Ageless Careers

I help Gen X and Baby Boomer job seekers to thrive in their careers through:
* 1:1 Coaching (Resumes, LinkedIn profile recommendations, Executive Bios)
* Ageless Careers Toolkit (courses designed to help you land a job faster)
* Ageless Careers Insider Weekly (weekly newsletter with actionable tips)

I've delivered webinars and in-person presentations on resume and LinkedIn best practices to corporations and universities including Asurion, the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association, and Point Park University.

I've been cited as a Top Resume Writing Voice on LinkedIn and a Career Expert in online and print resources including Fast Company, Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Businessweek, FlexJobs, and Best Colleges.

I've also delivered customized career coaching as part of the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.

Partnership opportunities: I also partner with companies looking to hire Gen X and Baby Boomer talent. Feel free to reach out if you have opportunities that you would like to share with the Ageless Careers community.

Sponsorship opportunities: Are you looking to gain awareness with Gen X/Baby Boomer executives? Reach out to discuss opportunities to sponsor the Ageless Careers Insider Weekly newsletter and/or reach my 65K+ LinkedIn followers through sponsored posts.

Founder | Executive Resume Writer | LinkedIn Profile Upgrades | Executive Bios

Colleen Paulson Consulting

I have generated 32M+ LinkedIn impressions since January 2023, adding 60,000+ LinkedIn followers, and was named one of the Top 200 LinkedIn Creators in the US and Top 200 Female LinkedIn Creators in the World.

I use the same strategies to help clients grow their presence on LinkedIn, optimizing client LinkedIn profiles, ghostwriting posts, and introduce posting strategies to maximize reach.

LinkedIn Consultant for Businesses & Executives

I've helped 1000+ executives and job seekers advance in their careers through insightful resumes, executive bios, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters with a 99.9% client satisfaction rate.

I've delivered webinars and in-person presentations on resume and LinkedIn best practices to groups including the Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association and Point Park University.

I've been cited as a Top Resume Writing Voice on LinkedIn and a Career Expert in online and print resources including Forbes, LinkedIn News, Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Businessweek, FlexJobs, and Best Colleges.

I've also delivered customized career coaching as part of the Pennsylvania Conference for Women.

Career Consultant | Resumes, LinkedIn, Cover Letters, Interviewing Expertise

I have published work in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and online resources including The Motley Fool, Investopedia, Businessweek.com, Ivy Exec, Thrive Global, Ellevate, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Multichannel Merchant magazine, and Woman Engineer magazine.

I've been cited for my career advice and investment analysis in top websites including Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn News, MSN, CBS News, and The Australian.

I've also delivered ghostwriting expertise to small businesses across topics including finance, investing, and career/workforce development.

Freelance Writer | Business Ghostwriter

The ABplatform

The ABplatform is a suite of services that help companies and industry experts find each other and create high performing Advisory Boards.  We offer recruiting, onboarding, coaching, tools, and templates that you can use to build your Advisory Board, and build your business.

Advisory Board Member

Glassdoor

I wrote weekly posts for Glassdoor's Technology Bowl, sharing market trends and discussing current events with tech professionals.

Content Creator

Randstad USA

Randstad RiseSmart is the leading provider of outplacement and talent mobility services for organizations in more than 40 industries and 80 countries. 

As a Randstad RiseSmart Career Coach, I expertly coached clients on their job search strategy and provide mock interviews, interview preparation, video interviewing, offer evaluation, salary negotiation coaching, as well as information on networking best practices and LinkedIn. Coaching was provided through a customized 1:1 approach with full support throughout their job search journey.

Career Coach | Job Search Consultant

CEO Connection

I built relationships with Mid-Market CEOs, understanding their goals and connecting them with potential board roles. I also curated networking opportunities including Board Connection Receptions, and cultivated strategic alliances with Private Equity firms, start-ups, and other advisory contacts.

Board Connection Director

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

I evaluated 1000+ applicants on 6 continents for a Top 20 MBA program, reviewing resumes, work experience, test scores, undergraduate grades, and essays to identify top candidates and forecast student success. I interviewed global candidates remotely and in-person utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques.

I was also part of the team establishing admissions standards for MSPM (Master of Science in Product Management) degree offering.

External Reader / Interviewer

The Motley Fool

I contributed 175+ articles with a focus on the consumer products industry, predicting trends and conducting in-depth financial analysis of top companies.

Contributor / Analyst

FedEx

I served as an instrumental part of the team driving global air/ground transportation revenue and volume growth through strategic pricing programs for Fortune 500 customers with shipping revenues exceeding $100 million.  Key accomplishments include:​

* Established price points and created cost-based analysis model for new FedEx Express (Last Mile) product offering

* Developed strategic pricing programs for current and potential customers, evaluating shipping metrics of customers and determining margins for pricing programs using excel-based models

* Elevated corporate revenues and profits, collaborating with sales directors to develop customer prospects and pricing strategies for 20+ Fortune 500 customers

* Owned major intranet-based pricing system, enhancing level and quality of pricing data in corporate databases, and expanding system capabilities to include new business units

* Recipient of FedEx Global Marketing Rising Star award and two Bravo Zulu awards for outstanding contributions

* Proficient in various pricing methodologies, including market and cost-based pricing methods

Senior Marketing Analyst, Strategic Pricing & Business Analysis

Procter & Gamble

I directed all aspects of production for 2 manufacturing lines making over 1.5 million cases of consumer products per year, leading a team of 30. Accomplishments include:

* Improved overall profit margin by 10% through increasing line production speed while concurrently reducing maintenance and personnel expenses, with an emphasis on lean manufacturing principles

* Generated cost savings of $1 million through improving existing processes and consolidating product manufacturing to one North American site. 

* Reduced level of quality defects by 50% while increasing equipment speed by 30%

* Increased brand production capacity by 10% through directing installation and start-up of production equipment

Manager/Technical Engineer

Want to up your game on LinkedIn?
Need an new resume or executive bio?
How about an expert presentation on ageism in the workplace?

I can help with all of that!

I deliver a wide range of services including:
* Executive resumes, executive bios, and LinkedIn profile upgrades
* LinkedIn strategies for small businesses and executives
* Business writing about ageism, workforce trends, and job search strategies
* Presentations/webinars on a variety of topics including ageism and LinkedIn/resume best practices

A little about me: I'm a 5x career changer who has skill-stacked my way from engineering into career consulting.

I started my career with Procter & Gamble as an Engineer/Production Manager, learning not only about consumer products, but also gaining key insights into leadership and career development. 

In my early 20s, I helped P&G move its manufacturing operations from Greenville, NC to Belleville, Ontario. I lived in Canada for 3 years and managed multi-million dollar projects and operations, managing a team of 30 in my Production Manager role. After earning my MBA, I worked in strategic marketing for FedEx, setting prices and forecasting profits for Fortune 500 customers and establishing price points for a new transportation product offering.

After my time in Corporate America, I pivoted and launched my own writing/consulting business. I served as a Contributor/Analyst for The Motley Fool for 4 years and have been cited as an industry expert by major news organizations and job search sites including Fast Company, Forbes, CBS News, Yahoo Finance, MSN, LinkedIn News, and FlexJobs. 

I have remained on-trend for career development best practices through my additional consulting work including:

* External Reader / Interviewer for Carnegie Mellon's Tepper School of Business for 7 application seasons, evaluating 1000+ applicants on 6 continents

* Board Connection Director for CEO Connection, connecting Mid-Market CEOs with board seats and participating in our "How to Get on a Board" Workshop

* Career coaching/outplacement services with Randstad RiseSmart

* Advisory board member for TheABplatform

* Glassdoor Expert/Content Creator Program Manager

My proudest professional accomplishment is my involvement in saving our local pool. As Board President of the Brook Park Swim Club, I worked with our community to turn a projected $70K deficit into a surplus within 12 months, protecting this community asset for our children. 

Reach out (colleen@agelesscareers.com) and let me know how I can help you to reach your goals.

Colleen Paulson

"I'm 62 & have at least 5 good years of work left."

I've heard from 1000s of job seekers in their 50s, 60s, and beyond within the past few years. Folks often lead with their age when they reach out, as if they should apologize for wanting to work.

Listen, you don't have to apologize to anyone if you want (or need) to keep working into your 60s and beyond.

Most of us don't have a guaranteed pension and won't be retiring in our 50s. My data shows that 90% of us plan to work into our 60s and 25% of us plan to never retire.

However, if you're 50+ and navigating the job market, you’re not imagining it: ageism is real. 66% of workers have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace according to a 2025 AARP survey.

With that said, I'm seeing folks in their 50s and 60s land great jobs (even in this challenging market). I recently had a client in his late 60s land his "dream job" as an IT analyst, countering the ageism that can be so prevalent in tech - so yes, you can position yourself as the leading candidate, regardless of age.

Here's how to get started:
* Keep networking (let people know you are looking)
* Write an "ageless" resume (with quantified results)
* Build a LinkedIn presence (so recruiters find you)
* Stay confident (you can do this - I promise)

Focus on what you can control. And please, don't lose that confidence. Any company would be lucky to have you.

ps: If you are hiring, please review your practices. Are you interviewing candidates over the age of 60? How about candidates over the age of 50? If not, why?

#ageism

Advising 50-plus executives on career & LinkedIn strategy | 87K+ going ageless | Ex-P&G, FedEx | Featured by CNBC, Business Insider, Forbes, & Fast Company

Inova

Taking care of clients with Integrity, Accountability, Knowledge, Delivering Value, Relationship, and Partnership Attitude.

Strategic Account Manager

Student

- QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- HR Block Tax Preparation online course
- Intuit Bookkeeping Certification:  Bookkeeping Basics / Assets in Accounting / Liabilities and Equity in Accounting / Financial Statement Analysis
- Life Coach Certification

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Calvert Gilden Harper and Hicks Professional Services Inc.

Full-Service Bookkeeping: Servicing multiple clients, industries, and entities.

Quick Outreach: Prompt follow-up concerning client financial transactions and inquiries. 

Leverage Time and Priority: Payroll processing, filing/paying taxes, reconcile bank/credit cards, client communication, accounts receivable / accounts payable (invoices/bills, payments, deposits), new employee set up, new state tax accounts set up, and reporting. 

Increased Revenue: Through visible workflow**, reduced client worked hours by 10% monthly average (20 hours) from 2023 monthly client worked average. **Created detailed team task workflow file for twenty-five clients to streamline work completed and meet all deadlines daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Software: QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Excel, Tithely.com, Breeze

Interim - Bookkeeper

Express Employment Professionals

Achieved Client Outcome: Examine and perform new Recruiting Assistant process for potential improvements to best support Recruiting Specialist and Employment Specialist positions. Provided relevant process feedback. 

E-Verify, Background Checks, I9s & state withholding completion, Drug Tests.

Software:  Workforce Management CRM usage

Interim - Recruiting Assistant

Garrett and Company Resources

90-Day Human Resource Manager Project Plan: Presented & implemented customized steps to prepare for HR Manager hire for main and subsidiary companies. Provided detailed, tailored job description for their unique and standard Human Resources needs. 

HR Processes: Assessed, organized, audited, and tracked HR processes giving reports on potential HR guidelines and documentation gaps.

Reduced Expenses: Saved company $15,000 through implementation of in-house recruiting process.

Interim - Human Resources Support

Paycom

(Remote 17 months)

High-Volume Environment: Research, track, and resolve inquiries with clients, field team representatives, setup specialists, and management to achieve targeted business goals. 

Conducted Module Setup: Payroll (Expense Management), Talent Acquisition (Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Tax Credits, E-Verify), Talent Management (Position Management, Performance Management, Employee Self-Service, Paycom Learning), HR management (Benefits Administration, Documents & Checklists, ACA, Report Center, Ask Here, Personal Actions Forms, Surveys), Time and Labor (Time & Attendance, PTO, Scheduling, Time Clocks & Terminals, Labor Allocation). 

Optimized Quality Decisions: Accepted or rejected module setup provided by client prior to assigning setup. 

Reviewed Module Setup Validation: Focused on accuracy and intended client usage. Mentored setup specialists through edits report and one-on-one training prior to releasing completed setup back to client. 

Full-service Benefit Plan Setup: Interpreted and set up plans (Health, FSA, Life, Disability, Retirement). Audited enrollment, limits, rate tables flat/age banded, profile groups, tax treatments, and calculation accuracy.

Spearhead Quality Control Position: Merged three positions into one, review/assign/validate.

Reduced Backlogs: 50% backlog reduction through improving assigning processes for over thirty setup specialists.

Data Cleansing: Identified and removed duplicate and extraneous data from department 110K line Excel assignment file. Collaborated with management to prevent future issues.

IMPLEMENTATION / HCM Module Setup Specialist Sr / Module Quality Control Sr / Reporting

Client Support & Training: Provided daily support and training - payroll processes (scheduled, unscheduled), time management, and system usage. Communicated effectively through email, phone calls, and screenshares to troubleshoot issues to ensure client satisfaction. 

Data Management: Interpreted, merged, imported, and audited implementation data files, including employee demographics, payroll details (earnings & deduction tax treatments, employee tax profiles, pay frequency/type, benefits & profiles, year to date imports), performed federal/state tax validation, and general ledger mapping.

Client Onboarding & Setup: Successfully onboarded clients for first payroll, managing accounts with up to 6,000 employees. Generated over $2 million in new client revenue by devising reliable onboarding strategies. 

System Setup: Configured PTO/accruals, Workers Compensation, Garnishments, Time and Labor modules (Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Time Clocks & Terminals, Labor Allocation), Employee Self Service, Module Billing, Taxes, and Admin Users.

IMPLMENTATION / New Client Setup Specialist Sr 1 / 2

I help Women Coaches understand the story their numbers tell | Cash Flow Strategy | Peace of Mind | Remote Bookkeeper | DM me for how we can work together

With over nine years of experience in HRIS software and more than a decade in customer service, I thrive in team settings and excel in client interactions. After my tenure at Paycom, I pursued owning a bookkeeping business and obtained various certifications while working interim and part-time positions to assist companies to achieve long-term goals in a short amount of time. However, my passion remains in full-time, HRIS software, financial and data management. I bring a strong foundation in active listening, personalized approaches, trust-building, teamwork, and timely delivery. I am driven by opportunities to infuse vision and enthusiasm into my work, ensuring resolution and client satisfaction. My passion for customer satisfaction is fueled by applying knowledge of all prior experience through streamlining, time management, interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.  

I would not be where I am today without the partnership of incredible men and women business professionals who have invested in me through walking in their gifts.  I take every chance I get to pay it forward!

"A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes."  - Brene' Brown

On the personal side, I am a mom of four grown sons. That is truly one of, if not the biggest accomplishments of my life. I am a learner, love to create, enjoy getting out in nature, delight in connecting with people, and look for ways to make a difference in someone's life every single day.

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