Whitney Smith Vlaming
About Whitney Smith Vlaming
Whitney Smith Vlaming serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Crowdbotics, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in operations management and a passion for developing customer-centric operational models, she has held various leadership roles in companies across the Netherlands and the United States.
Current Role at Crowdbotics
Whitney Smith Vlaming serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Crowdbotics, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on fostering relationships that enhance the company's strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities include identifying partnership opportunities that align with Crowdbotics' goals and supporting the company's growth in the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Crowdbotics
Prior to her current role, Whitney worked at Crowdbotics as the Director of Operations from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing operational processes and ensuring efficient workflows. Her experience in this role contributed to the company's operational success and laid the groundwork for her current position.
Professional Background
Whitney has a diverse professional background, having worked in various operational roles across multiple organizations. She served as an Operations Consultant at Flockjay and Elpha, both part of Y Combinator's W19 batch, from 2019 to 2020. Earlier, she held positions at Suffolk Construction as a Risk Management Specialist and Insurance Administrator from 2012 to 2016, where she developed her skills in risk management and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Whitney holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Diversity & Inclusion from Utrecht University, completed in 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies from the University of Rhode Island in 2011. Additionally, she has been studying at Harvard Business School Online since 2019, further enhancing her expertise in business operations and strategy.
Advocacy for Remote Work
Whitney is an advocate for remote work and is recognized as a remote evangelist. She emphasizes the importance of designing empathetic operations models that support customer acquisition, retention, cost management, and scaling profitability. Her passion for remote work aligns with her commitment to creating effective operational strategies in a digital environment.