Laurie J. James, an honorary member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), will be honored at the IAOTP’s annual awards banquet in Nashville.
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Laurie J. James, International Employment and Career Transition Coach (JCTC), Certified Resume Writer (CRW) and 11-time National Award-winning Image Coach, has recently been named the International Association of Top Professionals’ (IAOTP) 2024 Top Master Career Director of the Year for her outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to the industry.
Induction into the International Association of Top Professionals is a high honor with only a few members selected in each field. Distinguished recipients, including Laurie J. James, are recognized based on professional achievements, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service in the field, involvement in professional organizations and contributions to the community. All 2024 recipients will be invited to an evening at the IAOTP Annual Awards Ceremony at the end of the year to celebrate their achievements.
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With nearly 40 years of industry experience, Mrs. James has built her field expertise through continued education, experience and industry outreach. A dynamic pioneer and results-driven leader who challenges the status quo, Mrs. James co-founded the Professional Resume Writing and Research Association (PRWRA) in 2000. As the first president of PRWRA, during her term she expanded the career professionals association to 19 countries around the world.
She also introduced several industry firsts such as the creation of a global resume writing awards, declaring September as International Resume Update Month, creating an atmosphere of collaboration rather than competition where colleagues can freely and openly share ideas for growth and learning opportunities, and spearheading the “Volunteers for Careers” initiative where industry professionals from 19 countries (including Saudi Arabia) offered free career services to support the victims and families of those affected after the violent attacks of September 11, 2001 that forever impacted the world. PRWRA changed its name to Career Directors International (CDI) in 2005. Mrs. James is one of only 12 Master Career Directors (MCD) in the world.
With this coveted certification under her belt, she has used her talents as a Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), Certified Resume Writer (CRW), Certified Career Enlightenment LinkedIn Writer (CCELW), Certified DISC™ Style Communication Consultant (CDCC), Certified DISC Practitioner (CDP) and Award-winning Image Coach to inspire over 13,000 clients to reimagine their lives with better career choices and become a better version of themselves. She has the passion and communication tools needed to motivate her clients to success.
Mrs. James’ areas of expertise include resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn profile creation, career and interview coaching, career portfolio creation, DISCTM instruction, etc. Her diverse skill set makes her a valuable resource for anyone looking to make a career transition.
Mrs. James has been recognized worldwide for her achievements. In 2022, she was awarded the CDI Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions as a career industry leader. This year, she will be nominated for the Empowered Woman Award and featured in TIP (Top Industry Professional) Magazine. She will be named and honored as Top Master Career Director of the Year at the IAOTP’s annual awards banquet this December at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville.
Everyone has a story to tell. In 2024, Mrs. James published her first book, About Faces™, a non-fiction love letter to her late father, whose dream of writing a memoir was cut short due to illness. The endeavor has already elicited extremely positive feedback and inspiration from readers, so she plans to continue writing and inspiring others.
The talented Mrs. James will perform a classic and heartfelt “a cappella” rendition of the national anthem, evoking positive feelings and pride in addition to her successful career.
“Selecting Laurie J. James for this honor was an easy decision for our panel of judges. She is inspirational, influential and a true visionary and thought leader. We can’t wait to meet her and celebrate her accomplishments at this year’s gala,” said Stephanie Shirami, president of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP).
Looking back, Mrs. James attributes her success to perseverance, work ethic, and the mentors she has met throughout her career. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, supporting local NCAA student-athletes, and spending time with her family. In the future, she hopes to continue to inspire others to be more positive with healthy self-talk and a “can-do” attitude.
For more information, visit https://www.lauriejjames.com/
About IAOTP
The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international small networking organization that handpicks the world’s best and most prestigious top professionals from various industries. These top professionals can collaborate, share ideas, be keynote speakers, and influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership organization that anyone can join. You must be asked by the chairman or recommended by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview.
IAOTP experts have given thousands of top-class professionals across the globe the recognition and credibility they deserve and helped them build their brand empires. IAOTP prides itself on being a one-of-a-kind boutique networking organization that handpicks only the best talent and creates a networking platform that connects and brings together these top-class professionals.
For more information about IAOTP, please visit www.iaotp.com.
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