Sharla Taylor is a member of the Career Management Alliance (formerly Career Masters Institute), a facilitator of job search workshops, and a published author. Sharla has written career advancement
articles for ChristianJobs.com, AllNurses.com, and Today's Nurse. She has contributed to the book Expert Resumes for Health Care Careers. Sharla Taylor has been writing professional résumés since 1988. Before founding her writing business in 1993, Sharla worked as an executive-level secretary. Mrs. Taylor has developed thousands of résumés for executives, career changers, people re-entering the workforce, and recent college grads. Her philosophy is simple, "Résumés that focus entirely on job duties are boring! Résumés that capture the person -- not just the job chronology -- get results!"

Because Mrs. Taylor's résumés were easy-to-read and gained interviews for her clients, satisfied customers began to spread the word about the professional-quality services provided by her company. Over the years, the business has grown and changed to meet customer requirements. In 2001, Marylane Wade Koch joined the company as an associate staff writer/editor and Written by a Pro launched a website to expand its accessibility to customers nationwide. However, despite technological advances, word-of-mouth advertising is still our best resource for new business; client referrals comprise 85% of the Written by a Pro customer base today. But don't take our word for it, here's what a few satisfied customers have to say about our services:

"What really puts Sharla Taylor over the top is her willingness to go the extra mile for executive clients that require speed and accuracy to their demands. I secured a COO position with Sharla meeting my quick turnaround demands and producing quality documents to the Chairman of my new company. I would highly recommend Written by a Pro." - Bob H., Operations Executive in California

"I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the caliber of writing produced by Written by a Pro. The format and the presentation of the résumés and cover letters prepared for me were top-notch." - Kathy P., HIM Manager in Tennessee

"Sharla has a real talent for identifying and capturing an individual's strengths on paper We are very pleased with the clear, concise content and professional look of the résumés she created to profile the officers of our IT company. We've included the résumés in our corporate marketing packet with tremendous success."- David R., Managing Director in Texas

"The friendly, personal attention I received and your familiarity with the nursing profession sets you apart from your competition. Talk about instant success, I was offered the first job I applied for with my new résumé. Thank you!" - Alexis W., Nursing Administrator in Florida

"Wow. I'm so glad I found you. You make me look great on paper! And it even sounds like something I would say, only better." - John T., Regional Sales Manager in Mississippi

"When people comment on the professional look and excellent content of my résumé, I smile and tell them it was the best investment I ever made. I hope you don't mind, I've given your name to several of my friends. After seeing my résumé and cover letters, they want to retain your services." - Michael R., Financial Manager in Arkansas

"Your keen insight and exceptional interview skills pulled transferable skills from within me that I didn't' even realize were my greatest strengths. Thanks for helping to make my career change so easy. The focus and depth you brought to my résumé is remarkable. I'm your number one fan, and the trend is contagious. Everyone in my new office wants a résumé makeover!" - Marsha M., Public Relations/Sales Professional in Texas

At the executive level, the search is very selective, the stakes are high, and the competition is stiff. An outstanding résumé is required. The writers of Written by a Pro are skilled in developing executive résumés and cover letters for people in the $100,000+ income bracket.

A Personal Note from Sharla Taylor