Matisia is a Seattle-based management consulting firm dedicated to providing the expertise and consistency of a big consultancy and the flexibility, personal approach and value-based rates associated with smaller firms.

Our promise is to partner with our clients and deliver solutions which exceed every aspect of their goals. We are committed to help even when the going gets tough.

We invest in the foundational components of a long-term relationship with each client. We maintain a detailed knowledge base about each business and utilize it to speed up project mobilization, reduce dependencies and enable value add from day one on the project.

Project Management
Matisia uses the methodical approach you are used from a “Big 4”. We take ownership and accountability and maximize delivery for project success. Delivering the solution on time, within budget and with the resources provided while focusing on the end vision is our guarantee.
Information Technology At Matisia, we are bilingual: we speak software languages and we also speak business. Our developers act as consultants to understand the clients’ needs and enable success. We are creative in finding the right solution for you during custom development of your ERP systems.

• Software Development
• Software Selection
• Data Migration
• ERP System

Financial Processes and Systems
Matisia consultants possess significant expertise in financial processes and systems to aid you with better managing your P&L. We look at all aspects of our client’s people, processes and technology to enable the most effective positive change.

Our strengths include:
• Financial Anaylysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Process Improvement
• Targeting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting

Marketing Matisia can increase productivity in marketing and complement the existing processes by delivering valuable marketing capabilities. We provide the best resources within a range of marketing experience that includes development and management across a range of programs.

• Management: General program management including budget, resources and schedule; Partner and Channel management
• Advertising: Online, keyword, print, cooperative
• Marketing: Product, partner, collateral, packaging
• PR: Campaign creation, integration, managment
• Event: Strategy, preparation, logistics, attendance

We understand that the only reason our clients return is because our consulting team delivers results at a consistently high level. Our promise to our clients is that our next project will be as successful as the last.

To maintain this excellence in delivery we are looking for team members with a solid consulting background and industry knowledge who are able to partner with the client and deliver results that go beyond the expected.

We maintain a culture of excellence that supports our consultants and develops their skills. We provide an environment where our consultants can deliver the best results for the client and achieve their personal goals.

For career opportunities please contact careers@matisia.com.

Here is a small sample of our current project profiles:

• Program Management for 15+ projects
• Change Management in the Finance Area
• ERP Data Migration-ERP to custom solution
• Master Data Management-Data Hierarchy implementation
• Reporting-Financial, pricing and licensing
• Financial Process Improvement-Targeting, budgeting
• Pricing and Licensing-Process Impovement

For more information on projects and success stories, please email projectinfo@matisia.com

Sarah Armstrong
Sarah’s background in management consulting developed strengths centering in strategic planning, including market analyses, operational assessments and financial modeling. She received her MBA in finance and strategy from Washington University, and worked for 3+ years in healthcare consulting with ECG Management Consultants prior to joining Matisia in 2009. Currently, she is a Product Launch Consultant in Worldwide Licensing and Pricing (WWLP) at Microsoft. In addition to managing global prices for more than 20 products, she is involved in product launch process improvement and issue management. Sarah possesses a versatile skill set and expertise in operation assessment, due to her consulting experience and knowledge of the healthcare and technology industries. In her spare time, she is an avid skier and cyclist.

“An Excel-geek, I enjoy consulting engagements that require modeling the problem or situation and predicting outcomes under different scenarios.”

Ray Bachert
Ray worked at Microsoft from 1996 to 2005 then took a three year sabbatical to teach IT Project Management at the University Of Canterbury. He returned to Microsoft in 2008 working on a project for services and was one of the first employees at Matisia.

With 15+ years of IT project management and consulting experience, he has an extensive knowledge of SAP products, business intelligence and finance systems. Ray’s accounting background combined with his passion for building and improving systems, has allowed him to excel as a consultant. He has traveled extensively for his work, and enjoys travelling, skiing, surfing and reading in his spare time.

“Solving problems using web-based technologies is very appealing to me, as is working with data. My strength is in taking unstructured processes and putting structure around it – what always appealed to me was figuring out how to get the data to solve the problem. Consulting, to me, is building alliances to make things happen.”

Jason Brown
Jason is a seasoned software consultant who has worked in the IT industry for over 7 years. Jason is sought after for his strong technical background and extensive experience in managing and engineering software products. After receiving his degree in computer science from Central Washington University, he worked as a software engineer and consultant for the Washington State Department of Licensing, Department of Social and Health Services and Reader’s Digest before joining Matisia as a Product Manager in 2008. He has been involved with software projects that ranged from internet driver’s license renewal, ecommerce, social networking, and corporate finance.

Jason enjoys cycling to work, as well as group riding on the weekends. In addition to cycling, Jason uses his spare time to travel with his wife, read industry blogs, walk his Australian Shepherd, and catch the latest flicks.

“I believe my in depth technical experience gives me a unique understanding of how requirements will impact the development team, and how to communicate those impacts to the client in a cost versus benefit manner. Managing software products is all about client expectations. Setting those expectations in the context of the project scope and schedule is the key to a successful project.”

David Castelli
David is a seasoned project manager with 20+ years of experience in the IT industry. He has wide knowledge of systems engineering, small business operations, program development and management and extensive expertise in SAP, SQL, Excel and ASP. In the past, he has worked as a project manager in SAP and BW at Microsoft, where he is currently managing a volume licensing pricing project. He joined Matisia in 2009, sought after for his hands-on approach and his dedication to seeing a project through from beginning to end. Outside of work, when he is not building cars or working on his solar energy projects, he plays the guitar and piano, and enjoys spending time with his family.

“Implementing new applications and technologies to solve everyday problems and helping to make people’s lives as well as businesses more efficient gives me great satisfaction. I believe in cooperative synergy and the importance of crediting our past; what we can build today is only possible because of the progress people before us made.”

Phillip Gerity
Philip has been a management consultant in the software, healthcare and insurance industries for 5+ years. He has worked with organizations around the country in developing financially-driven business strategies and process improvements. Phil joined Matisia in early 2009, and is currently working at Microsoft as a product launch consultant in Worldwide Licensing and Pricing. Previously, Phil held positions with ECG Management Consultants and Milliman where he advised health care organizations on strategic business issues, performance measurement, and process improvement. Hallmarks of Philip's work are his rare combination of strategic vision and tactical skills and his dedication to seeing client work through to the finish line. He is an avid tennis player and enjoys the outdoors and photography.

Alissa Woodworth
Alissa has spent 9+ years in the banking industry, working primarily in capital market services and 3+ years in the healthcare industry. She holds an MBA in Finance from Vanderbilt University and an MA in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago. Previously, she worked with ECG Management Consulting before joining Matisia in 2009, where she is currently applying her analytical skills to product launch consulting. She has a strong background in strategic planning, financial analysis and project management as well as significant experience in client relationship management. In her spare time, she volunteers, enjoys hiking and is somewhat of a gastronome..

“My career has been dedicated to delivering impactful results for clients within a diverse set of industries. I view my engagements as long-term partnerships with my clients, where I can work with them to turn complex business problems into implementable solutions.”