SCARFE Consulting
Aligning People, Process, and Technology
We are an Information Technology firm specializing in Geographic Information System (GIS) services. Our expertise is in project management, strategic planning, enterprise implementations, needs assessments, application development, and business process analysis for GIS and related technologies.
About
SCARFE Consulting was established in 2002 and is owned and managed by Danielle Scarfe, a respected senior consultant with 30-plus years of consulting and project management experience in the field of Geographic Information Systems within the U.S. and abroad. Focusing on her belief of aligning people, process and technology, Danielle is considered a subject matter expert in an array of GIS disciplines working with private, not-for-profit, federal, state, and local public sector organizations.
Why Choose Us?
All too often, businesses are focused on their daily needs and have a difficult time planning more efficient and streamlined business operations. Sometimes that "quick fix" becomes standard operating procedure. SCARFE Consulting knows that successful technology projects are driven by the people and processes behind them. At SCARFE Consulting, we strive to eliminate process inefficiencies, leverage existing technology, address changing needs, streamline operations, and implement new technology when appropriate. This is accomplished through the alignment of the client's business goals, understanding the user needs, and choosing the right technology solutions. With extensive industry experience, SCARFE Consulting brings leadership that delivers sound methodology to effectively execute projects within budget and on time while leading their clients on the path to success.
SERVICES
SCARFE Consulting provides a variety of services to help their clients meet business goals.
Project Management
GIS Consulting
Critical to a successful project is the ability of your project manager to plan and execute tasks, organize the project details, and manage project resources. SCARFE Consulting provides project management veterans for your complex technology projects. We believe in building a collaborative culture, providing highly communicative, detail-oriented project managers, and following best practices for project management.
With extensive experience in a multitude of industry verticals, our team leverages this knowledge while coupling it with best practices to assist you in successfully reaching your project goals and implementing innovative, yet pragmatic solutions. Our collaborative approach allows us to partner with other respected and seasoned GIS companies securing a strong team to ensure you are provided with the effective resources and cost-efficient solutions.
Business Process Analysis
Business process analysis provides a comprehensive view and assessment of your current operational activities, defines performance measures and develops recommendations for improving these activities. Our team works with you to provide meaningful, relevant recommendations to improve your operations. We map your current workflows, identify areas to streamline, provide solutions to leverage technology where appropriate, and design more effective staff roles and responsibilities to meet business goals.
Strategic Planning
Knowing where you are now, determining where you want to go, and how you intend to get there is critical to your success. Strategic planning lays out a road map defining the strategy and steps you will need to meet your business goals. SCARFE Consulting assesses your current business operations, provides short and long-term recommendations, develops the work plan, prioritizes projects, and examines the organizational structure to get to where you want to be.
Needs Assessments
Our needs assessment services evaluate your organizations areas that need improvement. Our team of experts determine the gaps between your current conditions and your desired outcomes. Needs Assessments are used to provide sustainable organization, data, and technical related recommendations for improvements. Immediate, short and long-term goals are defined to identify where efficiencies can be gained to better support your resources, improve your services, and streamline coordination and communication across your business units.
Inter-Agency Facilitation
We lead our teams with strong communication, and foster coordination with project stakeholders to develop accepted common goals in complex, multi-departmental or muti-agency projects. With excellent communication and organizational skills, SCARFE Consulting has a proven track record for successfully managing stakeholder needs, controlling the project plan, and providing guidance and leadership to the project team.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
corrections
economic development
environment
energy sector
emergency management
forest preserve
gas technology
health & human services
land assessment
land acquisition
land management
pipeline safety management
planning & development
power utilities
public health
public safety
public works
sewer utilities
storm water utilities
traffic safety
transportation
water utilities
CERTIFICATIONS
Illinois Woman Business Enterprise
Illinois Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Virginia Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Virginia Small, Women and Micro Business
New Jersey Transit Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
CLIENTS
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
City of Chicago, Illinois
City of Country Club Hills, Illinois
City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
City of Pasadena, California
Cook County, Illinois
Edison Mission Wind Energy Farm, Illinois Region
GTI Energy, Illinois
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Iowa Department of Transportation
Jackson County, Missouri
McLean County GIS Consortium
MetroGIS/Metropolitan Council, Minnesota
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Ramsey County, Minnesota
State of Wisconsin Emergency Management
