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CLIENT COMMENTS
Major International Corporations:
"…contracted by Wells Fargo to perform
process re-engineering of its online banking services unit…Mr.
Cano became involved with the development of a strategic vision
and systems development…Mr. Cano’s style allowed him to build
rapport and support from both staff and management…I recommend him
highly to anyone seeking a quick study who can be "hands-on" when
understanding current processes, yet has the creativity to think
strategically."
Doreen DiBiagio, Vice President, Wells
Fargo Bank
"He was contracted to develop the
business requirements for a specific interim solution…Mr. Cano was
able to get up to speed within several days, and presented his
observation that this specific solution was not in the best
interest of Visa…He requested to not only develop the business
requirements for the original solution, but to present alternative
solutions and a recommendation…Mr. Cano’s initiative saved Visa
from proceeding with a costly interim solution and presented
management with options for a simpler, less costly
solution."
Joel Mittler,
Senior Vice President, Visa
International
"The timeframes were reduced by more
than 50%, staffing requirements were increased by 150%, an almost
50% increase in the deliverables were assigned. Herb took these
changes in stride…the success of our project can most closely be
attributed to Herb and his drive to succeed in everything he does.
He was an inspiration to all of the staff with his upbeat
personality and genuine concern for their
well-being."
Erick C. Christensen, Vice President,
Bank of America
"I
engaged Herb in a Project Manager capacity to run a Risk
Management project...when I was an Account Manager with Systems
Partners, Inc....the litigation project was operated under the
auspices of the CFO and General Counsel of Hewlett Packard.
The [litigation] recovery was successful and over-achieved by
tripling what management had accepted as most probable...utilizing
only 60% of the given budget...the project was initially thought
to be 4-5 years in duration, but Herb ensured that HP received the
above benefits in less than 3 years.
Towards the end of the litigation
project, Herb was asked by the Treasurer of HP to increase his
involvement and perform additional duties as the Project Manager
to replicate HP Treasury activities for Agilent Technologies.
Herb chose to concentrate his efforts to HP Risk Management...Risk
Management became the first HP unit to complete its Agilent
Technology spin-off assignments. I recommend him to any
client that finds itself in need of a Project Manager that can
ramp up quickly and meet the goals of a complex project with
aggressive timeframes and budgets.
Robert Benninghofen,
President, Berritt Company
"In the multiple occasions I had
during my tenure with Visa, Inc. to engage the professional
services of Herb Cano, he always brought his 'A' game --
intelligence, experience, innovation, and total dedication to the
project at hand. Herb also brings a strategic, proactive and
much respected perspective to the people he works with, his work
product and for his clients. He is always focused on
delivering timely and high quality results. A
multi-talented, highly recommended consulting engagement resource
for any organization."
Jack Levine,
former Senior Vice President at Visa, Inc.
Small/Entrepreneurial Companies:
"Ramsell
Corporation selected CAVU Consulting...to assist with
Organizational Development and Strategic Planning. Herb Cano
quickly grasped a thorough understanding of our business...His
experience and interpersonal skills also allowed him to
effectively facilitate the process of helping senior management
develop a corporate vision and a mission statement...The result
was a Business Plan with tactical and strategic initiatives...CAVU
Consulting's project management methodology has...provided Ramsell
with a fundamentally sound process for defining, planning and
executing project plans in the future."
Eric Flowers,
President & CEO, Ramsell Corporation
"Herb worked
on two recent projects. I am very impressed with his range
of knowledge and ability to communicate effectively with my staff.
Herb assisted us in securing Cook's first professional finance
person. Herb developed the CFO job description and used the
Internet to post the position. After receiving 250
responses...chose seven for serious consideration...participated
in interview process and assisted in the selection...Herb also
performed Workflow Analyses...with diagrams, concerns and
recommendations affecting our automated systems and operations.
Both projects were completed within the hours assigned."
Rick Wood, President, Cooks Collision
"Herb provided advisory work to
reorganize and train the company...His achievements included hiring our
first professional for finance and administration, implementing
the accounting system (MAS90) faster than any our System
Consultant has been involved with, and improving our accounts
receivable turnover, improving our cashflow, and reducing our
outstanding line of credit over 60%..."
Douglas R. Murray, President,
Continental Water Systems
"I am legal counsel to the creditor's
committee in King-Knight. Herb has been an invaluable
member of the committee. He consistently exercises prudent
and thoughtful business judgment and has a sound and sharp
financial mind...He is a quick study, with a keen eye for subtle
business issues...He is also very good at distinguishing trivial
from important business considerations. Above all, Herb is
warm and personable, with a fine sense of
humor."
Michael J. Coffino, Esq., Partner,
Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe
"Mr. Cano organized
all operational and financial aspects of our dotcom start-up...His
roadmap was invaluable to our executive staff as the project
evolved from the beta-test stage into a functioning and profitable
e-commerce venture. He also introduced us to a local network
of investors appropriate to our venture's business model.
Herb's intuitive nature prompted several "what if' questions
during the development of our business plan. He was
dedicated from the onset to giving us exactly what we required..."
Michael Rossi, CEO/Founder, AutomotivePartsNetwork.com
"I
had the opportunity of working closely with Herb for a year...I
found Herb to be the best and most professional consultant I've
had the pleasure of working with. Herb takes a very methodical
approach...clearly defining the objectives of each project, roles
and responsibilities, detailed project plans and vigilant
management...to ensure objectives are met within agreed-to
timeframes. He uses his vast business and management experience to
benefit his clients...he is very versatile and managed projects
from new product development to financial process development to
creating marketing collateral and ROI tools. He also added value
to our organization by providing mentoring to our less experienced
managers.
Tim Murrill,
Executive Vice President Marketing, Ramsell Holding Corporation
Non-Corporate Sector:
"...during one of the most
challenging eras in our 35 year history...our agency had let its
operational infrastructure lapse into a dangerous state...Herb
came along with the skills, knowledge, experience, and most of
all, the grit to help us make the massive changes to effect a
complete turnaround within a very short period of time. This
has made it possible to refocus our organization's resources on
community health care services and our vital mission.
Dr. Darryl Inaba,
CEO, Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinics
"Herb possesses a
clarity of mind and purpose...He was always well prepared,
knowledgeable on the issues, ready to participate in policy
discussions, and able to produce results. He organized a
highly successful venture capital, equity management and pension
fund conference for the ten largest ($40B) funds in California; He
worked with staff to develop an innovative finance strategy
(Technology Innovation Mortgage Company) designed to attract
pension fund capital into growth industries; He consulted directly
with the CEO of PERS/STRS to define criteria for purchase of the
guaranteed portion of SBA loans..."
Nathan Gardels, Director, State of
California Pension Investment Unit
"I would like to express my
appreciation for the outstanding contribution...Herb Cano’s work
with the Governor’s Pension Investment Unit was
exemplary."
Honorable Edmund G. Brown, Jr.,
Governor, State of California
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