Andy Bell
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Dave Wilson
Andy is a born leader, intellectual, team builder and integrity personified. I've had the privilege to work with Andy for many years, both when he was in Sales and in Marketing. Andy has the unique ability to explore the depths of complex issues and articulate sound and constructive positions. He's a valued manager who cares about his people and works with them to help them deliver their best. Andy is the type of person you trust with your business with the full confidence he will work through the tough issues and produce valuable outcomes. As a friend and a person of integrity, Andy is a rare individual whom you can trust and count on in all situations. Andy improves the work and personal lives of all those around him.
Tim Stelzer
Andy is leadership personified. I've had the privilege of working closely with him for several years to drive the strategy and execution of a highly profitable and strategic educational products division. Andy inspires incredible motivation and loyalty from his team through his sincere passion, high integrity, and servant leadership style. He is a strategic thinker, with solid engineering technical skills to complement his leadership presence. He is adept at seeing and communicating the big picture, but never shies away from diving deep into the details either. If I had the opportunity to hand select a leader for a purpose-driven organization, Andy would be at the absolute top of my list.
Dave Wilson
Andy is a born leader, intellectual, team builder and integrity personified. I've had the privilege to work with Andy for many years, both when he was in Sales and in Marketing. Andy has the unique ability to explore the depths of complex issues and articulate sound and constructive positions. He's a valued manager who cares about his people and works with them to help them deliver their best. Andy is the type of person you trust with your business with the full confidence he will work through the tough issues and produce valuable outcomes. As a friend and a person of integrity, Andy is a rare individual whom you can trust and count on in all situations. Andy improves the work and personal lives of all those around him.
Tim Stelzer
Andy is leadership personified. I've had the privilege of working closely with him for several years to drive the strategy and execution of a highly profitable and strategic educational products division. Andy inspires incredible motivation and loyalty from his team through his sincere passion, high integrity, and servant leadership style. He is a strategic thinker, with solid engineering technical skills to complement his leadership presence. He is adept at seeing and communicating the big picture, but never shies away from diving deep into the details either. If I had the opportunity to hand select a leader for a purpose-driven organization, Andy would be at the absolute top of my list.
Dave Wilson
Andy is a born leader, intellectual, team builder and integrity personified. I've had the privilege to work with Andy for many years, both when he was in Sales and in Marketing. Andy has the unique ability to explore the depths of complex issues and articulate sound and constructive positions. He's a valued manager who cares about his people and works with them to help them deliver their best. Andy is the type of person you trust with your business with the full confidence he will work through the tough issues and produce valuable outcomes. As a friend and a person of integrity, Andy is a rare individual whom you can trust and count on in all situations. Andy improves the work and personal lives of all those around him.
Tim Stelzer
Andy is leadership personified. I've had the privilege of working closely with him for several years to drive the strategy and execution of a highly profitable and strategic educational products division. Andy inspires incredible motivation and loyalty from his team through his sincere passion, high integrity, and servant leadership style. He is a strategic thinker, with solid engineering technical skills to complement his leadership presence. He is adept at seeing and communicating the big picture, but never shies away from diving deep into the details either. If I had the opportunity to hand select a leader for a purpose-driven organization, Andy would be at the absolute top of my list.
Dave Wilson
Andy is a born leader, intellectual, team builder and integrity personified. I've had the privilege to work with Andy for many years, both when he was in Sales and in Marketing. Andy has the unique ability to explore the depths of complex issues and articulate sound and constructive positions. He's a valued manager who cares about his people and works with them to help them deliver their best. Andy is the type of person you trust with your business with the full confidence he will work through the tough issues and produce valuable outcomes. As a friend and a person of integrity, Andy is a rare individual whom you can trust and count on in all situations. Andy improves the work and personal lives of all those around him.
Tim Stelzer
Andy is leadership personified. I've had the privilege of working closely with him for several years to drive the strategy and execution of a highly profitable and strategic educational products division. Andy inspires incredible motivation and loyalty from his team through his sincere passion, high integrity, and servant leadership style. He is a strategic thinker, with solid engineering technical skills to complement his leadership presence. He is adept at seeing and communicating the big picture, but never shies away from diving deep into the details either. If I had the opportunity to hand select a leader for a purpose-driven organization, Andy would be at the absolute top of my list.
Experience
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Thinkery
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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May 2020 - Present
Thinkery is where Austin’s children and their families come to enjoy play-based, inquiry-rich, hands-on learning experiences. We believe that innovative, play-based, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning experiences are a powerful way for children to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and curiosity about the world around them. Our programs and exhibits encourage children—alongside their caregivers—to solve creative challenges and to develop new ways to complete unfamiliar projects. Through these activities, children gain the tools and confidence to develop and grow into enthusiastic, lifelong learners and creative problem solvers. Show less
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National Instruments
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Retail Office Equipment
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Director, Innovation & Academic Partnerships
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
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Director, Global Academic Program
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2015 - Dec 2019
• Visionary and leader for organization driving transformational change in STEM education through new innovative educational offerings fostering active project based learning.• General management for the global academic business responsible for the overall strategy, new product innovation, strategic partnerships, sales, and marketing.• Keynote speaker at industry conferences, as a STEM Education and technology thought leader.
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Head of Academic Program & Business Development, Americas
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2012 - 2015
• Directed cross-functional team driving impactful transformations of STEM teaching and cutting edge research labs.• Cultivated strategic STEM education partnerships with the NSF, American Society for Engineering Education, Project Lead the Way, and FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
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Board Of Directors
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2017 - 2020
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LEGO Education
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Denmark
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Innovation
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2008 - 2012
• Drove new innovations shaping products and experiences that inspired creativity in children across the globe through play-based learning including MINDSTORMS EV3 and supporting ecosystem. • Managed key partner relationships: Intel, FIRST, Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, Tufts Center for Engineering Education Outreach, MIT, and the Boy Scouts. • Managed curriculum development efforts for STEM solutions aligned with classroom and afterschool needs. • Represented the organization as a lead corporate spokesperson for public relations efforts. Show less
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STEM Education Product Marketing Manager
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2007 - 2008
• Built and launched a business segment targeting interactive learning for pre-college science/engineering programs. • Forged strategic partnerships with leading high school STEM programs such as FIRST Robotics and Project Lead the Way through successful technology integration and co-marketing efforts.• Led development of curriculum, software and hardware to enhance middle and high school STEM education.
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Engineering Leadership Program Manager
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2005 - 2007
• Managed application engineering and training department comprised of 125 new college engineering graduates servicing thousands of clients across North America.• Led leadership and career development efforts for top new hires through collaboration with company executive leadership.
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Field Sales Engineer | Account Manager
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2002 - 2005
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Applications Engineer
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2000 - 2002
• Led team of eight engineers reaching key customer satisfaction metrics, providing individual performance and career guidance and delivering timely updates to management. • Identified by leadership to complete a three month assignment in the United Kingdom sharing technical expertise and guidance on motion control and robotics applications.
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The Torrington Company
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer (Fulltime Co-op)
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1996 - 1998
• Evaluated, designed and implemented improvements to ball bearing manufacturing process. • Reduced manufacturing expenses and improved product quality by performing reliability tests. • Evaluated, designed and implemented improvements to ball bearing manufacturing process. • Reduced manufacturing expenses and improved product quality by performing reliability tests.
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Education
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1995 - 2000
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering -
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University of Oxford
Visiting Student, Bio/Rehabilitation Engineering -
2008 - 2010
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Certificate, Integrative STEM Education
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