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Recommendations
Documentation
“Thanks for all the great work you did. You exceeded my expectations and the documents you created are excellent. [Work instructions for configuration of RFID devices and process maps for Receiving/Configuration and MRB.] I will definitely keep you in mind for future work with us and if I hear anything of needs from other people I will surely recommend you.” (Vice President of Distribution/Configuration, 2011)
Accounting - Finance
“Flo has a very broad range of tactical financial capabilities. She has a terrific and practical understanding of contracts and contract administration, accounting as well as purchasing. She also understands how to use her knowledge of process reengineering to improve existing processes with the proper controls being put in place. She is a great business partner and would be a great asset to a team in need!” (Vice President - ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“Because Flo standardized office tasks, wrote procedures and developed self-administered training materials, we were able to hire lower skilled clerical staff at substantially reduced costs and still transfer budget and some technical workload to these new hires." (Safety Manager - National Steel and Shipbuilding, 1984)
“Implementing (her) recommended changes to procedures and equipment acquisition for duplication activities resulted in a first-year savings of $1.8 million.” (Chief Administrative Officer - County of San Diego, 1980)
Contracts - Procurement
"Flo was part of a team that shaped this company and professionalized the business practices. She took a neglected position that had exposed the company to hundreds of thousands of dollars in risk and transformed it to industry standard receivables with no litigation. She is results oriented and took the initiative with suppliers and vendors to form a partnership in the protection of lien rights and promote better cash flow for all. She was instrumental in contract negotiations with insurance providers and sureties and kept budgets in check and bonding capacity at peak levels.” (Controller - Western Wall Systems, 2009)
“As a bidder, we want to compliment whoever developed this Request for Proposal (I developed the RFP for a $650,000 acquisition of Computer Based Training software). It was the first we’ve seen where we could understand exactly what was wanted.” (Bidder -The Job Shop, 1994)
Software and Data Management
“Flo is a quick study and learns systems and business unit processes quickly. Her critical thinking takes into account subsequent processes as well as solving the problems for her own sake. She readily shares her knowledge with others and steps into situational leadership roles with ease.” (Controller - Western Wall Systems, 2009)
"With all that working against her [turnover in majority of management positions including the employee I was hired as a temporary to assist] I would have been thrilled with basic competence. Instead, she has streamlined the research process..., cleaned up the database that had data going back at least seven years, and developed a new model for producing lists. Very impressive. I'm making sure not to lose her resume." (Director of Research Services - American City Business Journals, 2006)
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Flo who was in a position where she was tasked with bringing process into a division that lacked it. For anyone who has been in a similar situation, you know how difficult and resistant many people can be with this. Flo navigated these waters extremely well, working with all of us to figure out the best ways to move forward and documenting thoroughly these movements forward. She fully earned my respect throughout all of her efforts, and I would recommend her to any company in need of a process overhaul.” (Director, Software Engineering Management - ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“When I worked with Flo she was tasked with leading the company's SEI certification program. Flo has an excellent understanding of software engineering processes, project management, and software quality management, and she made significant contributions to the company's process improvement program. I was impressed with her team leadership skills, as well as her ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and issues and find ways to resolve problems. I am happy to recommend her work to you; I know she will be a strong contributor to the success of your company.” (Director of Publications - ADP/ ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“I am so glad you are here. For the first time I actually know what I’m supposed to be programming.” (Programmer - ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“Practices that I learned from Flo are still an important part of my daily methodology, and thus an element in my success as a corporate developer.” (Senior Software Engineer -ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“The invoice and job costing system she developed in Lotus 1-2-3 was still in use after nine years.” (Owner - Soil Engineering Firm, 1997)
“She was selected to develop our dBase inventory system because her proposal clearly indicated she understood our problems and it was written in an easily understood format. We used the system for ten years before finding an off-the-shelf system that delivered equivalent capabilities.” (Director, Food Services - San Marcos School District, 1997)
“Ms. Samuels’ capacity for designing comprehensive training programs...has been instrumental in making our transition...to a computer-aided data management system a painless one.” (Assistant Fire Chief - National City Fire Department, 1992)
“The initial concept, combined with the computerized system linking injury costs to supervisors, provided a basis for evaluating supervisor's performance and salary increases relative to the company's profit margin. It resulted in a noticeable decline in injuries for supervisors with poor safety records.” (Vice President - National Steel and Shipbuilding, 1984)
“Thanks for all the great work you did. You exceeded my expectations and the documents you created are excellent. [Work instructions for configuration of RFID devices and process maps for Receiving/Configuration and MRB.] I will definitely keep you in mind for future work with us and if I hear anything of needs from other people I will surely recommend you.” (Vice President of Distribution/Configuration, 2011)
Accounting - Finance
“Flo has a very broad range of tactical financial capabilities. She has a terrific and practical understanding of contracts and contract administration, accounting as well as purchasing. She also understands how to use her knowledge of process reengineering to improve existing processes with the proper controls being put in place. She is a great business partner and would be a great asset to a team in need!” (Vice President - ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“Because Flo standardized office tasks, wrote procedures and developed self-administered training materials, we were able to hire lower skilled clerical staff at substantially reduced costs and still transfer budget and some technical workload to these new hires." (Safety Manager - National Steel and Shipbuilding, 1984)
“Implementing (her) recommended changes to procedures and equipment acquisition for duplication activities resulted in a first-year savings of $1.8 million.” (Chief Administrative Officer - County of San Diego, 1980)
Contracts - Procurement
"Flo was part of a team that shaped this company and professionalized the business practices. She took a neglected position that had exposed the company to hundreds of thousands of dollars in risk and transformed it to industry standard receivables with no litigation. She is results oriented and took the initiative with suppliers and vendors to form a partnership in the protection of lien rights and promote better cash flow for all. She was instrumental in contract negotiations with insurance providers and sureties and kept budgets in check and bonding capacity at peak levels.” (Controller - Western Wall Systems, 2009)
“As a bidder, we want to compliment whoever developed this Request for Proposal (I developed the RFP for a $650,000 acquisition of Computer Based Training software). It was the first we’ve seen where we could understand exactly what was wanted.” (Bidder -The Job Shop, 1994)
Software and Data Management
“Flo is a quick study and learns systems and business unit processes quickly. Her critical thinking takes into account subsequent processes as well as solving the problems for her own sake. She readily shares her knowledge with others and steps into situational leadership roles with ease.” (Controller - Western Wall Systems, 2009)
"With all that working against her [turnover in majority of management positions including the employee I was hired as a temporary to assist] I would have been thrilled with basic competence. Instead, she has streamlined the research process..., cleaned up the database that had data going back at least seven years, and developed a new model for producing lists. Very impressive. I'm making sure not to lose her resume." (Director of Research Services - American City Business Journals, 2006)
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Flo who was in a position where she was tasked with bringing process into a division that lacked it. For anyone who has been in a similar situation, you know how difficult and resistant many people can be with this. Flo navigated these waters extremely well, working with all of us to figure out the best ways to move forward and documenting thoroughly these movements forward. She fully earned my respect throughout all of her efforts, and I would recommend her to any company in need of a process overhaul.” (Director, Software Engineering Management - ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“When I worked with Flo she was tasked with leading the company's SEI certification program. Flo has an excellent understanding of software engineering processes, project management, and software quality management, and she made significant contributions to the company's process improvement program. I was impressed with her team leadership skills, as well as her ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and issues and find ways to resolve problems. I am happy to recommend her work to you; I know she will be a strong contributor to the success of your company.” (Director of Publications - ADP/ ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“I am so glad you are here. For the first time I actually know what I’m supposed to be programming.” (Programmer - ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“Practices that I learned from Flo are still an important part of my daily methodology, and thus an element in my success as a corporate developer.” (Senior Software Engineer -ProBusiness Services, 2001)
“The invoice and job costing system she developed in Lotus 1-2-3 was still in use after nine years.” (Owner - Soil Engineering Firm, 1997)
“She was selected to develop our dBase inventory system because her proposal clearly indicated she understood our problems and it was written in an easily understood format. We used the system for ten years before finding an off-the-shelf system that delivered equivalent capabilities.” (Director, Food Services - San Marcos School District, 1997)
“Ms. Samuels’ capacity for designing comprehensive training programs...has been instrumental in making our transition...to a computer-aided data management system a painless one.” (Assistant Fire Chief - National City Fire Department, 1992)
“The initial concept, combined with the computerized system linking injury costs to supervisors, provided a basis for evaluating supervisor's performance and salary increases relative to the company's profit margin. It resulted in a noticeable decline in injuries for supervisors with poor safety records.” (Vice President - National Steel and Shipbuilding, 1984)