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

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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.

K & G Reliable Transportation

As the Founder and CEO of K & G Reliable Transportation, I provide top-quality non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services in Davenport, FL, and surrounding areas. Our mission is to ensure safe, reliable, and comfortable transportation for individuals with medical needs, facilitating access to essential healthcare appointments, therapies, and treatments. 

At K & G Reliable Transportation, we prioritize customer care and service excellence, offering personalized transportation solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs. Our professional and punctual team is committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and comfort. 

Key Achievements: 

• Successfully launched and expanded the NEMT business, enhancing community access to healthcare. 

• Implemented advanced logistics and scheduling systems to maximize operational efficiency. 

• Built strong partnerships with local healthcare providers and medical facilities. 

• Developed a dedicated team of trained drivers and support staff who share our commitment to exceptional service. 

Our services include transportation to medical appointments, hospital discharges, dialysis treatments, physical therapy sessions, and more. At K & G Reliable Transportation, we believe in making healthcare accessible to everyone and are passionate about improving the lives of those we serve through dependable NEMT services.

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• Managed over 30 projects consecutively while maintaining optimal project plans and 

timeline tracking. 

• Executed and coordinated efforts in all phases of the SDLC process from ideation to 

delivery of project including scope, requirements, testing plans, implementation, and 

hyper care. 

• Assisted with the delivery of annual roadmap deliverables, vendor contracts, agreements, 

and deliverables. 

• Coordinated meetings with internal and external business stakeholders to track project 

activity and escalate and/or resolve reported issues. 

• Monitored resource hours usage and informs resource manager of variances against 

plans. 

• Aided technical and non-technical teams and assisted in end-user training guides and/or 

programs for clients as needed. 

• Created documentation that includes project charters, project plans, and RACI charts.

Business System Analyst/ Jr. Project Manager

• Transformed raw datasets into meaningful analytical insights, aiding in strategic decision-making processes. 

• Gathered, summarized, and meticulously verified information to populate reports and deliverables, ensuring accuracy and reliability. 

• Tested and evaluated reports and analyses for a network of distribution centers, contributing to the optimization of operational processes. 

• Assisted in monitoring data integrity across all deliverables, implementing corrective measures to maintain high-quality standards. 

• Developed proficiency in reading, writing, and interpreting various SQL queries, enabling the seamless execution of daily tasks. 

• Collaborated cross-functionally with teams across the company, fostering effective communication and synergy to achieve shared goals. 

• Applied advanced analytical skills to manage high-volume data from diverse sources, enhancing overall data-driven decision-making capabilities. 

• Undertook responsibility for the maintenance and monitoring of information systems, ensuring continuous quality and service excellence throughout operations. 

• Successfully accommodated occasional overnight travel requirements, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to fulfilling job responsibilities. 

• Proactively engaged in completing other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned, showcasing adaptability and a proactive approach to contributing to the team's success.

Data Reporting Analyst

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Maintained digital project plans to meet strategic content plans and optimize the digital footprint of multiple brands.
Reviewed analytics to recognize areas of opportunity and made expert recommendations based on industry trends.
Collaborated with stakeholders to establish monthly marketing budgets and implement content and digital marketing strategies.

Project Manager

Proven track record in managing and optimizing Salesforce systems for small to medium-sized businesses, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining processes.
 Customization and Configuration: Proficient in tailoring Salesforce to meet specific business needs, utilizing custom objects, fields, page layouts, and workflow rules to ensure optimal user experience and data integrity.
Data Management: Skilled in data import, export, cleansing, and de-duplication, maintaining a clean and accurate database to support informed decision-making and sales strategies.
User Training and Support: Adept at providing comprehensive user training to enhance adoption rates and productivity, while offering timely support to troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth system operation.
Knowledgeable in creating and managing automation processes using Process Builder and Flow, reducing manual tasks and enhancing overall business efficiency.
 Security and Access Control: Proficient in implementing role-based security models, permission sets, and sharing rules to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Skilled in designing and generating insightful reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with real-time visibility into key performance metrics and trends.
Continuous Improvement: Committed to staying updated with the latest Salesforce features and best practices, continually seeking opportunities to optimize processes and drive continuous system improvement.
Effective communicator, able to work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and management to align Salesforce solutions with business objectives.
Currently Salesforce Administrator Certified 
Proven ability to work independently and remotely, delivering high-quality results within agreed timelines and exceeding client expectations.
Enthusiastic about leveraging technology to empower businesses, with a passion for solving complex challenges and contributing to growth.

Salesforce Administrator

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• Provide programming support to extract and analyze data from different enterprise systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain consistent processes for data quality controls to ensure data integrity and make
recommendations to improve data integrity.
• Generate wireframes and additional User Testing artifacts to facilitate the successful development process as the top
performing Business Systems Analyst.
• Offer expertise in crafting and configuring system rules and process flows to aid in the development of the User Interface and System, specifically for a health insurance plan website
• Provide analytic support, including data collection, trending, reporting, and forecasting functions to ensure data integrity.
• Create data visualizations that enable the reader to quickly reach actionable conclusions
• Perform research to identify trends, interpret legislative news, and create market rate recommendation
• Understand basic supply chain concepts and terminology, including procurement, production, inventory management,
and distribution.

Business System Analyst/ Project Manager

• Maintained a deep understanding of insurance products offered by Aetna, Anthem, Humana, and WellCare. 

• Stayed updated on industry regulations and trends, providing accurate information to guide client decision-making. 

• Utilized data analytics tools to analyze market trends, customer demographics, and insurance claims data. 

• Consistently achieved sales targets by employing effective sales and negotiation strategies. 

• Tailored insurance packages to meet individual client needs, demonstrating adaptability and persuasive communication.

Life Health Insurance Agent

Pivot Physical Therapy, an Athletico Company

- Overseeing the entire spectrum of Salesforce platform administration, specializing in user account management, roles, custom reports, dashboards, approval processes, page layouts, fields, picklist values, profiles, workflow automation, groups, Territory management, and data loads.
-Tailoring user experiences through strategic configuration of profiles and administrative permissions. Spearheaded the development of customized dashboards for case team members, enhancing case assignment tracking and fostering company-wide insights.
- Proficiently creating comprehensive requirement documentation in WIKI, detailing processes, policies, application configurations, and the development of custom apps and objects. Adept at crafting formula fields, workflows, custom views, reports, dashboards, and other content.
- Managing large-scale data imports and exports seamlessly via Data Loader, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Recognized as the primary point of contact for Salesforce users, celebrated for delivering exceptional customer support.
- Proactively escalating process change requests, system enhancements, and related queries through established mechanisms for efficient approval and prioritization. 
- Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of CRM practices and technology platforms, with a keen awareness of key integration points.
- Crafting and modifying data queries, reports, and dashboards tailored to user and office requirements within service lines, contributing to informed decision-making based on essential analytics.
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Hi, are you looking for your next BA/ Jr. PM? You're in the right place. 

I'm Keiana Graham, PMP, I'm a passionate and results-driven Project Management Professional (PMP) with a track record of steering diverse projects to success. As the glue that binds cross-functional teams, I thrive in fostering seamless communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. With a knack for aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions, I bring leadership and a touch of humor to every role.

Key Strengths:

Leadership: I've successfully led teams through the intricacies of project management, fostering collaboration between Sales, Developers, Legal, Finance, and Marketing stakeholders for optimal efficiency and alignment.

Problem-Solving Guru: Possessing strong analytical skills, I identify issues, conduct in-depth analysis, and draw insightful conclusions, showcasing balanced judgment in risk assessment.

Sales & Marketing Strategist: I come with leveraging expertise in the sales quote-to-cash process, I've crafted and implemented business requirements resulting in a 15% improvement in key performance metrics.

Innovative Thinker: I've introduced a forward-thinking business strategy that led to a $2M product sales rise and the highest revenue gain in 5 years.

Tech Liaison: I'm known for sharing business strategy and roadmap with Tech partners, leading agile ceremonies alongside Tech Leads to drive comprehensive design decisions.

The Human Touch:
I'm known as the team's 'glue,' I bring a unique blend of humor, motivation, and camaraderie to foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Whether it's through a burst of motivation, I believe in creating a workspace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

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