Find a Career Coach
This is a list of Minnesota career counselors and coaches; each is a current member of the Minnesota Career Development Association. Although MCDA cannot endorse any private practitioners, the Board has agreed to provide this list as a service to the public and to its members.
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Helpful hints from the National Career Development Association:
- Why Seek Career Counseling?
- Services of a Career Counselor
- Client Expectations, Rights and Responsibilities
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Career Coach Directory
| Bergstrom
NAME: Marj Bergstrom TITLE/COMPANY: Career Consultant, Trusight CREDENTIALS: M.A., Human Development, concentration in Career Management, St. Mary’s University; B.A., Music, Concordia College , Moorhead , MN; Qualified in MBTI PHONE: 763-253-9728 E-MAIL: marj.bergstrom@trusightinc.com WEBSITE: www.trusightinc.com LOCATION: Plymouth and St. Paul, MN CLIENTS: Adults in Job/Career Transition (Outplacement), Older Adults planning for their “Next Phase/Retirement,” Recent college graduates seeking assistance with job search SERVICES: Individual coaching and group workshops on job/career transition and retirement planning: assessment, strategies, resume and interview preparation |
| Blassingame
Name: Kay Blassingame Title / Company: Career Solutions Credentials: Masters in Counseling Phone: 651-647-9961 ext. 206, Cell: 651-728-3461 E-Mail: kay.blassingame@careersolutionsinc.org Website: www.careersolutionsinc.org Location: St. Paul, MN CLIENTS: Displaced Homemakers, Dislocated Workers, Career Transitions Services: Strong and MBTI assessments, resume and cover letter writing, job search resources, interview coaching, career counseling, assistance with community resources. |
| Branton
Name: Nancy Branton, M.A., PCC Title / Company: CareerLife Potential Credentials: ICF Professional Certified Coach, M.A. Industrial Organizational Psychology, Certified Career Management Coach, and Certified Job & Career Transition Coach. Phone: 651-459-0528 E-Mail: nbranton@careerlifepotential.com Website: www.careerlifepotential.com Location: Woodbury, MN (suburb of St. Paul) CLIENTS: She works with people who want to make a career and/or life transition, identify life purpose, and/or be promoted. Services: Career assessments, personal branding, resumes, LinkedIn profile, elevator speech, job search, interviewing, and salary negotiations. |
| Cook
Name: Lisa J. Cook, J.D., M.Ed. Title / Company: Plan B Connections Credentials: M.Ed. Counseling and Development, Law degree, 15+ years experience in career development field, East Coast transplant to Minnesota with experience successfully forging new social connections here and in five other states Phone: Cell 301-537-2348 E-Mail: lisacook@planbconnections.com Website: www.planbconnections.com Location: Twin Cities, MN CLIENTS: Area newcomers, those who live alone, and those in transition wanting to forge more meaningful social connections in the Twin Cities Services: Workshops and individual coaching sessions for those seeking new strategies to forge meaningful social connections in the Twin Cities. |
| Craig
Name: Elizabeth Craig Title / Company: President, Master Career and Job Search Strategist / ELC Global Credentials: Master of Business Administration; NCDA— Master Career Development Professional; Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor; Distance Credentialed Facilitator; Career Fitness Professional Phone: 952-944-1759 E-Mail: elizabeth@elcglobal.com Website: www.elcglobal.com Location: Minneapolis, MN CLIENTS: Mid-Career Transition, Business Professionals, Executives, Encore Careers, Young Professionals, Job Seekers Services: Customized career planning and coaching support: Career Assessments/Tests, Action Steps, Resume Writing, Networking, Interviewing |
| Dammen
Name: Christy Dammen Title / Company: Executive Career Coach, Career Domino Credentials: Master’s in Organizational Development/Coaching, Fielding Graduate Institute, Global Career Development Facilitator (inactive) Phone: 952-237-2268 E-Mail: cdammen@bitstream.net Website: www.careerdomino.com Location: Minneapolis, MN CLIENTS: Managers, Directors, and Executives Services: Assessments, Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Search, Referrals, Informational Interviews, Networking, Social Media, Leadership Development |
| Edwards
Name: Cindy Edwards Title / Company: Career Coach and Workshop Facilitator, Find Your Fit, LLC Credentials: M.A. Human Resource Development, Career Development, Certified Myer’s Briggs Professional (MBTI, Strong, CPI), Certified 360 Reach Personal Branding Analyst Phone: 612-325-1216 E-Mail: cindy@tofindyourfit.com Website: www.tofindyourfit.com Location: Minneapolis, St. Paul and Southern Suburbs CLIENTS: Unemployed/Employed Job Seekers and Career Transition – all fields. Expertise in Information Technology (IT) & Interactive/Digital Marketing Communications Services: Career Assessment & Exploration, Spiritual Gifts, Branding, Resume Writing, Networking, Job Search, Interviewing, Career Management, and Business Start-up |
| Felder
Name: Denise Felder Title / Company: Career Advisor and Presenter, DeniseMpls Consulting Services Credentials: Certified 360 Reach Personal Branding Analyst, Best Counseling or Professional Development Coach (Black Twin Cities), Marty Dockman Merit Award (MCDA), Mentor of the Year (WAND/EAC), experienced writer Phone: 612-875-9710 E-Mail: DeniseMpls@gmail.com Website: http://denisefelder.com/services/ Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN CLIENTS: Young adults, job seekers, career changers, uniquely dedicated to helping underrepresented populations to make informed career decisions Services: Personal Branding for Everyday People, career coaching, personal and career assessments, social media, individual services or group workshops |
| Fridley
Name: Jim Fridley Title/Company: Career Consultant & Owner Career Constructs Credentials: MA Counseling & Psychological Services Global Career Development Facilitator Distance Credentialed Facilitator Phone: 952-200-7735 E-mail: jimfridley@careerconstructs.com Web Site: http://careerconstructs.com/ Location: Eagan & Bloomington Offices / Telephonic Nation Wide Clients: Individuals in career transition and organizations needing services for individual employee development Services: Career assessment and planning, job search tools & techniques, Internet skills & resources, and an emphasis on working with individuals on mid-life career change, going back to school, individual development in the workplace, and exploring careers in a helping profession. |
| Gainen
Name: Susan Gainen Title / Company: Principal, Pass the Baton, llc Credentials: J.D., 25 years in legal career development (Legal Recruiting, Law School Career Services, Independent Consulting)Phone: 651.917.0219E-Mail: susan@passthebaton.biz Website: http://passthebaton.biz Location: St. Paul, MN CLIENTS: Lawyers/law students seeking career change Services: Strategic positioning/prep for career change (resume/cover letter/interviewing/networking) |
| Gao
Name: Shan Cece Gao Title / Company: Career Counseling Intern, Career Services, College of Education and Human Development of University of Minnesota Phone: 612-242-8538E-Mail: shan0277@umn.edu Location: Minneapolis, MNCLIENTS: Undergraduate students Services: Career coaching |
| Hauer
Name: Connie Hauer Owner/Career Advisor – CareerPro ServicesBachelor’s in Community Psychology, Graduate Coursework in Human Relations, Certified Employment Interview Professional (CEIP)320-260-6569 chauer@mncareerpro.comwww.mncareerpro.com Sartell, MNGeneralist serving all career levels and occupations Career Transitions, Practice Interviews, Resume & Cover Letter Development, LinkedIn Training, Job Search Strategies |
| Healy
Name: Carolyn G. Healy Title / Company: Consultant Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Credentials: Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Practitioner Phone: 651-334-1221 E-Mail: chealymonster@comcast.net Location: St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN CLIENTS: Adults & older teens to understand their personality and use for happiness and success; businesses to enhance individual/team effectiveness Services: Administer MBTI and interpret results; provide career & field of study “fit” information, team effectiveness training, leadership development |
| Mann
Name: Dee Mann Title / Company: Career Management Consultant Credentials: 10 years’ career management consulting experience in nonprofit and for-profit arenas for dislocated worker program, nonprofit agency, and global outplacement firm, B.A. Liberal Arts Phone: 763-546-6778E-Mail: dreichm@comcast.net Website: www.linkedin.com/in/deemann Location: North and West suburbs; Metro area, MN CLIENTS: Unemployed/underemployed adults & students; professional, tech & admin fields at both exempt & nonexempt levels; individuals with disabilities. Services: Resume Writing; Cover, Marketing & Thank You Letters; Interviewing; Search Strategy; Networking; Negotiating Offers; Changing Careers. |
| Merladet
Name: John Merladet, Ph.D., M.B.A., L.P. Title / Company: Organizational and Career Psychologist Credentials: Doctorate in Counseling psychology specializing in vocational psychology, organizational, HR and business practices; Masters in Business and licensed psychologist in Minnesota. Phone: 612-532-1128 E-Mail: Dr.Merladet@comcast.net Location: MSP Metro Area, MN CLIENTS: Adults in Transition; Organizational Management; Conflict Management; Leadership; Assessment; FMLA/ADA/EEO; Burnout; Career Planning Services: Talent and personnel dynamics has been distressed as they adjust to the new economy. I can and want to help |
| Nelligan
Name: Claire Nelligan Title / Company: Career Development Facilitator / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Credentials: GCDF 2002 Phone: 612-821-4494 E-Mail: claire.nelligan@state.mn.us Location: Minneapolis, MN CLIENTS: Dislocated Workers Services: Coaching, skills assessments, resume writing, support, inspiration, connections to Dislocated Worker program and community resources. |
| Olson
Name: Joan Runnheim Olson Title / Company: Pathways Career Success Strategies, LLC Credentials: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC), Certified Leadership & Talent Management Coach (CLTMC), Certified Five O’Clock Club Career Coach Phone: 715-808-0344 E-Mail joan@pathwayscareer.com Website: www.pathwayscareer.com Location: Hudson, WI CLIENTS: I serve professionals, managers, and executives who want to move up, move forward, or move on in their career. Services: One-to-one and group coaching and workshop delivery on career change, job search strategy, career management, and leadership development. |
| Rosen
Name: Stan Rosen TITLE / COMPANY: Career Consultant – Careerlifestyles CREDENTIALS: 33 years as an educator specializing in Marketing and Career investigation, Masters degree from U of MN, Minnesota Marketing Educator of the Year, Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist PHONE: 612-338-5267 or 612-619-3959 E-MAIL: srosen_06@yahoo.com WEBSITE: Careerlifestyles.com LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN CLIENTS: Experience working with over 2,000 clients ages 16 – 60 SERVICES: Provide understanding of interests, skill, and values through assessments, personal consultation, career research, planning and goal setting. |
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Note to MCDA Members: Are you a career counselor or coach in private practice and seeking referrals? MCDA often receives inquiries for private practitioners interested in providing one-on-one services. If you would like to have your name added to our referral list, send your name, contact information, including e-mail address, list of services and audience to MCDAMinnesota@gmail.com.