WHEN THINGS DON’T QUITE ADD UP . . .
I take ownership of the problems that aren’t getting solved.
You focus on your goals.
I step in and bring discernment and direction to take ownership of a problem and ensure quality for your team.
Where I’m Most Helpful
MESSY or UNCLEAR SITUATIONS
When data, systems, or information don’t quite add up, and no one has a clear picture of what’s going on.
STALLED or OVERWHELMING PROJECTS
When something important isn’t moving forward—or feels too complex to untangle without dedicated focus.
TRANSITIONS or BREAKDOWNS
After acquisitions or restructuring, team changes, or rapid growth when things become disorganized or fragile.
Examples of What This Has Looked Like in Practice
Post-Acquisition Financial Confusion
After an architecture firm acquisition, old financials were unclear and customer account records were unreliable.
I determined what was actually owed, recovered 60% of aged receivables, and put systems and practices in place so the new owners could move forward with confidence.
Disorganized Retail Systems
A privately-held $5M manufacturing company couldn’t trust their inventory numbers and historical data.
I analyzed and organized their data so they could track inventory accurately and operate with clarity. I set up processes to prevent future issues.
High-Stakes Data Analysis in Litigation
I have supported countless litigation teams where I was handed complex data and a specific objective.
I determined what was actually true, identified gaps or inconsistencies, and built analysis that could stand up under scrutiny on cases with damages ranging from $25,000 to over $500M.
I regularly work with sensitive, highly-confidential data.
Undefined Operational Direction in a Luxury Retail Brand
A luxury retail company wanted to revamp product packaging into a customer experience, but had no plan in place and limited capacity to execute.
I defined the direction, coordinated execution, and developed a cohesive, eco-friendly packaging system the business was able to implement.
Across industries, the pattern is the same:
When something is unclear or not working, I step in, figure it out, and help get things back on track.
Next Steps:
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
ASSESS
After we meet, I dig in to assess what’s actually happening: what’s unclear, what’s broken, and what matters most.
GAIN CLARITY
I identify what needs to be fixed and outline a clear, practical path forward.
STRUCTURE AND STABILIZE
I cleans things up, put structures in place, and get things working.
Working Style
Focused engagements with clear goals
Project-based, fractional, or monthly support
Discretion with confidential and sensitive data
Remote-friendly
Evenings and weekends available for quick turnarounds
Let’s talk about how I can help.
If something feels unclear or harder than it should be, this is where we start. Share a bit about what’s causing friction for you, and I’ll follow up to schedule a short call.
We’ll talk and determine together whether it makes sense for me to step in and help.
Either fill out the short form below or reach out to me at heather@lairdhunt.com.
Why I Do What I Do
I’ve seen how quickly things can become unclear, disorganized, or harder than they should be. The truth is: work doesn’t stall because people aren’t capable. It stalls because processes get messy, information becomes fragmented, and teams don’t always have the bandwidth to own the problem.
I have spent over 20 years being the person people call when they need someone they can trust to bring dedicated focus to either address a problem or to handle a special project.
I do this work because I find it fulfilling to bring order to chaos, to fix what is broken, and to leave things better than I found them.