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

Senior Program Manager at Palo Alto Networks. I specialize in navigating ambiguity and stabilizing high-stakes enterprise delivery. In 4 years, I moved from IT Coordinator to Senior Program Management by mastering one thing: Positioning.

I help experienced professionals increase their compensation by 5-6 figures using the experience they already have. You don’t need to start over; you need to be re-positioned.

I operate at the intersection of technical delivery and executive strategy. Whether it’s moving a high-visibility customer from "Red to Green" in 41 days or driving portfolio alignment across Engineering and Product, I focus on the ROI of Every Move.

The Proof: 
• Career: Promoted 3x in 4 years; currently directing program-level coordination for a global cybersecurity leader. 
• Client: Moved a professional from higher-ed to IT PM at $110K after a career gap. 
• Client: Secured $145K tech PM roles for clients in under 8 weeks. 
• Reach: Ranked among the top PM creators in the US with 3.5M+ annual impressions.

Positioning is the only variable you can control. I don’t agree with "entry-level resets." I believe in leverage.

I focus on: 
• Turning chaos into structured delivery paths. 
• Translating technical complexity for C-suite stakeholders. 
• Helping you get paid for the level you are already operating at.

I am building a self-paced program for experienced professionals who want to cross the gap into $150K+ Program and Project leadership roles.

Join the waitlist here: https://stan.store/yonellyg/p/close-the-gap-to-a-100k-pm-role-bisomg46 

For quick clarity: DM PIVOT to identify your salary gap and next move.

Yonelly G.

Oak View Group

Director of Special Events & Catering | Moody Center ATX

•	Direction of 57 suites, 6 clubs, and 8 bars between two facilities- State Farm Center (15,000+ seats) 
         and Memorial Stadium (40,000+ seats)
•	Implement new point of sale software for premium areas within both venues 
•	Steward the relationships with donors and season ticket holders within premium seating 
•	Collaborate with executive chef and general manager to create menus and other marketing collateral 
•	Oversight of catering operation that generates over 1 million dollars in revenue yearly 
•	Support of other company accounts in food/beverage operations including Wells Fargo Arena and McCormick Place Convention Center
•	Manage a part-time staff of 30 and one full-time manager
•	Administrative oversight of billing and reports within premium services 
•	Responsible for hiring, training, and development of premium staff

Director of Premium Services | University of Illinois Athletics

Aramark

•	Direction of the entire suite level of Minute Maid Park, including a premium club outlet
•	Customize wine and liquor menus for the suites according to client interest, current trends, and 
         company standards
•	Coordinate food and beverage service for marquee park events such as the 2021 MLB Postseason & 
        World Series   
•	Manage and retain a team of 100 part-time employees  
•	Collaborate with the culinary team to deliver innovative food concepts and experiences for clients

Suites Manager | Minute Maid Park

•	Oversee two premium club outlets and the media/press outlet in Minute Maid Park.
•	Manage a premium liquor inventory for both Diamond & Insperity Clubs 
•	Execute the food and beverage service for major park events (Astros Gala, Shriners College Classic)  
•       Recruit, train, and manage a staff of 50+ part-time employees, and four supervisors/captains

Premium Club Manager | Minute Maid Park

Bowlero Corporation

•	Visualized an event guest "journey map" to identify pain points, service missteps, and areas to optimize training and coaching
•	Revamped event service standards which improved center NPS (net promoter score) from 44.9 in FY 2018 to 82.1 in FY 2019
•	FY 2019-Generated an additional $13,000 in event revenue through on-site sales and event enhancements
•	Drove a 240% increase in event arcade revenue during month 12 of FY 2019
•	Revised our hourly associate training and strategically aligned objectives with the monthly mystery shop reports, increasing our mystery shop score from 65% to 86% in one month 
•	Aggressively managed center labor by cross-training, saving an average of 20 hours/week
•	Aggregated guest service comments and event survey information to help create/improve associate training and center’s overall service level

Special Events & Operations Manager

Houston Marathon Committee

Marketing & Sponsorship Services

University of Houston

•	Coordinated University of Houston Day of Service program, including management of 500+ student 
        and staff volunteers, and 10 community partners.
•	Created written content for department event marketing initiatives via social networks, email and 
         digital marketing.
•	Coordinated “Cat’s Back”, the University’s semi-annual organization fair serving over 3,500 students.
•	Co-advised the Metropolitan Volunteer Program, UH’s largest student service organization that 
         engages 5,000 volunteers annually.
•	Developed and facilitated orientation and risk management education for over 2,200 students.

Assistant, Student Activities

Houston Super Bowl Host Committee

Liaison for corporate sponsor, McDonald's,
 Coordinated with executive assistants in weeks prior to  prepare for team arrival
Conducted a customized experience for guests by escorting individuals throughout the property, to their game day suite, etc.
Completed extensive training with Forbes, Four Seasons Houston, and Tony’s Restaurant in preparation to provide an excellent experience

 Owner Liaison

Sam Houston State University

Student Assistant, Division of Enrollment Management

If I could choose a perfect job title for myself, it'd be "Curator of Community".

Events have the unique ability to unite people from all walks of life like no other. Think of your favorite sports team; fans are most likely scattered across the globe. They all look different, speak different languages, work in different industries, have different political leanings and yet they all have common ground. While spectating the game, for a few hours, they are all the same, bonding over a game. This is what I live for.  I enjoy planning and executing great experiences for people--and I've had the pleasure of doing this in higher education, entertainment, professional & collegiate sports. 

Professional Skills & Interests
Event Management | Customer & Client Service |  Team Training & Retention | People Management | Catering | P&L Management | Revenue Generation | Venue Management

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