W.C. Retired Law Enforcement NYPD

This recommendation is for Karine, whom I’ve known for over eight years. We worked together at the NYPD Intelligence Division. She is polished, literate, eloquent, and can work in any environment.

She is always willing to offer her assistance. She has an excellent rapport with our department's many constituents, including various intelligence community members at home and abroad.

I can honestly say that Karine would be an asset to any employer, and I recommend her for coaching. She is one of those rare people you cherish working with and remember fondly.

U.S. Army Service Member

B.H.

U.S. Army Veteran

"Karine is absolutely outstanding with her training delivery. Her tips and techniques are spot on, and her delivery kept me focused, making the entire group respond in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

I had previously tried various forms of meditation unsuccessfully. It wasn’t until I trie Primordial Sound Meditation that I learned how to embrace my thoughts instead of fighting them. Thank you to the Ayurvedic for creating this space to learn and grow.

-Udi M.

Rice Ridge, PSS at SOC

It is rare to find someone so dedicated to their work and so caring toward the veteran community as Mrs.Karine. The products that she provides are as exceptional as they are invaluable.

Loren B Jerlow, MS

West Point Graduate, Aviation Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)

Expert communicator! Extremely adept with reading people and motivating them to succeed. A confident and supportive confidant with excellent networking and writing skills. Definitely an asset to anyone needing a coach.

V.A.A. Veterans Career Transition Specialist, Defense Language Institute

Karine is an extremely talented presenter and public speaker. She is able to relay information in a way that reaches audiences that is unlike anyone I have ever seen.

-V.A., Foreign Legionnaire

I flew halfway across the globe to have Karine provide a weekend where I got my entire life in order. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

Scott D.

Department of State, Diplomatic Security Department of State, Diplomatic Security

It was an absolute pleasure working with Karine. Her knowledge and understanding of the military/law enforcement, the skill sets we acquire in our careers, and her ability to help me integrate that into my life gave me what I needed.

From the start, her professionalism and attitude made me as the client feel comfortable and confident in her abilities. She went above and beyond in what was needed. I would highly recommend Karine and will again be using her services in the future.

Catherine Murawski Deist

Senior Living & Long-Term Care LawyerSenior Living & Long-Term Care Lawyer

Karine is a master at her craft, and it is clear that she is constantly striving to ensure that her clients are on the cutting edge of their lives. She captures her audience with her humor and wit and keeps them engaged with her knowledge, skill, and passion. But make no mistake: she is not scared to be honest. She says what her clients need to hear—not just what they want to hear.

Matthew Gomez, DML Executive Manager

As I prepared to transition careers, I took part in Karine's three-day seminar at Travis Air Force Base, which covered everything from resume-building to the interview itself and the myriad of things in between. Karine provided excellent instruction and ensured the students understood each point well before moving on to the next subject. She displayed genuine interest in our ability to transition from one career path to the next proficiently, and ensured that we walked away with the tools necessary for the best possible chance to attain whatever jobs we aimed to apply for, from blue to white collar. I appreciated Karine's ability to adapt her teaching style in accordance with her audience, and her real-world examples helped me see the application of the lessons learned. I give my strongest recommendation to anyone preparing to listen to what Karine says.

Jesse J. Davis

UAS Pilot, Trainer-Speaker, Cyber Project Manager, Photographer, Artist, Woodworker, Veteran - CMSgt (Ret), USAFsUAS Pilot, Trainer-Speaker, Cyber Project Manager, Photographer, Artist, Woodworker, Veteran - CMSgt (Ret), USAF

I attended my final Transition Assistance Program Workshop (TAPS) at Eielson AFB, AK, in Feb 2013, and Kariné Tovmassian was our trainer/facilitator and executive career coach. She is an OUTSTANDING instructor and expert writer/reviewer, and she delivered the Dept of Labor material with fire hose precision. Fast forward 1 year to Feb 2014, and I reached out to Kariné on LinkedIn for advice, and we called and talked personally. I'm proud to say her advice helped me, and I now work in a similar capacity. I hope to continue learning from her!

Eric Roth

Teacher ✩ Instructor ✩ Trainer ✩ Leadership Development Teacher ✩ Instructor ✩ Trainer ✩ Leadership Development

Karine gave an excellent three-day class on how to get a job that included resume-writing tips, job-seeking tips, and advice on conducting interviews. During the class, I had a telephone interview scheduled, and she provided additional one-on-one coaching to prepare for it. I had a second telephone interview yesterday, and I believe that it went well due, in large part, to the coaching she provided me. The interview was going to be behavior-based. Prior to the interview, I had asked the interviewer if she had a general format for what she was looking for during the interview. To help me prepare, she sent me a format identical to the STAR format Karine taught us in her class. Only this time, the Action portion was focused more on my behavior during the situation. This is a testimony to the effectiveness of Karine's class and expertise and shows that she knows what employers are looking for. I happily recommend asking Karine for her services if you want a coach.

Brian Rychetsky

Technical Inspector at Yulista Holding LLC.

Kariné was the contractor hired to teach the three-day employment workshop for the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) in Ft. Wainwright, AK. The fact that she was providing this service as a contractor to many transitioning veterans did not prevent her from providing the same quality service to us as if she had been hired by each individual. The effective writing skills, interviewing techniques, and resume format that she taught are invaluable as a transitioning Soldier. The skills she taught allowed me to obtain employment in a career field I had no previous experience in by relating my transferable skills to the job I was applying for. A neighbor personally knows the HR employees at the company I applied for, and while referring me, they told him, "Oh yeah, he was the one with the really professional resume that stood out." That statement is a testament to my winning one of four jobs out of over 250 applicants. Her skills are proven effective, and anyone who does not take her advice is missing out on a great opportunity for self-improvement.

Ted Santos

Book Author at Here’s Why You Can’t Find Love

Karine is excellent at taking abstract and complex ideas and poetically transforming them into clear, understandable concepts that the general public can embrace. There is also never an error in her work. She is very meticulous.

Allan J. Balchi

Owner CTS Associates Inc. Consulting Training and Security Consultant

Karine is a colleague of mine who has a passion for knowledge. She has demonstrated a unique ability to bring out the very best in all the people she comes in contact with, which is a very good quality to have as a coach. She is always looking for ways to improve herself in all life areas. She is a self-starter, an extraordinary problem solver, and an all-around nice person.

Once you start working with her, her work ethic, thirst for knowledge, and high-quality work become infectious, while everyone else around her has to raise their game.

She is Loyal to a fault.