Testimonials
““We had the pleasure of having Crystal Rockwood join us and facilitate our Executive Roundtable in Pasadena yesterday and she was terrific. Engaged with the group and hosted a great conversation, and her substantial subject matter expertise was evident not only in the content she shared, but also in her wonderful executive presence.”
Randy Noe
VP Executive Career Management
Right Management
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“We were referred to Crystal Rockwood from the Emily Post Institute. The business etiquette seminar that Crystal provided to our ownership team has reinforced our belief that etiquette yields a distinct advantage in business relations. We came away excited about how we could improve our client, team member and vendor relations.” Kim Beck, Co-Chair, Ruiz Foods, Inc, Dinuba, CA
“Rockwood is masterful at engineering social bridges and teaching others how to cross them through business etiquette training.” Former Regional Controller, Anita Gross, Tesoro Refining & Marketing, Anacortes, WA
“Crystal committed to my project 100% and really took the time to understand my business and marketing objectives. Her energy, enthusiasm and commitment to client service is unmatched. She took charge of my project and delivered a superb product that exceeded my expectations.” Avis Caravello, Avis Caravello Attorney Search Consulting
“Crystal Rockwood’s strategic counsel for our marketing and business development needs has been an asset to our San Francisco office.” Daniel Herling, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP, San Francisco, CA
“RCC gave us excellent branding help when we opened our second business operations” Jeremy Matteson, President, CEO, Seniors Choice, Seal Beach, CA CPRx Inc, Los Alamitos, CA
“Crystal Rockwood and her team are overhauling our logo and Web site and giving us much needed marketing help. We are very pleased with our new marketing direction.” Alex Kirkpatrick, Facility Director, the Scottish Rite Center, Oakland, CA
“Rockwood Communications Counsel gave us great insight and clarity in dealing with a very complex and difficult issue by assisting us with multi-dimensional communication strategies.” Dick Williams, Elder, Personnel Committee Chair, Presbyterian church, Mission Viejo, CA
“The state is fortunate to draw on Ms. Rockwood’s experience, which contributed immensely to the finished Tsunami Report to the Governor and Legislature.” Richard J. McCarthy, Executive Director, State of California Seismic Safety Commission, Sacramento, CA
“I have complete and absolute confidence in Crystal Rockwood’s press and public affairs counsel.” Mike Nisperos, Public Defender of Guam, Director, Public Defender Services Corporation, Guam
“As an Executive Recruiter, former Chief of Protocol and Port Commissioner for the City of Oakland, I can attest that sharpened social skills play a critical role in granting unrestricted access to those wishing to travel in elite business circles. Crystal combines business manners with social engineering strategies that expand one's social passport, which has definitely served her well in diverse industries.” Becky L. Taylor, BLT Associates, Executive Recruiting Consultants, Oakland, CA
“Crystal can even make lawyers look good.” Fred Lowell, Partner, Political Law Group Leader, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, San Francisco, CA
“I cannot recommend RCC highly enough. Crystal’s energy, enthusiasm and commitment to client service is unmatched. She is quite simply the best marketing professional with whom I have ever worked.” Avis Caravello, Avis Caravello Attorney Search Consulting, San Francisco, CA
“We tapped Rockwood Communications Counsel to help promote an open-house at one of our offices. They elevated the event to the next level and made the event worthy of the accolades it received from local elected officials.” John Dubeck, Managing Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP, Washington, D.C.
“Crystal Rockwood is the premier choice for professional service firms that wish to manage their reputations wisely.” Mary Cranston, immediate past-Chair, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, San Francisco, CA
“Any law firm marketing manager knows which consultants are worth giving repeat business to, Crystal Rockwood is definitely one of those that you always want on your team.” Tara Busby, Marketing Manager, Keller and Heckman LLP, Washington, D.C.
“Crystal was an invaluable counselor and resource whenever it came to public statements and public relations.” Dave Snyder, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP San Diego, CA
“Crystal has a talent for social engineering that brings out the best in the participants in meetings or events regardless of the objective or setting. Other participants were unaware of her coaching which contributed greatly to enhancing our market position.” John Pritchard, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, New York, NY
“Crystal brings an incredible amount of creativity, integrity and professionalism to everything she does.” Elihu Harris, Chancellor, Peralta Community College District, former Mayor, Oakland, CA
“Ms. Rockwood participated in the Commission’s Special Tsunami Risk to California Ad Hoc Committee as well as the ongoing Education and Outreach Committee. Her insight and direction brought a much-needed element to the committee’s purpose and principle.” Richard J. McCarthy, Executive Director, State of California Seismic Safety Commission, Sacramento, CA
“…from public school labor strikes to Malibu wild land fires to improving the image of the hospice industry. She has the unique ability to make complex and confusing issues understandable to the average citizen.” Don Parker, Former Fire Chief, Vallejo, CA
“She is a proactive manager, a creative thinker, a resourceful and original leader, and an exceptional strategist and tactician. I have been with her "in the trenches" in crisis situations, and her calm, measured approach and thoughtful advice were critical to achieving successful results.” William F. Abrams, partner Bingham McCutchen LLP, San Francisco, CA
“At a time of crisis, Crystal Rockwood provided focus in a way that reduced our anxiety and helped us avoid a costly lawsuit.” Rev. Steven Toshio Yamaguchi, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of Los Ranchos, Santa Ana, CA