This Could Be You

“I can now conduct my job search campaign with confidence and enthusiasm, knowing that my personal brand is authentic and belongs to me only”

Testimonials

Using a mix of perceptive questions and excellent personal branding methodology, Sallie helped me refine and articulate my passions, strengths and organizational value in a very powerful and effective way.

Carrie is a highly respected person with extensive knowledge in career counseling. She was an asset to my colleagues during a very challenging employment timeframe. Carrie picked up the pieces and moved everyone ahead with their careers

I found Carrie's advice to be extremely valuable during my time of transition. Her advice and counsel helped me to find a job with better pay during one of the worst economic recessions in recent memory

Anne takes pride in having built a strong, effective team. Messenger Associates' career consultants are top notch - savvy, flexible, widely connected.

She loves the work she provides, loves the output of helping people change their lives and continue meaningful work.

My first 'go to' when it comes to career management and professional networking.

Anne excels as a career strategist and adviser.

John helped me with all aspects of my job search. Even though there is record unemployment and I was restricting my search to central New York, I now have a new position and a great opportunity. Thanks John!

John was very personable, gave excellent advice and worked with me diligently as a job/career coach. His knowledge of the field, and expertise was invaluable. His assistance was valuable in securing my next job, in record time.

Michelle has been fantastic to work with. Her knowledge of the career market today has be remarkable. She is on top of new training techniques, provides direction and motivates her clients to do more.

Michelle has been a wonderful coach in my time of need. She has given me the strength and power to become more successful next time.

To paraphrase a tag line from a popular commercial - my experience with Michelle as a career consultant: Priceless. I truly believe that the hours spent with Michelle not only are helping me survive my career transition but are giving me a leg up on the competition.

Michelle was extremely helpful during my career transition. Through working with her I was able to approach this time of change with a new set of tools and optimism. Michelle brought structure and compassion to the discussions surrounding my job change. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone else in a similar situation.

Sallie is knowledgeable, experienced, personable and truly a great professional in her capacity at Messenger Associates.

It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Sallie Biitner. Sallie assisted me with creating a comprehensive career branding strategy and collateral materials. Using a mix of perceptive questions and excellent personal branding methodology, Sallie helped me refine and articulate my passions, strengths and organizational value in a very powerful and effective way. Her intuition and expertise will help clarify your "True North." She is spectacular!

From the moment I first met Sallie to assist in my career transition I was extremely comfortable. The process embarked upon was extremely professional and produced exceptional results. The approach is very practical but also strategic. Sallie offers tremendous knowledge, inspiration and motivation that certainly will assist in my future. I strongly recommend Sallie to anyone looking for assistance in a career transition.

Carrie did an incredible job with organizing, managing and facilitating our recent social media seminar. Her expertise made it all happen.

Carrie is dynamic, forward-thinking and creative. I came to her when I needed to re-invent myself to start a new career, leaving newspapers and venturing out of my comfort zone. Carrie helped me highlight all of my strengths, focus on what I really enjoy doing and network until I found the job I wanted. I couldn't have done it without her.

I was very selective when resourcing a career coach and am very glad I hired Carrie. It was of upmost importance to me to finally finalize and articulate my unique purpose of value. Within weeks I had my personal branding statement, summary, resume and LinkedIn profile. Most importantly, during the entire process Carrie never strayed from what I held as my own personal and professional values. As a result, I can now conduct my job search campaign with confidence and enthusiasm, knowing that my personal brand is authentic and belongs to me only.

Anne takes pride in having built a strong, effective team. Messenger Associates' career consultants are top notch - savvy, flexible, widely connected.

I have worked with Anne and her staff on several strategic initiatives. I found her expertise to be a great resource in assisting the needs of our business. She possesses expansive business acumen and understands the key issues when developing solutions to complex customer issues. My experience working with Anne and her staff has been very valuable and I highly recommend her as a business partner.

I called upon Anne Messenger and Messenger Associates last year when I found myself, unexpectedly, looking for a new job. As embarrassing as it sounds, I had not updated my resume in many, many years. While I’ve known of Anne’s exemplary reputation in our community, I now needed her professional help. Suffice to say, Anne's services exceeded my expectations and I, therefore, very highly recommend Messenger Associates to anyone!

My first “go to” when it comes to career management and professional networking is Anne Messenger. She is a strategic thinker whose creativity, high-energy, business-sense, and IT-adeptness, put her in a class by herself. Besides the fact that she delivers what she promises, often exceeding expectations, she’s also a great person and fun to work with.

I found my interaction with Anne Messenger to be very helpful. Indeed, I think that a two minute conversation with Anne probably saved me several hours of trying to figure things out on my own and several avoidable career mis-steps.

Anne is a true professional in every sense. She manages to create a sense of excitement and energy that encourages her Clients to expand beyond their level of comfort and thus grow. Her ability to communicate effectively across a variety of business sectors is a testament to her positive can do attitude and willingness to help others.

Anne provided an outstanding talk about the best way to use social medial at the WPO Chapter Chair conference last Summer. She is a fantastic presenter and the hands on method she used for delivering important information made a lasting impression. I use the information she shared every day. She is amazing.

Success Stories

Young Professional, Late Twenties

Young professional, late twenties. Upon graduating from college, followed a strong family influence and got into education. After a few years – he knew education was not the right path for him, but did not know what would be. Came to us to explore options. After a thorough review and discussion on skills, interests and values, we were able to ‘open his eyes’ to a couple of different careers that would be a better fit and established action steps to move forward.

Marketing / Project Manager

40 something marketing/project manager professional with extensive background in TV, was looking to get back to that industry after brief career in financial services. To do this, she wanted to build an effective personal branded statement that would position herself for re-entry to the entertainment industry. Through use of assessments and coaching, we were able to create an authentic statement that clearly identifies who she is and what she can contribute to an organization. As she wrapped up services, she stated “I can now conduct my job search campaign with confidence and enthusiasm, knowing that my personal brand is authentic and belongs to me only.”

30 Something Supply Chain director

30 Something (Late 20’s), new to role as a Supply Chain director in the pharmaceutical industry, general manager requested our coaching so he could be “more strategic” in his leadership. Six months after the close of the engagement, at his year-end performance review, his general his feedback as to how she can further support him, he replied “you already have made a big difference by sponsoring my coaching, I want to thank you. I am approaching my team and our work much differently now as a result.” His GM confirmed, his leadership is much more strategic and effective.

52 year old insurance executive

52 year old insurance executive. Separated from company through mutual agreement. 25 years of successful insurance experience as manager and executive. Able to relocate, but prefers to stay local due to family commitments. Resume updated and plan on how to proceed is formulated with help from Messenger Associates. Networking program initiated utilizing industry contacts. Result: 3 job offers received including Presidency of NYS Mutual Insurance Company. V.P. position with New England based General Agency is accepted. He will be responsible for business development in upstate NY and not require relocation at a salary equal to prior position.

High-tech engineer with Ph.D, Mid 40’s

High-tech engineer with Ph.D. Mid 40’s. Navy veteran with considerable teaching experience in the Navy and corporate world. Limited opportunities for him in engineering field in his Southern Tier NY location. Makes decision to seek employment as high school teacher, yet is not NYS certified. Messenger Associates helps prepare resume that captures and illustrates prior training and teaching experiences. Plan is formulated to contact local school superintendents to introduce self and inquire about employment. Lands position in science department of local high school with provisional certification.

Corporate travel agency manager, Early 40’s

Corporate travel agency manager. Early 40’s. Limited opportunities to duplicate compensation in the travel industry. After researching job market, decides to pursue career in medical field. Messenger Associates utilized her record of strong management, organizational and people skills to build an effective resume. A career plan and strategy is established. Lacks medical experience, but volunteers in a doctor’s office on part-time basis. Within 3 months is offered a permanent management position in the same office.

Female executive and CPA

Female executive and CPA working as V.P. of Corporate Strategic Planning is subject of corporate realignment and downsizing. Wants to stay in local area and continue in strategic planning functions. Limited opportunities in manufacturing sector in the CNY area. Decision made to prepare a functional resume to highlight generic professional experience and downplay manufacturing experience. She obtains position with local health insurance provider in 90 days.

50 year old successful insurance executive

50 year old successful insurance executive was subject to corporate downsizing. Decided to take early retirement and seek new career which will utilize management and people skills. Financial considerations in new career were secondary to desire to “give something back”. Resume prepared and job search strategy established. Individual finds position with local non-profit agency working with hard to serve disadvantaged families.

Senior HR Executive

Senior HR Executive told by company president that he didn’t have a strategic outlook and approach to his position. Executive sought out coaching help to better understand his responsibilities and relationship to company president. Messenger Associates provided 6 months of active coaching. A personal development plan was established and strategy for managing boss was developed. MBA obtained and individual was promoted to broader responsibilities.

40 year old Public Broadcasting financial executive

40 year old Public Broadcasting financial executive seeking Presidency of PBS Station. Needed help strategizing and presenting self to selection committee. Resume updated. Conceptual supplementary plan for station prepared and job interview preparation completed. Obtained position as President of PBS affiliate.