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Clarity, Confidence, and Career Strategy for IT Professionals

Helping Tech Professionals Get Recognized for their Value

Hi, I'm Lisa Dupras.

 

After 15+ years in HR and IT in the pharmaceutical industry, I learned that technical excellence alone isn’t enough — professionals also need to communicate their value!  While in the work world, I was always the person friends and family came to for job search advice—I loved writing resumes and helped people navigate their careers.

 

It became clear that my real passion wasn't just IT, it was helping people.  In 2020, I leveraged informal coaching and corporate experience to launch my own business, becoming a Certified Career Coach and LinkedIn practitioner.

 

I’m also certified to administer the Strong Interest Inventory®, a research-backed career assessment to suggest careers and jobs that fit a person’s interests and preferences. I use my RISE Career Framework to turn those personal insights into a career strategy that uncovers client’s unique value, targets the right roles, and positions them for rewarding growth.

 

Curious how I can help you land the right role?

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Lisa Dupras, Career Coach, Elev8 Coaching & Resumes

Client Success Story - A Happy Repeat Customer
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Client testimonial – interview preparation success - Elev8 Coaching & Resumes

The Client: Hilda was working at a large local utility with a recent promotion to a management position that was not on her resume. 
The Objective: Show her progression through promotions to positions of leadership. 
The Solution: We worked together 1:1 to update her resume and LinkedIn profile to show and quantify examples of leadership, training, and promotion readiness. 
The Result : Hilda was promoted AGAIN in less than a year!  

My Coaching Credentials & Certifications

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Strong Interest Inventory Certified Administrator

Certified in a research-validated assessment that identifies professional strengths and interests to guide clients’ career decisions.

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National Resume Writer Association

Active member of a national professional organization for resume writers, demonstrating commitment to best practices and industry standards.

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National Career Online

Profile Expert

Certified expert in creating branded, value-driven LinkedIn profiles, trained in career marketing and job search strategies that help clients get noticed.

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Rider University

Certified Career Coach

Master’s-level trained career coach certified in career strategy and professional development.

Why Choose Me?​

I have experience in many technical areas

  • 15 years+ navigating the IT and Pharma industry with expertise in data analytics, project management, business analysis, and solution architecture.

  • Working in large, corporate environments have given me insight into how companies function, how work gets done, and how people succeed within complex organizations.

Industry Recognition

Lisa Dupras has been featured in Entrepreneur.com, Yahoo Finance, Care.com, and The Forage discussing resumes, LinkedIn strategy, side gigs, and career growth for IT professionals. She was recently named one of Jobstar's Best Tech Resume Writers!

  • I have worked on complex enterprise-wide projects and have experience with business analytics, M&A's, AI chatbots, data warehouses, data integrations, cybersecurity, networking, SaaS implementations, and more.   

 

I'm a certified Strong Interest Inventory Administrator

  • I use my career assessment training and psychology background to uncover your core interests and preferences, helping you target tailored roles where you’ll genuinely thrive—not just survive.

I have a valuable combination of education and experience 

  • My BA in Psychology, combined with extensive HR and IT experience means that I understand both the human side of career development and the realities of the job search. 

I held HR and Compensation Manager positions

  • I’ve worked in and for HR and have an in-depth understanding of employment issues, salary negotiation, and related laws. I can help you job search and negotiate effectively.​

I understand how technology shapes your job search and career growth

  • I have hands-on experience with the Workday ATS and other HR tools that evaluate candidates.

  • I've worked on AI projects and understand how technology is transforming hiring.  

  • I regularly research and blog about HR/AI/tech, sharing insights about how to navigate the evolving landscape

I've been a 'Woman in Tech'

  • I understand the challenges women in tech encounter—gender bias, the fight for leadership opportunities and recognition, and the daily struggle for work/life balance. I’ve been there myself!

  • I love working with tech folks. They're so focused on what they deliver that they struggle to clearly see their own value. It's very satisfying to see a technical resume connects to business impact!​

I’m ready to help you gain clarity, unlock your potential, show your value, and meet your career goals​​ 

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Why Personal Career Coaching Is Better

AVOID CAREER

MISSTEPS

Personalized coaching helps you target roles where you can negotiate your worth and  thrive, preventing wasted time, effort, and potentially low-fit jobs.

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LEVERAGE EXPERT INSIGHT

You gain guidance from someone with 15+ years in HR, IT, and corporate hiring processes, plus certified tools like the Strong Interest Inventory and the RISE Career Framework.​​​​

ACCELERATE RESULTS

Coaching focuses your search, so you spend less time applying blindly and more time pursuing positions that match your skills, values, and goals.​

MAXIMIZE EARNING POTENTIAL

Strategic resume, LinkedIn, and interview alignment improves your chance of landing roles that pay what you deserve.

GAIN CLARITY

 

One-on-one coaching keeps you on track, confident, and making informed career decisions instead of second-guessing yourself.

Calculate The Value of a Career Investment  
A Modest Investment Can Deliver Meaningful Returns 

Our Career Investment Value Calculator shows, in just a few clicks, how many workdays it would take at your current salary to cover coaching and resume services — giving you a clear picture of the potential return.

Coaching Outcomes - Backed by Research & Experience

Professional coaching supports clarity, confidence, and career development. Research and real-world programs show measurable benefits for individuals who engage in structured coaching.

28%

Confidence & Clarity

Participants in a Microsoft coaching pilot reported a 28% increase in confidence and clarity about career growth (ICF / EZRA program).

83%

Program Importance

83% of participants recognized the coaching program as important for their professional growth (ICF / EZRA program).

95%

Personal Engagement

95%+ of ICF/Ezra program participants were willing to recommend coaching and made positive post-coaching changes.

87%

Coaching ROI

87% of respondents in a management consulting/finance survey agreed that executive coaching has a high ROI.

Note: Data based on ICF Global Coaching Study and industry research.

Curious How I can Help You Land the Right Role? 

Rewire Your Tech Career: Get Noticed, Get Hired!​​

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