Mitch Truelock
Owner
Curlytails LLC Carlsbad

Doreen presented a well attended Executive Breakfast for our organization. Some of the comments we received were: “The presentation was very relevant to my needs. It provided a reasonable overview of opportunities and issues. “Keep up this type of program. It’s very nuts and bolts. This seminar addressed key day-to-day issues.”

Julia Winn
Manager Marketing Communications
Chicago Manufacturing Center

Simply Terrific! Doreen Michelini presented the topic of doing business with Mexico and China in the context of project management and supply chain management.
Never before have the organizations held a combined meeting, in which the attendees were so impressed with a message that had such strong application to both areas.

Willis H. Thomas, CPT, PMP
Pfizer Corporation

Manufacturing in Mexico is nothing new to U.S. companies, unless your company is now considering the benefits of moving operations to China and deciding what to do with their operations in Mexico. While it is relatively easy to find out what other companies are doing in both Mexico and China, it is more challenging to determine the true cost of operations. In January 2005, Doreen Michelini presented "China & Mexico: Manufacturing Differences" to a joint educational seminar for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Milwaukee Roundtable and the Milwaukee World Trade Association. Doreen's presentation was unique and well-received because she laid out a clear and concise comparison of the manufacturing costs and capabilities between China and Mexico. She shared her experiences and provided insight into the labor market and the nature of the labor force in both countries. Her participation in the program was greatly appreciated by the organizers and audience.

Kurt A. Baumann
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Milwaukee Roundtable, President
Inde - Supply Chain Consultants, President

I've enjoyed attending several sessions, which Doreen Michelini has conducted and look forward to more. At each one she has done an outstanding job of commanding the attention of her audience while sharing valuable, practical information, which can be easily used by anyone in the Procurement Field, experienced or novice.
Her style of speaking attacks the issues yet holds your interest as she relates her experiences to the audience. Doreen is adept at advising her listeners of things to be cognizant of; not only at a practical level but in cultural way which allows you to consider employees' physical and emotional needs which can impact your business. She goes beyond the obvious in a way which is both educational and entertaining. Doreen always leaves her audience feeling as though they've had am "insider's" view if
conducting business outside of the U.S. Bravo!

Cheryl Josephus C.P.M., A.P.P.
(Immediate Past) President, NAPM-Chicago

"Attending Doreen's presentations on international business topics are always stimulating. Doreen's insights and hands-on experiences in different countries and continents, clearly expressed with solid evidence, allows and benefits the participants to acquire a new perspective and formulate a fair assessment of the business opportunities to pursue.”

Miguel Leaman
Trade Commissioner
Bacomext

It was a very detailed seminar explaining the differences between Mexico and China.Participants learned how to measure and the impact on developing manufacturing plants in both countries as well as purchasing direct from these locations.

Randy Melinda
Purchasing
Arens Controls

I must confess that the seminar would have been a total loss of time had it not been for your most informative speech.

Chet Houston
Chairman
Bazz Houston Company

I am honored that you would present to my class at Northwestern. Thank you for your willingness to fit us into your incredible international schedule. I appreciate your commitment to higher education. Given your schedule, it is commendable that you make time for the next generation.

David L. Anderson
Adjunct Professor
School of Continuing Studies
Northwestern University

It was a pleasure meeting you and working with you. We couldn't have chosen a better person for the job.

María Ramos
Territory Marketing Manager
Lakeview Technology
Oakbrook, IL

Thank you again for your participation in AutoMed. Your presentation added great value to the program.

Sidney Salvadori
President
International Trade Club of Chicago

Thank you for taking the time to speak to my class. I appreciate your time and energy. The case studies (presented) serve as reference points throughout the term. Thank you for your willingness to share your real life experiences.

Laura Meyers
Instructor
De Paul University