Leander Howard II

WriteSea

The all-in-one career services suite for colleges, companies, and creators.

Co Founder & Chief Marketing Officer

Spark Your Success

Welcome to Spark Your Success, hosted by father, digital marketer, entrepreneur, public speaker, and content creator, Leander Howard II. On this channel you will learn how to find your ideal customer, capture their attention, get them to pay for your product/service, and automate 90% of the process.

Podcast Host

Job Search Genius

Job Search Genius is a full-service career advancement agency founded in 2020. Our mission is to help everyone in the world find meaningful work. We do this through two main offerings: 

1. Resume, LinkedIn, Cover Letter, and Executive Coaching

As a professional resume-writing and executive coaching firm, we pride ourselves on hiring only the best resume writers & executive coaches in the industry. Using our resume-writing service, you'll be matched with someone with relevant experience based on your career type.

2. Reverse Recruiting

We offer dedicated job search management services for those who don't have the time to look for their next dream job. Let us bring you the interviews while you do what you love. To manage the entire job search of our clients, we employ reverse recruiters who:

→ Apply to jobs on your behalf

→ Customize your resume for each application

→ Connect you with recruiters and hiring managers to land interviews

→ Help you with interview preparation and salary negotiation

We specialize in Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, LinkedIn Profile Writing, Career Coaching, Interview Preparation, Salary Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Reverse Recruiting, Job Searching, Job Applications, and Networking.

For more information, check out: www.jobsearchgenius.ai

Founder

Adobe

The FP&A organization is responsible for Adobe's global financial planning and
management reporting. Solely responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and providing business partner support for the Global Marketing Organization. 

Managing finance Operating Plan, Quarterly Rolling Forecast, Weekly Outlook, Month/Quarter end close).

Financial Analyst

Alpha Kappa Psi

The largest Professional Business Fraternity in the world. Founded October 5, 1904, in New York, New York. We live by Brotherhood, Knowledge, Integrity, Service, and Unity.

As President of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity my duty included communicating with organizational leaders about their expectations, setting and tracking goals for key operations and lobbying for funding from investors. 

•	Managed 10+ organizational budgets, 50+ members, and 6 Executives carrying out organizational and departmental procedures, goals, and policies to streamline productivity and communication amongst all. 
•	Consulted with executive board members  to assess process development, short and long-term goals, and implementation strategies,  resulting in $10K raised in funding.  
•	Discovered alliances, mergers, partnerships, and investment opportunities boosting partnerships and funding by $5,000. 
•	Formalized a Sports & Entertainment Career Fair with 20+ companies connecting 300+ students to the sports and entertainment industry, resulting in 50% internship and full time opportunities.

President

•	Coordinated Alpha Kappa Psi first Scholarship of $1,000 to an honorary student for tuition assistance 
•	Created a scholarship application requirements and guidelines to ensure a competitive nature  for all candidates 
•	Initiated all communication efforts between the fraternity and applicants of the scholarship via email, phone, and social media
•	Reviewed all applications (resume, essay, letter of recommendations, Q&A, and transcripts) ensuring accurate voting amongst candidates

Scholarship Committee Chair 

National Black MBA Association

•	Developed a SWOT and PEST analysis analyzing Walmart’s business structure identifying 10+ opportunities and threats 
•	Designed a Loyalty Program for Walmart Inc. creating a sense of exclusivity and generating $3.2 billion in revenue
•	Encouraged Walmart Inc. to partner with premium brands enhancing Walmart’s brand perception 
•	Assessed 10+ international markets and recommended Walmart entering Philippines due to influx in low income families

Consultant

AMB Sports + Entertainment

•	Structured a volunteer program suitable for thirty-five individuals building awareness for 3 Million+ residents
•	Evaluated eight project management tools through scheduled demos identifying which PM tool would be most effective  
•	Correlated a project management tool manual informing fifteen team members on proper procedures, benefits, and efficiencies 
•	Customized an excel document with six sheets for inventory tracking to manage, sort, filter, and analyze all data 
•	Spearheaded a plan improving guest flow for family members within Mercedes-Benz stadium effecting post-game transition

Program Manager

Wells Fargo

•	Aided 100+ customers daily with processing transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, or payments, resolving complaints or account discrepancies, and answering questions assuring productivity 
•	Informed customers about bank products and services generating revenue for Wells Fargo while maintaining sales quota 
•	Consolidated cash drawers of $100,000+ and reconciling discrepancies accurately informing managers of cash balances daily 
•	Managed currency, transactions, and confidential information providing 100% confidentiality with 250+ clients.

Bank Teller

•	Orchestrated a two-year program to enhance education of consumers about credit spending and utilization of credit     
•	Diagnosed multiple types of credit, agreements, and regulations to understand legalizations of credit  
•	Collaborated with three interns implementing a program dedicated to re-build Wells Fargo through low-credit score clients
•	Extracted 80+ projects weekly by creating Pivot Tables and dashboards providing an executive summary to senior executives

Consumer Lending Intern

Bank of America

•	Provided exceptional customer service including efficient and accurate transaction processing retaining clientele 
•	Informed customers about bank products and services generating revenue for Bank Of America while maintaining sales quota 
•	Identified customer’s statuses to better understand their financial needs reaching goals of financial wealth 
•	Utilized software to track bank information and generate reports accurately reducing timely transactions

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

•	Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service
•	Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers efficiently on a daily basis
•	Increasing in store sales generating revenue and reaching daily sales quota 
•	Superior product knowledge informing customers on particular items sold

Sales Representative

Chief Marketing Officer at WriteSea | Host of Spark Your Success Podcast| Subscribe to my newsletter for tips on how to find and attract your ideal customer, sell your product, and automate 90% of the process.

I’m Leander Howard II—2x founder, marketing strategist, and career services innovator.

I graduated from Georgia State University with dual degrees in Marketing and Finance. During my last semester of undergrad, I became an entrepreneur by launching my first company, Spark Your Resume, a career advancement agency that helped professionals land their dream jobs within 90 days.

Building on that success, I co-founded WriteSea, the all-in-one career services suite. As Co-Founder and CMO, I helped scale WriteSea from $0 to $1M in revenue within 16 months and led successful fundraising rounds totaling $5.5M.

Along the way, I’ve shared my insights through my podcast Spark Your Success and my newsletter Prospect to Profit, helping founders, marketers, and sales professionals master customer acquisition, pipeline generation, and marketing automation.

When I’m not working (which is rarely ever), I enjoy reading, fitness, traveling, and podcasting.

Writesea helps online recruitment marketplaces unlock new revenue by offering white-labeled career services to its candidates. Our mission is to help candidates find meaningful work and employers find quality talent. By partnering with us, job boards have the capability to increase their bottom line and improve the overall candidate experience.

Our product consist of the following tools and features:

AI resume review - Our AI resume review provides a holistic view of how your users can enhance their professional document to land more interviews with potential employers on your platform.

Resume Enhancement - By offering resume enhancement services, your job board becomes more than just a listing site—it becomes a comprehensive career resource. This added value can help attract and retain users, as they can not only find job opportunities but also receive crucial assistance in presenting their skills and experiences effectively to potential employers.

LinkedIn Profile Development - Offering LinkedIn profile development services as a job board provides a comprehensive career advancement solution for your users. Not only does it assist job seekers in creating a standout online professional presence, but it also enhances their networking capabilities, making them more visible to recruiters and potential employers.

Cover Letter Development - Providing cover letter development services as part of your job board offerings equips your users with a critical tool for standing out in the competitive job market.

White-Labeled Client Management Portal - Having a white-labeled client management system allows you to deliver a professional, cohesive, and branded experience to your customers.

Analytics Dashboard - Dashboard analytics provide valuable insights into user behavior, platform engagement, and performance trends, empowering you to make data-driven decisions.

When people ask me what it’s like to build a career readiness platform for higher ed, I tell them:
 
It’s not the product demos that shape you.
 
It’s the tough questions.
 
❓ “Why should leadership fund you?”
❓ “Will this actually reach first-gen students?”
❓ “Does AI even belong in higher ed?”
 
Those questions don’t have easy answers. But I believe they deserve honest ones.
 
That’s why on September 4th, Brandon Mitchell, PMP, CSM and I are hosting something different: an Ask Me Anything.
 
🛑 No slides.
🛑 No rehearsed script.
✅ Just the space to ask what you really want to know.
 
If you’ve ever wanted to press a founder for answers—this is your chance.
 
📅 Sept 4th | ⏰ 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST | 🎥 Zoom
 
👉🏾 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/eJkw6Mtc
 
🔥 Can’t wait to connect with all of you and hear your questions! 🙌🏾
 
#CareerReadiness #HigherEdLeadership #StudentSuccess #CareerServices #EdTechWithHeart #FutureOfWork #WriteSea

Co-Founder & CMO at WriteSea | Building the Future of Career Services | Subscribe to my newsletter for tips on how to find and attract your ideal customer, sell your product, and automate 90% of the process.

Vulnerability is our superpower as people. Be open, honest, & real. 

You’ll start to attract the right people at the right time. 

Document your journey, thoughts, and life. 

#vulnerabilty #founderthoughts #founderstories

True innovation isn’t about making easy lives easier.

It’s about making impossible lives possible.

That’s what we believe at WriteSea .

Every day, students and job seekers are facing career barriers that feel impossible:

1 career advisor for every 2,000+ students

First-gen graduates navigating the job market alone

Institutions struggling to prove outcomes that secure funding and enrollment

WriteSea was built to make the “impossible” possible.

✨ Real-time resume feedback when advisors can’t be there

✨ Mock interviews on demand for students who don’t have access to mentors

✨ Data that finally gives institutions visibility into student success

We’re not here to just make the process more convenient.

We’re here to unlock opportunities for those who need them most.

That’s the future of career services. That’s WriteSea. 🌊

And you get the opportunity to ask me & Brandon Mitchell, PMP, CSM your burning questions tomorrow at 1 PM EST/ 10 M CST. 

Click the link to register in the comments. Hope to see you there!

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Higher ed career leaders keep telling me the same thing:
 
📊 “We’re drowning in reporting requirements.”
💸 “We need ROI yesterday.”
😓 “We’re exhausted.”
 
ROI isn’t just a burden anymore—it’s survival.
 
But what if we stopped seeing it as a weight…
…and started using it as a chance to rewrite the story of career services?
 
That’s the conversation Brandon Mitchell, PMP, CSM and I would like to have on September 4th at our live AMA.
 
Bring your hardest questions. Push back. Challenge me.
 
Because if we’re serious about change in higher ed, the answers can’t come from another glossy deck.
 
📅 Sept 4th | ⏰ 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST | 🎥 Zoom (Virtual)
 
👉🏾 Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/eJkw6Mtc

Excited to have a real conversation with you. 🙌🏾
 
#HigherEdLeadership #CareerServices #ROI #CareerReadiness #StudentSuccess #EducationInnovation #FutureOfWork #WriteSea

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