Making progress feel possible
I help move work, teams and ideas forward, bringing structure, clarity and a little chaos-taming when it’s needed. I lean in, listen, connect the dots and translate complexity into a path teams can actually move on, not just talk about. As a Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience, I’ve learned that progress doesn’t come from perfect plans, it comes from getting the right people aligned and moving in the same direction. Whether rolling out Agile in a resistant creative org or scaling operations across 150+ acquisitions, I focus on making progress feel doable and building solutions that last.
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What sets me apart isn’t just what I lead, it’s how I lead. I build trust through transparency, create buy-in through collaboration and turn ideas into action through frameworks that support real work. I guide teams through the unknown, bring clarity without overcomplicating it and keep people at the center of the process, because growth only works when people are actually on board.
certified delivery pro.
Google Project Management Certification
Coursera | 2023
Google Project Management Certification focused on end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, risk management and stakeholder alignment.
Kentico Certified Marketer
Kentico | 2024
Kentico Certified Marketer focused on building and optimizing digital marketing initiatives using platform tools and best practices.
Google AI Essentials
Coursera | 2025
Google AI Essentials Certification focused on applying AI in everyday work, including prompt development, use case evaluation and responsible implementation.
Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization
Gies college of business | 2025
Strategic Leadership and Management Certification focused on leading teams, analyzing business challenges and applying practical frameworks to drive organizational impact.
"I had the immense pleasure of being Crystal's manager and her drive, honesty, and professionalism pushed everyone around her to do better and leveled up our teams. She has an incredible capacity to envision and implement process improvements through her thorough documentation, planning, alignment, and execution abilities. A strong communicator and incredible advocate for herself and others, I could lean on Crystal to drive projects forward at all levels of the organization."
Renata Ponte
Sr Manager,
Program Management
testimonials.
"She kept everything on track and ensured that the work met or exceeded our expectations. She anticipated issues before they became problems and was always prepared with a path forward.
Beyond her skills and professionalism, Crystal brought an amazing energy to every interaction. Her positive attitude and cheerful personality made working with her a true joy. She lifted the mood of every meeting and built a sense of partnership that made the project feel effortless.."
Jordon Shaw
CTO
"Fire, passion, boldness, ability to get things done and on track. Crystal is someone who defines the position of project management. I have never experienced someone who is as buttoned up and as knowledgable as Crystal. She steered our team and managed expectations and timelines to make sure we never, and I mean never, missed a deadline. She has the assertiveness that is required of someone in her role. She has the people skills to connect beyond driving deadlines."
Jin Kim
Director,
Creative Design
other tidbits.
Beyond the projects, there are other interesting aspects about me.
Public Speaker.
Presented at 30+ conferences & events
Avid Traveler.
11 countries, 42 states, road trips galore
People Developer.
Using Participative leadership to drive meaningful impact
Lifelong Learner.
Driven by curiosity, growth, and the power of continuous learning
Diversity & Inclusion.
Champion of diversity and inclusion to foster innovation and belonging
Cephalopod Enthusiast.
Ask me about octopuses