Palo Alto Networks

Senior Project Manager

Project Success Academy℠

Course Instructor

Velvet Vision

Founder

Raytheon Technologies

IT Project Manager

Fulcrum Technology Solutions

IT Project Coordinator

University of Houston

Program Manager

Project Manager | Helping Women Land Tech PM Roles | your PM bff

In 2024, I noticed something: most mid-career project managers weren’t underqualified. They were under-positioned. They had the skills, experience, and drive, but weren’t landing six-figure project management roles because hiring managers couldn’t see their value.

That realization led me to build the Velvet Vision framework. It helps project professionals position themselves as the obvious hire before they ever apply.

This isn’t resume tweaking or chasing certifications. It’s about clarity, strategy, and execution. My clients stop blending in, start leading with confidence, and step into roles that pay them what they’re worth.

Who I Work Best With:
I work with project managers in the U.S. and Canada who:
• Have at least 3 years of project management experience
• Are ready to step into $100K+ roles
• Want to be seen as leaders, not task managers
• Value clarity, execution, and accountability

This program is not for people who are brand new to project management, unwilling to take ownership of their growth, or looking for a quick fix.

Results so far:
• Clients have collectively secured $313K in salary increases with an average uplift of $44K per person
• On average, clients land offers in 3.3 months (fastest in 68 days)
• ROI consistently exceeds 800%, with some clients covering their investment in the first paycheck

If you’re a project manager in the U.S. or Canada ready to earn more, lead more, and finally get seen, you don’t need luck or endless hustle. You need positioning.

No fluff. No guessing. Just strategy that gets results.

👉 Apply to work with me: https://calendly.com/d/cm7j-vb9-kvr

Yonelly G.

Goodbye, Pepe. 🕊️ 

I found Pepe while biking around Houston a few years ago. He was an emaciated stray walking in the middle of the street with no collar. 

I told him, “If you don’t bite me, I’ll take you home.” He didn’t, and that moment changed both of our lives.

At the vet, we learned he was filled with heartworms and parasites. We treated him, gave him care, and he recovered. But his heart murmur never went away. Over time, it grew worse. 

Still, Pepe never lost his spirit. He was goofy, curious, and bold. He’d chase the big dogs like he was one of them, always convinced he could keep up.

Today, we had to say goodbye. His heart finally gave out, and we made the painful decision to let him rest.

You don’t always get to choose when someone or something comes into your life, but you do get to choose how you show up for them.

Even with a weak heart, Pepe lived with joy. And that’s a lesson worth carrying forward.

I will forever miss you my sweet boy.

Yonelly Gutierrez

Helping PMs land 6-figure roles faster | Join my waitlist (link in bio) | Featured by Favikon as a Top 10 U.S. PM Creator.

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$40K → $135K+ in 4 Years (and No, I Didn’t Get Another Cert)

In 2021, I was making $40,000.
Working in education.
Stuck, underpaid, and tired of waiting...

I knew I had to pivot fast.
So I studied nights. Got my PMP and CSM.

↳ Landed my first IT role as a Project Coordinator.
↳ Then moved to Raytheon as an IT Project Manager.
↳ Now I’m a Senior Project Manager at Palo Alto Networks
↳ leading multi-million dollar delivery for a Fortune 500 client.

Here’s the wild part...
To go from Project Manager → Senior Project Manager,
I didn’t get another certification.
I didn’t go back to school.
I didn’t grind in the same role hoping someone would notice.

↳ I executed at a different level:
I positioned myself as a strategic leader, not a task executor
I turned delivery into business impact leadership cared about
I learned how to create visibility without  playing politics

That’s what gets people promoted.

And I'm helping other mid-level PMs do the same.

I put together a free PM Promotion Playbook that maps out what I used to get promoted and how you can too.

Grab a copy here: https://lnkd.in/gAmUhu3b

Let’s turn your current role into your next one.

The higher your visibility, the more people project onto you.

They’ll question your credibility.
They’ll assume you haven’t earned your place.
They’ll talk to you like you didn’t build what you built.

That’s not about you. 
↳ It’s about what your growth reflects back to them.

When I first started showing up online, I thought staying quiet protected my peace. 

Now I know boundaries do that better.

Receipts protect your business.
Composure protects your brand.
Confidence protects your energy.

The goal isn’t to avoid friction. 

The goal is to stay so rooted in who you are that friction can’t move you.

Your success will always trigger someone who hasn’t faced their own.

AI Isn’t Replacing Project Managers. 

It’s Replacing Those Who Refuse to Evolve.

If your projects look the same with or without AI, your value is shrinking.

AI now 
-forecasts risks before humans flag them.
-predicts schedule slips with data.
-builds status updates in seconds.

The PM who uses AI leads with insight.

So ask yourself…

👉 Are you using AI to clear your plate or to sharpen your decisions?

Because the next wave of promotions will go to PMs who manage intelligence.

🧐How are you using AI to lead smarter projects?

I went from $40K to $135K+ without an MBA or additional certs.

I didn’t work harder.
I just stopped being invisible.

Now I’m teaching the system that helped me step into senior roles and I’m giving it away for free.

Inside this free session:
✔ How to make your work visible to the people who matter
 ✔ How to speak like a strategic leader, not a task manager
 ✔ How to handle senior conversations with clarity and confidence
 ✔ The 5-part framework that helped me go from overlooked to undeniable

This is built for mid-level PMs who are doing the work but not getting the title.

If that’s you, grab a spot here: https://lnkd.in/gXqjFXXt

Spots are limited to keep the session high-impact.

Control is a signal, not a personality trait.

Looking calm ≠ being naturally composed.
Looking calm = promotion trigger.
Executives read presence faster than resumes.

That’s what we drilled in Monday’s live session. 

We covered actual strategy that changes how leaders see you.

Every attendee walked out with additional resources & everyone saw where they’re falling flat.

You signal control when you…
-know what matters
-won’t fold under pressure
-operate at the next level

That’s what gets you tapped.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Not busywork.
🙅🏻‍♀️ Not loyalty.
💁🏻‍♀️ Control.

GEICO

Legal Initiatives Project Manager

Brogdon Law Offices LLC

• Spearheaded the launch of 20+ complex projects with budgets of over $500K, utilizing the software development life cycle and Agile methodology, using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Asana, with a project completion rate of 98%.
• Led the implementation of a SaaS-based contract management platform (Clio) to streamline legal documentation and approval workflows, reducing contract review times by 25% and improving compliance tracking by 30% across 100+ client agreements within the first quarter of adoption.
• Championed alignment across large cross-functional teams, increasing team productivity by 20% through detailed-oriented oversight and optimal resource allocation.
• Orchestrated 50+ partner meetings, ensuring transparent representation of the Privacy team and client satisfaction by 35%.
• Established and streamlined structures for the migration of a legacy system into SaaS, leading to a 30% improvement in team scheduling efficiency and communication.
• Pioneered weekly team updates, enhanced meeting materials, and ensured consistent documentation, driving team alignment and project success.

Project Manager 

Shipstock 

• Implemented a streamlined inventory management system, reducing errors by 50% and improving overall efficiency by 45%. 
• Utilized statistical modeling techniques to analyze sales data and identify trends, resulting in the implementation of targeted marketing campaigns that increased revenue by $1 million within one year.
• Implemented strategic vendor management initiatives, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement costs and improved supplier performance metrics by 20%.
• Collaborated with the accounting team to streamline customer invoices, resulting in a 25% reduction in late payments and improved cash flow. 
• Spearheaded the deployment of a cloud-based IT inventory management system (SaaS) that automated asset tracking, resulting in a 40% reduction in manual errors and a 20% improvement in inventory audit times across 500+ devices within the first six months of implementation.
• Developed and executed a streamlined communication system with external partners, reducing response time by 50% and improving overall satisfaction ratings.
• Implemented a new project management software that improved team collaboration and efficiency by 30%, leading to a decrease in project completion time by an average of 15%.
• Collaborated closely with Product Designers, UX, and Research teams to successfully launch 5 new software products within a 12-month period, resulting in a 20% increase in market share.
• Developed and executed a strategic communication plan to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, resulting in a 30% increase in stakeholder engagement and timely decision-making.

WHITE DIAMOND COUNSELING CONSULTING COACHING, LLC

• Led multidisciplinary healthcare initiatives, ensuring 98% compliance with technical specifications, resulting in 15% quicker project completion than industry standards.
• Implemented strategic relationship-building techniques and increased client retention by 40%, resulting in the procurement of contracts 25% more valuable than prior engagements.
• Orchestrated design sessions for multiple healthcare initiatives, ensuring that every design element adhered to compliance standards, resulting in a 20% faster turnaround for contract document processes.
• Oversaw a team of over 50 professionals and drove initiatives that increased overall productivity by 35% by developing and directing training programs to improve team competencies and project outcomes.

Project Manager

College Shortcuts

• Implemented and maintained an efficient tracking system for applications, resulting in a 20% reduction in missing or incomplete documents.
• Provided clear and timely communication to prospective students, guiding them through application requirements, deadlines, and additional information needed with a 95% completion rate or applications.
• Provided technical support and assistance to applicants, resolving 90% technical issues within 24 hours, and improving the overall user experience.
• Maintained accurate applicant records and data using a student information system or CRM ensuring a 99% data accuracy rate and streamlined application processing.
• Generated insightful reports and conducted statistical analysis on applicant demographics, trends, and admission outcomes, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving admission strategies.
• Ensured strict adherence to data protection and privacy regulations, safeguarded applicant information, and maintained 100% compliance with applicable regulations.

Project Coordinator

For Job Opportunities: catherinelopany@gmail.com

📈 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I am a Project Manager professional with 9+ years of experience delivering successful projects in the technology industry. I lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets, and resources, and mitigate risks. I have expertise in strategizing and executing plans, as well as adapting to evolving project environments as well as strong organizational and communication skills. 

💻TECH STACK
JIRA, Confluence, Trello, Asana, MS Office, MS Project, Microsoft Teams.

Specialties 
Agile Project & Methodologies, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Project Management Office, Business Process, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Operations Management, Coaching, and Consulting.

🏆I have a track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and with high quality.

🎖Through my extensive background in coaching, training, and mentoring, I have finely honed my skills in effectively managing and guiding teams with utmost efficiency.

⭐️Besides my Project Management background, I am a Virtual Assistant Coach and Founder of Virtuallymade4me.  I am deeply committed to empowering women to start and grow their Virtual Assistant business. I teach aspiring VAs with Skill Development and Training to help them achieve their goals and unlock their full potential as Virtual Assistants. I provide 1:1 and group coaching to assist them with the tools and resources they need to thrive and help them reach their full potential in business.

FUN FACTS
🏅I love sports, and in high school and college, I was on the tennis, field hockey, and track teams.
✈️ I love traveling because it is a unique blend of adventure, relaxation, learning different cultures, meeting new people, the thrill of the unknown, a sense of freedom, and personal growth that captivates me to explore and embrace the wonders of the world.

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