Client Comments

Thank you to the following clients and colleagues who have provided testimonials. If you have worked with me and would like to offer some thoughts, email me, and I will be honored to add them here.

Val Crane works closely with clients to understand and satisfy their business requirements.

During the 11 years of our working relationship, she consistently performed and delivered quality work on time, to our utmost satisfaction.

In addition, to writing a bi-monthly executive letter, she facilitated an annual, internal strategic business planning process, and then wrote the business plan and quarterly updates. Her background in marketing research came in handy as well. She designed, conducted and prepared the analyses of several internal client satisfaction and employee communications surveys. Val’s performance, commitment and integrity earned her the trust of Unisys Supply Chain Operations leadership team.

Elizabeth A. Pecsi, APR, Fellow

Director Executive Communications

Unisys Systems & Technology

Val has been an extremely valuable resource to our company as part of our annual strategic business planning process. She's been able to clearly understand our business (and the people in it) and then bring creativity and clarity to our final product. Val is very easy to work with. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Chris Corr

General Manager

Supply Chain Operations

Unisys Corp.

When I initially met with Val, I brought only the idea of a Strategic Plan for our organization. After sharing the concept, I felt that Val really got what I was trying to create, and almost instantly, she was envisioning the process, implementation and outcome of the plan. Val is a great listener, is extremely flexible and patient, and contributes valuable ideas to the process. I could not have been more pleased with the results of Val’s leadership in this endeavor!

Kristin Garrett, Executive Director

Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP)

I have known Val for over 25 years and worked with her on the Board of Financial 21 Community Credit Union and can without hesitation recommend Val for her extremely good business experience, professionalism and ability to perform what is requested of her. You will not be disappointed!

James Shepard, VP

ENglobal Land & Regulatory

Val and I have served together on the Financial 21 Community Credit Union Board of Directors for almost 15 years. Val is a dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer, policy maker, leader and strategic visionary. Val has excellent leadership skills used in chairing many credit union committees and holding numerous Board Officer positions including Chairman of the Board. Val has a keen ability to build consensus and effectively utilizes her customer service orientation to always focus on the customer while safeguarding business assets. Val is an asset to any team and I highly recommend her

Stephen Taylor

Senior Energy Professional Sempra Energy

Before I worked with Val Crane, I did not know how to use the services of a communications professsional. Today I don't know how to exist without one. She not only learned our business, but equally important, she quickly learned to write in a way that directly reflected my values and my views.

Bob Eichers

Vice President

Supply Chain Operations

Unisys

Val is a "thought provoker" and has a great style of guiding our projects and coaching us during the process. She brings an excellent skill set when we have had projects requiring us to survey clients, funders, and employees. She has also written a number of marketing pieces and funding proposals, which have helped advance the growth and success of 211 San Diego.

John Ohanian

Chief Executive Officer

211 San Diego

Working with Val on various promotional campaigns for Supply Chain Management Services was a great experience. Her organizational skills, combined with a knack for asking interesting questions, helped projects fall into place with excellent results. I particularly appreciated her eye for getting the flow of a communication message to be most effective. Many people can edit and proofread but Val puts an intelligence into the effort that transforms the message into a vehicle for action. I highly recommend Val for your communication messaging. She will deliver.

Paula Buermele

Material Planning/Order Management Analyst 1

Unisys Corp.

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