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Founder of Getting Ish Done Now

👩‍💼 Overview

Amanda Johnson is a seasoned project leader, systems strategist, and digital operations expert with over 15 years of experience guiding teams, leading transformations, and solving chaos with clarity. She is the founder of Getting Ish Done Now, a business built to help solo and small business owners streamline their operations, eliminate digital clutter, and finally feel on top of their to-dos.

Her expertise spans industries including healthcare, tech, education, and consulting—with a consistent thread of turning overwhelm into order and intention.

📊 A Track Record of Systems that Work

Amanda has held diverse roles across the U.S. and abroad, where she led enterprise-level initiatives and implemented complex systems that improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced outcomes for users and stakeholders alike. Her career includes:

  • Leading the implementation of provider scheduling software across multi-campus hospitals, improving efficiency and reducing patient wait times
  • Overseeing EHR adoption and workflow analysis for major healthcare organizations
  • Managing virtual event transitions and tech infrastructure for a professional chapter during COVID, cutting costs by 50%
  • Delivering content, strategy, and operational support for small businesses undergoing digital transformation

Her approach blends Agile and Waterfall methodologies with sharp intuition and a practical understanding of how teams and systems really work.

🎓 Academic & Professional Excellence

Amanda holds dual master’s degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University:

  • MBA in Project Management
  • MS in Management – Information Technology

She also holds a BA in Communications from Rivier University, graduating Cum Laude while working full-time and earning “Highest Honors” 8 out of 9 semesters.

Her certifications include:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP®) – Project Management Institute
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) – Scrum.org
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Microsoft-certified Business Analyst

Before moving to Uruguay, Amanda was a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), with membership in the Houston Chapter, and she previously served as VP of Technology for the PMI Northeast Florida Chapter.

đź’ˇ Values in Action

At her core, Amanda is driven by integrity, trust, and the belief that structure—when done right—can set people free. She believes in work that honors people’s energy, not just their calendars. She brings clarity without judgment and momentum without chaos.

Clients and colleagues describe Amanda as “a calm in the storm,” “a reliable asset,” and in the words of Jonathan Alston, CDR, USN, “a force multiplier” who consistently drives mission accomplishment.

🌎 Rooted in Adaptability

Now based in Uruguay and serving clients worldwide, Amanda is building a life that reflects the same values she brings to her clients: intentional systems, meaningful work, and space to grow. She is currently pursuing permanent residency and learning Spanish, bringing her signature curiosity and dedication to everything she does—both personally and professionally.

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