Barbara ROMANO

Serves as CEO and Partner of NW Resources, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in operational excellence, leadership and coaching.  

Barbara’s extensive experience of over 30 years has included developing strategic innovation, creation of new revenue streams, spearheading policy development, upgrading and installing ERP systems/software programs, launching new business and driving organizational growth and success through process improvement techniques.  She has also been a highly dedicated Project Management professional with experience in process improvement, change management, coaching and training.  Expertise in business process re-engineering utilizing Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma methodology; implementing manual and technological solutions to streamline operations, facilitate change and encourage adoption / participation.

Barbara created a 3-tier Leadership Program that is perfect for supervisors making the transition to managers and managers to executives. Utilizing her training as a Life Coach enables Barbara to follow-up her Leadership Programs with one-on-one transition coaching.

Barbara has contracted with the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation, working on Rural Healthcare initiatives.  Prior to contracting with the Foundation Barbara worked at Blue Cross of Idaho, where she led the Value Based Program projects. Barbara also spent several years at Amazon where she led an international transformation team responsible for all accounts payable operations.  Barbara also worked for  Starbucks, Albertsons and philanthropic based organizations such as the California Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program.

Additionally, Barbara has been trained and certified as a:  Life Coach, Six Sigma Green Belt, Accounts  Payable Professional-CAPP and Managed Healthcare Professional.