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Executive Profile

Crystal D. Guliford

Federal Project Management Team Lead | Top Secret Cleared | PMP, CSM, ITIL, Sec+ | IT & Construction Governance

About

Successful program management requires more than just rigid schedules—it requires clear communication, emotional intelligence, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and stakeholders.


With 15 years of experience in cleared environments, I bring a unique blend of discipline derived from my early military service and the agility refined through years of private industry experience. I specialize in bringing structure to complex environments while maintaining the soft skills necessary to keep diverse teams aligned. 

COntact Me

Core Areas of Expertise

Stakeholder Coordination: Acting as the primary liaison between technical execution teams (Accounting, Scheduling, Estimating) and program leadership to manage expectations and clear roadblocks.

Program Governance: Establishing reliable control through detailed Action Item Tracking, Risk Management, and Deliverable Management.

Information Management: Designing and managing centralized SharePoint repositories to ensure data integrity, transparency, and accessibility.

Process Optimization: Applying PMP, ITIL, and Security+ frameworks to maintain strict schedule adherence while adapting to the dynamic needs of the project. 

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Education & Professional Certifications

PMP® Certified

Certified SCRUM Master (Agile)

Comp TIA Security+ Certified

Credential # 1907527

Comp TIA Security+ Certified

Certified SCRUM Master (Agile)

Comp TIA Security+ Certified

IAT Level II

Certified SCRUM Master (Agile)

Certified SCRUM Master (Agile)

Certified SCRUM Master (Agile)

Execution Speed

Military Experience

Military Experience

Certified SCRUM Master (Agile)

U.S. Army

Last Rank O-3 Captain

ITIL 4 Foundations

Military Experience

ITIL 4 Foundations

Service Process

15+ Years

Military Experience

ITIL 4 Foundations

Local & Federal Government and Private  Sector Industry Experience

KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)

KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)

KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)

 KM Institute is the Global Leader in Knowledge Management Certification 

M.S Technology Project Management

KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)

KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)

University of Houston

Master of Library Science

KMI Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)

Master of Library Science

Texas Woman's University

Federal & State Agency Experience

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Defense Health Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Regional Network Enterprise Center - Southwest
at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston
NIST iEdison
METRO | Public Transit | Houston, Texas
  • NIST iEdison
  • METRO | Public Transit | Houston, Texas
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Defense Health Agency
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Regional Network Enterprise Center - Southwest
at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston
  • NIST iEdison
  • METRO | Public Transit | Houston, Texas
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Defense Health Agency

Work Samples

Project Governance

Document & Knowledge Management

Action & Risk Control

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Action & Risk Control

Document & Knowledge Management

Action & Risk Control

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Document & Knowledge Management

Document & Knowledge Management

Document & Knowledge Management

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Team & Vendor Coordination

Team & Vendor Coordination

Document & Knowledge Management

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PMO Setup

Team & Vendor Coordination

Troubled Project Recovery

How It Works

Troubled Project Recovery

Team & Vendor Coordination

Troubled Project Recovery

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Process Improvement

Dashboards & Reports

Dashboards & Reports

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Dashboards & Reports

Dashboards & Reports

Dashboards & Reports

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Key Deliverables

Project Governance Plan: Data Center Operations Office MoveCentralized SharePoint/Document Management StructureWeekly/Bi-Weekly Executive Status Report (ESR)Integrated Action Item/Risk/Issue LogMeeting Management PackageProject Closeout DocumentationCommunication & Stakeholder Analysis PlanConstruction/IT Subcontractor Coordination Briefs

My Approach

Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Role Definition

Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Role Definition

Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Role Definition

 We begin with a thorough understanding of your project requirements, duration, and the specific skills needed. Leveraging my own extensive experience as a 1099 contractor and federal client support, we help you define the optimal role and scope for the augmented PM or specialist.

Phase 2: Expert Placement & Integration

Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Role Definition

Phase 1: Needs Assessment & Role Definition

 We provide highly qualified, PMP-certified Project Managers with proven experience in diverse environments. Our focus is on seamless integration into your existing team and workflows, ensuring immediate contribution and minimal ramp-up time. We understand the nuances of successful contractor relationships. 

Phase 3: Performance & Oversight

Phase 3: Performance & Oversight

Phase 3: Performance & Oversight

 Our augmented staff operates with the same discipline and results-orientation that defines Guliford Project Management Consulting LLC. We maintain open communication with your leadership to ensure the engagement aligns with your goals and delivers the expected impact.

Phase 4: Flexible Scaling

Phase 3: Performance & Oversight

Phase 3: Performance & Oversight

 Whether you need support for a few weeks or several months, our engagement models are flexible. We work to ensure you have the right level of expertise for the precise duration required, allowing you to scale your PM capabilities up or down efficiently.

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