TESTIMONIALS

"Hired for her industry experience and knowledge, Ronda conducted a market research study for a new product launch by EYE Lighting. Her attention to detail, thought process, and overall great personality helped to deliver excellent results. The outcome of her work provided us with the information and details to develop a targeted strategy with a well-defined launch program, including marcom, pricing and product promotion. I would recommend her as a professionally focused and well-qualified consultant."

Tom Salpietra, President and COO - EYE Lighting International of North America

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"Ronda is an excellent market analyst. She does a great job researching and pulling together data on markets and opportunities and presenting it in a logical and actionable manner. She also did a terrific job for us putting together a number of designer tools such as Smart Styles and our interactive Dream Designer that are two of our most popular programs we have today. She has great passion and enthusiasm for all the projects she gets involved with. We still use Ronda today as a consultant to our business which is the strongest endorsement, I can give her."

Jim Ziminski, President – Exterior Portfolio by Crane, Crane Group

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"I have worked with Ronda on several projects requiring my firm to assist a venture capital firm acquire an LED luminaire manufacturer. Ronda has demonstrated the ability to lead a multidisciplinary and cross-cultural team developing goals and achieving them, and additionally, with her ability in strategic thinking, hard work and discipline to drive complex projects."

Ed Kramer, President - EJ Kramer Consulting LLC

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Ronda is a team-player who is self-motivated and has met challenging demands for detailed market analysis, competitive analysis and new product business plans within aggressive timelines. She is a creative problem-solver who can be trusted to lead a cross-functional team to action. Ronda will add high value to most marketing, product development or product management organizations. It was a pleasure to have her on my team."

Randy Crothers, Vice President Sales & Marketing - Acuity Brands, Holophane Division

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"Ronda is experienced in managing all aspects of product development and program management, including gathering and analyzing marketing data and requirements, establishing projects' vision and goals, developing project plans and guiding the product development team through execution.

Ronda worked in and or managed teams that consisted of personnel from multiple disciplines (Marketing, Sales, Industrial Design, Purchasing, Customer Service, Material Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, and Suppliers). She delivered numerous excellent products under tight deadlines within budget and time frames."

Nabil (Bill) Shahin, Global Director of Engineering - Hunter Fan Company

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"Ronda is a very high caliber marketing professional. In the time I worked with Ronda, I observed a tremendous work ethic, a zeal for going the extra mile and a great commitment to detail. Ronda has tremendous skills in the research sub discipline of marketing but is also very strong on the analytical and execution side of business. She will not disappoint if asked to deliver a high caliber, highly qualified market opportunity study. I have used Ronda as a private contractor on very important projects since she left our company. I would not hesitate to use her again OR recommend her in the strongest way possible to potential clients. I will end as I began. Ronda is a highly accomplished marketing professional."

Jeff Cabbage, Vice President of Sales – Exterior Portfolio by Crane, Crane Group

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"Quite simply one of the most creative and inquisitive minds I have ever worked with! Great performer with endless energy, motivation and enthusiasm! Ronda has always been a "go to" employee, an integral part of any team - a real player! Now a valued colleague and trusted friend."

Barry Minatra, Director of Marketing, Utilities - Thomas & Betts (ABB)

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"I worked with Ronda during her tenure as Product Manager at Hunter Fan. Ronda's expertise at managing projects from the design stage through final manufacture was critical to our market share growth in our showroom and builder channels. She has an eye for style and design - so important in our retail channels - and her analytical strengths were exactly what we needed. I would highly recommend Ronda for any future opportunities that require her skill set."

Bill O’Connor, Director of Sales, Lighting Showroom/Builder Channel - Hunter Fan Company

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"Ronda worked with me on many marketing projects while at Holophane. I found her to be the "must have" person on my team when presented with key marketing initiatives involving market research, product marketing and analytics, all under very tight deadlines. Ronda is a dynamo; intelligent, witty, a fast learner and detail & team oriented. Through the years, Ronda has honed her skills perfectly gaining experience working in different industries and is well-equipped to lead businesses with their marketing strategies."

Peter Schreiber, Vice President Marketing - Acuity Brands, Holophane Division