As the Founder and Executive Director of the growing Orange County Academy of Science and Arts (OCASA), I set out form a public charter school that would provide a tuition-free education for Kindergarten through 12th grade students allowing for the diversity in personalities, individual strengths, the various nuances that makes every student unique, and provides for a greater understanding of self. This successful charter school initially began without resources, and only a handful of… Show more As the Founder and Executive Director of the growing Orange County Academy of Science and Arts (OCASA), I set out form a public charter school that would provide a tuition-free education for Kindergarten through 12th grade students allowing for the diversity in personalities, individual strengths, the various nuances that makes every student unique, and provides for a greater understanding of self. This successful charter school initially began without resources, and only a handful of volunteers. In 2015 I wrote the petiton for OCASA K-8 School, and received approval from the Orange County Department of Education within four months. This approval was a unanimous 5-0 vote with no conditions, and the first time a charter school was approved in the county without changes. Governed by a nonprofit Board of Directors, OCASA complies with Government Code Section 1090.In August of 2016, 270 students began their first day of instruction on our campus in Laguna Niguel, California. Now in our fourth year of operation, we have a student base of 400 with a waiting list of an additional 400 students. As the need for this type of personalized, public education increases, and as our student base moves to older grades, we have once again petitioned the Orange County Department of Education with a strategic plan to open OCASA College Prep for grades ninth through twelfth in San Juan Capistrano, California. Our petition has been approved, this time with an unanimous 7-0 vote. We are looking forward to more future growth and expansion of the OCASA education system, as many entities are looking to help scale and grow this learning environment that helps facilitate individual growth of the personalized learning for each student. Show less

As one of the early franchise owners of the learning system MATHNASIUM, I facilitated the rapid expansion of the learning centers by implementing innovative new systems and processes taking them from a manual paper and pencil based learning system to integrating technology. I was a key member of the team who built processes and procedures focused on managing a multiple learning center environment. As Owner and Operator of five MATHNASIUM Learning Centers in Orange County, CA, I developed… Show more As one of the early franchise owners of the learning system MATHNASIUM, I facilitated the rapid expansion of the learning centers by implementing innovative new systems and processes taking them from a manual paper and pencil based learning system to integrating technology. I was a key member of the team who built processes and procedures focused on managing a multiple learning center environment. As Owner and Operator of five MATHNASIUM Learning Centers in Orange County, CA, I developed numerous business processes and standard operating procedures to streamline sales, back office and general business practices. Additionally, I trained new owners from around the world on how to successfully operate learning centers. Show less

As a certified online facilitator, I taught courses in business strategy, statistics, and data analysis. This included using asynchronous teaching methods.

In this role, I was responsible for the management and operation of 5 learning centers, 17 satellite locations, and 20 instructors that generated over $3M in sales with an annual growth rate of 15-20%. More than 1,000 students received mathematics instruction each semester, ranging in age from Elementary School to College.Having obtained certification by the California Department of Education as a Supplemental Services Provider, I was able to obtain funding through the No Child Left… Show more In this role, I was responsible for the management and operation of 5 learning centers, 17 satellite locations, and 20 instructors that generated over $3M in sales with an annual growth rate of 15-20%. More than 1,000 students received mathematics instruction each semester, ranging in age from Elementary School to College.Having obtained certification by the California Department of Education as a Supplemental Services Provider, I was able to obtain funding through the No Child Left Behind Act, which allowed me to develop distance-based learning solutions providing laptops and internet connection to students. I also managed on-site distance learning programs for students in the Capistrano Unified School District, Orange Unified School District, San Diego Unified School District, Riverside Unified School District, Capistrano Valley Unified School District, Anaheim Unified School District, Fallbrook Unified School District, Oceanside Unified School District, Santa Ana Unified School District, Escondido Unified School District and the Sweetwater Unified School District all under the No Child Left Behind Act.With these accomplishments, the business was then sold to a Texas-based provider of Supplemental Educational Services. Show less

At Sentek, I was responsible for the analysis and management of testing programs for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, a $6B defense portal/infrastructure project. I provided corporate training, and was in charge of the P&L for growth of the Test & Evaluation Services business unit. In this role, I developed over $5M in business, and built the most profitable division of the company. I led large teams of scientists and engineers to provide data analysis services and product strategy consulting to… Show more At Sentek, I was responsible for the analysis and management of testing programs for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, a $6B defense portal/infrastructure project. I provided corporate training, and was in charge of the P&L for growth of the Test & Evaluation Services business unit. In this role, I developed over $5M in business, and built the most profitable division of the company. I led large teams of scientists and engineers to provide data analysis services and product strategy consulting to Congressional committees and military personnel. Show less

While I was at Galaxy Scientific Corporation, It was my responsibility to manage and analyze the testing programs for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, a $6B defense infrastructure project. I completed the statistical analysis of system performance and risk assessments.

During my time at Preeminent Advantage Corporation, I developed an innovative Knowledge Management Center for this start-up company. It included the selection of hardware and software elements, choosing and implementing telecommunications and fulfilling all staffing needs.

At International Technology Corporation, I assisted in the acquisition of four companies utilizing $25M in VC funding, and developed a new business unit called ITG-Tech. My responsibilities were diverse, and included writing technical content and coding HTML. As the use of the internet was beginning to evolve, I used my science background to develop the company’s first web presence. Built an online portal for the construction industry which included tools for online bids, sourcing of products… Show more At International Technology Corporation, I assisted in the acquisition of four companies utilizing $25M in VC funding, and developed a new business unit called ITG-Tech. My responsibilities were diverse, and included writing technical content and coding HTML. As the use of the internet was beginning to evolve, I used my science background to develop the company’s first web presence. Built an online portal for the construction industry which included tools for online bids, sourcing of products, and improving product quality. Developed a suite of e-learning and knowledge management business services for large construction, engineering and government organizations. Show less