Founding Member/Coach – Certified by the Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
Having downsized a highly successful Career Transition Management company (Matthew Ryan & Associates) to a smaller practice (Career Summits) specializing exclusively on writing for senior leaders in security and law enforcement, we help top talent vie for new jobs everyday.
We have worked with more than 2,000 highly accomplished professionals over the past twenty-five years – and we still welcome opportunities to collaborate on both strategic and tactical aspects on a limited number of ambitious career advancement efforts. We often find that most senior leaders don’t need a great deal of assistance handing the mechanics and tactical/operational aspects of their personal career transition plans. What they need is a PLAN and timely help with:
- Rediscovering and articulating (concisely, clearly, and powerfully) what makes them most employable and valuable
- Figuring out their best audience or audiences – and the types of roles in which they are likely going to be most effective
- Getting their dialogue and written materials, (resumes, cover letters/inquiries, and applications) fine-tuned
- Building and leveraging third party influence (which they have spent years earning) and overcoming liabilities
- Understanding how to avoid the pitfalls of on-line applications and the harshness of employer deployed AI screens
Typically, we can develop and put proactive methods in place quickly that improve the return on the candidate’s investment of time and effort trying to find and go after new jobs in the technology-dominated world of employment in 2026.
Our expertise lies in this specific discipline. If you need and are open to some candid help and hands-on assistance, just ask!
It’s not likely your competition has a Board-Certified Career Advancement Coach and Master Resume Writer in their corner. You can!
Everyday, thousands of professionals are battling to advance their careers. Our clients win those battles!
What others say about us
“Our executive board left our two day off-site strategic planning session facilitated by Tony McKeon of Matthew Ryan & Associates with a renewed sense of purpose and direction.”
I could not have a more capable or committed executive coach. I worked with Tony when I was with ARCO and subsequently at UCLA. He has contributed significantly to my success.”
“Tony McKeon and Matthew Ryan & Associates have helped us develop competitive distinction in our marketplace through their design, development, and implementation of a turnkey behavioral competency program. The program is embraced by thousands of our employees and it is fully integrated into our performance management and appraisal systems.”
For well over 10 years, Tony McKeon has provided me the highest level of executive coaching and professional development. His guidance on career management has been exceptional.
“Tony was highly recommended by a mutual colleague when I finished my doctorate and transitioned into running my own strategic consulting firm. Unlike some coaches, who have one basic approach, Tony found creative ways to coach me that brought out the best of my background as a former executive. Our working relationship continues.”
“I’ve had a secret weapon changing industries, changing jobs, and keeping my career on the fast track – thank you Tony McKeon.”
“It is with great pleasure that I recommend Tony McKeon. His knowledge, professionalism, and caring manner helped guide me through a transition in my life.”