2026 ASU Cares: Online Alumni Chapter
Event description
- Professional and career development
Modern Résumé Development for Experienced Professionals
This session explores how to craft a résumé that emphasizes measurable accomplishments rather than task lists. Participants will learn how hiring managers evaluate résumés today, how to communicate value clearly, and how to structure documents for higher competitiveness.
Topics Covered
• How résumés are evaluated in modern hiring
• Converting responsibilities into accomplishments
• Common senior-level résumé mistakes
• How to present a résumé that shows value and clarity
Speakers
Gina Riley – Full Biography
Gina Riley is an executive career consultant recognized for transforming the way individuals approach job searches and career transitions. She has nearly a decade of experience in corporate human resources at Intel, as well as additional experience as an executive search consultant for Talence Group, where she led searches for CEOs, COOs, and CFOs across various industries. Riley developed the Career Velocity™ framework, an action-driven career transition model that helps executives and experienced professionals navigate advancement with clarity and purpose.
She is a two-time DisruptHR speaker and a recognized thought leader in career strategy, leadership development, and professional storytelling. Riley holds a master’s degree, is a certified YouMap® coach and has extensive expertise in behavioral interview techniques. She is an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council and author of Qualified Isn’t Enough: Develop Your Story. Land the Interview. Win the Job., published by Advantage Forbes Books.
Kaylee Peffers – Full Biography
Kaylee Peffers is a talent acquisition specialist and Filtration Ambassador at MANN+HUMMEL, where she leads recruitment initiatives across the Americas and supports global employer-brand visibility. She serves as president of both the ASU Houston Alumni Chapter and the ASU Online Alumni Chapter, overseeing community engagement, professional development programs, and chapter-wide leadership initiatives.
Peffers holds dual bachelor’s degrees in sociology and anthropology from Arizona State University. She is recognized for her work advancing inclusive hiring strategies, guiding cross-functional OKR initiatives, and building high-impact alumni programming. Her leadership focuses on creating spaces for connection, mentorship, and professional growth within the Sun Devil community.