Meet Laura Fontenot, ACRW, CPRW.
I’m Laura Fontenot, an award-winning, twice-certified resume writer with nearly 20 years of experience partnering with professionals at all levels, from C-suite executives to recent grads, to help them land their next career opportunity. I specialize in creating job search documents that authentically showcase your career journey without overused templates or outdated content and keywords.
I work one-on-one with every client to uncover your top achievements, challenges you’ve overcome, and most impactful results to create ATS & AI-friendly resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and professional bios that highlight your unique value.
Beyond my resume writing credentials detailed below, I also completed an M.S. in Management Information Sciences and a B.S. in Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas. I’m based out of North Texas, but I write for clients all around the world.
I offer a complimentary resume critique. Contact me today for personalized insights, service info, and quotes:
Industry Awards & Recognitions:
- 2025 Award Winner “Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Resumes” (ROAR): National Resume Writers’ Association
- 4 Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Awards & Nominations
- 15+ “Ask the Expert” Recognitions: Contributed to top industry publications with the National Resume Writers’ Association as an Expert Resume Writer
- 30+ Resume Industry Publications: See below for full list
Certifications & Memberships:
- Certifications: Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW) & Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)
- Memberships: National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA), Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches (PARW/CC), Resume Writing Academy (RWA)
Publications:
- Expert Resume Writer: “When a Traditional Résumé Works Against You” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (November 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “What’s a LinkedIn strategy that most job seekers don’t use but should?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (November 2025)
- Featured Small Business Owner: “An Inspired Chat with Laura Fontenot of Frisco,” in VoyageDallas online magazine (October 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “I know it’s not a good idea to use AI to write my resume for me, but what can I use AI for in the job search without seeming lazy and impersonal?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (September 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “What’s your policy on sending job applications at 2 a.m.—does it make me seem dedicated or just sleep-deprived?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (September 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Would it ever make sense to send a video resume if I’m not an actor or influencer?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (September 2025)
- Featured Resume Writer: “Career Tips for Job Search Success, Volume 6” e-book published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (May 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “How much detail should I go into for each job position on my resume?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (February 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Using the 220 Characters for Your LinkedIn Profile Headline Effectively” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (February 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Tailoring Your Resume,” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (February 2025)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Choosing What Education to Include on Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile,” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (February 2025)
- Featured Resume Writer: “Career Tips for Job Search Success, Volume 5” e-book published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (October 2024)
- Expert Resume Writer: “In an interview, how do I answer the question, ‘Tell me about yourself?’” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (September 2024)
- Expert Resume Writer: “How can I make my resume stand out from a sea of applicants?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (July 2024)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Addressing Employment Gaps Due to Mental Health,” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (July 2024)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Tattoos, Piercings, and the Job Search,” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (November 2023)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Do I need a LinkedIn profile?” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (September 2023)
- Expert Resume Writer: “Writing Resume Accomplishments,” published by the National Resume Writers’ Association (September 2023)
- Quoted Resume Writer: “What Is Creative Thinking? Definition and Examples,” published by Zoe Kaplan at The Forage (August 2022)
- Author: “How to Write a Great HR Cover Letter,” published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (May 2022)
- Featured Resume Writer: Women & Executive Leadership: A Guide for Women & Their Allies, published by BlueSteps (March 2022)
- Featured Resume Writer & Featured Resume: “Modernize Your Resume, 2nd Edition” by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark (January 2019)
- Participant in Doctoral Study: “Resume Formats from a Practitioner’s Perspective,” by Meg Barnes. (July 2018)
- Featured Small Business Owner: “Meet Laura Fontenot of Masterwork Resumes in Plano,” in VoyageDallas online magazine (July 2017)
- Quoted in Vault.com Article: “The Biggest Mistake You’re Making on LinkedIn.” (April 2016)
- Featured Resume Writer & Featured Cover Letters: “Modernize Your Job Search Letters,” by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark (November 2016)
- Featured Resume Writer & Featured Resume: “Modernize Your Resume,” by Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark (December 2015)
- Featured Resume Writer & Featured Resume: “Guide to Writing Your Executive Resume,” eBook by Marie Zimenoff and Career Thought Leaders / Resume Writing Academy (December 2015)
- Author, Book Review: “Zoom: Surprising Ways to Supercharge Your Career.” Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, Volume 31, Number 1 (Spring 2015)
- Author, Book Review: “Transforming Generic Resumes and Cover Letters to Laser-Focused Career Communications.” Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, Volume 30, Number 2 (Summer 2014)
- Think Tank Resume Expert: Career Thought Leaders White Paper 2013 (Global Career Brainstorming Day 2013)
- Think Tank Resume Expert: Career Thought Leaders White Paper 2012 (Global Career Brainstorming Day 2012)
- Quoted Resume Writer: Moms Work Happy Online Magazine: “5 Quick Tips to Refresh Your LinkedIn Profile.”
- Featured Resume Expert: AboutInterviews.com Article : “Resume Tips for College Students.”