About Us

Denise Bitler is the Founder and Owner of Pinnacle Executive Career Partners, where she partners with senior executives, C-suite leaders, and board members as a strategic advisor for intentional advancement, positioning, and sustained executive success. With more than 30 years of experience in human resources, Denise brings a deep, insider understanding of how executive potential, credibility, and influence are evaluated at the highest levels.

Her work blends executive coaching, high-impact career collateral, and ongoing advisory support to help leaders clarify their value, strengthen influence, and succeed in what comes next. Rather than focusing solely on the next role, Denise works with clients to intentionally shape the full arc of their careers, aligning positioning, visibility, and decision-making with long-term goals.

The TRANSCEND Framework

At the core of Denise’s work is her proprietary TRANSCEND Framework, a structured, end-to-end model designed to reflect how executive careers actually evolve. The framework integrates positioning, visibility, performance readiness, decision-making, negotiation, and transition strategy into a cohesive approach that supports leaders across pivotal career moments.

The TRANSCEND Framework serves as the foundation for Pinnacle Executive Career Partners’ coaching programs, ensuring continuity, strategic alignment, and depth of advisory support as leaders move from defining their value, to activating influence, to navigating offers, negotiations, and post-hire success. Denise believes executive career coaching should never be transactional; the most meaningful outcomes come from sustained partnerships that support leaders not just through the next move, but across the full span of their careers.

Thought Leadership, Expertise & Industry Impact

As a nationally recognized thought leader and expert on the ethical use of AI in the career services industry, Denise stands at the forefront of career services innovation. She regularly shares her expertise as a conference speaker, webinar and workshop developer/facilitator, and podcast guest, offering strategies on career collateral, digital branding, interview and salary negotiation coaching, and the effective and ethical integration of AI in job search processes.

Her work is grounded in both innovation and integrity, helping leaders and practitioners leverage emerging tools while maintaining credibility, clarity, and human-centered decision-making.

Key Certifications:

 MRW - Master Resume Writer

MJSC - Master Job Search Coach

CHJMC - Certified Hidden Job Market Coach

CICNC - Certified Interview & Compensation Negotiation Coach

CDBS - Certified Digital Branding Strategist

CERW - Certified Executive Resume Writer

CPRW - Certified Professional Resume Writer

Speaking Engagements:

Career Thought Leaders 2025 Symposium Conference Speaker (April 2025, Baltimore, MD)

Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches 2025 Conference Speaker (April 2025, Chicago, IL)

Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches 2024 Conference Speaker (April 2024, Orlando, FL)

The Maine Women’s Conference 2022 Conference Speaker (October 2022, Portland, ME)

Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches 2022 Conference Speaker (April 2022, Clearwater, FL)

Recognition & Professional Distinction:

Three-time Elite Circle Resume Contest Winner

Top 15 Coaches in Tampa 2025

Top 11 LinkedIn Experts in Tampa in 2024

Best in Class Top 10 Resume Writers and Career Coaches for 2023 (Best Board and Executive Resume)

Hire Heroes USA - Volunteer Spotlight Designee