Business Consulting

Corporate Reference and Testimonials

Marlin Boothby earned a MBA from John Hopkins University She served five years with the Department of Defense-Navy and a term with the Department of Justice as a contract professional before returning to private industry. She served as Corporate Contracts Administrator & Government Liaison for several large corporation.

Corporate Affiliations & Associations

These are among the organizations BFC is proud to be a member of:

• National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
• Project Management Institute (PMI)
• American Business Women's Association (ABWA)
• National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
• Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)
• Fort Wayne Women's Enterprise
• Compassion International Sponsor
• Rainmakers Marketing Group — Chair
• IPFW University — Adjunct Professor
• Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce Member
• Indiana State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Better Business Bureau (BBB) Member
• Fort Wayne Area Association of Realtors Member

References

• Information Control Systems Corporation (ICS) — Garland O. Williamson, President & Charlene Bennett, Administrator
• Department of Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard — Ava Morgan, Sr. Acquisition Manager
• One Resource Financial Group — Ali Farhoumand, V.P.
• EDS Corporation — Garthleen Thomas, Global Commercial Manager
• Ernst & Young — Ronald D. Kaufamn, Managing Partner & Norman Spradlin, Office Manager
• TTE, LLC — Steven W. Squires, President
• Department of Health & Human Services — Sheila Burke, Project Officer
• Corporate Event Organizers — Doris Dalman, President
• Indana University Business Diversity & Compliance — LaTricia Hill-Chandler, Director
• Rainmakers Marketing Group — Tony Scelzo, Founder
• American Business Women's Association
• Fort Wayne Women's Enterprise — Barbara Johnson
• Fort Wayne Airport Authority — Judy Lake

Testimonials

• There is not a more dedicated and genuine person than Marlin Ann Boothby. Her passion and enthusiasm for helping small business is unmatched. Marlin has spent her entire career going the extra mile to help her community clients, friends and community. I have complete faith that she will be a tremendous asset to any organization looking to secure federal business.
  — Shannon McNett-Silcox, Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce
  
  
• "Big Fish Consulting's experience and expertise are second to non. Not only will they advise but will create a successful strategy to do business with the largest buyer in the world; the federal government! Catch your business next big fish with Big Fish Consulting."
  —Wilson "Wil" Reyes, Pres. & CEO, Indiana State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  
  
•  "On various occasions, this team was called upon to perform very complex task under stringent timelines. Situations were handled in the most professional and expeditious manner. If I were asked to describe this leadership in five words or less they would be: trustworthy, hard working, team spirited, effective communicator and motivated."
  — Ava Morgan, Sr. Acquisition Manager
  
  
• "I worked with this leadership on several business management projects. They are thorough and motivated and has the ability to keep the team motivated and focused to achieve positive results. Very trustworthy and loyal are two characteristics that describes this leadership."
  — Garthleen Thomas, Global Commercial Manager, EDS Corporation
  
  
• "Conscientious and dedicated leadership of high integrity and professionalism."
  — Ronald D. Kaufamn, Managing Partner
  
  
• "This leadership has a "real people person" approach and is an excellent communicator, motivator and leader. Hardworking, responsible and intelligent with a positive attitude in work environments filled with pressures and challenges."
  — Norman Spradlin, Office Manager Earnest & YOUNG, LLC
  
  
• "I have found this leadership to be intelligent, hard working, responsible, willing to accept responsibility and to do whatever is necessary to satisfy the demands of the project. The attention to detail, the follow through and problem solving under stringent deadlines and challenges was a great asset to our company."
  — Charlene Bennett, Administrator, ICS Corporation
  
  
• "Our association is founded on the principle of "Be More, Serve More." The questions wasn't whether this leadership would do a good job, our question was can our organization elevate to the standards of leadership being brought to the table?"
  — Tony Scelzo, Founder