Organization

To realize the full potential of your company, you need people around you with a high levels of energy, commitment and most of all, talent. For many business owners, the need to depend on others takes some getting used to because the entrepreneurial spirit is a free and independent spirit. You sacrifice and work hard so you can run your business your way, to meet your personal goals and objectives. Yet, even though that's the reason you work for yourself, reality and experience prove that you cannot always do it alone.

At SVI, we understand because we share a kindred spirit with you that makes us uniquely sensitive to your needs. We are successful because we have surrounded ourselves with the most versatile and talented people in the industry. When our players join your team, we make you stronger.

We believe that amidst all your personal ability, you can recognize talent in others and that's why you will want to work with us. But, we're not asking you to simply take a leap of faith. We're suggesting that you take a good hard look at us and see why we are different and why we can help your company be more profitable.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve as a catalyst and a mentor to selected clients to identify challenges that impact organizational effectiveness, operations leadership, revenue, cost and profit. More importantly, to empower our clients to confront challenges in a positive, productive and cost-effective manner.

We are committed to working with clients that are willing to embrace change openly, knowing that by doing so they can expect to take their business to a materially higher level.

About SVI

Strategic Ventures USA, Inc. (SVI) has faithfully served its clients by providing state-of-the-art consulting services to a broad range of start-up, expanding, and evolving businesses. Headquartered in suburban Boston, SVI has offices in several strategic locations staffed by dedicated industry professionals who are committed to providing outstanding levels of client support and service.

Since 1969, SVI and its parent company, HealthCare Dynamics, Inc., have completed almost 700 client engagements in 38 states and 24 countries. Of this total, approximately 380 (or 57%) involved healthcare related clients. During this period, the company's annualized gross revenue approximated $6.3 million per year. SVI was formed in 1985 to focus on non-healthcare clients, and has successfully brought that same level of technical solutions expertise to its growing list of non-healthcare clients.

Our Consulting Professionals

Our staff consists of approximately 65 professional consultants, analysts, and support technicians. The profiles below are a select representation of these experienced and talented business professionals.

Michael R.

Professional, well-seasoned, senior management consultant and “master teacher” with over 40 years experience in both the domestic and international consulting arenas. Specialized experience with numerous public and privately held companies including:.

Sales and New Product Launches
Manufacturing Improvement Processes (MPC, VI Sigma and Lean Management Processes) for Fortune 500 companies, acute care and teaching hospitals.
Medical Practice Management
Telecommunications
Finance
Manufacturing
Distribution
Venture Capital Financing
Human Resource Management

Education

Columbia University, JD
New York University, MPA
Middlebury College, BS

Harvey H.

Harvey H. is SVI's New Business Development and Marketing Consultant. He has over 25 years of experience in New Business and Direct Mail and has been awarded the 2004 Leo Award for Technical Excellence from the AGC, the 2006 Best Digital Printing award from the GAA of PA, 2005 Best Direct Marketing from the NJ Ad Club and Best in Show from the Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association. In 2003, he was awarded a US Patent for inventing a process that allows him to merge data, print and personalize 3-dimensional marketing products on-demand, which have recorded response rates up to 80% based on short-targeted runs as few as 10 units.

Harvey, who has taught various marketing courses at several colleges in northern New Jersey, currently is an instructor for the Association of Graphic Communications. He is also a noted lecturer and award-winning designer.

His out-of-the-box, dynamic approach to business development and marketing is an asset to our professional team.

Education

BFA Advertising - The School of Visual Arts in New York
MS Media - The New York School, Manhattan
President and Creative Director of a well known media firm prior to joining with SVI.

Ronald E.

Professional, seasoned technology consultant, project manager, and business leader with over 35 years experience managing complex projects and cross functional work teams, meeting complex challenges in diverse business environments. Broad management, systems and applications experience developing and delivering customer-centric strategies and solutions in multiple industries. Industries include financial services, software development, medical, manufacturing, distribution, logistics and the public sector. Author of several published articles and columns about Computers and System Troubleshooting.

Education

Masters Studies – Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University, Capital Campus, Harrisburg, PAB.S.
Business Major: Marketing Research
Business Minor: Psychology and Education
Philadelphia Community College, AAS, Businesses

Jeffrey B.

Senior Financial Executive with solid experience as a former Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller with and extensive wealth of knowledge and expertise in all phase of finance and operations. Successfully managed turnarounds, expansions, and liquidations establishing policies and procedures resulting in millions of dollars in savings annually. Over 20 years experience in manufacturing and distribution environments of multinational corporations with expert hands-on experience in Finance, Corporate Management, Implementation, Human Resources.

Education

Johnson & Wales University, BS - Accounting
MBA – International Business
Member - Turnaround Management Association

Denis M.

Extensive experience in all facets of accounting, financial reporting systems, and company valuations. Combined fifteen years as a Management Consultant and Internal Auditor performing operational and financial audits for several Fortune 500 companies. Produced an $8M plus company windfall by reviving an abandoned patent infringement lawsuit, negotiated a hybrid legal fee arrangement, obtained lawsuit financing, and liaison patent prosecution.

Education

MBA, Bryant College
BS Accounting, University of Massachusetts
Certified Public Accountant
Certified as Internal Auditor and QuickBooks Pro-Advisor