A Vision for Career Sustainable Growth
I launched FRM Collective in 2025 with a clear purpose: to uplift professionals as they pursue and achieve their career aspirations. I understand navigating career transitions can feel overwhelming, and with the right alignment and strategy, it is possible to attain a career that fits your life and aligns with your long-term goals. My holistic coaching approach combines my diverse industry experience to build thoughtful, strategic plans that result in genuine, lasting impact.
Throughout my career, I’ve been a consultant, career coach, guidance technician, non-profit assistant director, auditor, and frontline employee. I intimately understand what it takes to navigate, grow, and pivot in today’s workforce. I founded FRM Collective to replace the overwhelm and cycle of feeling stuck—providing the precise tools, strategic insights, and intentional guidance needed for sustainable career growth.
– Malerie Baker, Founder & CEO
About Our Founder & CEO
Malerie Baker is a New York-born and raised strategic career coach, business consultant, and the visionary founder of FRM Collective. Utilizing a holistic, systemic framework, she empowers mid-career leaders and aspiring professionals to secure their next right-fit opportunities with clarity and confidence.
A Proven Blueprint for Professional Value
Malerie’s unique strategy is built on over a decade of diverse, high-impact experience spanning public accounting, project management, academic mentorship, and talent development. Her multi-industry perspective allows her to offer an advantage to her clients: she doesn't just help you tell your story; she transforms your lived experience into measurable value. By customizing professional documents that speak in high-impact language, Malerie ensures her clients capture the immediate attention of decision-makers.
Academic & Professional Credentials
A dedicated expert in her field, Malerie holds a Master of Science in Public Accounting. Her technical background is paired with expert industry credentials, including designations as a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) through the National Career Development Association (NCDA) and a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW) through the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC).
Global Insight & Community Impact
Malerie’s thought leadership is recognized on global stages. In 2025, she co-presented at the NCDA Global Career Development Conference, sharing critical insights on how to uplift and empower individuals who have been traditionally overlooked, underestimated, or faced with systemic barriers.
Dedicated to Access & Equity
High-tier professional support shouldn't be a luxury reserved for a select few. Because systemic and financial barriers often stand in the way of meaningful employment, I am passionate about making premium career coaching affordable.
Through our sliding-scale coaching model, FRM Collective meets you where you are financially—locally in Westchester, NY, and nationally.
We can help.
Career Direction
Feeling stuck or unsure about your next step? We’ll help you identify your transferable skills, uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and create a plan you can follow with confidence.
Stand Out on Paper
Don’t let your résumé or cover letter hold you back. We’ll help you translate your unique professional journey into compelling, customized documents that truly reflect your value.
Succeed in Interviews
Anxiety before interviews is normal—but with structured preparation, practice, and strategies tailored to you, you’ll feel ready to comfortably speak to your true value.