1ST PLACE Military Transition Resume

Résumé Writer earns coveted International TORI Award

(November 4, 2009 – Austin, TX – When Career Directors International held its annual conference in Orlando, FL in October, the official winners this year’s TORI Awards (Toast of the Résumé Industry) were announced. Professional résumé writer, Michael Kranes, of (Resume Slayer , has won the top prize for Best Résumé in the category of Military Transition Resume.

CDI’s President Laura DeCarlo, proudly states, “Winning a TORI Award represents the pinnacle of résumé writing expertise within the industry. Being recognized as “one of the best” by your peers is an accolade that very few get to savor. We are proud of the achievements in the résumé writing and careers industry, because it encourages our members to strive for excellence.”

Professional résumé writers submitted entries for the TORI Awards in late May, and a panel of the industry’s top writers was selected to judge the submissions.  Up to 7 entries were nominated in each category, and CDI officers made the final ruling.  The winning résumés and cover letters were announced on October 17^th in Orlando during CDI’s 8^th annual convention. A complete list of winners and their resumes is listed at www.careerdirectors.com/tori_2009.htm.

Michael Kranes of Resume Slayer can be reached for further information or a photo op at (512) 484-1457 or resumeslayer@gmail.com.  In 2008, Michael  previously won a 2nd Place TORI Awards for “Best Technical Resume” 1 nomination for “Best Creative Resume from Career Directors International and is also a Certified Advanced Résumé Writer.

Career Directors International is raising the bar and setting new standards for résumé writers and career coaches worldwide. With 400 members, the organization provides continuing education, testing, and coaching for professional résumé writers and career coaches.