Consultant Profile

Leslie Shiner—author, speaker, and trainer—has more than twenty years of experience working as a financial and management consultant for the construction industry. As the owner and principal of The ShinerGroup, she has helped both small and large construction companies better understand their business practices and maximize their profits. Ms Shiner firmly believes training and education is instrumental in the growth and success of those in the contracting field. She is also the author of numerous publications that focus on the construction industry including the Profit Press Profit Guides: “Choosing ‘Best Fit’ Construction Management Software,” “Implementing New Business Management Software” and “Health Checkup for Your Construction Business” among others. Ms. Shiner’s post-graduate education focused on Finance and Accounting culminating in an MBA from UC Berkeley. Ms. Shiner has combined her knowledge of construction management with her passion for education. She teaches Construction Accounting and Project Management seminars around the country and frequently speaks at industry conferences, both locally and nationally. She has taught in the California State University System and as Adjunct Faculty at Dominican University.