About

Michael Kranes has an M.F.A. in writing from the University of Texas at Austin and B.A. in History from the University of Utah. He has also taken courses in design from Parsons School of Design in New York City.  Michael has over ten years of experience as a writer, editor, teacher, and produced playwright. His acknowledged talent for writing résumés has stemmed from a unique combination of strengths from his creative writing training, background as grammar, ESL, SAT, and English instructor, and his passion for graphic arts and design.

Résumé Slayer began in 2003 when, after contracting to format résumés for Right Management in Pasadena, California, Michael envisioned a more personalized and creative approach to résumé writing, combining the highest writing skill, eye-catching design, and expert knowledge of the career industry. As a small business owner, his level of commitment and care to each client exceeds what a larger “résumé factory” can provide.

Currently, Michael lives in (and passionately loves) the live-music-capital-of-the-world, Austin, Texas. He is an active member of Career Directors International.