Business Consulting, Graphic Design, Software Development, Social Media in VA, MD, DC

United States Marine Corps

We created a drill accounting system so the Marine Corps Reserve could better manage training drills. Project entailed legacy system integration and full life-cycle software development of a Java-based web app on Oracle 10g.

Performance Metrics

Reduced errors

Automating paper-based processes led to fewer paycheck delays.
Improved analytics

Canned and ad hoc reporting to enhance decision-making.
Reduced admin burden

Business process reengineering simplified the way work gets done.

Methods Employed

Functional requirements gathering and information architecture
Business process reengineering
Custom application development, testing, and documentation

Author Insider

For independent authors, marketing is essential to success. We built a resource to help authors promote their books by creating a web 2.0 site using a CMS backend. Revenue generated through ads placed on the site.

Performance Metrics

Increased visibility

Thousands of authors found new fans as a result of Author Insider.
Increased revenue

Direct media buys and Google ads led to new revenue streams.
Enhanced connectivity

Link-building in untapped networks meant new qualified traffic.

Methods Employed

Business and revenue model planning
Audience and user research and documentation
Website strategy, development, and implementation

Consumer Product Safety Commission

We wrote a report to Congress justifying the process for developing and implementing a Risk Management System that would help CPSC identify defective consumer products earlier to prevent injuries and save lives.

Performance Metrics

Facilitated funding

Received funding more than 10x greater than previous tech budget.
Justified investment

Comprehensive analysis proved the value of the investment.
Enhanced support

Aided intra-agency buy-in and support for IT modernization.

Methods Employed

Research, requirements gathering and analysis
Web and technology strategy
Writing a Report to Congress and a Software Implementation Plan

National World War II Memorial

Honoring WWII veterans extends far beyond the memorial in Washington, DC. We architected and built the National World War II Memorial's online gift shop so people worldwide could purchase memorabilia to honor those who served.

Performance Metrics

Increased revenue

Sales through the online shop quickly rose by more than 20 percent.
Increased visitors

An improved shopping experience led to more visitors and time on site.
Increased sales leads

New traffic provided qualified sales leads for the marketing database.