RESUME ALTERNATIVE: BROCHURES
The following two examples are alternative styles of profile brochures that you can send to individuals that you are contacting by email or meeting with in person.
Remember: you are reaching out to people to develop contacts and are asking for assistance in your job search. You are NOT asking for a job, so you DON’T bring a resume; instead you provide (either by email or in person) this alternative profile.
Jane Smith/ 123 State St.
314-555-1234 / St. Louis, MO 63126
Skilled at setting strategy, leading teams and delivering results. History of leading both large and small companies to market dominance while improving profit margins. Sets clear objectives, expectations and priorities. Builds strong, unified teams that deliver optimal performance. Strategic, results oriented manager focused on bottom line results to maximize shareholder value. Expertise in commercial functions with experience in change management, lean manufacturing, international business, problem solving, decision making and maximizing colleagues performance.
· Led growth of ShurThing Industries, Inc. from $60M to $160M through base business growth and bolt on acquisitions in both the U.S. and Europe.
· Introduced lean thinking to both ShurThing and EverNow to improve quality, reduce costs and streamline operations.
· Implemented performance management programs to instill accountability and improve productivity at all levels.
· Successfully managed acquisitions to achieve anticipated synergies and led the sale of one company to maximize shareholder value.
Profile of Target Companies
Privately held, middle market company looking for senior leader to drive strategy, improve performance and maximize shareholder value.
· Sales ranging from $50M to $250M (roughly)
· Headquartered in St. Louis, MO
· Manufacturing based organization with B2B orientation
· Strong desire to grow and willing to look at acquisitions and international markets for expansion
Example Companies…Jane Smith / 314-555-1234
123 State St., St. Louis, MO 63130 /
Search Focus
Leadership position – CEO/COO
Middle market company in manufacturing sector
Desire to grow and willing to consider acquisitions and international expansion
About Me
●Raised in New England ●Moved to St. Louis in 1988 ●Married with three daughters
●BA from University of Hartford ●MBA from Babson College
Work Experience
Assoc. Prod Mgr / President / Chief Operating Officer
How I Can Create Value
Strategic leadership and execution
Competitive advantage through talent management
Improved performance through the implementation of lean principles
Accretive growth through mergers and acquisitions
How You Can Help
Introduction to CEO/COOs of St. Louis based manufacturing companies
Connections to companies supporting middle market companies – accounting firms, law firms, insurance agencies, wealth managers, bankers, consulting firms, etc.
Identification of Private Equity groups outside St. Louis with holdings in the area
Specific Connections
●XYZ Company ●Hagerty Electric ●Gerbil Manufacturing