tell yourself you are capable of entering the workforce again. So, thank you for your encouragement. You have given me a wonderful foundation to get started.” – Active Mom