Experience

UpBrainery Technologies

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Feb 2020 - 3 years 11 months

  Houston, Texas Area



IDEA Lab Kids

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jan 2011 - 13 years

  Houston, TX IDEA Lab has grown rapidly in Texas, Maryland, Calgary, Toronto, Ecuador and beyond to 87 assigned campuses with plans to more franchise locations slated to open over the next few years. www.IdeaLabKids.com IDEA Lab Kids (Innovate Discover Explore Achieve) is an enrichment add-on for Elementary to Middle school-age kids. We host project-based classes and camps ranging from business and entrepreneurship summer workshops called "Millionaire's Club" to camps such as Leonardo's Workshop… Show more IDEA Lab has grown rapidly in Texas, Maryland, Calgary, Toronto, Ecuador and beyond to 87 assigned campuses with plans to more franchise locations slated to open over the next few years. www.IdeaLabKids.com IDEA Lab Kids (Innovate Discover Explore Achieve) is an enrichment add-on for Elementary to Middle school-age kids. We host project-based classes and camps ranging from business and entrepreneurship summer workshops called "Millionaire's Club" to camps such as Leonardo's Workshop, Chef Academy, Building a better mousetrap and so much more. We cover all aspects of learning through our hands-on Maker Labs, Tech Labs, Art Studio, Cooking Kitchen and many other exciting spaces with the IDEA Lab Campus. The workshop teaches kids money management skills via a fun and exciting journey of business ownership. This workshop steers kids through the steps of conceptualizing, designing and planning an actual business. Emphasis is placed on fostering creativity, innovation, and team-work while challenging kids to become accustomed to critical thinking and becoming technically savvy. In our financial series classes, all aspects of starting a business are covered from writing business plans, calculating startup expenses, planning for operating costs, employee management, and business oversight. IDEA Lab is a great environment for today's youth from ages 4 - 14. Show less



Imagination Campus

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Visionary and Founder

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2010

  In short time IC has been transformed into a successful premier brand specializing in early childhood and school aged enrichment, from conception to implementation. A state of the art museum style facilities coupled with an innovate research based educational practices encompassing all parts of the globe. A world-class facility full of engaging interactive design elements to present a learning opportunity for children Infants through 12 years. Unparalleled enrichment programs for school aged… Show more In short time IC has been transformed into a successful premier brand specializing in early childhood and school aged enrichment, from conception to implementation. A state of the art museum style facilities coupled with an innovate research based educational practices encompassing all parts of the globe. A world-class facility full of engaging interactive design elements to present a learning opportunity for children Infants through 12 years. Unparalleled enrichment programs for school aged students including Space Shuttle Engineering, Chef’s Academy and many more developed in conjuction with education and industry experts. A retail service component for busy families including boutique, café and concierge services. A successful implementation of brand recognition through strategic alliances, PR campaigns and eclectic museum style branding. IC is a true trendsetter in early childhood education and an environment where children are taught in multiple languages and learn to be responsible citizens from an early age. Show less



Boston Market

• Client Server Project Manager

  • Dec 1998 - Apr 2003

  As a project manager, implemented and analyzed various development platforms, managed the life cycle development efforts of the online order entry system for the franchise. Managed a team of senior developers, various QA staff members and business analysts to deliver a quality product to the customer while resolving issues and proactively mitigating risks. Completed studies to estimate market share and revenue generation weekly status reporting to the executive team and making sure that the… Show more As a project manager, implemented and analyzed various development platforms, managed the life cycle development efforts of the online order entry system for the franchise. Managed a team of senior developers, various QA staff members and business analysts to deliver a quality product to the customer while resolving issues and proactively mitigating risks. Completed studies to estimate market share and revenue generation weekly status reporting to the executive team and making sure that the project remained on track and within timelines. This project involved consolidating data feeds from multiple accounts payable systems to track online payments across the enterprise by division, region, and category/commodity. It allowed the company to monitor customer spending, providing comprehensive spending information on clients to fully aggregate and leverage marketing efforts Managed development process, evaluated customer needs, timelines, management reporting, corporate and management duties and projects. Served as a Business Analyst Project Manager on various projects and actively led user requirement gathering via focus groups and group and individual team meetings. Oversaw group of Business Analysts during each phase of use case creation and iterative cycles of developments. Show less



Greenbrier & Russel

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Aug 1996 - Dec 1998

  As a senior consultant, primary responsibilities involved providing support to clients based on defined needs. Several clients included City of Longmont Water Department, Colorado Department of Labor, and several private sector clients. Architected, productized, provisioned and supported a spectrum of major high-end enterprise wide applications using PowerBuilder as the primary development tool. Defined the client-facing role of Consultant Engineers for the client and built key partner and… Show more As a senior consultant, primary responsibilities involved providing support to clients based on defined needs. Several clients included City of Longmont Water Department, Colorado Department of Labor, and several private sector clients. Architected, productized, provisioned and supported a spectrum of major high-end enterprise wide applications using PowerBuilder as the primary development tool. Defined the client-facing role of Consultant Engineers for the client and built key partner and vendor relationships through research, gatherings at national conferences, and ongoing proactive communications. Projects assignments included: Project Management Consultant City of Longmont Water Board. Wrote recommendations for enhancements to a company’s software development methodology to incorporate project management principles. Implemented earned-value performance measurement system to provide biweekly project metrics Project Team Lead Colorado Department of Labor Provided hands-on project schedule management using MS-Project for a large process redesign project; and designed queries and reports for data capture, movement and tabulation across multiple platforms. Utilized data capture and manipulation tools for managing large quantities of data received on a daily basis and allowing the data to be parsed and stored into an Oracle database for easier access by financial departments. Show less