Paul Bernard
About Paul Bernard
Paul Bernard is the Vice President of Consulting Operations at Elevate, with a background in International Politics and International Affairs from Penn State University and the University of Pittsburgh, respectively.
Work at Elevate
Paul Bernard currently serves as Vice President of Consulting Operations at Elevate, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as Managing Director of Consulting at Elevate for six months in 2021. His experience at Elevate is marked by a focus on enhancing consulting operations and delivering strategic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Paul Bernard studied at Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education at the University of Pittsburgh, obtaining a Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) from 1990 to 1993. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in consulting and operations.
Background
Paul Bernard has extensive experience in consulting and IT management, primarily within the Washington DC Metro Area. His career includes significant roles at various organizations, including Accenture, where he served as Senior Manager for 15 years, and Hogan Lovells, where he held the position of Head of IT Business Solutions for four years. His background includes a blend of government affairs and IT business relationship management.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Elevate, Paul Bernard held several key positions. He worked at WilmerHale as IT Business Relationship Manager and Senior Project Manager, and at Andersen Worldwide as Government Affairs Staff. His tenure at Accenture included roles as Senior Manager from 1996 to 2011 and again from 2013 to 2016. He also served as IT Business Relationship Manager at Hogan Lovells.