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.

TailWind Voice & Data

Carrier Project Manager

Wayzata Public Schools

-Oversaw, created, and tracked project plans for training 180+ clients
-Developed and executed individual performance plans with goals and strategies for each client’s needs
-Modified and adapted curriculum content through observations, data analysis, and participant feedback
-Researched and presented new projects, strategies, and technology in learning and development 
-Acted as a subject matter expert in educational technology and content
-Strategically communicated with stakeholders as main point of contact throughout project life cycles
-Facilitated meetings, projects, and data analyses while creating a collaborative team environment  
-Created reports for senior leadership to review on clients, compliance requirements and project status
-Managed scope and sequence for the department and collaborates with team’s coordinator on projects while developing a training program that resulted in average scores at 14.3% above global means  
-Organized 5+ annual employee engagement events, driving unity, collaboration, and overall support for a department of 30 (including budget and scheduling)
-Trained and mentored new employees and assistant instructors
-Facilitated a professional learning team, managed meetings, schedules, and goals for 300+ clients 
-Prepared train-the-trainer presentations on Brené Brown’s principles of leadership for 20+ employees 
-Executed a virtual learning project, creating 400+ training videos in 7 months with 82,000+ views 
-Spearheaded and piloted the team’s use of Trello to improve workflow and increase communication 
-Assisted in the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of 5 new department members throughout tenure 
-Transitioned the department’s projects and overall program for 250+ clients to virtual and hybrid models 
-Selected to present data analyses and subject matter expertise at state and national conferences 
-Received positive feedback and ratings from 90%+ of the clients and employees trained and coached

Instructor and Implementation Project Manager

Medford Public Schools

-Delivered presentations on curriculum and created modifications for 140+ clients’ needs 
-Motivated clients to interact and remain engaged in daily tasks, assessments, and lessons 
-Delivered training in individual, group, and whole class settings, adjusting material to fit clients’ needs
-Streamlined technology implementation projects and process improvements with a team of 10
-Met with a team of 15 employees to discuss and resolve climate and culture-related issues 
-Communicated with all stakeholders and service providers involved with progress with clients’ success
Submitted reports to leadership, stakeholders, and instructors containing data analyses, performance evaluations, observations, and attendance used to ensure fulfillment of each client’s performance plan 
Conducted performance gap analyses to assess curriculum efficacy and prioritize performance issues

Instructor

Project Manager | Problem Solver | Skilled Communicator | Team Leader | Relentless Learner | Implementation Specialist |

You need to get an important project done right?  I bring efficient organization, communication, and a drive to find solutions to make sure the projects I manage get done on time and make clients happy.

I am a lifelong list-maker with over 15 years of experience managing projects. I have extensive experience in training, strategic operations, client relations, and task management while implementing process improvements. I am accomplished in communicating complex issues to teams while building unity, resolving conflicts, and accomplishing goals. I have a proven track record for establishing baselines, tracking projects, and improving project lifecycles while ensuring operational excellence.

I thrive when I can develop efficient ways to approach a problem. I especially enjoy finding ways to use technology to enhance experiences and provide meaningful solutions to customers.
With a focus on efficiency, strong communication skills, and objective-setting, I am able to break complicated processes into attainable chunks to work towards successful completion of a desired outcome. It is important to me to strive for continued improvement that incorporates user feedback as well as innovation and creative ideas to enhance future iterations of my work.

From my experience as a high school math teacher, I know what it is to be under deadlines, to find multiple ways to communicate an idea, and to work with all kinds of people.  As a project manager in the  telecom industry, I have found ways to not only improve processes on my team, but also to build bridges to other teams in the company to improve customer experiences all while delivering great customer service on schedule.

Outside of work you can find me with my family, our dog, and a good book.  I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and watching sports.

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