Terri Kern Company

The mission of the Terri Kern Company is to inspire every professional around the world to become the master of his or her own career path, both current and future. We strive to empower people to do this in partnership with the employer or independent of any organization and through our resume service.

Our vision serves as the framework for the mission and guides every aspect of our business by helping each professional client:

1. •Create a foundation for success through visualizing who you want to be, broad self-awareness and the perception of others;
   

2. •Cultivate a development plan that will bridge the gap between now and later;
   

3. •Conquer new skills, behaviors and motivations;
   

4. •Succeed in your new world.
   

We help our clients achieve this through effective and affordable resume products.  Know who you are, what you have done and where you are going.

About Terri Kern

Terri Kern is a Human Resources expert with over 20 years experience working with global organizations and individuals at all levels.  She has a passion for her field and the people and companies that drive the global economy. A prominent, sought-after author, speaker, and business consultant, Ms. Kern is universally characterized by her friends, colleagues, and clients as one of the most insightful and compassionate individuals in business today. Terri is respected for her years of work in the fields of professional development, training and leadership and now focuses on her resume services.  In her work as a Human Resources professional, she has been intimately involved in the hiring and retention of talent across multiple industries.  She takes her resume clients on the inside and helps them create resume products that get them noticed.

When Terri speaks, she speaks from the heart with warmth and humor. She is able to speak to an audience and communicate with each person as if they were alone and talking one-on-one.  Terri is a sophisticated storyteller with a knack for making the seemingly complex easy to understand.

Terri Kern is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Terri Kern Company®, an international Human Resources  consulting firm that she began in 2008 in Ann Arbor, MI by helping job seekers build a strong toolkit and get great jobs through her resume service. In addition to her years of experience in helping people build successful careers, she is also a Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR). This designation is given by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM,) which is the regulatory body and the gold standard in the world of Human Resources. The SPHR designation means she has demonstrated high ethical standards, and have met rigorous requirements based on education and professional experience.  In addition to being a renowned speaker and consultant, Terri also spends time supporting her alma mater, The University of Toledo, and visiting the campus of the University of Michigan where her daughter attends school.

Testimonials For Terri Kern Company Resume Services

“Terri is reliable at a reasonable cost.” March 27, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, On Time

Mary Elizabeth Naughton
hired Terri as a Writer/Editor in 2010

“Terri Kern is a great HR person. Terri is level headed, upbeat and supportive. When I first contacted her firm in 2009, I quickly realized that she is an expert and stayed focused on the objectives knowing she will consistently deliver. I highly recommend her for any HR related services. Hazel A.” March 26, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Hazel A. Anderson
hired Terri as a Career Coach in 2009

“Terri is an excellent resource for preparing to re-enter the job market or for considering a career change. Terri's approach is clearly geared towards the trends and challenges of today’s job market. This has been a very good investment.” February 23, 2010

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity

David Moser
hired Terri as a Career Coach in 2010

“I couldn't have done it without (Terri’s) professional expertise and attention to detail. I recommend Terri for any and all of your HR needs. She is the "real deal."” February 22, 2010

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value

Martha M. Zukowski, MBA
hired Terri as a Writer/Editor in 2010

“Terri has a great deal of experience as an HR and business executive, and it shows. Her suggestions for presenting and evaluating credentials were very helpful, and her ideas for how to obtain a first meeting were quite innovative. Thanks Terri!” December 14, 2009

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value

Chris Ourand
hired Terri as a Career Coach in 2009

“Terri did a fantastic job by improving my resume and providing me with very helpful guidelines. I'd definitely recommend Terri as the best expert in career coaching.” November 21, 2009

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Mariya Glebova Barnes
hired Terri as a Career Coach in 2009

“I worked with Terri to produce a set of resume materials for use in the ongoing process of sourcing a new job. Within 24hrs I received a compendium of resumes in differing formats and information to prepare me for interviews and associated meetings. Within 24hrs the phone started ringing. Thank you ! for the refreshing documents you built for me. I couldn't be happier!” November 20, 2009

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Tom Magee
hired Terri as a Career Coach in 2009

“Terri Kern is an extraordinary colleague. As technology manager I worked with Terri on many confidential and often difficult issues. I have seen many examples of her talent and have long been impressed by her diligence and work ethic. Terri maintains the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. Terri has outstanding organizational skills. She is able to successfully complete multiple tasks with favorable results despite the difficulties which come with a position in HR. Her support and understanding of the global organizational view allows her to communicate and operate in any environment I must also make note of Terri's exceptional ability to be compassionate in her work. In these times of uncertainty and downturns she always manages to combine the duty of her position with compassion for the colleague. Out of all the HR professionals I have worked with she is definitely at the top of the list. If your business is seeking a superior candidate with a record of achievement, professionalism and compassion Terri is an excellent choice. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to rise to any challenge that she must face.” April 29, 2009

R.D.Hunter Binger, Market Technology Manager, Marsh and McLennan Companies
worked with Terri at Marsh

“Terri's Human Resources experience, professionalism, determination, entrepreneurial drive and willingness to grow would be an asset to any organization that she may be involved in. I consider Terri to be one of my mentors and I cherish every conversation that we have had and appreciate all of the resources that she has provided to me. While working with Terri at Marsh USA Inc., she was constantly pushing me to succeed and to believe in my abilities as a Human Resources professional. Terri has a wealth of business knowledge and Human Resources expertise. Leaders respect her advice and tough decision making abilities and her peers respect her hard work and support. I would consider it a privilege to be able to recommend Terri Kern for any opportunity that may become available where she can display her capabilities.” January 12, 2009

Ayesha Doyle, MSHRM, Human Resources Specialist, Risk Management & Insurance
worked directly with Terri at Marsh

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