Richard Burke
Business, career and life coach for people in transition in Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsRetirement and midlifeLeadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesCareer changeJob searchPromotions and advancementNew grads and studentsMilitary transition |
| Works with | Executives, Veterans, Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Career coach |
| Based in | Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | ELI certified; MBA; Business degree |
Richard Burke is a business, career and life coach in Illinois. He helps people in transition, including recent college graduates, veterans leaving the military, and executives who want to grow their careers and businesses. He spent ten years as President of a $25 million ecommerce company and five years as a Vice President of ecommerce at a Fortune 500 company. He also led the Graduate School of Management at Lewis University for three years.
What Richard helps with
Richard works with people who are moving from one stage of work or life to the next. He helps them find better jobs, restart after a long commitment, and grow in their roles.
- Finding a career job after college
- Moving from military service to a civilian job
- Finding a better job
- Restarting after a long commitment
- Getting promoted
- Getting better results from a team
- Growing a career and a business the right way
- Retirement and life transitions
Who Richard works with
Richard works with recent college graduates who are looking for a career job. He coaches veterans who are leaving military service and want the right job. He also works with executives who want to grow their careers and their businesses. His clients want to do well in both their personal and professional lives.
Background and qualifications
Richard earned a business degree and an MBA. He then built a long career in marketing and leadership across business and education. He spent ten years as President of a $25 million ecommerce company that sold high end office furniture. He was Vice President of ecommerce at a Fortune 500 company for five years. He also worked more than ten years as Director of Marketing for B2B and B2C companies. He taught marketing to MBA students in the evenings. He later joined Lewis University full time, where he directed the Graduate School of Management for three years and taught. He is ELI certified.
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A former ecommerce company president and Fortune 500 vice president who also directed a university graduate school of management.
Best for new graduates, veterans and executives who are going through a career transition.
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How much does Richard Burke charge?
Coaching with Richard runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message Richard from this page for an exact quote.
What does Richard Burke help with?
Richard Burke helps with finding a career job after college, moving from military service to a civilian job, finding a better job and restarting after a long commitment.
Is Richard Burke certified?
Richard Burke lists: ELI certified; MBA; Business degree.
Does Richard Burke work with veterans?
Yes. He coaches veterans who are leaving military service and looking for the right job.
Does Richard Burke work with recent college graduates?
Yes. He helps recent graduates who are looking for a career job.
How do I contact Richard Burke?
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