About Us

Atlanta Professional Resume Writing and Career Strategy Firm Serving Emerging Leaders and Senior Executives

Ready Set Resumes is an Atlanta-based resume writing and career strategy firm supporting professionals at pivotal career inflection points. From emerging leaders preparing for advancement to senior executives navigating transition, our work centers on strategic positioning, measurable impact, and leadership readiness.

We design each engagement to clarify value, sharpen messaging, and strengthen professional presentation in competitive markets. Our approach integrates ATS optimization, targeted keyword strategy, and executive-level communication coaching — ensuring clients present themselves with authority and alignment.

Nancy Spivey

Founder & Executive Advisor

Ready Set Resumes was founded by Nancy Spivey, a career strategist and executive advisor with a background spanning recruiting, professional development, and strategic change facilitation.

Nancy began her career in the staffing and recruiting industry, working directly with hiring managers and candidates. That experience provided a firsthand understanding of how hiring decisions are made — and why high-performing professionals are often overlooked due to positioning rather than capability.

Recognizing this gap, she began developing and delivering training programs focused on messaging, interviews, and professional presence. Her work was presented through the Georgia Association of Personnel Services and became the foundation for her transition into coaching and executive advisory.

A defining strength of Nancy’s work is her background in professional presentation and public communication. Having received early coaching in public speaking and leadership communication, she brings a refined, high-stakes communication lens to interview coaching, executive presence development, and career strategy engagements.

Following a pivotal industry downturn early in her career, Nancy experienced a layoff that clarified her long-term commitment to helping professionals navigate transition with clarity and intention. Since then, she has worked with thousands of clients across industries, including executives, directors, and emerging leaders.

In 2001, she founded Transformation Consultants, Inc., expanding her work into organizational and leadership strategy. She later co-launched Best Business Minds and co-created Become THE Recognized Expert, programs focused on visibility, credibility, and influence for professionals seeking greater market positioning.

Nancy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and completed professional coach training through the Co-Active Training Institute (an International Coach Federation–accredited program).

Her work reflects a consistent focus: helping capable professionals articulate their value clearly, position themselves strategically, and move forward with confidence at critical career moments.