RACHEL HALONEN MARANO
PIVOT POINT CONSULTING
TITLE: Co-Founder and Partner
AWARD CATEGORY: Leadership
AGE: 34
Rachel Halonen Marano says she is incredibly proud of two major accomplishments thus far in her career. "The first is starting Pivot Point Consulting and growing it into a highly successful company," she says. "We continue to surpass our growth goals year after year, and we expect that trend to continue."
Indeed, as a co-founder and Partner of the firm she has helped guide it from just two employees to more than 60 today. Earlier this year, Pivot Point Consulting was recognized as one of Consulting magazine's Seven Small Jewels.
Her other proud accomplishment? Marano has been on the Greater Chicago Chapter HIMSS board since 2006 and has served several functions, including President.
"It's very gratifying to know that the work I do is important and helping to change healthcare operations and how patient care is delivered," she says.
She believes her success is rooted in some fairly simple, yet pragmatic, advice she received from a mentor years ago: 'Always remember that all you have to sell is your reputation. Build strong relationships with everyone that you meet. Always exceed expectations for your employees, clients and co-workers. Most important of all, believe in your dream and never, ever give up.'
Marano says she still lives that advice every single day.
"I am honored to be recognized as one of the Rising Stars of the Profession. This award underscores the value of the important work we do as consultants," she says. "It tells our consultants and our clients that we are serious about our profession and dedicated to continued growth."
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