Meet The Team
Krute
Aroonsuck
B.S.
Job Search / Career Decision Coach
With a dynamic background spanning multiple careers in both the public and private sectors, Krute is an expert in career navigation, job search, and application processes.
His unique experiences as a martial arts instructor, team leader, and Buddhist monk have equipped him with a deep understanding of resilience, mediation, and effective communication. Drawing from his military and emergency service backgrounds, Krute has a proven ability to connect with diverse individuals, from those facing crises to those seeking personal growth.
Krute has a degree in Forensic Psychology and utilizes a holistic approach that ensures caring, individualized support throughout every stage of the career development process.
Janet
Brumbaugh, M.A.
Senior and Executive Job Search Coach
Janet works with her clients to discover a competitive edge, all with fun and ease.
She has been an executive recruiter for management and executive-level professionals for over 25 years. In addition, Janet has 7 years as a career consultant focusing on job search at the senior and executive levels.
Her approach is tailored to meet client needs with a structured workflow and accountability. She uncovers blind spots and customizes specific interview strategies.
Janet has a BA from the University of Maryland and a Masters in Education from the University of Connecticut with an emphasis in educational psychology.
Joanie
Donnelly
Resume Writer
Joanie’s love of writing combined with experience in sales and recruitment now helps her write persuasive resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. She brings twenty years of experience as the regional retail manager for Footwise, in charge of operations, recruitment, training, and supervision.
With patience and persistence, Joanie coaches clients to uncover the unique qualities and skills that need to be clearly communicated in their resume. She takes the time to help clients remember the little and big successes that made a difference in their past positions.
Joanie has a Bachelor’s degree from U of O. She also holds a certificate in Job Search Coaching from Vicki Lind, MS.
Dan
Hahn, M.S.
Job Search ./ Career Decision Coach
Dan is the owner of A Portland Career, where he draws on his past experience building several successful businesses.
He has coached many clients through various challenging career, leadership, and business decisions. Dan uses a systematic approach to job search that identifies each client’s unique strengths and matches them to job roles. He helps clients get unstuck and develop strategies to blaze a realistic and profitable path forward.
He has a B.S. in Financial Management from the University of Illinois and a Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Portland State University.
Dan has also completed a Certificate in Job Search Coaching by Vicki Lind, MS.
Vicki
Lind, M.S.
Job Search Coach
Vicki has been a career counselor and job search coach in Portland for 25 years. She has taught workshops and trained career professionals on resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, and locating positions.
As a veteran Portlander, Vicki brings a rich network and understanding of the local employment scene to her clients. With her training as a therapist, Vicki helps people overcome obstacles to carrying out a robust, persistent, and successful job search.
Vicki has a Masters in Education from PSU and a Masters in Counseling from U of O. In addition, she has a certificate in Human Resource Management from Linfield College.
Ursina
Teuscher,
Ph.d.
Performance Coach / Career Decision Coach
Ian
Storey
B.A.
Job Search / Career Decision Coach
Ian’s diverse background has been driven by curiosity and a commitment to finding practical solutions. With a talent for teaching, coaching, and entrepreneurship, Ian discovered a love for helping others by listening, asking the right questions, and connecting through engaging stories.
Ian’s degree in philosophy and visual art from Linfield University enables a unique, thoughtful approach to career coaching. By breaking down overwhelming career choices into manageable steps, Ian helps clients navigate their journey with clarity and enthusiasm, creating personalized, achievable plans for success.
Dana
Zacks, LCSW,
MPH
Career Decision Coach
Dana provides a blend of career transition and psychotherapy. She brings with her a background in helping people through life changing events, with many years of experience working with oncology patients and their families.
Dana helps her clients to recreate their story for their next life chapters. She is passionate about inspiring others to discover and fulfill their potential and add greater meaning to their lives by helping them find the right career. Her warmth, expertise, and commitment helps clients heal through barriers and disruptions to gain solid footing and move forward in their lives and careers.
Dana earned her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and Public Health (MPH) from the University of Michigan.
