Empowering Students & Businesses Through Project Excellence & Cuban Dance Energy

Transform your projects with our unique blend of professional project management expertise and the collaborative spirit of Cuban dance

PMaaS (Project Management as a Service)

Flexible Project Management Solutions for Growing Businesses

Get expert PM support without the full-time hire - scale up or down as needed

Service Tiers

  1. Project Rescue – Get derailed projects back on track
  2. PM On-Demand – Hourly consulting for specific challenges
  3. Embedded PM – Part-time project leadership
  4. Full Cycle PM – End-to-end project delivery

Industries Served

  • Healthcare IT
  • Financial Services
  • Nonprofits
  • Professional Services
  • Small Business

Client Success Story "We engaged Nicole to implement a new CRM system. Her structured approach saved us 3 months and $50K versus our previous implementation attempts." - COO, Mid-Sized Financial Firm

Student Mentorship Program

Launch Your Career with Project Management & Business Process Skills

Early training in these high-demand skills gives students a competitive edge in any field

Program Offerings

  • Fundamentals Course: 8-week introduction to project management
  • Business Process Analysis Workshops: Learn to optimize workflows
  • Case Study Competitions: Real-world team challenges
  • Mentorship Matching: 1:1 guidance from industry professionals

Benefits

  • Build resume-worthy skills
  • Earn certificates for completed programs
  • Access to professional network
  • College credit opportunities

Student Testimonial
"Nicole's mentorship helped me land my first internship by teaching me how to analyze business processes. These skills set me apart!" - Jessica T., Sophomore

Team Building Through Rueda de Casino

Build Extraordinary Teams Through Cuban Dance

Rueda de Casino teaches the same skills high-performing teams need: communication, trust, and seamless coordination

Program Options

  • 2-Hour Workshop – Introduction to Rueda principles
  • Half-Day Intensive – Deep dive with business applications
  • Ongoing Classes – Team development series
  • Retreat Add-On – Combine with strategic planning

Business Benefits

  • Break down silos between departments
  • Improve non-verbal communication
  • Build trust through physical cooperation
  • Energize your company culture

Unique Value Proposition "Unlike traditional team building, Rueda de Casino creates muscle memory for teamwork. The dance literally requires participants to listen, adapt, and support each other in real time - just like successful project teams."

Free Resources

Download: “Project Management Basics for Students”

Webinar: “Team Building That Actually Works”

Toolkit: “Process Mapping Templates”

Education & Certifications:

  • MBA with Project Management Specialization
  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)®

When I'm not managing projects or mentoring students, you can find me dancing salsa, traveling to experience new cultures, or volunteering with organizations that support youth education and professional development.

About Me

I’m Nicole Houston, an accomplished project management professional with an MBA and a passion for developing talent and building high-performing teams. With over 15 years of experience across multiple industries, I’ve mastered the art of aligning business processes with strategic objectives.

My journey has taken me from financial services to healthcare IT, where I’ve successfully led complex projects and transformations. Now, I channel this expertise into three key areas:

  1. Mentoring the next generation of project leaders
  2. Providing flexible project management solutions to businesses
  3. Building extraordinary teams through the collaborative power of Cuban dance

I believe that great project management combines disciplined methodology with human connection. Just like in Rueda de Casino, where dancers must listen, adapt, and work in perfect harmony, successful projects require team members to connect, communicate, and move together toward a shared goal.

Let's Start Your Project Journey

  • Email: info@virtuouscircleconsulting.org
  • Phone: +1 (123) 333-2244
  • Address: 1234 Main Street, Farmville, CA 87452
  • Office Hours:
    Monday – Thursday: 9am-5pm EST
    Friday: 9am – 3pm EST
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