Representative Client Engagements
of Perutilis and Its Staff
PIRE
Led a strategic planning process for overhauling the organization's IT services. Designed and developed web-based knowledge management and collaboration systems that substantially improved staff interactions across sites. Created a global taxonomy and repository for storing and retrieving all types of information from a consolidated knowledgebase. Redesigned PIRE's website to increase visual appeal, improve usability, and provide public access to its publications archive.
The CDM Group
Directed the operations of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's online Alcohol Policy Information System. Designed and developed the web-based data management system and managed daily operations of a legal and social science research team distributed across four states.
ETR
Conducted a strategic review of the client's clearinghouse operations. Recommended procedures and technology for improving efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction.
RideSpring
Helped refine the go-to-market strategy for RideSpring, an Internet start-up that offers an alternative commuting service. Also advised regarding participation in the California Clean Tech Open.
Aardvark Adventure Stories
Strategized with the founder of Aardvark Adventure Stories regarding promotion of its personalized children's books and exploration of partnership opportunities.
Director's Desk
Advised Directors Desk, an Internet start-up company, regarding market positioning, partnering, and financing. Recommended modifications to product functionality and support.
The National Mentoring Partnership - Save the Children
Created a national referral system for individuals interested in becoming mentors for at-risk youth. Coordinated contacts with dozens of mentoring organizations to secure their participation and obtain their chapter/affiliate rosters for inclusion in the national referral database. Designed the Mentoring Opportunities database and the process for an interactive voice response system and web interface to handle inquiries generated by an Ad Council campaign featuring Morgan Freeman.
Responsible Hospitality Institute
Provided strategic consulting regarding organization structure, governance, and operations. Designed a restructuring plan to increase scalability of service delivery. Converted RHI's website from a static presentation to a dynamic design with readily identifiable content for different categories of users and an online clearinghouse of materials on hospitality. Facilitated meetings and conference sessions. Redesigned to increase to enliven the display and provide readily identifiable areas for different categories of users.
The National Volunteer Protection Coalition
Drafted portions of the Volunteer Protection Act, testified on the bill before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at the Committee’s invitation, and led a national coalition in partnership with the American Society of Association Executives to advocate successfully for the bill.
Triangle Speakers
Developed database system for managing the organization's contributors, speakers, and program activities. Assessed management procedures and helped the organization to use volunteers more effectively.
Alliance Member Services
Performed a statistical analysis of auto claims data and claims files to identify trends and evaluate results by underwriting classifications. Produced a report for presentation to board of directors that summarized findings and provided recommendations.