Shawna (Rubeck) Lake, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

“I highly recommend the Deep End Talent Strategies' Here 2 Learn (H2L) learning platform. I was able to enjoy a variety of courses on topics that were specific to the areas I wanted to develop for myself. It was easy to use and there are a number of courses I'm looking forward to starting soon. I enjoyed working with Shawna in the past, and now I'm thrilled to be able to benefit from her consulting services. #deependstrategies”

“I have worked with Shawna for several years. In the short time after she left HR to further bolster her experience, I observed a great number of employees from across the organization scheduling personal meetings to discuss what direction and how to pursue their careers. My observations go beyond watching others requesting career guidance and include personal experiences that include resume writing, strategic advice on communication, and an awareness of Shawna's unique understanding of career advice at various levels of the organization; that is, analyst positions, advisor positions, and director level positions. This skillset is a strength that serves anyone regardless of their position in their quest to start or change their career path.”

“Shawna was instrumental in helping me reach new levels of professional growth in my career. She helped me find a voice to express my career objectives. After assisting me in dusting off and updating my resume, I knew immediately I could use her assistance in searching for new opportunities. She prepared me and gave me the confidence I needed for each round of interviews and in the end, she was one of the first people I wanted to tell when I was offered the new position. ”

“Shawna is a true leader with exceptional communication skills and Human Resources knowledge and experience along with passion for talent development. Shawna is a great coach and is able to see the best in people, a quality that sets her apart as a development coach or career development coach/leader. She is very pleasant to work with who puts efforts to understand client needs first. Shawna's kind nature, listening skills, intelligence and ability to provide solutions that best fit the needs of the business make a her a great consultant. ”

“I am pleased to recommend Shawna Lake and her company Deep End Talent Strategies. Shawna is highly experienced and knowledgeable in the areas of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. With her depth of experience and knowledge, she sees things clearly from both sides, uniting the company experience together with the job seeker experience to form a unique and highly valuable asset. I am thankful to have met Shawna and to have her in my life helping me reach my personal and professional goals. I found her to be caring, generous, kind, and especially giving of her time and talents. We are blessed to have Shawna’s skills and knowledge available to us right here in our community to guide us through our journey as we seek to reach our professional goals.”

“I used the "Job Seekers Guide to the Search, Interview, and Offer." There was so much helpful information that went beyond the typical ways to land a great job. It gave me the confidence I needed to successfully execute several job interviews and when the time comes to accept an offer, I know that I have the tools I need to leverage the best salary and benefits. ”

“Stop searching for the next career coach now. Shawna is not your typical resume writer. While she has mastered the modern resume, identifying key words and areas to get candidates noticed, she goes leaps and bounds beyond this. Shawna coaches individuals from first time applicants to career professionals with passion and the strongest of industry knowledge base. She identifies candidates areas of strength and proposes career paths that best match these. Shawna is the best career professional you’ll meet. I landed my dream job with the best multinational organization thanks to her!”

“I can't recommend Shawna enough. Her thoughtfulness and expertise give her great perspective on what companies are looking for and how to best position candidates for success. She really takes the time to understand each client and tailor her recommendations. She is an excellent resource for anyone looking for career guidance or to improve their job search efforts. ”

“I have known Shawna for many years. I have greatly valued her HR advice through these years. She is very sharp, honest, empathetic, and responsive. She is able to see situations from different sides and draws on the latest research, which helps one to make decisions that are as wise as possible. She is unfazed by difficult HR situations and thinks through them with patience, calmness, and strength. I would highly and warmly recommend Shawna. She is a truly sincere person - and consummate professional - who you would want to have as a consultant for you and your team for many years to come.”

“Shawna is an incredibly talented professional who recently assisted me in receiving a senior-management position at a CA-based construction company by polishing my resume and coaching.”

“Shawna was one of the most professional human resource representatives I have every worked with. Her integrity has always been a quality I have admired. In the years since we worked together, I measure all HR personnel against the example that she set. As she has transitioned into other areas in her career, I have watched her take those principals with her and improve groups. I’m very excited about her new opportunities. Shawna will be able to positively impact so many more people by operating her own business. ”

“I applied to many positions using my resume before getting in contact with Mrs. Lake. I had not been successful in my search for employment. After Mrs. Lake redid my resume a company that I previously applied to gave me an interview. I was well aware that if given an interview for the positions that I was applying that would be all that I needed. With Shawna that became possible. ”

“I had the opportunity to work with Shawna on a resume’ project recently. She was extremely responsive to any and all of requests. She was thorough in asking questions of me and understanding my needs in the project. Ultimately, she delivered an outstanding finished product in less than 48 hours. I highly recommend Shawna for any resume’, cover letter or any other professional documents you might need.”

“A Natural born leader is what comes to mind when describing Shawna. I had the pleasure of working with and for Shawna for five years, and I have a true appreciation for her ability to see the strengths in others and then placing them in a position to grow and flourish. Shawna has pushed me to see my own potential without being pushy or overly aggressive. She exudes confidence, honesty and has a true passion and love for developing people. She is a great listener and a creative thinker and would be a great asset to any company. ”

“Shawna has been instrumental in my career. Her expertise in career counseling has guided me to my success today. The vast knowledge she brings to the table has allowed me to flourish in my current role and opened opportunities for future roles. The plethora of coaching skills have been integral in directing me to make the right decisions in my career and even advised and guided me concerning singular instances in life and the workplace. It is because of her that my career is on the path to success. If you are looking for coaching and/or career counseling, Shawna is the individual to make your career and accomplishments stand out above others.”

“Shawna has been my mentor for several years now and has helped me successfully navigate several significant career changes. During our many sessions, she was always a fantastic listener, was authentic in her advice (whether she thought I was doing the right thing or making a mistake), and always challenged me to do what was best for me, my family, and my company. Her unique mix of experience, skills, and confident positivity make her an ideal career coach. I highly recommend her and look forward to continued coaching.”

“You will love working with Shawna. She is bright, intuitive and creative. Congratulations on your new adventure! ”