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ABOUT

MEET THE TEAM

Human-first. Results-obsessed. A little fun, too.

We blend Fortune 50 recruiting experience, certified coaching, and sharp writing to help real people land real offers.

Portrait of Don Pippin

Don Pippin, MHRM, CPRW, CDCS, CIC, CPBS

Founder · Career Strategist
Fortune 50 HR Executive Résumés Personal Branding

Hi, I’m Don — an HR exec-turned-résumé-writer who knows how to help you get hired. I launched area|Talent in 2008 to cut through the noise and help people show up confidently — on paper, online, and in the room.

Certified Résumé Writer, Digital Career Strategist, Interview Coach, and Personal Branding Strategist. Clients land roles at Google, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Aston Martin, TikTok, and more. Consultant to Stewart Cooper Coon.

I volunteer with Chrysalis and as a crisis prevention counselor with The Trevor Project. When not working, I’m traveling or managing my dog’s Instagram, hoping she becomes the breadwinner.

*Once your experience crosses a certain threshold, you don’t need to timestamp it — you just need results.

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Robin Jarvis, MBA, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer · Early Career Strategist
Students & Recent Grads Career Services Leader #1 MO for Jobs (’19–’21)

Robin is a certified higher-ed pro and résumé writer with 10+ years in career services and recruiting. As Director of Career & Internship Services at Culver-Stockton College, she’s helped CSC earn #1 School in Missouri for Getting a Job in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Outside the office: camping, hiking, kayaking, and traveling — she’s visited 49 states and three countries.

Who she helps: upcoming or recent grads (0–2 years). Interested?

Brynston L'Barque the dog

Brynston L’Barque

Director of Barketing
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Brynston gives her paw of approval to every project before delivery. Follow her adventures — and help her become the family breadwinner.