Laurie DeSalvo

Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Laurie DeSalvo is a freelance writer offering résumé services to executives, managers, and senior professionals, business plans and private placement memorandums for start-up and expansion-stage companies, and copywriting for companies of all sizes. Laurie’s background covers many industries, including consumer products, restaurants, pharmaceuticals, health and wellness, telecommunications, entertainment, business services, real estate, marketing and advertising, food and beverage, and manufacturing. Prior to establishing a career as a freelance writer, Laurie served as a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst with Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank, where she spent close to ten years developing C-level relationships, creating financial models, and writing research product, covering companies like Coca Cola, Boston Beer, Forward Air, Knight Transportation, Panera Bread, YUM! Brands, McDonalds, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Reynolds American. Laurie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics from the University of Richmond, along with the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) credentials.