PROFESSIONAL & EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHY TEMPLATES

A professional biography (aka executive biography) is a one-page document written in the third person that tells the story of your career through a compelling, narrative lens. Unlike a traditional resume, which lists roles and accomplishments in bullet points, an executive bio offers a big-picture view of your professional journey — including your career highlights, core values, leadership philosophy, and personal brand.

It’s designed to give readers a quick yet meaningful understanding of who you are, what you’ve achieved, and what you stand for — all within a single, visually appealing page. Our professional bio templates are ideal for introducing yourself in more personal or relationship-driven contexts, where a full resume may feel too formal or detailed.

There are many situations where a professional biography is the smarter and more strategic document to share. For example:

• Board of Director Applications: A concise, high-level overview of your leadership qualifications and governance experience is sometimes preferred and requested (but there are other times where a board resume is preferred, so be sure you ask).
• Speaking Engagements: Event organizers frequently request a bio to include in promotional materials or speaker introductions.
• Business Development & Networking: When building partnerships, pitching services, or engaging in informational interviews, a bio offers a polished first impression (a one-page networking resume may also be used in these situations).
• Media Requests: If you’re being interviewed, featured, or contributing to thought leadership pieces, a professional bio is often required.
• Consulting & Advisory Opportunities: Executive bios are perfect for summarizing your expertise and positioning you as a strategic contributor.

In all these cases, your professional bio serves as an elevator pitch on paper — positioning you with clarity, professionalism, and purpose.

Our professional and executive biography templates were created by a certified, award-winning resume and branding expert with over 25 years of experience crafting career documents for professionals at every level. The bio templates combine elegant visual design with a structure that’s been field-tested for real-world use — including board submissions, media kits, and networking portfolios.

Each biography template is built in Microsoft Word for easy editing, and includes carefully formatted sections that guide you in writing about your background, career highlights, brand messaging, and personal leadership story. You’ll also receive coordinated branding materials, such as a matching cover letter template — and in some collections, even a one-page networking resume, resume addendum, or reference sheet.

These bio templates are not just stylish — they’re built with strategy in mind, helping you present your story with the professionalism and clarity today’s business environment demands.

While your professional biography is perfect for certain situations, it doesn’t replace a traditional resume. Browse our full portfolio of professional and executive resume templates to build a cohesive, branded career document suite.

AI tools like ChatGPT can help you brainstorm your professional story or summarize your career history. But your professional bio should reflect your unique voice, values, and leadership presence. Our biography templates provide the structure you need to refine AI-generated content into a polished, strategic narrative.