About Five Star Resume Service Inc.

Our mission at Fivestar Resume is to help you take that vital next step up the ladder. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a top executive, our aim is to help you reach your career goals.

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Founder Five Star Resume

Karen Avelar

“A great resume doesn’t just list what you’ve done—it tells the story of who you are and where you’re headed. At Five Star Resume, we believe everyone deserves the chance to shine on paper and in person. My mission has always been to make professional, high-impact CVs accessible to all—because your next opportunity shouldn’t be held back by poor presentation.” – Karen, Founder & Senior Writer, Five Star Resume

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Meet Karen – Founder & Senior Writer at Five Star Resume

Karen is a seasoned copywriter and accomplished resume expert with over 15 years of experience in senior-level HR and recruitment. She has an exceptional track record of writing high-impact, tailored resumes for clients across a broad range of industries and career levels—from recent graduates to senior executives.

Before founding Five Star Resume, Karen worked as a freelance resume writer for a leading global resume writing firms, where she crafted hundreds of resumes for professionals worldwide. This experience deepened her passion for helping individuals unlock new career opportunities through expertly written, strategically branded resumes.

At the heart of Five Star Resume is Karen’s belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality, affordable CVs that open doors. Since launching the company, she has personally reviewed and rewritten over 10,000 resumes, applying her deep knowledge of recruitment and hiring trends to help job seekers stand out in competitive markets.

Karen’s expertise has been featured in top-tier publications such as Marie Claire and The Independent, and she is a recognized authority in the resume writing space. She is also a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Certified Interview Coach (CIC), Certified Digital Career Strategist (CDCS), and a proud member of industry bodies including Career Directors International, the Institute of Leadership and Management, the Institute of Directors, and PARWCC.

Despite Five Star Resume’s rapid growth and widespread recognition, Karen remains hands-on, continuing to lead the team and uphold the company’s founding mission: to deliver compelling, personalized CVs that speak volumes—regardless of your experience or industry.

When you choose Five Star Resume, you’re not just getting a document. You’re getting the insight, strategy, and commitment of a proven expert who knows exactly what it takes to help you land your next big opportunity.

Karen is a seasoned copywriter and accomplished resume expert with over 15 years of experience in senior-level HR and recruitment. She has an exceptional track record of writing high-impact, tailored resumes for clients across a broad range of industries and career levels—from recent graduates to senior executives.

Before founding Five Star Resume, Karen worked as a freelance resume writer for a leading global resume writing firms, where she crafted hundreds of resumes for professionals worldwide. This experience deepened her passion for helping individuals unlock new career opportunities through expertly written, strategically branded resumes.

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