Dr. Melanie
Brown, President of Systems Blueprint, a technology consulting firm
located in Houston TX, is a dynamic speaker capable of inspiring audiences
and delivering technical information in a relaxed, easy to understand
manner. She is a frequent guest on KSEV talk radio’s program, Money
Matters, hosted by Steve Drake addressing technology issues in a small
business environment.
As founder of Systems
Blueprint, Dr. Brown understands the myriad of technological, financial and
organizational issues confronting small business owners. She is an expert
at helping small businesses manage the overwhelming demands of time and
resources to operate more efficiently and effectively. Dr. Brown's energetic, upbeat approach to technology training seminars ensures that
learning objectives are achieved in an enjoyable, positive environment.
The trend of
transitioning to digital or paperless offices is making a significant
impact on large and small businesses. Law firms, in particular, are
reporting tremendous savings in time and resources. Melanie has guided a
number of companies through this process and provides valuable insights on
change management in addition to the technological aspect of changing the
way a company does business.
When the Gulf Coast
enters hurricane season, Dr. Brown's focus is on helping businesses prepare
for power outages and natural disasters that can paralyze or completely
shut down a business. Protecting software/data and appropriate back-up
systems are critical factors for companies and individuals to be able to
answer the question “Can you reconstruct you system and data in the event
of a hurricane?” with confidence.
As a wife and mother of
two active, elementary school children, Dr. Brown is familiar with the
demands of a busy home life and a challenging career. She shares personal
insights and seven guiding principals for success in her Life Balance
seminars. With published studies to include Successful Female Leaders
Managing Small Business Challenges: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study and
additional studies on Gender Comparative
Analysis of Leadership Effectiveness in a Small Business Environment,
Dr. Brown enjoys exploring the impact of gender-centric leadership roles in organizations with her audiences.
Dr. Brown is an experienced
speaker on the following topics and is will customize presentations to
address specific client needs:
