I started Octiv Consulting Group in 2014 to provide clients with honest, implementable solutions to complicated problems. With over 20 years of experience in consulting and managing complex projects, I provide expertise in the strategic, operational and tactical implementations of organizational change and transformation programs. I have worked with private sector clients in telecommunications, banking, consumer goods, retailing and manufacturing, as well as within the government sector.Prior to starting Octiv Consulting, I was a Principal Analyst at the Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute (Anser) and a Principal Consultant/Senior Manager for IBM’s Global Business Services and PriceWaterhouseCoopers Consulting organizations.I have a Master of Business Administration degree from the Katz School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh with an emphasis in Strategic Planning and Accounting. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College in Psychology and Economic. In addition to my formal education, I have continued to expand my knowledge and education with course work in Lean Six Sigma, Operations Management, Decision Analytics, Critical Thinking, Writing, and Research Design. I also hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and a Secret Clearance.My specialties include:• Operational strategy• Change management• Organizational transformation• Post-merger integration• Value and benefits realization planningA typical project may include:• Conducting operational assessments to clarify issues and frame strategies• Facilitating stakeholder analyses• Developing and executing communication programs• Guiding and engaging employees through the change process• Leading business readiness and change impact assessments• Facilitating business process design • Designing performance measurement systems• Developing and implementing methodologies and analytic models