Susan K. Maciak
To inform, advise and educate others to build satisfying careers and successful organizations.
Susan K. Maciak has written six books, each with a purpose. Her work gives help and hope to readers, especially in the areas of career development and enhanced communications. She heads her own firm, CAMEO Career & Corporate Consulting LLC, providing international consulting for schools, universities, state associations, business organizations, and community agencies, as well as individuals.
Before launching her own consulting practice, Maciak edited publications and provided school board training as assistant director of PR/Communications for the Michigan Association of Schools boards. Later, she developed and directed an award-winning career program for West Ottawa Public Schools (Holland, MI). For further details, see: www.cameo100.com or email: ask@cameo100.com or suemaciak@gmail.com
Educational Background
Master of Arts:
Eastern Michigan University (Education Leadership / Community Relations).
Post graduate studies:
University of Michigan (School Administration / Communications).
Bachelor’s Degree:
Western Michigan University (English/Education).
Certificates
Michigan State University (Train the Trainer).
Fresno Pacific University (Career Development).
Awards & Achievements
Awarded Michigan Governor’s ‘Innovators to Watch’ award for developing and directing K-12 career awareness and career development programs.
Recognized by National School Public Relations Association for planning and promoting educational programs. Recognized by Mott Community College for leadership in community education.
Served on boards for workforce development, United Way, YWCA, Mt. Morris and West Ottawa foundations.
Published books by Susan K. Maciak:
On The Rebound
He Lost His Girl But Gained the Whole World. This tale of young love ends with a new twist … and a profound message for young adults. The story follows a young man through his first year of college and his first relationship which ends in a broken heart. Through his misery, the main character turns a personal tragedy into a triumph. He finds his purpose in life and proves that it’s possible to bounce back from life’s biggest setbacks. The story has attracted interest from TV and film producers for its amusing look at 21st century students.
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First Job Jitters
This story combines a young girl’s first job-seeking experience with her keen ability to solve a kidnapping case. Young adults (ages 12-18) follow Anastasia Adams through her quest to find work to pay her college expenses. Along the way, readers pick up pointers on how to land a job. On the first day of her first “real” job, Anastasia stumbles on clues that lead her to retrieve a spoiled kid from his dim-witted kidnapper. Through this story, young readers take away many life lessons while unraveling the mystery.
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Job Shopping
Find a Career Path that Fits You & Land a Job You’ll Love. This workbook contains tons of tips for teens, college students, even adults . .. on how to land a job they’ll enjoy. It starts with self-tests that match their skills, abilities and interests, along with their education level, training and talents with the best possible careers for people with their profiles. Examples of self-marketing materials, such as resumes, cover letters, portfolios and other selfpromotion tools, show job-seekers how to find good opportunities and launch new careers.
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The Monster Show
This illustrated storybook for preschool-through-elementary schoolchildren offers early career awareness and developmental insights for kids and their parents. The Monster Show encourages youngsters to use their imaginations to be creative rather than relying on ready-made playthings. The message: Develop inner skills, abilities and talents.
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What People Skills Anyway?
This interpersonal skills manual covers basic people skills, including positive human behavior, along with constructive habits and attitudes. Readers learn basics . . . from simple acts such as making eye contact or the power of Handshakes . . . to more complex skills like defusing anger or dealing with difficult people. This handbook for human relations is a must-read for business owners, managers and staff.
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Add To Your Edge
12 Ways to Excel in the 21st Century. This forward-looking playbook for survival in today’s world covers significant changes in school and work today. It sheds light on at least a dozen new trends that people need to understand. Whether you own a small business, you’re a CEO of a large corporation, a seasoned employee, student or recent grad, you may need to change your game to get ahead in today’s world.
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