"Since 1988 Yvette Manard and her team have elevated David G. Diaz, MD, Inc. and West Coast Fertility Centers Medical Group to the top 5% of all fertility centers in the country. Every aspect of our center was developed carefully under her supervision by targeting specific markets and highlighting our niche services. Proactive Patient Services attracts and utilizes some of the most talented professionals I have met in the areas of graphic design, public relations and strategic planning. On a personal note, I especially appreciate Ms. Manard’s constant availability and her prompt attention toward problem solving in a demanding and ever-changing field of medicine. Yvette and Proactive Patient Services are truly a vital part of our group."
David G. Diaz, MD, Inc.
West Coast Fertility Centers
On behalf of Kaiser Permanente Recruitment Services, we wish to thank Yvette Manard for volunteering her time and effort to provide the Southern California Kaiser Permanente Recruitment Team with the outstanding presentation on “Communicating with Empathy”. Your presentation has given the Recruitment Team a clearer understanding of the various types of communication styles and an insight on communicating with empathy. You have given much more than we had expected. Thank you!
Betty J. Ferguson
Recruitment Manager
Kaiser Permanente Southern California
“Yvette served as a consultant to Community Hospital of Long Beach on a variety of projects. She is great to work with, follows through, works wonderfully as a team member and individually, has great and wide range knowledge of health care. On most of the projects we worked together. I would recommend her to anyone as a consultant - you can't go wrong with Yvette!!!”
Kathy Berry
Community and Public Relations Professional
“I'm honored to say that working with Yvette was one of my best experiences! Her ability to translate concepts into active marketing and practice development programs was outstanding. Her can do spirit and attitude continues to be one of things I still count on when I'm not fully able to express or formulate an idea. She would be a tremendous driving force for any organization as she thinks outside the box and if she feels it is right, she knows how to win over any Senior Management team to her point of view...
Quintin Qunn
Practice Development Consultant
“Yvette is an excellent strategic marketing leader. She has a distinct ability to understand evolving technologies to create business opportunities that exceed client needs. As a mentor Yvette is an excellent resource for explaining how to assess strategic goals expressed by the client and to turn assumptions into market initiatives that engender success. I would highly recommend Yvette for any challenging venture. You can not go wrong with Yvette’s services.”
Cherish Richardson,
Web Department Manager
"Your outstanding contribution has been invaluable in bringing greater visibility to the school and creating an image that reflects the quality and innovation of our programs. You have given much more time and effort than we could ever afford, and you did so out of a commitment both to the school and professional excellence."
Pamela C. Krochalk, Dr.P.H.
CSUDH, School of Health
“Over a period of more than twenty years, I have been awed by your acumen in the area of marketing and business development. I have been particularly impressed with your versatility in moving from the corporate milieu to individual medical practices, managed health care organizations and to academia in enhancing your client’s book of business. Many boast about success in marketing; your success is seen in the products produced by your numerous satisfied clients.”
Cordell R. Welcome, MPH
Provider Network Operations
"The program (Entrepreneurial Business Class) was deemed a success by the participating students and stakeholders involved in the program. We look forward to working with you again to help fulfill our business development goals."
Lola Osborne - Northwest Programs Manager - City of Pasadena
Melissa Alva- Enterprise Zone Manager - City of Pasadena
"Karen provided counseling and support and ideas that were a great asset to me, and helped me stay on the right course for growing my business."
Amanda Claverie
Owner, Rosebud Floral Designs
"Working with Karen Carr-Crawford was a tremendously productive, directive and insightful, growth experience. I came into the SBDC seeking direction, support and clarity for my vision. I appreciated that Karen was a keen listener and that she offered concrete and effective solutions to the challenges that I faced. It helped that she had first hand experience in the management of a small business and that she was a woman. It was beneficial that she had a creative, out of the box, individualized approach to my business needs. She had suggestions about packaging my skills, products and endeavors and she introduced me to business resources that continue to be of value. I highly recommend Karen Carr-Crawford.
C Debra Thomas,
Author/Producer/Speaker
Karen's professionalism, and immense business and marketing knowledge has helped me tremendously in my business. Working with Karen is comfortable and progressive because she is dedicated to helping my business reach its maximum growth potential, and is someone I feel fortunate to have in my corner as Charlie Blu Permanent Cosmetics becomes a household name.
Tammy T. Turner
Owner, Charlie Blu Permanent Cosmetics
"I met Karen Carr-Crawford through the Small Business Development Center. I sought her services when I started my business and continued to meet with her on a regular basis. She helped me develop my business plan, set goals, and track my progress. I did not know much about marketing, but Karen taught me to use my time and resources wisely to produce the best results. With her expertise, I saw my revenue increase. I highly recommend Karen Carr-Crawford to business owners looking to develop their business and see their profits grow."
Dr. Amy Yang
President - Balance Chiropractic