Hi! I'm Melissa, your Project Management Coach and Career Strategist. I help women find efficient and effective ways to accelerate their careers in project management.
You deserve a career that is vibrant and fulfilling.
You know you're capable of so much more. But the path forward feels unclear, and every step feels like you're going it alone.
You're putting in the hours, delivering results, but getting passed over for promotions while others move up faster.
You suspect you're earning less than your peers, but you don't know how to negotiate without risking your job or relationships.
You send application after application with no callbacks. You're qualified, so why isn't anyone seeing it?
You're working hard but spinning your wheels. Without a roadmap, career growth feels like guesswork.
I'm a Project Management Coach and Career Strategist with 14 years of experience helping women break into, level up, and thrive in project management careers.
I know what it feels like to be stuck: underpaid, overlooked, and unsure of your next move. That's why I built Powerhouse Project Manager: a coaching practice dedicated to helping women like you land interviews, negotiate raises, and build careers that are genuinely vibrant and fulfilling.
My clients span 5 continents. They've negotiated an average of $30k in salary increases. And they've gone from feeling stuck to landing their dream roles in project management.
From landing your first PM role to negotiating the salary you deserve — I've got you covered at every stage of your career journey.
One-on-one coaching designed to map out your path, clarify your goals, and create a concrete action plan for breaking into or leveling up in project management.
Book a sessionGet a professionally rewritten resume and optimized LinkedIn profile that showcases your true value and gets you noticed by the right hiring managers.
Learn moreLearn proven negotiation frameworks so you can confidently ask for and receive the salary and benefits package you truly deserve.
Get startedMaster the PM interview with customized mock sessions, behavioral question coaching, and the frameworks that top candidates use to land offers.
Prepare nowNavigate the PMP certification process with expert guidance on exam prep, application support, and the study strategies that actually work.
Learn moreBuild a targeted outreach strategy, identify the right opportunities, and learn how to leverage your network to land interviews faster.
Start searchingHere's what working with Melissa looks like in real life — real results, real transformations.
When you work with Melissa, you get a comprehensive toolkit, not a one-size-fits-all coaching script.
Tailored coaching built around your unique background, goals, and challenges.
ATS-optimized, impact-driven resume that positions you for PM roles at every level.
A magnetic profile that attracts recruiters and showcases your expertise compellingly.
Real-time feedback on your answers so you show up polished, confident, and prepared.
Proven word-for-word frameworks for negotiating offers and counteroffers with confidence.
Access to Melissa between sessions for quick questions, feedback, and encouragement.
A clear, step-by-step outreach plan that keeps you focused and moving forward.
Tools to overcome imposter syndrome and build the unshakeable confidence of a true powerhouse.
Don't take my word for it. Here's what my clients say about working with me.
A colleague referred me to Melissa and at that point I had almost given up on finding a career coach. She completely changed the game for me! She spent so much time going over my applications, résumé, LinkedIn profile, outreach emails, and addressing any concerns I had. I love how passionate, kind, and genuine she is. She truly wants to empower people in reaching their career goals and is dedicated to providing you with the best tools to succeed.
When I had my first call with Melissa, I knew I would benefit from having her. But I underestimated the impact she would make. She had a very thorough approach, took the time to learn about my experience, and had me look within myself. She created an amazing resume with all the transferable skills I didn't realize I had. Only 6 weeks after starting, I'm getting interviews in project management!
Melissa is nothing but magnificent. She completely transformed my resume and LinkedIn to help rebrand me and highlight my skill sets, so I was able to land my dream job. She helped me change the way I view myself professionally, and gave my confidence a complete makeover. Without her, I would still be underpaid and never would have broken into PM.
Answers to the questions I get asked most often before we start working together.
I am 100% invested in your success. If after our first paid session you feel I'm not the right fit for you, I'll refund your session — no questions asked. That's how confident I am in the value I bring. Your career deserves nothing less than everything I've got.
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