Welcome!
Thank you for joining me today!

I’m Cynthia Maria Estalilla
Certified Professional Career Coach
Career Management Strategist
Founder and Owner
CME Beyond Career Success, LLC.
Lead with empathy.
Drive with impact.

Glad you’re here. Trust me, I get it.

The employment landscape has changed. 2023 marked the year of increasing layoffs through year end. ChatGPT and AI took all of us by storm. For those of you who have weathered the storm and perhaps landed a new job, congratulations! For those of you impacted by a layoff (I’ve been too) and are still job searching, I’m here for you. Or, perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time for a career change and need some coaching for clarity to understand what’s next for you and how to move forward. Yes, let’s talk. It could also be that you feel stuck and have already mastered your role and feel ready to advance and need a roadmap to get there. I’ve been there and I’m here for you too.

Regardless of your situation, it’s a career transition. I get it and I’m here to offer support, guidance and solutions to help you. It’s absolutely OK to feel overwhelmed, but you don’t have to feel alone. Your career journey has changed because the landscape has changed. The waters look murky right now, but I’m here to partner with you to navigate through those murky waters.

This year is about doing things differently, staying resilient and supporting one another. With AI advancements moving at the speed of light and impacting our lives in every way, we need to embrace the impact and prepare ourselves for what’s to come. I invite you to join me in doing things differently, or at least trying.

I encourage you to walk through my website so you can get to know me. Read through the tailored solutions to see what works for you. Learn how I work with my clients and what impact our work has made. Most importantly, make the decision to take care of you; think about doing things differently, perhaps creatively; stay resilient and know you have help. I can help.

My Journey

My career began as an office assistant in San Francisco’s financial district for a management consulting firm while pursuing my management degree from Golden Gate University, my first step into corporate America. I then moved into various human resources roles in the hospitality industry. I joined an iconic global apparel company, where my resume first received attention from a sea of applications submitted through an applicant tracking system, when applicant tracking systems were still quite new. I experimented with leaving a stable job to join a start-up in the technology consulting space, which folded 6 months after I started. My most recent corporate career was with a global financial services organization where I managed a team of client service professionals and enjoyed a rewarding nearly 20-year career with the company.

Over the years, I’ve worn many hats. I navigated three layoffs and career pivots, and embraced every opportunity to grow. I took lateral moves to gain industry experience, and my drive and work ethic led to roles that were created specifically for me.

In 2020 while continuing to work full time, I launched my own résumé writing and career services business, Let’s Résumé! LLC, during one of the most unprecedented times in history. Thanks to 100% client referrals, the business thrived — and evolved into CME Beyond Career Success, LLC, reflecting my expanded focus on coaching, digital branding, and helping professionals adapt to today’s changing career landscape.

After being laid off from my corporate role in 2023, I made the decision to fully dedicate myself to my clients — with an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and meaningful results.

Learn more about me and connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cynthia-maria-estalilla

How has your career journey been? Sound familiar? How can I help?
I offer expertise with career search and overall career management strategies, guidance with creating personalized career marketing materials and coaching for mid-career and late-career professionals impacted by job loss, ready for advancement, or considering a career change. My clients are professionals in the following areas:

Accounting, Biotech/Biopharmaceutical, Finance, Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Resources, Project Management, Sales, Software Engineering

Are you part of a professional association, offering a mentorship or professional development program?
Let’s collaborate on how my career-building clinics can increase your membership and enhance your overall program offering.
My partnership with PMISFBAC (Project Management Institute, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter)and PMIAZ (PMI Arizona) through their successful mentorship program and career-building track, has continued to gain traction through resume, LinkedIn, networking, and mock interview clinics.

Let’s create an offering together that will build the knowledge and skills needed to take your current and future leaders, members, and volunteers to the next level in their career.

Email me at cynthia@cmebeyondcareers.com. Subject Line: Let’s Build Leaders!

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The Client Experience
You Truly Deserve

I've had the pleasure of working with Cynthia Maria Estalilla, and she has been a crucial partner in advancing my career journey. Cynthia brings great energy, focus, and wisdom to each of our sessions, and I feel like I’ve “leveled up” after every meeting. Her curriculum provides an intuitive roadmap to professional self-discovery, guiding you through personal brand development and strategic job search strategies, with a strong emphasis on networking.
One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the homework-style action items, which added even more value to our sessions by providing documents to use as a foundation for our discussions.
My own background has made it challenging to articulate my story and craft a concise personal brand. If you, like me, struggle with telling your story, Cynthia will help you create an authentic brand that not only resonates with you but also sounds impressive and professional to others. She emphasizes the importance of being comfortable with your brand statements while equipping you with the tools to make them sound polished and effective.
I highly recommend working with Cynthia if you want to advance your professional brand and job search strategies. She personalizes the process to fit your needs and provides the tools to execute the next phase of your career journey successfully. Her prices are reasonable, and every meeting is packed with valuable insights.

Kim S., Project Manager, Operations Manager, Product Developer

Cynthia is dedicated to understanding each of her clients' goals and values, and providing a tailored approach to meeting their needs. I particularly appreciated how she gave me clear, actionable strategies that I could put to use immediately in determining what I want from my career and how to best achieve it.

Additionally, Cynthia's warm personality and use of humor during our meetings helped me feel supported and validated. Each session with her was meaningful, and our time was put to good use. Ultimately, Cynthia has provided me with much-needed guidance during my career transition, and I strongly recommend her services to others seeking support with their career endeavors.
—Morgan G., Project Manager, Technology Leader, Data Examiner

I wanted to share my recent experience working with Cynthia as my career coach. Her personalized guidance and attention to my career journey were precisely what I needed.
Cynthia took the time to thoroughly discuss my career goals, worked with me to formulate a strategic plan, and dedicated ample time to pinpoint areas for improvement. What sets her apart is her commitment to not rushing our conversations. She ensures that each meeting is crafted to specifically address my unique needs and challenges. If you're seeking a career coach who is attentive, thoughtful, and committed to your success, I highly recommend Cynthia.
Alice C., PMP, Technology Project Manager

Cynthia provides profound insight and direction as a career coach. We met through the local Project Management Institute chapter at the moment I needed help taking a decade's worth of diverse project management experience and building it into a coherent resume; no easy task! I chose Cynthia not only for her qualifications, but because she is a great listener, personable, and honest. I had met several resume specialists, but she’s the only person who truly understood my particular array of work experiences.
From the outset, Cynthia was clear about the goals of her program: this was about more than just creating a single resume — it was a partnership that would result in building my personal brand. Her method helped me articulate short, medium, and long-term goals to ensure the final result would be something that aligned with my goals and could get me a job that makes me happy.
I never thought I’d enjoy resume or career coaching but I always looked forward to our sessions because Cynthia is such a wonderful collaborator. She also worked incredibly hard for me, taking a chaotic array of experiences in a huge variety of domains (surely a challenging project) and finding the signal in the noise. We workshopped multiple drafts that demonstrated her prowess as a listener and her ability to capture my professional passions and quirks. In addition to this, Cynthia provided insights to my LinkedIn and professional profiles that are already yielding results. The final result is a brand and resume that aligns with who I am as a person and resonates with employers.
It’s usually very difficult to impress me, but I cannot recommend Cynthia highly enough. If you are looking for professional quality in a career and resume coach, as well as a great listener who can tailor the experience to your goals, then look no further than Cynthia at Let's Résumé.
Doug H., Certified Project Management Professional

I have known Cynthia for over 2 years while collaborating on the PMI SFBAC Mentorship Program. Being the mentorship program lead, I get to work closely with all the mentors towards making the program more structured and impactful. Cynthia has been an amazing mentor on the Career Building Track where she has mentored aspiring project managers and experienced professionals wanting to pivot into project management. The testimonials received from career transitioning professionals speaks volumes about Cynthia's mentorship approach and her commitment to help mentees succeed.

When we decided to introduce experiential learning as part of the mentorship program in the form of resume review and mock interview clinics, Cynthia proactively reached out to offer her services and time to drive these clinics. Since the inception of experiential learning clinics, Cynthia has supported 100+ mentees annually through resume reviews and mock interview preps and helped the aspirants get a step closer to their dream jobs.

Cynthia is an amazing career coach. If you are someone in between jobs or someone looking to craft your story better, I would recommend you talk to Cynthia.
—Mahesh D., Digital Program Management Leader, VP, Mentorship Strategy at PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.