I help entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations turn their plans into completed work through project management, structure, and accountability. Whether you need someone to manage the full project or help you follow through on what you already started, I bring the clarity and hands-on support needed to get it across the finish line.
Structured execution for complex initiatives. I build the plan, manage the dependencies, lead the team, and deliver on time. From migrations to new service launches — I've done it across tech, healthcare, and legal.
Systems and structure for businesses that are scaling but still figuring out how to run. I audit the gaps, build the SOPs, optimize the processes, and make sure the backend actually supports the vision.
I lead teams without direct authority — managing competing priorities, driving alignment across time zones, and keeping every stakeholder informed and on track. Teams of 3 to 10+.
Executive status reports, escalation management, cross-team alignment. I translate complex project data into clear communications that C-suite leaders can act on.
Global Project Manager II
Managing up to 7 concurrent global projects spanning new service introductions, XaaS offerings, and product upgrades across critical communications technology.
Project Manager
Led firm-wide Windows 7→10 migration at 100% on-time completion. Managed MemberPass implementations for multiple credit unions with C-level status updates throughout.
Project Coordinator
Conducted monthly compliance audits for the 340B pharmaceutical program. Developed audit procedure manual and trained staff. Weekly reporting to CMO, DNO, and VP of Health.
Whether you need a project managed, operations cleaned up, or a system built from scratch — I bring the structure, the strategy, and the follow-through to get it done.
Work With Me →I know what it's like to have big plans and no idea how to actually make them happen. Managing my son's care, working a corporate job, and building my podcast taught me that the difference between saying you'll do something and actually doing it comes down to faith, integrity, and having someone in your corner. That's what I bring to my work.
For over 8 years, I've been the one bringing order to chaos. Leading teams through complex projects, setting realistic timelines when everyone else was overwhelmed, and following through on commitments even when things got messy. I've managed projects across tech, healthcare, legal, and startups. I've worked with teams scattered across time zones, executives who needed clarity, and founders who knew what they wanted but didn't know how to get there.
The through-line in all of it: I help people execute with integrity. I don't just make plans. I make sure they happen. That's what my clients hire me for, and it's what I'm genuinely good at.
I hold an MBA in Project Management from Saint Xavier University and an Organizational Leadership Certificate from Lewis University.
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Lewis University
Project Management Institute
Shamaaka was building out her consulting brand, Stick With a Purpose, and described it perfectly: she had the house and the foundation, but nothing in it. She had the vision and the drive but needed someone to help her build the structure, hold her accountable, and bring clarity to what needed to happen and in what order.
"Whitney helped me define my next three steps, created a timeline that worked around my schedule, and motivated me to the point that each task was clear and I was no longer frustrated."
— Shamaaka, Founder · Stick With a Purpose ConsultingMy project management and operations experience spans three distinct industries — which means I bring cross-functional perspective that single-industry PMs don't have.
Choose the service that fits what you need right now.
Run your projects from start to finish, optimize operations, get strategic clarity, or get accountability support — whatever you need to execute and finish.
Explore Services →Be present at your event, workshop, or shoot while I capture the behind-the-scenes moments and B-roll you need for social media.
Explore Services →Be present. I'll capture the moments you need for your content. Whether you're hosting an event, leading a workshop, or creating behind-the-scenes content, I'll capture natural short-form footage you can use across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and more.
View Full Services & Pricing GuideBe present while I capture the moments you need for your content. Whether you're hosting an event, leading a workshop, or creating behind-the-scenes footage, I'll capture natural short-form video you can use across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and more.
Professional short-form editing for your captured content. I handle the cuts, pacing, transitions, and light color adjustment so your clips are ready to post.
Travel: Included within 20 miles of Matteson, Illinois. Locations 21–40 miles away: $20 fee. Over 40 miles: custom quote. Parking and tolls added to final balance.
Booking: 50% nonrefundable retainer required to reserve. Raw footage delivered within 2 business days. Edited content turnaround is 5–7 business days.
Whether you need a project run from start to finish, your operations cleaned up, or someone in your corner keeping everything on track — I have an offer for where you are right now.
Book a Free Ops QuizEnd-to-end project management for your initiative from scoping and planning through execution and closeout. I bring 8+ years of structured PM methodology to your team, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Ideal for product launches, system migrations, cross-functional programs, and any complex initiative with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
A focused deep-dive into one specific area of your business operations. I identify the gaps, document the current state, and deliver a clear set of improvements with an executable implementation plan.
Previous areas: client management, onboarding workflows, launch operations, team process, and compliance tracking.
A 90-minute deep-dive session for founders and business owners who need a clear picture of where their operations stand and a prioritized roadmap for what to fix first.
You'll leave with a documented action plan, not just good conversation.
A 90-day 1:1 accountability and execution partnership for business owners who know what needs to happen but need real structure and someone in their corner to make sure it does.
Three phases: Reset · Focus · Follow Through. Limited to 8 clients at a time.
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View LinkedIn ProfileI am currently open to freelance, contract, and consulting engagements in project management and operations. Here's what you can expect:
"She really helped to pinpoint how I should prioritize a variety of upcoming projects, digital products, and services over the next few months."
R. Martin · RM VA Consulting
"Right after the session, I was able to make a plan. I was so stuck prior to the call. After the call my brain started to fire up."
Dee · Blissbar Company
"Whitney helped me define my next three steps, created a timeline that worked around my schedule, and motivated me to the point that each task was clear."
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