Carmen
Schoenmetz
BOLD LEADership. Real Impact.
I’m Carmen - a results-driven leader with a passion for turning bold ideas into meaningful outcomes. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can set a clear vision, inspire others, and drive change that makes a lasting impact.
Throughout my career, I’ve gravitated toward high-profile, high-impact opportunities that challenge the status quo. I’m at my best when leading with instinct, navigating uncertainty, and creating momentum around new initiatives. I believe in the power of influence - not just through authority, but through authentic connection, clear communication, and shared purpose.
I bring energy, focus, and a deep commitment to progress. Whether I’m managing a team, launching a new project, or contributing to strategic decisions, my goal is always the same: to create value, spark innovation, and help others see what’s possible.
PROFESSIONAL PILLARS
Driven by vision
I anchor my work in a clear sense of purpose—aligning strategy with long-term impact. I help leaders cut through the noise, stay focused on what matters most, and move forward with intention.
Empowered by INSIGHT
I lead with curiosity and pattern recognition, turning complexity into clarity. Grounded in data, dialogue, and experience, I uncover what’s really going on—and what it will take to move the needle.
CATALYZING CHANGE
I bring calm momentum to moments of transformation. With trust, structure, and a deep belief in people, I lead change that uplifts teams and drives results that last.
STRATEGIC ROLE OFFERINGS
These are the types of roles I take on to create meaningful impact inside organizations. Each one allows me to step in where clarity, momentum, and strong execution are needed most. If your company is navigating growth, complexity, or transition - I’m here to help move things forward.
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Fractional Chief of Staff
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Strategic Project Manager
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Operations Consultant
Fractional Chief of Staff
For: CEOs who need clarity, capacity, and calm in the chaos of growth.
Role Focus: Strategic alignment, executive enablement, and organizational clarity.
Imagine this: You’re leading a rapidly scaling tech company - funding is in place, the market is responding, but inside the organization, priorities are fuzzy, your leadership team is stretched, and too many critical decisions still land on your desk. Teams are working in silos, priorities shift weekly, and as CEO, your time is hijacked by decisions you shouldn’t be making.
KEY VALUES IN ACTION
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Encourage leaders to step into decision rights and own cross-functional outcomes.
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Foster a more connected leadership culture through structured alignment.
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Pilot process improvements without overburdening the team with bureaucracy.
THE RESULTS
As your Fractional Chief of Staff, I step in to bring structure to strategy, clarity to execution, and alignment across leadership. With calm confidence and high EQ, I become your strategic amplifier - establishing focused rituals, unblocking team dependencies, and surfacing what truly moves the business forward. I become your strategic right hand. I quickly map decision-making bottlenecks, clarify org-wide priorities, and introduce a leadership cadence that aligns strategy with execution. Through collaborative workshops and targeted stakeholder interviews, I implement a light-but-effective OKR system and develop a roadmap that gives every team visibility and accountability.
With me in the role, you reclaim time and space to lead the business - not manage the noise. Your executive team levels up, decisions move faster, and strategic momentum returns.
What you gain:
A leadership team that drives outcomes without constant oversight
A single source of truth for priorities, timelines, and communication
Renewed capacity to focus on investors, vision, and long-term growth
STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGER
For: For time-sensitive, high-stakes projects that can’t afford to fail.
Role Focus: Fast execution of complex, high-impact initiatives.
Imagine this: Your organization has secured a major contract or green-lit a mission-critical initiative - but timelines are tight, the cross-functional coordination is fragile, and the risks of delay are high. You need flawless execution—without derailing your core business.
KEY VALUES IN ACTION
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Turn every delay into a feedback loop for better planning.
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Build rapport across engineering, procurement, and leadership to foster trust.
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Shift the culture from passive dependency to proactive delivery.
THE RESULTS
This is where I shine. As a Strategic Project Manager, I bring calm focus and systems thinking to complex initiatives. I build just enough process to drive accountability, unite fragmented teams under a clear roadmap, and keep everyone moving with energy and intention. I would immediately set up a war room model: establishing clear milestones, weekly cross-functional stand-ups, and a single source of truth for timelines and dependencies. Rather than just enforcing deadlines, I would coach department heads on how to anticipate risks, own their deliverables, and communicate early and often.
I don’t just manage the project - I become a trusted partner to senior leaders, coaching them to lead through uncertainty and deliver without drama.
What you gain:
On-time delivery of high-impact projects with minimal internal disruption
Elevated leadership capability across your functional teams
A reputation for excellence with clients, partners, and stakeholders
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
For: Organizations in transition that need systems to match their scale.
Role Focus: Streamlining processes and building scalable systems during transitions.
Imagine this: Your business has evolved - but your operations haven’t kept up. You’re growing, but inefficiencies in onboarding, handoffs, and internal tools are draining resources and frustrating your team. You know you need scalable systems - but you don’t have the bandwidth to build them. Teams are duplicating work, morale is dipping, and leadership is constantly firefighting.
KEY VALUES IN ACTION
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Encourage frontline employees to contribute ideas for smarter workflows.
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Co-create systems with the team—not imposed on them.
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Embed continuous improvement into daily operations.
THE RESULTS
That’s where I come in—as your Operations Consultant. I would conduct a sharp, fast diagnostic of where things are stuck - combining frontline insight with operational expertise. From there, I would co-design smart, human-centered workflows and build team ownership into every solution. I would map the gaps, restructure core workflows, implement clean SOPs, and coach managers to step into ownership.
I don’t just fix processes, I upgrade performance culture.
What you gain:
Streamlined operations that reduce friction and free up capacity
Empowered managers who can lead and scale sustainably
A stronger foundation for growth, retention, and profit margins
Driven by vision
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Empowered by insight
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Catalyzing Change
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Driven by vision • Empowered by insight • Catalyzing Change •
CURIOUS TO SEE MY FULL SCOPE OF WORK?
Keep reading to explore my CV and a track record of roles where vision, insight, and change came to life.