Brandy Franco is the visionary Founder and Owner of Speak Freely, a groundbreaking communication consultancy dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to articulate their ideas with clarity and confidence. With over a decade of experience in strategic communication and a background in psychology, Brandy has transformed Speak Freely into a leader in the industry, known for its innovative workshops and personalized coaching programs. Her passion for fostering authentic dialogue has not only helped clients achieve their communication goals but has also inspired a new wave of empathetic leadership. Under her guidance, Speak Freely continues to expand its reach, making a significant impact on communication dynamics across diverse sectors.More...
Dawn Ruiz
Education Specialist/Consultant@Public School Education
Verified
Dawn Ruiz is a dynamic Education Specialist and Consultant for public schools, where she leverages over 20 years of experience to drive innovative curriculum development and teacher training initiatives. With a Specialist degree in Education, Dawn has successfully implemented learning solutions that have increased student engagement and improved academic outcomes across numerous districts. Her passion for inclusive education has led her to spearhead programs that support diverse learning needs, earning her recognition as a thought leader in the field. Committed to fostering educational excellence, Dawn continues to collaborate with educators and leaders to grow educational opportunities for staff and students.More...
Kyle Martin
General Manager@Stein Leavenworth
Verified
I excel in people management and business efficiency in the hospitality sector. I also have a culinary background and extensive work with menu engineering. I currently manage several restaurants that consistently achieve significantly higher-than-average profit margins.More...
Shekoda Lowe
Owner/Operator@Second Street Dance Studio
Verified
Entrepreneurial leader with a background spanning instructional design, team development, and client engagement. I founded and operate a thriving dance studio, where I lead branding, mentorship, and operational strategy to deliver exceptional client experiences. Previously, I worked as a Sales Manager guiding teams toward performance growth, and as a Learning and Development Specialist at Chase, I designed and delivered training content to support employee success across departments. I specialize in translating complex ideas into actionable plans—and I’m passionate about helping teams communicate, connect, and execute with clarity.
Now pursuing freelance opportunities where I can contribute remotely to communications, instructional design, marketing, or project-based team development.More...
Jennifer Striepling
Chief Development Officer@Walk-Ons Sport Bistreaux
Verified
Jennifer’s approach to development starts with real estate analytics and strategy. Meticulously crafted to ensure unparalleled success from the ground up. By thoroughly analyzing both active and closed locations, she uncovers essential insights from historical sales data, guest wait times, and the dynamics of table turnover in dining and bar areas. Her in-depth analysis goes beyond basic metrics, encompassing operational performance, the food-to-liquor sales ratio, household demographics, income levels, mobility patterns, and the surrounding competitive landscape. She evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of nearby co-tenants, allowing her to make informed and strategic decisions. Jennifer has a talent for identifying key seed points and prime infill markets while accurately calculating cannibalization thresholds to maximize performance. Her data-driven decision-making approach not only harnesses the power of advanced analytics but also integrates traditional market tours, ensuring that restaurant growth is not just accelerated, but strategically positioned for success in the best locations.
A true creative visionary, Jennifer possesses a remarkable blend of design, construction, facilities, procurement and real estate expertise. With a proven track record of leading multimillion-dollar construction and renovation projects for globally recognized restaurant brands, she is celebrated for her ability to execute projects seamlessly from start to finish, driving outstanding return on investment (ROI). Jennifer excels at assembling high-performing Development, teams, while cultivating strong stakeholder relationships. She fosters a culture of innovation and empowerment, pushing her teams to achieve the highest standards of project quality.More...
Colby Hilken
Senior Data Analyst@Clorox
Verified
I love building automated systems for teams to use and I have experience with Excel and PowerBIMore...
Yadeliz Martinez
Product Support Representative III@UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Verified
Customer Excellence & Technical Support Specialist | 13+ Years in SaaS
I specialize in delivering high-impact customer experiences and solving complex technical issues for fast-paced support teams. Most recently, I earned the CX Certificate for Customer Excellence at UKG, deepening my ability to drive customer loyalty and optimize every stage of the support journey.
Let’s connect if you need a calm, strategic, and CX-driven support leader who’s as invested in people as in process.More...
I am open to new opportunities. I work professionally as an Arena DJ, PA Announcer, and Sports Broadcaster. I specialize in Voice Over for curriculum development, training delivery, audiobooks, and character voice acting. Additionally, I am developing skills in A/V engineering, production, and live sports broadcasting as a producer/director. Official Voice of FWISD and Texas Wesleyan University.More...
Miranda Archer, CMP
Principal Planner & Strategist@Fremont Group
Verified
Driven, innovative professional with 13 years of experience and a proven record of progressive marketing, event + project management, ops, and leadership experience for high-profile national brands and clients. Analytical professional skilled in developing event experience strategies, detailed project plans, marketing operations, and driving multifaceted teams efficiently to meet goals. Collaborative strong communicator capable of engaging key members of an organization to ensure a high quality delivery of project goals.More...
Lauren Yochum
Public Relations, Events and Branding@Disney Parks & Resorts
Verified
I've worked in both public relations and marketing for 15 years with a focus on food, wine and travel. Between Disney, Darden Restaurants and a handful of winery and whiskey clients, I've built brands from scratch and grown legacy brands. Let's chat about your marketing or PR project!More...
Kristin Norris
Verified
💻 Systems Integrations
📝 Operations & Process
🙌🏼 Problem Solver & Collaborator
🙌🏼 Cross Department Strategy and ImplementationMore...
Bradley Urias
CDO / COO / Transformation@Remote Coding Bootcamp
Verified
I've spent over two decades in IT, software development, e-commerce, corporate finance, and investments. To me, growth is simple: it's driven by data, but powered by innovation. Business isn’t just about transactions—it's about leveraging technology to disrupt markets and redefine success.
Efficiency and automation are non-negotiable. Every system, every process should aim to optimize. But innovation doesn’t come from blindly following processes. It comes from challenging the status quo, finding smarter ways to solve problems, and refusing to settle for "good enough." Innovation comes from new ideas, and new ideas come from thinking differently.
I’ve often been the big fish in a small pond, consistently pushing boundaries to create better results. When something isn’t working, I don’t hesitate to speak up. Constructive feedback and continuous iteration are essential to building a stronger, more agile business.
The real game-changer? Collaboration. It’s where the best ideas thrive. The 'protege effect' is real: hire juniors eager to learn and seniors willing to teach. Build a culture that values openness to new ideas and continuous learning. Those who won't teach shouldn’t lead. Too many so-called experts, with plenty of seniority, drive companies into stagnation and failure with their closed-mindedness.
Whether it's scaling e-commerce platforms, reshaping corporate strategies, or spearheading mergers and acquisitions, combining the right strategy with the right technology transforms businesses from the ground up. True innovation is collective—it’s the fuel for growth and long-term success.More...
Bryan Hertzig
Release Train Engineer / Scrum Master@Eliassen Group
Verified
Bryan Hertzig is a highly experienced Release Train Engineer and Scrum Master at Eliassen Group. He is responsible for managing the Agile Release Train (ART), which involves coordinating multiple Scrum teams to deliver complex solutions. His role also includes facilitating the Scrum process, managing risks, and resolving issues that affect the ART's performance. Bryan's expertise lies in Agile methodologies, project management, and software development. He plays a crucial role in promoting Agile principles and practices, and in ensuring the successful delivery of solutions. Bryan's leadership and problem-solving skills are key assets to the Eliassen Group.More...