Nicole Steen — Co-Founder
At higher levels, competence is assumed. What differentiates people is how clearly they’re understood. I work with senior leaders and executives whose experience is strong, but whose materials don’t reflect the level they’re operating at. My work focuses on executive branding: clarifying leadership narrative, positioning, and signal, then translating that clarity into a portfolio of branded career assets that speak with coherence and restraint. This isn’t resume writing in the traditional sense. It’s not optimization, keyword strategies, or surface-level polish. It’s the work of: • distilling what actually differentiates you • deciding what no longer belongs in your story • aligning narrative, structure, and design • creating materials that place you quickly and confidently The goal isn’t visibility for visibility’s sake. It’s being legible in the rooms that matter. If your experience is solid but your brand feels flat, crowded, or misaligned, executive branding may be the missing piece. **Human rights are non-negotiable. If you support MAGA ideologies or ICE, I will not help you gain visibility, clarity, or influence. Move along.**
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Career Services and Marketing professional with a strong focus on executive branding.
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Experience: 18 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Executive Branding
- Leadership Messaging
- Web Design
- Marketing Design
- Resume Writing
- Program Evaluation
- Desktop Publishing
Career Highlights
- Expert in executive branding and leadership messaging.
- Creates tailored career materials for senior leaders.
- Focuses on clarity and alignment in branding.
Work Experience
The ELLA WORKS Foundation
Marketing Designer (2 yrs)
Severnaya Investments
Marketing & Web Designer (2 yrs)
Your Next Jump
Resume Writer (2 yrs)
National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Web Administrator, Marketing Designer & EA (8 yrs)
Resume By Nico
Executive Branding Strategist, Writer, Designer (14 yrs 2 mos)
Nico Creative Co
Web Designer (14 yrs 2 mos)
Habitat Young Professionals Network of Pomona Valley Habitat for Humanity
Evaluation Consultant & Presentation Designer (1 yr)
Claremont Graduate University
Outreach Coordinator & Desktop Publishing Designer (2 yrs)
Syracuse University
Undergraduate Research Supervisor (1 yr)
Graduate Enrollment Associate (4 yrs)
Atlantic Counseling and Consultation, Inc.
Office Manager & Intake Coordinator (4 yrs)
Education
Master of Arts - MA at Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - BA at Syracuse University
