“Brandy has been instrumental in guiding our startup, ConnectPro's pitch deck. She has given us insight into pricing strategies, customer experience management and market needs. She was able to help us reevaluate our competition based on offerings, interfaces, and data management. She has provided an invaluable service for our company! ”
About
What best describes me? I am an Ecosystem Builder, working with municipalities…
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I’m delighted to be joining the Women's Energy Network Global Advisory Council. As many of you know, I’ve been involved with the Women’s Energy…
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Strong regional economies are built through collaboration, strategic investment, and forward-thinking leadership. I'm pleased to share that our…
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Experience
Education
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Activities and Societies: NSBE, AIChE, SGA, LS-LAMP, McNair Scholar, Honors Program, Omega Phi Alpha, Chi Alpha
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Research
-Conducted experiments to calculate overall heat transfer coefficients and heat loss for a system of Shell and Tube Exchangers
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Women’s Network (GEWN) Member and Women & Technology (W&T) Co-Leader
GE
- 8 years 2 months
Science and Technology
Mission: To foster the development, retention & promotion of women in technology & engineering
Focus areas included STEM Outeach, professional development, recruit, retain, and promote,
• Worked with HISD to assist in Grand Opening of first All Girls STEM School
• Program planner for 1st GE Girls STEM camp…planned week activities/workshops for week long camp for middle school students
• Successfully created middle-high school HISD partnerships to mentor and increase…Mission: To foster the development, retention & promotion of women in technology & engineering
Focus areas included STEM Outeach, professional development, recruit, retain, and promote,
• Worked with HISD to assist in Grand Opening of first All Girls STEM School
• Program planner for 1st GE Girls STEM camp…planned week activities/workshops for week long camp for middle school students
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Founder
STEMulating the Future
- Present 14 years 3 months
Science and Technology
The purpose of the non-profit STEMulating the Future is to assist in exposing students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers, providing a link between STEM subjects and careers, tutoring, and enrichment in STEM subject matter.
Previous activities include donating over $2000 for high school students planning to major in STEM programs through GHBC Scholarship Awards, STEM curriculum enrichment support material, STEAM career and DIY workshops, participation in Sugar…The purpose of the non-profit STEMulating the Future is to assist in exposing students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers, providing a link between STEM subjects and careers, tutoring, and enrichment in STEM subject matter.
Previous activities include donating over $2000 for high school students planning to major in STEM programs through GHBC Scholarship Awards, STEM curriculum enrichment support material, STEAM career and DIY workshops, participation in Sugar Land Skeeters ‘Baseball in Education’ event to raise awareness and encourage students to pursue STEM careers (event for over 200 students, 2013 &2015). -
African American Forum (AAF) Member and Committee Lead
GE
- 8 years 2 months
Education
• Professional Development Lead for AAF (2011) and member of leadership team: held G&O session, Meet & Greet with Greater Houston Partnership, 2 Book Reviews, Coffee with Consuls, Toastmasters Event, Preparing Your Elevator Speech, Speed Networking event, Improving your Sales with GHP, and kicked off Pilot Coaching Program
• Organized first School Supply Drive for GE African American Forum in Houston
• Program Leader for 1st Student Leadership Conference dedicated to recruiting and…• Professional Development Lead for AAF (2011) and member of leadership team: held G&O session, Meet & Greet with Greater Houston Partnership, 2 Book Reviews, Coffee with Consuls, Toastmasters Event, Preparing Your Elevator Speech, Speed Networking event, Improving your Sales with GHP, and kicked off Pilot Coaching Program
• Organized first School Supply Drive for GE African American Forum in Houston
• Program Leader for 1st Student Leadership Conference dedicated to recruiting and mentoring Engineering students at PV A&M…organization has used the same program for over 8 yrs
• Planned Women in STEM event & organized AAF GBM event w/keynote spkr Dr. Mae Jemison…continuing partnership by supporting Dr. Jemison’s 100 Year Starship (YSS) program -
Souvenir and Corral Club Committee Member
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
- Present 10 years 10 months
Education
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Member
Texas Executive Women
- Present 13 years 7 months
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Class I Graduate of Houston Black Leadership Institute (HBLI)
Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
- Present 12 years 10 months
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Member
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy -- Rice University
- 2 years 9 months
Politics
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Member of Talent and Innovation Corridor Committees
Houston Exponential
- 3 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
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Member
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), Houston Chapter
- Present 8 years 4 months
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Board Member
South Union Community Development Corporation
- 3 years 5 months
Education
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Member
United Nations Association of Houston
- Present 7 years 5 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
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Publications
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Making Tight Community Connections
First Colony Neighbors
Diversity feature promoting small business owners and volunteers in First Colony.
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Brandy Guidry Honored for Excellence in Project Management - See more at: http://www.worldwidewhoswhoreleases.com/press-release/brandy-guidry-honored-for-excellence-in-project-management#sthash.99iC23Y3.dpuf
Worldwide Who's Who
See publicationMISSOURI CITY, TX, May 12, 2015, Brandy Guidry was recently named a VIP member of Worldwide Branding. This special distinction honors individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to achieving personal and professional success. - See more at: http://www.worldwidewhoswhoreleases.com/press-release/brandy-guidry-honored-for-excellence-in-project-management#sthash.99iC23Y3.dpuf
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The Science of Beauty: Brandy Guidry is an Engineer by day and an Skin Care Maven by night
Madame Noire
Article detailing experience as an engineering professional and part time business owner focused on beauty and bath and body manufacturing.
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Honors & Awards
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Houston African American Forum (AAF) Awards (Leadership & Service)
GE AAF
Received awards from 2010-2014.
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1Q Global Women’s Network ‘Above & Beyond’ Award
GE WN
Awarded for Q1 activities as Houston Women & Technology co-leader.
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Above and Beyond Award-Clear Thinker
GE Energy and Drilling & Surface
Received 8 awards from 2010-2014 for work supporting Engineering productivity and exceeding targets.
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Above and Beyond Award-Customer Focus
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LM1600 Biodiesel Customer Support
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Houston Asian-Pacific American (APAF) Business Competition Winner
GE Asian-Pacific American Forum
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AAFrentice Competition Semi-finalist
GE AAF
Business proposal for 4th generation feedstock biodiesel on aeroderivative gas turbines.
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Awards and metals from European Command (EUCOM) 4 and 3 Star Generals
EUCOM
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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Award, Support Team, 2004 Olympics, Greece
DIA
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Defense Intelligence Agency Awards
DIA
Received awards in 2004 and 2005 for case studies, Intelligence Community Support, and outreach.
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Field Security and Volunteerism in West Africa Award
DIA
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Drilling & Surface Session II Support Awards
GE Drilling & Surface
Received awards in 2012 and 2013 for support during Operational Planning.
Languages
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Sign Languages
Limited working proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
Organizations
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Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce
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Houston Area Urban League-Young Professionals
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Greater Houston Partnership
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NSBE
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