Careerminds in a national provider of affordable, web-based outplacement solutions for companies downsizing and/or reorganizing. Careerminds is more than just a human resource and outplacement services company. It’s a place, a team, a passion for developing and sharing practices that help people find their professional success. We give people the opportunity to challenge themselves—challenge their minds—and find the courage to grow.

Today, Careerminds and its talented network of business partners and career consultants share in this philosophy. We operate in markets across North America and abroad, engaging those seeking first-class e-outplacement and career coaching services at an affordable price.

Raymond Lee brings over 18 years human resource leadership, career consulting, and outplacement experience to Careerminds. He shared his zeal and passion for building successful people within Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike. Mr. Lee spent most of his career in the construction, telecommunications, manufacturing, and chemicals industries in a variety of human resource leadership roles. Most notably during the early 2000's, he was involved in planning and implementating large scale layoffs throughout Corning, a global manufacturer of optical fiber. There he helped develop, execute, and facilitate in-house outplacement centers for multiple facilities. Over the course of his career, he realized that success begins with the right mindset- a careful balance of confidence, reason, and the best tools and strategy to make your career aspirations come alive in and out of the workplace. He calls it the Careermind and so, Careerminds was founded. He holds a M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and a B.A. in Psychology.

Justin Schakelman is an entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in growing organizations. He has a significant brand development and e-learning background with a focus on helping companies establish an influential position in their respective markets. Prior to Careerminds, Mr. Schakelman served as VP of Sales and Marketing for a national retailer, where he was instrumental in launching stores in 18 states, brand development, and successfully completing an IPO. He has also held e-learning development and instructional systems design positions in higher education and health care. Mr. Schakelman has published several articles on the use of technology in education and has developed e-learning solutions for large-scale audiences. He has a passion for helping companies and individuals achieve their goals by unlocking their unique potential for success. He holds a doctorate from the University of Delaware and resides in Delaware.

Jeffrey Lyons
VP Sales

Jeff Lyons brings over 20+ years of Fortune 1000 as well as startup sales and management experience to Careerminds. He has a diverse and successful background in human resource services. Particularly, during his 15 years with Ceridian, a leading business services provider, he served as Vice President and led the company’s national new market expansion efforts. Mr. Lyons also held senior leadership roles at GettingHired and Caliper, and is known for his track record of developing successful sales organizations and significantly increasing market share. He holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Delaware.