Cathy Alfandre is a certified career coach and resume writer who serves as a practical and collaborative partner for professionals and executives seeking greater fulfillment in their work. She works with clients across industries, functions, and levels, helping them navigate career challenges and transitions and move forward with confidence.
In 2025, she published Breaking Free from a Malignant Manager — Strategies to Reclaim Your Confidence and Career. Inspired by the experience of many of her clients, this practical book shines a light on the pervasive problem of destructive managers and provides concrete strategies to help people survive and move forward.
Prior to launching her business in 2003, Cathy had 15 years’ experience in the private and public sectors, including as a strategic human resources consultant and people manager. Cathy earned master’s degrees in business administration (MBA) and industrial and labor relations (MILR) from Cornell University, a BA from Yale University, and Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC), Certified Career Transition Coach (CCTC), Master Resume Writer (MRW), and Certified National Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) credentials.
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