Operations Consulting Services in the USA

United States Operations Consultants

In today’s fast-paced, distributed world, operational excellence is no longer a luxury — it’s a requirement. The United States has long been home to some of the world’s most innovative companies, but the real unsung heroes of American business? The outsourced, part-time, fractional, and virtual operations consultants who quietly transform chaos into clarity behind the scenes.

From Seattle to Miami, Los Angeles to Boston, these professionals are shaping the heartbeat of how organizations run. They’re the specialists who build agile systems, streamline logistics, implement compliance programs, and realign businesses to their true north. Their presence is felt in boardrooms, shop floors, tech stacks — and increasingly, in virtual war rooms where decisions are made at digital speed.

At Digital Reference, we’ve always believed that the future of work is radically transparent, deeply human, and powerfully digital. That’s why we created this list: to spotlight USA-based operations consulting leaders who are helping businesses thrive through bespoke service models. We scoured hundreds of firms, analyzed service portfolios, reviewed case studies, evaluated client testimonials, and — staying true to our values — cross-verified LinkedIn profiles and digital footprints. This list isn’t just about reputation. It’s about radical authenticity.

We’re not ranking these firms — we’re amplifying those we believe are leading with innovation, transparency, and heart. These aren’t just consultants. They’re operational visionaries.

‍Meet the Operations Strategy Trailblazers

‍SCI Consulting Group

Meet John Bliss, President 

Based in Northern California, SCI Consulting Group has become a go-to partner for government agencies and public-sector organizations tackling operational transformation. At the helm is John Bliss, a standout executive with over two decades of experience in data modeling, process improvement, and performance auditing.

What sets John apart is his commitment to service design tailored to the public sector. His team delivers structured change management and operational assessments that help municipalities thrive in lean budget conditions.
🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟣 Trusted by cities and counties across California
  
  
• 🟣 Expert in long-term fiscal planning and funding strategy
  
  
• 🟣 Champion of public accountability and stakeholder transparency
  
  

Bliss’s style is part management science, part civic empathy — and wholly essential.

‍Aryo Consulting Group

Meet Justin Abrams, Founder and CEO

Out of New York, Justin Abrams leads Aryo Consulting Group, a firm built to bridge operations and strategy for growth-stage companies. Justin blends C-suite experience with a passion for helping organizations adapt their infrastructure to scale.

His superpower? Translating vision into execution. Clients seek Aryo when their ambition outpaces their systems. Whether it’s implementing agile operations, change management, or interim leadership, Justin brings clarity to complexity.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🔵 Specializes in tech startups and fast-scaling teams
  
  
• 🔵 Brings C-level insight from fintech and B2B sectors
  
  
• 🔵 Known for deep operational empathy and scalable roadmaps
  
  

Justin doesn’t just tweak systems — he designs architecture for momentum.

‍West Coast Consulting Group

Meet Benafsha Irani, Managing Partner

Benafsha Irani brings over 15 years of operational excellence to West Coast Consulting Group, based in California. With a Six Sigma Black Belt and an MBA in Operations Management, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies to streamline processes and uncover strategic inefficiencies.

Benafsha’s work focuses on highly regulated industries, where compliance, quality, and efficiency intersect. Her team is known for transforming underperforming systems into lean, measurable frameworks that drive performance.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟡 Expertise in healthcare, manufacturing, and pharma
  
  
• 🟡 Certified in lean methodologies and continuous improvement
  
  
• 🟡 Passionate about data-driven culture change
  
  

She combines analytical rigor with a human-first approach that delivers not only ROI — but culture shifts.

‍Point Of View Consulting

Meet Adewole Olanrewaju, Managing Partner

Adewole “Eli” Olanrewaju, founder of Point Of View Consulting, has positioned his firm as a key player for organizations ready to rethink their operating models. Based in Chicago, Eli is an operations strategist with a global outlook, having worked across Africa, the UK, and the US.

Point Of View Consulting is especially known for its culturally informed operational transformations, helping organizations align internal processes with purpose, people, and performance.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟠 Global lens on operational challenges
  
  
• 🟠 Deep experience in cross-border logistics and systems
  
  
• 🟠 Thought leader on equity-centered transformation
  
  

Eli helps clients unearth their “why”, then build operations that support it.

RTG Solutions Group

Meet Kelvin H. G. Bhattan, Founder and CEO

With a laser focus on strategic planning and operational optimization, Kelvin Bhattan founded RTG Solutions Group in Florida to help companies unlock untapped potential.

Kelvin’s firm delivers business process reengineering, training systems, and change management, often in manufacturing-heavy sectors. His approach is both technical and people-centric, guiding clients through complex transformations with clarity and empathy.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🔴 Strong manufacturing and supply chain expertise
  
  
• 🔴 Expert in operational turnaround and workforce upskilling
  
  
• 🔴 Committed to structured, documented transformation strategies
  
  

His motto: “Right Team. Right Tools. Right Timing.” And that’s exactly what he delivers.

‍Allay Consulting LLC

Meet Kimberly Anzarut, Founder/ CEO

Kimberly Anzarut leads Allay Consulting, a standout operations compliance consultancy focusing on the cannabis, hemp, and alternative product industries. Based in Colorado, Allay is changing the game for how startups and multistate operators navigate complex regulations.

Kimberly brings auditing, certification, and quality control expertise to an emerging, highly scrutinized market. Her background as a certified quality auditor and food safety specialist makes her one of the most qualified voices in the space.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟢 Regulatory expert for cannabis and alternative industries
  
  
• 🟢 Certified in food safety, GMP, and ISO
  
  
• 🟢 Trusted advisor to high-growth startups and investors
  
  

Kimberly’s approach? Operationalize trust — and scale it.

‍5FT View Consulting, LLC

Meet Stephanie Warlick, Founder and CEO

From Atlanta, Stephanie Warlick runs 5FT View Consulting, helping companies take control of their business operations with vision and focus. Her firm excels in process optimization, KPI development, and ops leadership coaching.

Stephanie believes that operational excellence comes from zooming in on the right details — hence, the “5FT View.” She helps companies design operational systems that actually stick.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟤 Former ops exec turned fractional COO
  
  
• 🟤 Champion for women-led startups and DEI strategies
  
  
• 🟤 Creates clarity from chaos through structured workflows
  
  

She’s your operations whisperer — and clients love her for it.

‍OPtiM Consulting Group

Meet Shawn Miles, CEO & Managing Partner

Based in Texas, Shawn Miles built OPtiM Consulting Group to help organizations overcome scaling challenges by redesigning internal workflows and tech infrastructure.

He’s a system thinker with an agile mindset, and his firm is best known for aligning tech investments with measurable ops outcomes. Shawn works across industries, from nonprofit to fintech, and delivers results without bureaucracy.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟣 Focused on systems integration and change enablement
  
  
• 🟣 Certified Scrum Master and Lean practitioner
  
  
• 🟣 Known for rapid, iterative ops strategy frameworks
  
  

Shawn’s superpower? He gets teams aligned fast — and keeps them aligned.

‍Imperion

Meet Jack DiGiacomo, President and Co-Founder

Jack DiGiacomo founded Imperion with a vision to bring elite consulting talent to small and mid-market businesses. Based in New Jersey, Jack’s firm offers fractional COOs, strategic ops support, and performance optimization services.

His model is flexible, efficient, and built for the digital era — exactly what today’s hybrid organizations need.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• ⚪ Reimagining executive operations through fractional support
  
  
• ⚪ Tech-enabled and human-driven consulting model
  
  
• ⚪ Passionate about leadership enablement and velocity
  
  

Jack believes every company deserves big-league ops, even without a full-time exec.

‍Steer Operational Solutions, LLC

Meet Ali Steer, President

Ali Steer founded Steer Operational Solutions to solve the complex, cross-functional issues most consultancies avoid. Based in Oregon, her firm focuses on CX-driven operational strategy, business intelligence, and system implementation.

Ali stands out for her ability to translate customer journeys into operational workflows that are both efficient and delightful.

🔹 Bullet Point Highlights:

• 🟡 CX meets ops — uniquely positioned at the intersection
  
  
• 🟡 Focus on ethical operations and sustainable systems
  
  
• 🟡 Deep practitioner experience with enterprise teams
  
  

Her mantra? “If it doesn’t serve the customer, it doesn’t serve the business.”

Why Operations Consultant Matters — And Where Digital Reference Fits In

Across the USA, operational consulting leaders like these are helping companies thrive — not just survive. They're not just fixing what's broken. They're designing what’s next.

What unites this group isn’t just excellence — it’s authenticity, adaptability, and a commitment to client transformation. From cannabis compliance to customer-centric workflows, each of these professionals is building something that matters.

At Digital Reference, we’re proud to amplify their voices — and we’re building the tools to support their success. Our video resume and professional reference platforms are revolutionizing how talent is vetted, selected, and celebrated in the operations space.

Whether you're hiring your next fractional COO or prepping your own digital profile, Digital Reference helps you lead with clarity and trust.

Be sure to also check out our guide on How to Use Digital Reference for Hiring Operations Leaders — and see why we’re becoming the go-to resource for modern, radically transparent talent.

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