Top Talent like Shakira are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shakira Williams

Chief of Staff
People & Culture
Project Manager
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Start-ups
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Business Operations and HR Management Expert
With a robust educational background in Construction Project Management from Drexel University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, this professional has built a diverse career in business operations and HR management. Currently serving as the Business Manager for HR & Operations at Focus Camera, they ensure seamless business functions. Previously, they held the role of HR Operations Senior Director at TaskSponder, where they spearheaded strategic HR initiatives. Their experience includes directing business operations at The So Company and managing customer success at ComplyAdvantage. They have also held managerial roles at THE MAIDS, Peter R. Ginsberg Law LLC, and Odyssey House, showcasing their versatility in office management and administrative support. Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Book Store Manager at Clinton Community College and as a Manager Trainee at Enterprise Holdings, further honing their leadership and operational skills.

Work History

F

Business Manager - HR & Operations

Focus CameraResponsible for managing HR and operational functions to ensure smooth business operations.
T

Hr Operations Senior Director

TaskSponderLed HR operations, focusing on strategic HR initiatives and operational efficiency.
T

Business Operations Director

The So CompanyJul 2019 - Jun 2022 • 3 yrsDirected business operations, enhancing processes and customer satisfaction.
C

Business Operations Manager/Customer Success & Support

ComplyAdvantageJul 2017 - Aug 2019 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged business operations and customer success, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.
T

Executive Assistant Office Manager

THE MAIDSNov 2015 - Jul 2017 • 1 yr 9 mosOversaw office management and executive support functions.
P

Office Manager

Peter R. Ginsberg Law LLC.Jul 2015 - Nov 2015 • 5 mosManaged office operations and administrative tasks.
O

Administrative Assistant

Odyssey HouseSep 2012 - Jul 2015 • 2 yrs 11 mosProvided administrative support and assisted in daily operations.
C

Book Store Manager

Clinton Community CollegeMay 2011 - Feb 2012 • 10 mosManaged bookstore operations and inventory.
E

Manager Trainee

Enterprise HoldingsSep 2010 - Feb 2011 • 6 mosParticipated in management training program, learning operational and leadership skills.
W

Executive Assistant Manager

Walgreens Co.Jan 2007 - Aug 2010 • 3 yrs 8 mosAssisted in managing store operations and staff supervision.

Education

D

Drexel University College of Engineering

Master of Science - MS, Construction Project Management2021 - 2023
U

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General2002 - 2006
P

Paul Robeson HS

High School, Business Technology1999 - 2002

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Business Operations and HR Management Expert
With a robust educational background in Construction Project Management from Drexel University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, this professional has built a diverse career in business operations and HR management. Currently serving as the Business Manager for HR & Operations at Focus Camera, they ensure seamless business functions. Previously, they held the role of HR Operations Senior Director at TaskSponder, where they spearheaded strategic HR initiatives. Their experience includes directing business operations at The So Company and managing customer success at ComplyAdvantage. They have also held managerial roles at THE MAIDS, Peter R. Ginsberg Law LLC, and Odyssey House, showcasing their versatility in office management and administrative support. Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Book Store Manager at Clinton Community College and as a Manager Trainee at Enterprise Holdings, further honing their leadership and operational skills.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Similar Pangeans

Rachel Pereyra

Human-centric and finance focused operations management consultant for companies who want to grow sustainably
Operations Management • Project Management • People & Culture • 12 years of exp. • Austin, TX, US

Christine Dadali

Innovative Operations Leader with Expertise in Business Operations and Communication Strategies
Chief of Staff • Operations Management • Business Intelligence • 20 years of exp. • Morgantown, PA, US

Krystal Schmalz

Director of Operations | Operations, Finance & Administrative Systems | Digital Media & Content | Administrative & Creative Leadership
Operations Management • Data Analysis • Product Management • 3 years of exp. • Cleveland, MS, US

Liz Green

Workplace Operations and Employee Relations Expert
People & Culture • 6 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Top Talent like Shakira are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shakira Williams

Chief of Staff
People & Culture
Project Manager
Business Strategy
Entrepreneurship
Start-ups
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

F

Business Manager - HR & Operations

Focus CameraResponsible for managing HR and operational functions to ensure smooth business operations.
T

Hr Operations Senior Director

TaskSponderLed HR operations, focusing on strategic HR initiatives and operational efficiency.
T

Business Operations Director

The So CompanyJul 2019 - Jun 2022 • 3 yrsDirected business operations, enhancing processes and customer satisfaction.
C

Business Operations Manager/Customer Success & Support

ComplyAdvantageJul 2017 - Aug 2019 • 2 yrs 2 mosManaged business operations and customer success, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.
T

Executive Assistant Office Manager

THE MAIDSNov 2015 - Jul 2017 • 1 yr 9 mosOversaw office management and executive support functions.
P

Office Manager

Peter R. Ginsberg Law LLC.Jul 2015 - Nov 2015 • 5 mosManaged office operations and administrative tasks.
O

Administrative Assistant

Odyssey HouseSep 2012 - Jul 2015 • 2 yrs 11 mosProvided administrative support and assisted in daily operations.
C

Book Store Manager

Clinton Community CollegeMay 2011 - Feb 2012 • 10 mosManaged bookstore operations and inventory.
E

Manager Trainee

Enterprise HoldingsSep 2010 - Feb 2011 • 6 mosParticipated in management training program, learning operational and leadership skills.
W

Executive Assistant Manager

Walgreens Co.Jan 2007 - Aug 2010 • 3 yrs 8 mosAssisted in managing store operations and staff supervision.

Education

D

Drexel University College of Engineering

Master of Science - MS, Construction Project Management2021 - 2023
U

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General2002 - 2006
P

Paul Robeson HS

High School, Business Technology1999 - 2002

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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