A passion for the written word has taken Darlene down many roads, working with a variety of clients and subject matter. Whether writing about people, places, or trends, Darlene combines a knack for asking the right question with thorough research to produce materials that get results.

Darlene Craven joined Vertical Elevation from a leading career search company and brings a fresh approach and a unique perspective to writing effective resumes that get noticed. Darlene began her career working in sales, writing presentations and manuals. As a legal assistant, she continued to hone her writing skills, and then progressed to corporate communications and customer service. Getting projects "on point and on time" has become Darlene's trademark in providing superlative written materials.  With a solid foundation for clear, concise styling, Darlene looks forward to producing good words that will propel Vertical Elevation's clients to the next level in their career search.

As an Air Force “brat,” Darlene was privileged to grow up all over the world. She settled in Montana after college, working in sales and the legal profession. After a lengthy sojourn in Colorado, Darlene recently relocated to the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland.

Darlene is a member of career directors international.