Watauga Women in Leadership

The Watauga Women in Leadership committee invites you to our third Coffee Connections of 2025 on Wednesday, August 20 at the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce from
8:00am-9:15am.

Join Watauga Women in Leadership as we come together for a workshop where we will review resumes for the working professional. 

Polish Your Resume. Elevate Your Career.

Whether you're exploring new opportunities, aiming for a promotion, or simply want to keep your professional materials sharp, this hands-on workshop is designed to help working professionals craft resumes that stand out. Join Amy Odom, Executive Director or Business Career Services in the Walker College of Business at App State for step by step instruction on how to build your resume.

What to Expect:

•  Tips for showcasing achievements and quantifying impact
•  Guidance on tailoring your resume for specific roles or industries
•  Insights into current hiring trends and recruiter expectations

Who Should Attend:

• Mid-career professionals looking to refresh their resumes
• Individuals preparing for internal promotions or career pivots
• Anyone seeking to align their resume with evolving career goals

Bring a digital copy of your current resume and device and leave with actionable insights to make it stronger, sharper, and more aligned with your ambitions.

Amy Odom serves as the Executive Director of Business Career Services in the Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University. In this role, she directs the department to cultivate aspiring business leaders by delivering professional, leadership and career development opportunities. 

Amy has an extensive background in the events and hospitality industry; executing large format corporate events and real estate and development launches. Amy’s true passion is the development and success of women in business. She serves on the Advisory Board for the Women of Walker program; a professional development program for female business students. She has led over 200 women through the program since 2014 and earned a program commendation for AACSB accreditation in 2018. 

WWIL Coffee Connections are complimentary for Boone Area Chamber members and $5/per person for non-Chamber members. Members, please make sure you are logged into your account before registering.

Please register your full party.

Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be provided.

When: Wednesday, August 20 from 8:00 am - 9:15 am

Where: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, located in the Greenway Commons Building at 579 Greenway Rd. Suite 101 in Boone, NC 28607