Strategic Business Consultant | Transforming Organizations Through Innovation & Data-Driven Insights
Principal Consultant
About
I'm a strategic business consultant with over 11 years of experience helping organizations unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable growth. My expertise encompasses strategic planning, digital transformation, operational optimization, and change management across diverse industries including technology, healthcare, financial services, and retail. I partner with C-suite executives and leadership teams to tackle complex business challenges, develop actionable strategies, and drive meaningful results.
Services
Go-to-Market Strategy
Identify profitable niches, craft compelling positioning and build repeatable sales playbooks.
Team Enablement
Train managers on OKRs, agile sprints and data-driven decision making for scale.
Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant
Foster Strategy Group
Established boutique consulting firm focused on strategic transformation and growth initiatives. Lead engagements with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, delivering comprehensive solutions in strategic planning, digital transformation, and operational excellence. Developed proprietary frameworks for organizational assessment and change management. Successfully completed 50+ projects with average client satisfaction rating of 4.9/5. Built strong client relationships resulting in 85% repeat business rate.
Senior Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
Led cross-functional consulting teams of 8-12 professionals on high-impact strategic initiatives for global clients. Managed project portfolios exceeding $8M annually with focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Specialized in growth strategy, M&A due diligence, and post-merger integration. Mentored junior consultants and contributed to firm's thought leadership through publications and client workshops.
Project Leader
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Managed consulting engagements across multiple industries with focus on digital transformation and operational improvement. Conducted extensive market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making. Led implementation of process optimization initiatives that resulted in 30% efficiency gains for key clients.
Portfolio
Digital Transformation Roadmap for Regional Healthcare System
Developed comprehensive 3-year digital transformation strategy for a multi-hospital healthcare system serving 2M+ patients. Conducted organizational assessment, technology audit, and stakeholder analysis. Created phased implementation plan addressing EHR optimization, telehealth expansion, and data analytics capabilities. Project resulted in 25% improvement in patient satisfaction scores and $3.5M in operational savings within first year.
View ProjectMarket Entry Strategy for SaaS Startup
Partnered with early-stage B2B SaaS company to develop go-to-market strategy for expansion into European markets. Performed competitive landscape analysis, customer segmentation, and pricing strategy development. Identified key market opportunities and recommended entry sequence. Developed sales playbook and partnership strategy. Company successfully launched in three markets, achieving 150% of first-year revenue targets.
View ProjectTestimonials
"Rachel's strategic guidance was instrumental in our successful market expansion. Her ability to distill complex market dynamics into actionable insights, combined with her hands-on approach to implementation, made all the difference. We exceeded our first-year targets by 45% thanks to her expertise. I can't recommend her highly enough."
"Working with Rachel transformed how we approach digital innovation. Her deep understanding of healthcare operations, combined with her technology expertise, helped us develop a transformation roadmap that was both ambitious and achievable. The results speak for themselves – improved patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction. She's a true partner in every sense."
Let's Create
Ready to tackle your most pressing business challenges? I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and explore how strategic consulting can help you achieve them. Let's start the conversation.
