Freda L. Thomas, MBA, CPC, ACC, ELI-MP, CPRW

Executive Career Coach | Creator of the Executive Access to Offers & New Employment System | Helping Senior Leaders Move from Qualified to Visible, Connected, to In Demand | LinkedIn Top Voice

New York, New York, United States

About

About Freda If you’re facing a career transition, you want someone who’s been in the trenches. If you’ve been pursuing new opportunities with limited progress, Freda has designed the Executive Access to Offers & New Employment System to help you increase the probability of being pulled. This is not job search. This is a strategic positioning system designed to help managers, directors, vice presidents, and senior leaders secure executive-level opportunities. Who She Serves Freda works with career professionals who have already achieved a lot. They know there’s more ahead. • Accomplished but under leveraged • Stable, yet at a pivoting point • Ready for 30%+ income growth • Exploring the more Signature Services Executive Career Coaching Freda’s process includes: 1) clearly defining your career goals, 2) weighing the options and the likelihood of achieving them, and 3) building an action plan to help you gain the required acumen to achieve the goal. The Executive Access to Offers & New Employment System Helps professionals increase visibility and gain access to decision-makers to generate interview momentum, create warm introductions, and increase the probability of new employment opportunities. Executive Résumé & LinkedIn Optimization • Executive resumes that lead with authority and clarity • LinkedIn profiles that boost credibility and visibility Download Freda's free white paper, “How Decision Makers Read Executive Resumes” https://forms.visme.co/formsPlayer/dwovyvxk-how-decision-makers-read-executive-resumes Outcomes: “Freda guided me through a major career transition with a clear, actionable approach and plan. Thanks to her strategic support, I landed a new position that fits my strengths and values—and negotiated a higher salary. For anyone seeking a seamless, successful career move, Freda is the partner you want." K.V., Senior Counsel, PG&E Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, in the home church of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Freda was surrounded by service, values, and faith. These principles continue to guide her work today. Brochure, Executive Access to Offers & New Employment System: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHI1IT-19Y/yeUU7tFo5VdO4Q5qxmR9ug/view?utm_content=DAHI1IT-19Y&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer Request Career Coaching and details about the Executive Offers System here: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/consultwith_freda_201362/cf_id/6a00f49feba770b23a16087c Complimentary Executive Résumé Review here: https://www.honeybook.com/widget/consultwith_freda_201362/cf_id/64dccc6473b67800267f6a3b

Experience

  • Freda L. Thomas, MBA, CPC, CPRW, ELI-MP (Self-employed · 30 yrs 1 mo)
    • Creator
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Freda has created the Executive Access to Offers & New Employment System, a precision-based system for securing executive-level opportunities. This system creates access, traction, and being pulled.

    • Dual Credentialed Professional Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, LinkedIn Top Voice
      Jun 1996 - Present · 30 yrs 1 mo

      Freda is a dual-credentialed Professional Coach, certified by iPEC and the International Coaching Federation, (ICF). She holds an MBA, is a Certified Resume Writer, and LinkedIn Top Voice, specializing in career coaching, LinkedIn optimization, resume revitalization, and helping service-based entrepreneurs identify their ideal clients using LLM insights. Seeking career counseling – Freda will help you identify false beliefs and the ever-looming imposter syndrome to help you realize your dreams. She has conducted over 500+ hours of personalized, one-on-one coaching sessions annually, along with group coaching, focusing on leadership presence, strategic thinking, and enhanced decision-making. She has served as an executive coach for career professionals across Aramco, DOE, DOD, General Electric, Swarovski, etc. Her expertise in resume writing ensures that each document is both achievement-driven and tailored to align with key attributes in job postings. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, she helps individuals and entrepreneurs create compelling profiles that engage the right audience and drive results. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹: “Working with you has been truly invaluable. You provided 1:1 coaching that first helped me clearly identify my true desires and specific goals. The industry insights were incredibly comprehensive and helped me align my skills with what companies are looking for. Your coaching empowered me to be authentic, vulnerable, and ultimately achieve what I truly want." C.C., Fashion Manager Download my free white paper, “How Decision Makers Read Executive Resumes” https://forms.visme.co/formsPlayer/dwovyvxk-how-decision-makers-read-executive-resumes 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲👉 https://www.honeybook.com/widget/consultwith_freda_201362/cf_id/61dc669e103ea300b6ef4f3f 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 https://www.honeybook.com/widget/consultwith_freda_201362/cf_id/64dccc6473b67800267f6a3b

    • All In One Staffing Solutions Staffing Management Program
      Oct 2014 - Oct 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Freda created All In One Staffing Solutions, an innovative, cloud-based staffing management platform she engineered to streamline the recruitment process. Her HR solutions deliver top-tier candidates while saving clients time and resources.

  • Faculty at American Management Association
    Feb 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Freda, as a faculty member with the American Management Association, equips executives with vital instruction to drive meaningful organizational change. Through a diverse array of management courses, she covers essential topics like Talent Management, Legal Responsibilities, Talent Development, Retention, Management Skills for Administrative Professionals, and Recruiting, Interviewing. Freda has instructed senior professionals from notable organizations such as Comcast, The Federal Reserve, and the National Intelligence Agency, empowering them to enhance their roles, from HR Operations Vice President to Director of National Senior Employee Relations Specialist.

  • Business Advisor at Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women BIB
    Jan 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    During a 12-week intensive program, over two cohorts, Freda served as a Business Advisor for the Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women Black in Business initiative. She collaborated with 26 women business owners, offering pertinent practitioner-oriented expertise, emphasizing the importance of self-accountability in achieving the success of their enterprises. Learn more about the GS OMBW BIB program here. https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/one-million-black-women/

  • Tech Coach at Flatiron School
    Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 · 4 mos

    Freda provided career coaching to students in Software Engineering, Data Science, and Cybersecurity, guiding them through resume writing, networking, and job interview preparation. Her mentorship helped students set achievable career goals and successfully navigate the competitive tech job market.

  • Career Coach at LaGuardia Community College
    Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 · 3 mos

    Freda served as a Career Coach for the Cyber NYC Cyber Boot Camp, preparing individuals from underserved communities for careers in cybersecurity. She created and implemented a curriculum that engaged students with interactive learning, covering resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and job interview strategies.