About & Contact Information
We Help You Develop Your Resume and Professional Image.
Career Advantage is source for resume services and career coaching resources to help you stand out and rise above the competition no matter your level or industry. Founded in 2003, Career Advantage is based in Lawrence, Kansas; however, we help professionals all over the world with resume services and career advancement! Our team includes Erin Wolfram, M.S.; Melissa Johnson, M.Ed.; and Carol D. Rau, PHR. For over fifteen years, we have partnered with clients to provide exceptional career assistance including resume services, cover letters, LinkedIn development, mock interviews, portfolios, and websites.
We look forward to working with you and wish you all the best in advancing your career! Contact us to set up a consultation or ask a question.
785-856-3802 | [email protected]
Carol D. Rau, PHR
Career Speaker
Career Consultant, Speaker, and Author with winning strategies for professionals to advance their careers.
Carol D. Rau, PHR is a Certified Professional in Human Resources and Conference Speaker with over twenty years of experience in recruiting, career coaching, resume building, and job search strategies. She authors a Career Column in GCM Magazine and is a frequent speaker at national, regional, and local conferences.
Carol earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communications from the University of Kansas. She has served on several Boards of Directors in the Lawrence, Kansas community and enjoys golfing, distance running, and cheering for the Jayhawks with her husband and two sons.
Erin Wolfram, MS
Owner | Career Coach & Professional Etiquette Consultant
Career and professional etiquette consultant with a strong background in one-on-one consulting, career course development, and website development.
Erin B. Wolfram, MS has over thirteen years of experience in career and professional etiquette consulting and online career course development. She also helps small businesses by developing websites and portfolios. Erin believes in getting to know clients and their stories to help them reflect their best selves in their application materials and/or business branding.
She received a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from Kansas State University, as well as both a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Science in Educational Technology from The University of Kansas. She also earned a professional etiquette certificate in 2012 from The Etiquette Institute in St. Louis, MO. Outside of work, Erin has a passion for fitness and nutrition and enjoys traveling to tropical locations and visiting local wineries.
Melissa Johnson, MS
Career Coach
Career management professional with an extensive and diverse background in career coaching and education.
Melissa E. Johnson, M.Ed. has over 20 years of experience working with individuals from a variety of careers and industries. She specializes in one-on-one career coaching, resume and cover letter development, and job search assistance. She also has experience teaching career management courses in a higher education setting. Melissa has a passion for providing individualized support and guidance for each of her clients to ensure they are able to achieve their career goals.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at The University of Kansas and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology at The University of Missouri. She also completed a Distance Counselor Certification program through The Center for Credentialing and Education. When she’s not working, you can usually find her enjoying the great outdoors, planning her next travel adventure or watching her favorite Kansas City sports teams.