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Opinions from people who worked with Robert Koolen
  

“Robert shows up at every meeting well prepared and presents his ideas with passion. He continues to impress me more and more each week. My partners and I have recently extended our contract with Robert based on his outstanding performance.” (February 25, 2007)

 

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

 

Dan Avanzato Owner, Norstar Mortgage Service Inc
hired Robert as a Business Consultant in 2006

 

  

“Robert's energy and vision has been instrumental in assisting us with the launch of a new internet company. His attention to every detail and creativity continue to add value to our concept.” (February 1, 2007)

 

Frank Dowd, Owner, Associates Land Transfer, LLC
was with another company when working with Robert at Koolen & Associates

 

 

 “Robert's breadth of business understanding enabled us to not only define our marketing problem in better business terms, but to define a process that would help us to improve the business as a whole. Robert contextualized the issues in the wider framework of the business to help overcome the financial, sales and political obstacles in the business.” (September 12, 2006)

 

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

 

Allan Vanderheyden VP Sales at Insite Objects and President at Quartet
hired Robert as a Business Consultant in 2006

 

  

“Robert shows a detailed understanding of how businesses work from marketing, sales through finance and operations. He has the experience and aptitude to ask the right questions in looking for solutions to issues and is very insightful in his communications. A pleasure to work with.” (August 16, 2006)

 

Gary Raubenheimer, Owner, Quartet Solutions America, Inc.
was Robert's client

 

  

“Robert's clear view on how to setup and manage a support structure for our organization provided me the basics on which we could develop our model which is now successfully in place. Robert is a true professional with a wealth of knowledge and global experience” (August 2, 2006)

 

Ronald Haantjes,VP Solution Services Group, Visalign
was Robert's client

 

 

“Robert proved himself a self-confident leader and strategist, possessing vision, common sense and the marketing mindset to transform ideas into clear messages and workable plans. He is an adept communicator well liked and respected by staff, customers, analysts and the media for his approachability, knowledge of the field, affable nature and enthusiasm. It’s been great fun working for Robert.” (March 26, 2006)

 

Kate Lord, Public Relations Consultant, arcplan, Inc.
reported to Robert at arcplan Inc

 

 

“Robert's unique skill set ranges from thinking strategically, formulating and communicating a business plan, down to executing the process details step-by-step.” (March 22, 2006)

 

Michael Dieterle, VP Knowledge Management, arcplan
reported to Robert at arcplan Inc

 

 

“Robert is a great strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills. He is able to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of a complex situation or a market place and develop tactical and strategic plans to act on identified opportunities. He is a great team player and it was a pleasure to work with Robert.” (March 21, 2006)

 

Roland Hoelscher, President & CEO, arcplan Inc.
managed Robert at arcplan Inc

 

 

“Robert is an outstanding leader. He has the unusual ability to capitalize on the strengths of those that work for him in order to build a strong team. His knowledge of the marketplace combined with his strong marketing experience has positioned arcplan for significant growth in the future.” (February 9, 2006)

 

Dick JohnsonOwner, SelectiveSelling
was a consultant or contractor to Robert at arcplan Inc

 

 

“Robert was an integral component in the sales growth at arcplan.” (January 6, 2006)

 

Stewart Plumb, VP Sales, arcplan, Inc.
reported to Robert at arcplan Inc

 

 

“Robert is a pleasure to work with and is professional and focused on leading his company and team.” (May 7, 2005)

 

Mark Smith, CEO & EVP Research at Ventana Research
was a consultant or contractor to Robert at arcplan Inc

 

 

“I have worked with Rob for over 10 years in South Africa and the United States. Rob is a top drawer marketing professional who takes a hands-on approach to first understand a market segment and then develop marketing strategies for the companies and products he has represented.” (November 26, 2005)

 

Steven Gauld, VP Professional Services, Knowledge Mechanics
worked directly with Robert at Knowledge Mechanics

 

 

“Robert and I worked together creating a "menu" of service offerings for the support organization. He's extremely knowledgeable of the IT business, creative, thorough, and, above all, fun to work with!” (June 5, 2006)

 

Karen Wells, Director, Business Development, Baan Company
worked with Robert at Baan

 

 

“Robert was, perhaps, the most professional and articulate professional with whom I had the opportunity to work, while at the Baan Company. Robert's understanding of the products, services and their places in the marketplace was only surpassed by his unique way of expressing his opinion and executing strategic plans. He made all of our jobs the easier.” (March 4, 2006)

 

Tony Casciato, Director, Sales Operations (Americas), Baan Company
worked with Robert at Baan

 

 

“Robert was one of the select marketing professionals who truly gained insight into the essence of the service and product support business. He did an excellent job of producing materials that clearly articulated the value proposition of Baan's support offerings. It was my pleasure to work with Robert.” (November 21, 2005)

 

John Blakeman, VP Customer Support, Americas' Region, Baan
managed Robert indirectly at Baan