Can a consulting firm be highly effective, while respecting our organization's unique culture?

Yes. In fact, a unique characteristic of the Symmetry team is that we enjoy the relationships we build with diverse clients. We work to develop an understanding of each client's culture and to define solutions that work for that specific organization. The time spent doing so leads to long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. This positive attitude, combined with our professional expertise, result in a team you can really trust.

Andrew F. Hartnett   |   Steve Kauffmann   |   Deb Topka

Andrew F. Hartnett
President
The founder of Symmetry Consulting, Andy's broad career has included over 25 years in the pharmaceutical and health care industries, service as a senior military officer, work as an award-winning sales representative and senior leadership roles in training and performance.

• Founder - Symmetry Consulting, Inc.
• 27 years in healthcare as a practitioner, leader and consultant
• Certified Management Consultant
• Certified Performance Technologist
• Lecture Faculty - The Wharton School - Univ. Of Pennsylvania
• AstraMerck/ AstraZeneca - Director, Education Services
• Block Drug / Reed & Carnrick Pharmaceuticals -- National Training Manager
• Lt Colonel - Air National Guard
• Flight Nurse; Trauma Nurse; Chief Nurse Executive; Deputy Group Commander

Award-Winning Expertise
Andy Hartnett has earned numerous professional recognitions, including:

• Chester County Entrepreneur of the Year
• American Red Cross Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership in the Biomedical Training Advisory Group
• Certified Performance Technologies (CPT) designation awarded by the International Society for Performance Improvement
• Certified Management Consultant (CMC )designation from the Institute of Management Consultants

Steve Kauffmann
Training Development
With more than 25 years of experience in Training Development, Steve has also held director-level positions in marketing communication with leading pharmaceutical corporations, and with award-winning advertising, communications and public relations firms.

• Extensive experience in the design, development and implementation of regional, national and international education programs for major corporations.
• Numerous awards for media and training program design Learn more.
• SK Training Solutions -- President
• SAP America - Training and Communications Manager
• AMP - Training Designer
• Adjunct faculty positions at Penn State University & Ursinus College in Instructional Systems Design and Communication
• MS in Instructional Design and BS in Communications from Penn State University

Deb Topka
Curriculum, Performance Design
In her 18-year career as a project manager and curriculum designer, Deb has developed extensive expertise in learning systems design for broad industries.

Over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, and implementing regional and nationwide education programs for major corporations.

• AstraZeneca - Leader of Curriculum Development
• AstraZeneca - Managed rollout of the Performance Management system
• Andersen Consulting - Change Management Services Practice
• MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Communications Media (emphasis on Training and Development)

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