Smart Systems. Sharp Strategy. Real Results.

We help teams, executives, and organizations navigate growth, complexity, and change, with structure, speed, and clarity.

What We Do

We deliver high-impact results across five service areas:


1. Career & Company Development

Helping individuals and teams level up through personal branding, executive positioning, and communication strategy.

  • Executive Resumes & LinkedIn Profiles

  • Interview Coaching (1:1 or package)

  • Portfolio & Brand Refinement

  • Resume + Job Search Retainers

  • Founder/Startup Website Copywriting



2. Planning & Project Delivery

Agile-aligned execution for teams that need momentum, structure, or leadership during transitions.

  • Fractional PMO Support (5–15 hrs/week)

  • Interim Executive Roles (Ops, PMO, Strategy)

  • Stakeholder Coordination & Executive Dashboards

  • Project Playbook Design


3. Budgeting & Business Insights

Turning back-end chaos into forward-looking clarity.

  • Rapid Operations Audit (2-week scope)

  • Performance Dashboards

  • Cost-Saving Reviews

  • Operational Recovery & Risk Plans



4. Automation & Optimization

Sustainable scale through smart, AI-integrated systems.

  • ClickUp, VBA, Python, & Low-Code Automation

  • BD/Sales Process Builders (4–6 week scope)

  • SOPs & AI-Ready Templates

  • Time-Saving Reporting Flows



5. Procurement & Proposal Development

Helping consulting firms and agencies compete and win.

  • Federal RFP, RFI, & Sources Sought Responses

  • Capture Strategy & Teaming Support

  • Proposal Writing & Red Team Reviews


Engagement Formats:

Reach out, we offer both retainer-based and fixed-scope packages.


NAICS Codes:
541611 – Administrative & Management Consulting (Primary)
541618 – Other Management Consulting
541612 – HR Consulting
541219 – Other Accounting Services
541511 – Custom Programming Services
541614 – Process & Logistics Consulting
611430 – Professional Development & Training
541990 – Other Technical Services
DUNS: 144867062

The Team

Harry Edelman

Founder & Strategic Advisor

Harry brings over a decade of experience leading strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives across federal consulting, defense, and startup environments. Known for his calm under pressure and clear delivery, Harry has led portfolios up to $15M, introduced AI into legacy policy systems, and helped hundreds of individuals and organizations build clarity, capacity, and momentum.

“I don’t just advise, I execute. My goal is to leave teams stronger, faster, and better equipped to move forward.”

Certifications

  • PMP®

  • PSM II (Professional Scrum Master II)

  • Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)

Based in Arlington, VA – working globally.

hre Consulting is a veteran-led consulting firm that offers strategic business operations improvements, business development & growth, as well as workforce development and employer brand strategy solutions.DUNS: 144867062

Testimonials

“Harry is simply one of the best program managers and leaders I’ve had the opportunity to work with. He does not avoid the hard problems—he seeks them out and addresses them head-on.”
- Mark Mellott, PhD, PMP | President, Mellott & Associates

“Harry’s expertise surpassed all of my requirements. I feel confident that I have a completely revamped profile thanks to him. I’ll definitely be hiring him again.”
- Roman, Founder & CEO

“Harry was exceptional—very insightful and super prepared with documents that were extremely well developed to assist the projects he works on.”
- JD, Process Consultant

Contact Us

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hre Consulting is based in Arlington, Virginia, and serves clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.Our work is remote-first, but we are available for short-term deployments and in-person strategy sessions when needed.

Values

This is how we work, no fluff, just the principles that shape every engagement.

01 – Default toward movement
We keep momentum high and follow through quickly. Inertia has no place in our workflow.
02 – No timeline, no traction
Clear timelines keep us aligned and moving forward. If one isn’t defined, we fix that fast.
03 – Measure what matters
We define success in real terms, metrics when possible, clear outcomes always. Ambiguity gets left at the door.
04 – Lean and purposeful meetings
Every meeting has a reason, a limit, and a structure. If we don’t need it, we don’t hold it.
05 – Build systems, not dependencies
The goal is always to leave you more capable, not more reliant.
06 – Operate with high trust, low maintenance
We stay responsive and proactive, without the noise. Communication is intentional, not performative.
07 – If you’re winning, we’re doing it right
Client success is the only KPI that matters. If the results speak for themselves, so do we.
08 – We respect your urgency, but don’t manufacture our own
You’ll always know where things stand, and when something’s critical, we act accordingly. No drama, just delivery.
09 – Clarity is a requirement
Misalignment costs time and trust. We call out confusion early and prioritize shared understanding.
10 – We don’t pretend to know everything
When something’s outside our scope, we own it, and bring in the right expertise if needed.