“We recently engaged Acumen HR Solutions to perform a compensation survey to assist in our strategic planning process. Caroline took the time to understand our unique business needs and utilized her knowledge and experience to deliver a comprehensive report. Caroline’s professional approach, attention to detail and strong work ethic resulted in a quality report within the required timeframe.”

— Duncan McCowan, President, Hillside Winery

“Caroline Grewcutt worked for me at BC Transit for several years as a Human Resources Advisor. Caroline’s work was always of high quality and always conducted herself in a professional manner. After leaving BC Transit, Caroline started her own Human Resources consulting company. We are now clients of Caroline and use her services regularly to support BC Transit human resources programs. Caroline is a very knowledgeable professional and delivers high quality work on time. I would highly recommend Caroline for any HR work.”

— Wayne Robinson, Manager, Human Resources, BC Transit

“I have worked with Patty Tracy on several complex human resource projects such as recruitment, hiring, union relations and CAO evaluations. Patty’s professionalism, knowledge and approach enabled successful completion of these projects and earned her the respect and trust of both administration and municipal council.”

— Barry Romanko CLGM, CAO Town of Osoyoos

“I would highly recommend Caroline Grewcutt for anyone that may be interested in career coaching. Caroline was professional, efficient and creative in tailoring all my skills and attributes into the posting that I was applying for. She is dedicated to perfectionism and is also passionate about what she does. She delivered everything as promised in a very timely manner and exceeded all my expectations.”

— Martine Street, Owner, Northern Host Rentals

“Concord Consulting has been impressed with the skillfulness that you’ve demonstrated in blending your considerable HR knowledge and experience with the Pro.file behavioural instruments to help organizations become more effective in their recruitment, promotion, career development and coaching activities. I know managers and executives have often relied on your recommendations for “best fit” in important selection decisions. You and Caroline will be valuable HR professionals and resources to clients in the Okanagan and we are pleased to support your practice as you launch into your new endeavours. With best wishes ..”

— DeWayne J. Fliss, President Concord Consulting Corporation

I have had the pleasure of working with both Caroline Grewcutt and Patty Tracy over the past nine years, both as employees at the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) and as consultants with ACUMEN HR SOLUTIONS. I know both to be very competent, self-motivated, innovative and entrepreneurial in whatever task they take on. While most of my experience with ACUMEN has been in the area of Human Resource Management, I could also stipulate to their involvement in many different functions typical of a local government, including recreation services. Both Patty and Caroline are dedicated professionals, always displaying a focus on good customer relations and focusing on establishing a great rapport with clients. They are well-organized, have an excellent work ethic and superior investigative capacity. Both also work well with the media and elected officials. Of equal importance in the selection of consultants to a technical knowledge base are the intangible qualities that a consultant needs to make a project successful. Both Patty and Caroline have excellent attitudes and personality, understand customer service and have developed the professional tool kit to make them successful in a performance audit environment. I believe these skills to be easily transferable into the private sector, non-government or local government organizations.

- Bill Newell, CAO, RDOS

“I would highly recommend Ms. Caroline Grewcutt. Ms. Grewcutt undertook a recruitment process for a senior director position with the District of Oak Bay. She was thorough and professional guiding the process from start to finish and ensuring that we found the right fit for our organization. Caroline was also contracted on another occasion for a more complex human resource issue. Caroline was not only professional but thorough in her process and provided the District with an excellent report that outlined her findings and recommendations and potential strategies for resolution. Throughout both processes staff who worked with Caroline, found her to be, approachable, responsive and very knowledgeable. Her quality of service was outstanding and went beyond our expectation.”

— Helen Koning, CAO District of Oak Bay

“Over the past few years, Patty Tracy has provided the Town of Oliver excellent service on a consulting contract basis through the regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. Patty’s human resource expertise and advice has been most valuable in various recruiting projects and in dealing with more difficult employee performance matters.”

— Tom Szalay, P. Eng. Municipal Manager, Town of Oliver

“The Village of Keremeos has engaged Ms. Tracy in her professional capacity as a Human Resource consultant for the past 5 years. I have found Patty always went to the extra yard for the Village and took her job very seriously. Patty is very efficient and thorough in bringing recommendations forward. She will also spend time researching prospective clients and ferreting out any potential issues that the Village should be aware of. I Would endorse Ms. Tracy as a H.R. consultant.”

— Walter Despot, Mayor, Village of Keremeos

“I have had the pleasure of working with Patty Tracy for a number of years, both within an organization and as a consultant.  Her years of experience provides sage, insightful and sound advice no matter the situation.  Patty has been particularly helpful in dealing with my current situation where we did not have a great relationship with our union before I started.  With Patty's advice I successfully completed the union negotiations which had stalled out and settled a few grievances.  She is not afraid to call a situation as it is and be honest in her assessment.  I highly recommend Patty as an HR consultant to anyone!”

— Tanya Garost, City Manager City of Martensville