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About
Most resume writers have never sat on the other side of the table. I have.
Before I started Create Your Resume, I worked in high-volume hiring. I know what actually happens when your resume lands in a recruiter's inbox — what gets a second look, what gets skipped, and why. That experience is baked into everything I write.
For over 11 years, I have helped people at every level tell their career story clearly and confidently. Students landing their first real role. Mid-career professionals navigating a shift. Senior leaders who need their scope and impact to read on paper the way it actually happened. Federal applicants who need USAJOBS formatting done right.
No cookie-cutter templates. No buzzword soup. Just writing that sounds like you — and works.
I work with clients nationwide, fully remote, through a simple intake process. No phone tag, no guesswork. You share your background, I ask the right questions, and we build something you are proud to send.
Serving military families? There is a standing 10% discount for transitioning service members on all resume products.
A $20 deposit starts your project. The rest is due when you are happy with the work.
I also offer LinkedIn Profile Optimization, Cover Letters, and Interview Prep Packages.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 156 times
Serves Bremerton, WA
Background checked
1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2022
Services offered
Target industry
Healthcare
Sales
Information technology
Government & public services
Level of target job
0 - 2 years experience
3 - 8 years experience
8+ years experience
Executive-level / C suite
Additional needs
Cover letter
Interview prep
Career advice / coaching
Web presence (e.g., LinkedIn)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Dennis M.
Jul 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Maride is awesome. I sent her my resume, she worked magic with it. I read it and thought I would hire me in a second. The price was well worth it. No pricing surprises. She was available to answer my questions and more importantly asked me questions to make my resume the best it could be. I would highly recommend Maride and already have to a few friends.
Details: Outdated resume • Manufacturing • Mid-level (3 - 8 yrs experience) • Cover letter • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Julie J.
1 month ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
My experience was amazing. Answered my texts on the same day. Super fast with my rough draft. Easy forms to follow. Would highly recommend. Loved the look of my final draft.
Details: Haven't started preparing a resume • Healthcare • Senior-level (8+ yrs experience) • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Rachel D.
Oct 28, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We needed a résumé After reviewing several other professionals we chose Maride create your résumé From the very beginning, we knew we made the right choice Her quick response and knowledge and Proffesional approach was just what we needed
Details: Haven't started preparing a resume • Healthcare • Entry-level (0 - 2 yrs experience) • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Rory E.
Jul 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Overall great experience. The final product exceeded my expectations and the process was very professional and expedient. Highly recommend
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Sales • Senior-level (8+ yrs experience) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Christina R.
Oct 14, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wish I could say all of the above, but only got to choose 3 so I picked the ones that I value most. Communication and quick response to my messages. She was very professional and the resume looks awesome and, though there was a small set back for time, I told her not to worry. I sent her a mountain-sized mess to rummage through and unscramble. She was awesome!
Details: I have a completed draft that needs revision • Government & public services • Entry-level (0 - 2 yrs experience) • Cover letter • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Credentials
Background Check
Maride Dean
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is based on your career level and what you need. A $20 deposit is required to start — the rest is due when your project is complete and you are happy with it. Payment is collected through a PayPal-secured invoice, and you do not need a PayPal account to pay by card.
Transitioning military service members receive a standing 10% discount on all resume products — no need to ask, just mention it when you reach out.
Cover letters are available as an add-on. LinkedIn profile optimization and reference page formatting are also available — ask when you reach out and I will give you an exact quote based on what you need.
There are no surprise charges. If your project turns out to need a higher tier than what you selected, I will catch it before work begins and walk you through it.
I also offer tiered pricing for all of my add-on services, including LinkedIn Optimizations, Cover Letters, and Interview Prep Packages.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Everything starts with a short intake form. You share your background, your target roles, and what is not working about your current resume — or tell me you are starting from zero. Either is fine.
From there I review what you sent, ask any follow-up questions I need, and get to work. You will receive a draft, we refine it together until it fits, and the final version is delivered clean and ready to send. Most projects are done within a few business days.
The whole process is remote and handled through written communication. No scheduling calls, no phone tag. Just clear, steady progress from intake to finished product.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a BS in Computer Science and am currently completing my MBA — both through Rasmussen University, where I also work as a tutor.
But the credential that actually matters most for resume writing is not a degree. Before I started Create Your Resume, I worked in high-volume hiring. I know what happens on the other side of the desk — what recruiters actually look for, what gets a resume moved to the yes pile, and what gets it skipped without a second glance. That experience is built into every resume I write.
Over 11 years of working with clients at every career stage has sharpened that further. I have written resumes for students, career changers, senior leaders, federal applicants, and everyone in between.
