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JRD & Associates Receives 2011 Department Of Homeland Security Small Business Achievement Award
MIAMI – April 29, 2011 – JRD & Associates, Inc. (JRD), a Miami-based Industrial Engineering and Management Consulting firm that delivers objective, solutions-driven management, business, financial, and technology consulting services to government and industry clients, has received the 2011 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Achievement Award. JRD is among the hundreds of small businesses contracted by DHS and was one of 16 recognized for its contribution to the DHS mission.
The award was presented on April 20 in Washington, D.C. by Kevin Boshears, Director of the DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to company President, Jorge R. Duyos. JRD was recognized for its work at DHS Headquarters and, specifically, for services provided to the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP). These services included the development of a comprehensive acquisition strategy, an analysis of IP’s workforce, the streamlining of the human capital process, an extensive outreach effort to stakeholders, and other management and policy guidance provided to the Assistant Secretary and his senior leadership.
According to Boshears, “JRD demonstrated outstanding quality of performance in assisting IP align to its strategic goals.”
“We are honored by this recognition,” said Duyos. “It validates our commitment to our clients and acknowledges our company’s effort to ensure that DHS is provided with first-rate services in meeting its mission of protecting our nation.”
About JRD & Associates:
Business leaders and government officials turn to JRD & Associates when faced with management, financial, and organizational challenges. Our team combines expertise in industrial engineering, management, finance, and technology to identify opportunities, develop alternative strategies, recommend value-added solutions, and assist in the implementation of these solutions. JRD serves a global client base from its offices in Miami and Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.jrdandassociates.com.
Media Contact:
Jorge R. Duyos
JRD & Associates, Inc.
786-205-2735
jduyos@jrdandassociates.com