Testimonials

Recommendations are also available in Norman Reiss’ Nonprofit Bridge LinkedIn Profile. Below are a sampling of comments from past co-workers and managers:


I had the pleasure of supervising Norman Reiss during his tenure at Jewish Funds for Justice. Norman has excellent project management skills, a high degree of technical expertise and many good ideas that he shares .generously with colleagues. He is highly organized, accountable, and has a great work ethic – a professional in the best sense of the word.

Beyond his job related skills, Norman is enjoyable to work with, someone who has the balance and humor to keep things in perspective even when the workload is extreme. In our time together, he went out of his way to keep me informed and in the loop, and to explain technical aspects of his work that had important applications for my ability to manage our communications team. He often anticipated potential problems, with the result that they did not arise.

Norman is also very good at working with external vendors and service providers, keeping them on track and holding them accountable for deadlines. In addition, he is very “customer service” oriented with staff, someone who consistently reaches out across departments to ensure his colleagues are kept up to date and looped into the decision-making process about work relating to their programs and project goals.

I would highly recommend Norman for any position that requires technical project management in an environment where the ability to work well with others is prized.

Regina Weiss, Director of Communications, Jewish Funds for Justice

Additional recommendations can be viewed at my LinkedIn profile.


Cross-Cultural Solutions is an international non-profit organization based in New York that operates volunteer programs in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania and Thailand. We have consultative status with the United Nations and we are one of the largest organizations of our kind in the United States.

Norman Reiss was a valued employee of our organization for several years. At the time he joined us, Cross-Cultural Solutions was a fledgling organization, facing new trials and tribulations each day. Norman single-handedly created and maintained our IT department. Instrumental in our growth, he established procedures for our computer systems, on-line marketing strategies and website management. His finance and business background gave insight into the global needs of the organization and allowed him to generate ideas that propelled us forward.

Norman is everything one would hope for in an employee. Reliable, meticulous, and committed to his work, he is an intelligent professional who communicates clearly with colleagues.

Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Norman to anyone considering him for employment. He is one of the most hard-working and knowledgeable team players I have ever worked with.

Steve Rosenthal, Executive Director, Cross-Cultural Solutions

Cross-Cultural Solutions will not be the same without you. Anytime I needed help, whether it was IT related or not, you were always willing to make time for me. It was such a pleasure working with you and I know you always brought a smile to our faces.

Farhana R

You always keep things running around here with such patience and grace. We really rely on you to get us through the day and your hard work and focus will be impossible to duplicate. Thank you for everything.

Dava A.

I want to express my gratitude for the unconditional support I have always gotten from you.

Kique B.


Norman has carried ALL the technology weight of the organization on his shoulders. Anyone who can respond to people’s individual computer needs, attend to server mishaps, and add changes to our web site and much more is a hero.

Mary D.


Thank you for making my first few months easier and friendlier for me..You have always been helpful and very friendly.

Lisa R.


Your hard work and dedication has taken us from an organization struggling to put up a web page to a strong international movement…Your contribution and your vision has been substantial.

Andrew M.


You have made my job easier and your support will be greatly missed.


Marge R.

Whenever there was a question of connecting or getting some technology query answered, we always knew you would have all the answers for us. In your own quiet yet assuring way, you installed a sense of confidence.

Bela S.


I have appreciated your concern for your fellow staff members and attention to everyone’s well being. It won’t be the same without you around.

Jodie E.


Opening the new office as a big challenge for all of us. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Tom P.


When things got tough
And my computer got rough
A cheery voice at the end of the phone
Would just sit there and listen to me moan.

Then say “I will take a look”
and make everything again fine.
Sure enough from across the pond
Norman fixed it, a man of which we shall always be fond.

Andrea

updated 12/28/11