As a seasoned full-stack web developer with 6+ years of experience, specializing in WordPress, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript among other skills listed on my profile, I can confidently offer you a clean and lightweight solution for your WooCommerce project. I understand your concerns about off-the-shelf plugins contributing to site bloat, which is why my approach often involves creating compact custom snippets or plugins.
Moreover, I'm already familiar with developing and managing custom order statuses as your project demands. With a solid understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, including my proficiency with MERN stack, Laravel and Django, I ensure that your project will not only look aesthetically appealing but also function optimally. My attention to detail can assist me in adding the checkbox field exactly where you need it on certain product pages.
In conclusion, my passion for web development, extensive experience with WooCommerce sites alongside my strong problem-solving skills make me the ideal candidate to add the shopping cart field you desire while setting the alternative order status when the checkbox is checked. With me on board for this project, you can expect timely delivery of high-quality work that exceeds your expectations!!!!