Vicki James

About Vicki James

You didn\'t set out to become an accountant, a systems architect, or a business strategist.You set out to do work you love—and somewhere along the way, you became responsible for all of it.The books. The operations. The decisions you\'re making without a roadmap because there\'s no one else to ask.Sound familiar?I help solopreneurs stop doing everything alone.Through Thrive Hive—a mentorship community with courses, peer support, and guidance—I work with bootstrapping business owners who are ready to move from \"figuring it out as I go\" to \"building this intentionally.\"What that looks like: Mentorship & CommunityA place to ask questions, work through decisions, and get support from someone who\'s seen the patterns before—plus a community of peers who get it. Courses That Actually Help You Move ForwardStep-by-step guidance for the things no one teaches you: setting boundaries, pricing your work, building sustainable operations. Practical Help (Like Bookkeeping)I help solopreneurs get out of spreadsheets and into systems that actually save time and bring clarity—whether you\'ve touched QuickBooks or not.You don\'t have to have it all figured out.You just need someone in your corner who can help you see what\'s next.If you\'re building a business that fits your life (not the other way around), let\'s connect. Based in Spokane, WA | Currently building community from Valencia, Spain

Experience

1. Business Guide & Bookkeeper Helping Solopreneurs Build Beyond their Offer

   Beyond Aligned Books Thrive Hive

   Feb 2025 — Present

   I help solopreneurs build businesses that fit their lives - with guidance, community, and clarity.Thrive Hive - Courses & CommunityA membership community where bootstrapping solopreneurs get step-by-step frameworks and peer support to build beyond their offer. Because you don\'t have to figure it all out alone.What members get- Implementation-focused courses on pricing, boundaries, operations, and growth- A community of peers who get it- Optional 1:1 mentorship for personalized guidanceBookkeeping Services - I also help solopreneurs get out of spreadsheets and into systems that bring clarity - accurate books, clear reports, and financial confidence without the overwhelm.The bottom line:Whether you\'re building your business foundation or need someone to handle your numbers, I\'m here to help you move from chaos to clarity. Based in Spokane, WA | Currently in Valencia, Spain

Education

• The Evergreen State College

  Studies were focused, Information Technology Management

• SolutionsIQ

  Effective Agile Planning

• University of Washington/Department of Personnel

  Certification, Project Management

• Bellevue College Continuing Education

  Certified Scrum Master

Skills

• Microsoft Dynamics
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• User Interface Design
• Strategy
• Business Intelligence
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Program Management
• User Experience
• Blogging
• Vendor Management
• Scrum
• Project Planning
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Crm Implementation
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• Project Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Workshop Facilitation
• Large Group Facilitation
• Business Requirements
• Agile Methodologies
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Risk Management
• Sharepoint
• Training
• Analysis
• User Interface Specifications
• Project Management
• Sdlc
• Root Cause Analysis
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Presentions