Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size companies do you work with? I specialize in mid-market manufacturers with $10M-$100M in revenue and 50-500 employees. These organizations have the resources to invest in improvement but often lack dedicated expertise for operational transformation.

Q: Do you work with companies outside Louisiana? Yes! While I'm based in Louisiana and focus primarily on the Gulf Coast region, I offer virtual consulting and can travel for select engagements nationwide.

Q: What industries do you serve? My core expertise spans food & beverage processing, specialty chemicals, and contract manufacturing. I have 5 years of hands-on FDA/USDA experience at contract manufacturing services provider managing the quality and operations in food processing of multiple facilities, plus 11 years adhering to ISO standards, leading and managing the design and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes at a global specialty chemicals manufacturer, ensuring OSHA compliance across all environments. The operational principles I apply—systematic problem-solving, data-driven decision making, change management, and process optimization—transfer across manufacturing sectors, and I'm open to opportunities in adjacent industries where my approach can deliver value.

Q: How quickly can we see results? Most diagnostic assessments identify quick-win opportunities deliverable within 90 days. Full implementation projects typically show measurable improvements within 3-6 months.

Q: What if we've already tried continuous improvement programs? That's common. Many companies launch improvement initiatives that lose momentum. My approach focuses on sustainable change through structured methodology, leadership alignment, and capability building that outlasts the engagement.

Q: Do you require long-term contracts? No. Diagnostic assessments are single engagements. Implementation projects are scoped to specific deliverables. Only advisory partnerships involve ongoing commitment (typically 6-12 months initially, then month-to-month).

Q: Will you work alongside our existing team? Absolutely. I believe the best solutions come from collaboration. Your team knows your operation intimately—I bring methodology, outside perspective, and implementation expertise to accelerate results.

Q: What happens after the engagement ends? My goal is building internal capability, not creating dependency. Every engagement includes knowledge transfer, training, and documentation so your team can sustain improvements independently.

Q: How do you charge for your services? Fixed-fee project pricing for diagnostics and implementation projects. Monthly retainer for advisory services. No surprise fees or hourly rate padding—you know exactly what you're investing upfront.

Q: What if we're not sure which service we need? That's what the discovery call is for! We'll discuss your situation and I'll recommend the approach that makes most sense for your challenges and objectives.

Q: Do you have experience in [specific industry/challenge]? My 20+ years span food processing, specialty chemicals, and contract manufacturing in highly regulated environments. Even if I haven't worked in your exact sub-sector, the operational principles—Lean Six Sigma, quality systems, change management, process optimization—are universal. Let's discuss your specific situation on a discovery call..