November 7, 2011 - CONTINUOUS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT at AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins the development of a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) framework at AGL Resources, Inc. providing, (1) professional services in support of the management of administrative details related to the development of a Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) framework to be implemented across the entire organization, (2) development of critical administrative tools to be utilized in the management of the implementation of the CPI framework, (3) development of an executive-level presentation which provides the continuous improvement implementation planning approach with goals and objectives, essential management functions, and program management methodology, and (4) preparation of work plan template(s) for work teams to ensure essential management function tasks are included and appropriate project management rigor is incorporated.
Link: Project Overview & Results
July 15, 2011 - PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE CONTRACTING POLICY IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT at AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins Supply Chain Performance-based Service Contracting (PBSC) Policy Development and Implementation Project at AGL Resources, Inc. including, (1) the defining of a 100% Performance-based Contract Policy, (2) providing the necessary level of rigor around contractor performance management standards, (3) the defining of guiding philosophies and industry best practices, and (4) the development of training program for key stakeholders.
Link: Project Overview & Results
January 5, 2011 - BACK-OFFICE OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT for Mountain Wisdom, Inc. (non-profit 501(c)3 organization)
VeNí Consulting begins back-office organizational development project for a non-profit organization to provide better improved operational efficiencies and identify automation opportunities to enable the organization to produce excellent results for continued growth and development for long-term impact to the individuals and communities it serves.
Link: Project Overview & Results
November 15, 2010 - CURRENT-STATE ANALYSIS PROJECT - PART III for AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins business process engineering project to address several gaps related to ineffective contract management on large engineering projects, tiered project management, and three year infrastructure planning.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - Business process engineering project to address several gaps related to ineffective contract management on large engineering projects in the following areas: developing contractor’s scope of work and deliverables, defining contractor selection criteria, contract development, and performing contract management.
Link: Project Overview & Results
TIERED PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH - Business process engineering project to improve overall project delivery by prioritizing and managing projects based upon level of complexity, risk, project visibility, and cost to maximize effectiveness while providing a commensurate level of project management rigor to engineering projects.
Link: Project Overview & Results
THREE YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL DEVELOPMENT - Business process engineering project to define a new service to provide each utility with a three-year integrated infrastructure plan accounting for current usage and market forecasts which assures delivery of firm service to each and every firm customer, eliminating large infrastructure system constraints and bottlenecks in delivering gas from adequate supplies delivered to utility city gate stations.
Link: Project Overview & Results
October 7, 2010 - SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIC PLANNING PROJECT for Mountain Wisdom, Inc. (501(c)3 non-profit organization)
VeNi Consulting begins sustainability planning project for a non-profit organization to provide clarity, focus, and strategic framework necessary to enable the organization to produce excellent results for continued growth and development for long-term impact to the individuals and communities it serves.
Link: Project Overview & Results
October 4, 2010 - BUSINESS PROCESS ENGINEERING PROJECT for Reed Construction Data, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins business process engineering project to document and define new service-related processes associated with the migration from legacy billing, invoicing and related CRM historical subscription transaction data and live subscription management to a cloud-based platform.
Link: Project Overview & Results
July 1, 2010 - Final Packaging Completed for VeNí “Project ME” Education Enrichment Program
VeNí Consulting completes instructional guides, student workbooks and white paper, for the VeNí “Project ME” Program, a four volume life management series designed to empower high schools students by taking a unique approach to teaching students vital life skills through the utilization of basic project management techniques.
Link: "Project ME" White Paper
June 1, 2010 - MANAGEMENT OF OUTSOURCED ENGINEERING SERVICE ANALYSIS PROJECT at AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins a comprehensive business assessment to set the improvement path for the AGLR Engineering and Operations organization in the defining of contractor selection and performance management standards, and guiding philosophies.
Link: Project Overview & Results
March 1, 2010 HIMSS10 Conference at Georgia World Conference Center
VeNí Consulting attends workshops, the Interoperability Showcase, healthcare IT vendors’ exhibits, and Dr. David Blumenthal’s Keynote Address during the three day conference. The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is a comprehensive healthcare-stakeholder membership organization exclusively focused on providing global leadership for the optimal use of information technology (IT) and management systems for the betterment of healthcare.
October 19, 2009 - CURRENT-STATE ANALYSIS PROJECT - PART II for AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins business process engineering project to analyze the current state of several functional areas in the Engineering & Operations business unit: Gas Operations Support, Gas Control, and Fleet Services.
GAS OPERATIONS SUPPORT - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Gas Operations Support organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
GAS CONTROL - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Gas Control organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
FLEET SERVICES - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Fleet Services organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
July 29, 2009 - VeNí Consulting Participates in Expert Panel Discussion During Minority Suppliers Event
VeNí Consulting Partners, Plez A. Joyner and Venae Sears-Ellis, participate in panel discussion on “Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures & Partnerships” during "The Power of Sustaining & Growing Your Business in ANY Economy" event
Sponsor: A Supply Chain Collaboration presented by AGL Resources, Inc. and Georgia Power (A Southern Company)
in association with the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC)
Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
June 8, 2009 - CURRENT-STATE ANALYSIS PROJECT - PART I for AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting begins business process engineering project to analyze the current state of several functional areas in the Engineering & Operations business unit: Peaking Operations, Safety & Crisis Management, Project Controls, and Business Support Systems.
PEAKING/STORAGE OPERATIONS - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Peaking/Storage Operations organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes, IT systems, assets and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
SAFETY & CRISIS MANAGEMENT - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Safety & Crisis Management organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
PROJECT CONTROLS - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Project Controls organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
BUSINESS SUPPORT SYSTEMS - A Service-focused Current-state Analysis project to develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap to set the improvement path of the Business Support Systems organization for the next 3-5 years, including the identification and evaluation of current service offerings, and the processes and resources that support them.
Link: Project Overview & Results
June 8, 2009 - VeNí Consulting Signs Contract with AGL
VeNí Consulting begins one year engagement with AGL Resources, Inc. to perform service-focused current state analysis program
May 19, 2009 - VeNí Consulting Launches "Project Me" at North Springs High School
"Project Me" is an education enrichment program which provides high school students with age-appropriate life management skills to ensure personal success throughout their high school career.
April 24, 2009 - Venae Sears-Ellis Is Featured in "Cut Business Costs" article in Processor.com On-line Magazine
Link: Processor.com article
April 20, 2009 - Project Management Workshops for CareMedic Systems
VeNí Consulting provides Project Management Workshops for release managers in St. Petersburg, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia offices.
April 16, 2009 - Atlanta CXO Group Presents “Excellence in Execution”
Creative Ways for Executives to Minimize Costs and Deliver Quality Results.
Sponsored by VeNí Consulting.
Venae Sears-Ellis, Panelist
April 14, 2009 - Supplier Spotlight by AGL Resources, Inc.
VeNí Consulting is highlighted as the vendor of choice in the April 2009 Supplier Diversity Pipeline newsletter.
March 28, 2009 - VeNí Consulting Conducts MoveOn.org "Power Up! America Campaign Launch"
Plez A. Joyner facilitated the MoveOn.org campaign launch in Stone Mountain, GA. The Power Up! America Campaign was developed by MoveOn.org to leverage the Obama Stimulus Package in an effort to spur the development of a New Energy Economy in the United States.
February 19, 2009 - US Congressman Hank Johnson (GA District 4)
VeNí Consulting met with a representative in Congressman Hank Johnson's office to discuss green technology initiatives associated with President Obama’s Stimulus Package.
February 2, 2009 - VeNí Consulting Releases "The Executive's Guide to Cost Optimization"
The Executive's Guide to Cost Optimization is a comprehensive summary of strategies to help executives save money, time, and resource effort. It provides educational information and key steps to point key decision-makers in the right direction to achieve more with their current investments.