CAREER COACHING & RÉSUMÉ WRITING
Whether you've been laid off, feel stuck, are ready to upskill, or planning a pivot, you're in the right place.
I'll help you get clear on your direction, recognize the value you've already built, and turn it into a résumé and career plan that move you forward with confidence.
Exhale, you've got backup
Hi, I'm Joana Donovan, founder of Propel Resume & Career Services.
For over 25+ years, I've worked in corporate leadership, sales, marketing, finance, technical communication, and client-facing roles. Moving between all of them taught me that experience rarely fits neatly into a job title.
I've watched talented professionals underestimate themselves because they couldn't see how their experience connected or how to explain it. That's why I created a practical, judgment-free space to help you recognize your value, find your direction, and tell your story in a way that opens doors.
My role isn't to decide what's next for you. It's to help you uncover it, position it, and move toward it with confidence.
Support at every stage
Whether you want to learn on your own or have expert support every step of the way, there's a place to start that fits your goals, timeline, and budget.
Start for free
Get practical résumé, LinkedIn, and interview strategies delivered free to your inbox. It's a simple, stress-free first step toward your next opportunity.
Do it yourself
Prefer to work at your own pace? Identify your professional value and build a focused, credible résumé through a step-by-step program with guided lessons, coaching videos, and editable templates. One-time enrollment: $149
Work with me
Get one-on-one support to clarify your direction, position your experience, and land your next role with confidence. Start with a free strategy call to find the right fit.
My 3-step process
I work alongside you to clarify your goals, challenge what doesn't fit, and make sure your career tools reflect what truly serves you, not just what sounds good on paper.
STEP ONE
Clarify your goals, identify the right opportunities, and build a focused search and application strategy.
STEP TWO
Strengthen your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and professional brand for both hiring technology and human decision-makers.
STEP THREE
Prepare for interviews, evaluate offers, and approach salary and benefits conversations with greater confidence.
What My Clients Say
From career changes to new leadership roles, here's what professionals say about working together to clarify their direction and land their next opportunity.
(Aug 2026)
"My experience with Propel Resume was nothing short of excellent. Joana helped me navigate a very different career setting every step of the way, from interview prep, to LinkedIn development, and resume polishing. More importantly, she helped me clarify my thoughts about what I've done and what I wanted to accomplish. She gave me the confidence I needed to take the next step forward in a new field. If you feel like you're out of your element and don’t know where to start, you need an advocate. Joana was that advocate for me, and she could be for you as well."
(Jan 2026)
"Joana is superb! She is well-equipped to coach anyone looking for a career change and to write a resume. She knows the things to look for to make someone's job search successful, and her follow-up is great!"
(Sept 2025)
"Thank you so much for all your help! Your LaunchPad College Program really gave me the tools I need to continue my job search with confidence. I hope you do well in the future, and I'll keep in touch. Thanks for your work and time!"
DON'T STAY STUCK
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