Clarkston Senior Consultant Shares Career Story and Reflections for Hispanic Heritage Month
Randy, senior consultant and UNIDOS Network Lead at Clarkston, shares his experience with the firm and reflections for Hispanic Heritage Month! Read his career story below.
What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you?
For me, Hispanic Heritage Month is about honoring the amazing people who paved the way for us, celebrating all the hardworking Latinos out there making a difference, and taking a moment to reflect on the positive impact our community has had around the world. It’s also a chance to think about how I can keep supporting and contributing to that legacy.
How long have you been with Clarkston?
I have been at Clarkston for 2.5 years now.
What is your role at Clarkston?
Currently I am a Senior Consultant focusing primarily on serving Life Science clients with implementations such as Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Tell us about a new skill you’ve developed recently.
A new skill I have developed recently would be agile project management. With a recent implementation we have had various enhancements that the clients wanted to execute and the best method to achieve this was using agile project management and the use of sprints.
If you had to choose, which of Clarkston’s core values do you feel resonates with you the most?
Brilliant Client Service! In my experience working at Clarkston I have seen how across projects and across clients successes are achieved and value delivered. This consistent ability deliver excellence comes from the fact that Brilliant Client Service is a value at Clarkston that many believe and practice.
Which internal initiatives, communities, or projects are you involved in at Clarkston?
UNIDOS is a steward network that I have had the privilege of launching with the sponsorship of Partner Sebastian Valencia. The network is dedicated to the support, development and recognition of Hispanic/Latinx stewards at the firm. Being a part of an initiative which at its core is in the service of my peers is such a great experience and one that I am very proud to be a part of.
Tell us about a memorable experience you’ve had while working with a client.
One of the most memorable experiences I had was working with a client who was developing a novel diagnostic technique with the ability to impact 5% of the world’s population. While working on a project the key stakeholder shared that our work had a positive impact on their life’s work and for that they were truly grateful to Clarkston Consulting.
In your experience, what qualities make someone a good consultant?
In my opinion, a good consultant approaches each task as if it were their own. They bring the same level of effort, dedication, and commitment to excellence to their client’s project as they would to their own personal endeavors. This mindset ensures that the support and work they provide reflects the highest standards of professionalism and care.
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