We took a real resume from a mid-level employee and turned it into something fantastic

As a mid-level event manager at one of the top social media companies in the world, Heather (not her real name) says it's her job to flawlessly execute meetings so the company's clients feel important and appreciated.

Though she loves her job and where she works, she's targeting a promotion within her organization so she can move up the corporate ladder and take on more responsibility.

As part of Business Insider's new résumé makeover series, we thought we could help.

"While she had the relevant experience in event management, her previous résumé was selling her short," says Joe S., a senior résumé writer with TopResume, who we asked to rewrite Heather's résumé. "Too much fluff, not enough punch," he says.

By scouring Heather's real résumé and referencing the TopResume worksheet he had her fill out, Joe S. was able to overhaul her résumé.

While your résumé may look different, these pointers from Joe and Amanda Augustine, career-advice expert for TopResume, should help you do the same: