Karin Edwards

I don’t just support programs. I build the systems that make them work. I am a seasoned Career Strategist and workforce development leader who thrives on identifying gaps in career readiness and designing scalable solutions that produce measurable outcomes. I am energized by research, strategy, and execution PLUS translating workforce trends into structured programs, curriculum, and operational systems that move people forward. Throughout my career, I have launched and developed high-impact initiatives including; programs, departments, and learning curriculum models. I have built week-long onboarding academies, detailed operational guides, KPI frameworks, automation systems, and structured training curricula that align teams and strengthen performance. What excites me most is building from the ground up; * Designing career frameworks and curriculum * Creating policies, procedures, and KPIs * Developing automation systems and AI-driven workflows * Producing training materials and leading instruction * Mentoring teams and strengthening cross-functional collaboration I research the job market daily, analyze workforce trends, and evaluate employer expectations to ensure career strategies remain aligned with evolving industry demands. As the founder of Leading Edge Career Services (LECS), I engineer resumes and career strategies designed to succeed across three audiences: Applicant Tracking Systems, recruiters, and hiring managers. I leverage AI to build resume gap analysis agents, client screening systems, and process automations that improve targeting precision while maintaining human-centered approach. * 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲- Program design, workforce initiatives, and policy development * 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨n - Resumes, LinkedIn content, emails, guides, training material * 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧- Flyers, logos, presentations, program branding * 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 - matching work, job descriptions vs resumes, gap anal