“I didn't know it at the time but I was extremely lucky when EY assigned Rob to the engagement. It was truly a game-changer. I've never met someone with such an encyclopedic knowledge of procurement and sourcing. It was as if he had seen and done it all. I knew from day one that I needed to learn everything I could from this guy. Rob wasn't just a consultant or colleague; he was a mentor who took me on a whirlwind tour of strategic sourcing. His ability to switch gears from one topic to another was like watching a masterful DJ at work, seamlessly blending tracks from different genres. His ability to guide stakeholders without being "that procurement guy" who was just telling them what to do was on point. Rob's teaching style was more of a journey than a lecture. Yes, the consultant was there teaching (maybe not everyone - maybe I was lucky). He didn't just hand out answers; he guided us to discover them ourselves. Due to short staffing, I was tossed into a new category I had never worked. Not only was I able to pick it up quickly but I was able to thrive because I had Rob in my corner for advice and guidance. On a personal note, we had a good time. Rob is occasionally funny. He has lots of good stories courtesy of his extensive experience in procurement and consulting. The entire time it was like working with an old buddy. He rolled off the engagement and I left the organization but I still text Rob every now and then when I don't know what to do. I still joke that someday I'd like him to be my boss... but it's not a joke. Rob is the real deal, like my personal George Feeney (Boy Meets World mentor), and I couldn't recommend him more highly.”
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