Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Honors And Awards
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BRANDON T. DENTON, MBA

Houston,USA

Summary

Versatile and visionary Executive leader offering communities and companies in Houston, Texas a demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results through service, outstanding communication, and collaboration.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founding Executive Director

Friends Of The Children - Houston
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Established Friends-Houston nonprofit (501c3) as first of its kind paid professional mentoring model in Houston, Texas to serve children at-risk of, and experiencing, the Friends-Houston is a non-profit organization (501c3), the first of its kind in Houston, Texas, that provides paid professional mentoring services to at-risk children and those who are experiencing the child welfare system. As the leader of this organization, I established its strategic direction focused on long-term growth and sustainability. I secured funding for the organization's initiatives through successful grant writing and fundraising efforts. Additionally, I managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment to drive progress and achieve results. I facilitated board meetings to provide updates on organizational performance, address emerging challenges, and seek guidance for critical decisions. Finally, I built relationships with donors, government officials, and other organizations to secure funding and support for the organization.child welfare system.

Director, My Brother's Keeper Initiative

City Of Houston, Houston Health Department
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Served as the lead Project Director for President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper Initiative, which focuses on improving life outcomes for boys and young men of color (BYMOC) ages 0-24 and removing barriers to their success.

Assistant Director

City Of Houston - Mayor's Office Of Education
09.2018 - 09.2021
  • Our goal at the Mayor's Office of Education was s to bring together early childhood, secondary, and post-secondary education and workforce initiatives, resources, and policies by aligning and coordinating them. We worked with local and national partners to develop and execute strategies that address educational and workforce issues, and promote resources, programs, and opportunities for educational advancement and workforce development throughout Houston. In the past, I served as the Mayor's youth liaison to Superintendents of regional school districts.

Sr. Community Liaison

Houston Public Library, City of Houston
11.2017 - 04.2018
  • As a community engagement team leader, I was responsible for promoting and implementing Houston Public Library services and programs for various communities. I led a team of 15 trainers, customer service members, and specialists, and was accountable for strategic partnerships, statistical reporting, grant administration, facilitation of trainings, and community outreach.
  • Part of my role was to establish and cultivate relationships with donors and corporations like Whataburger, Coca-Cola, Houston Dynamo/Dash, The Home Depot, and others. This was to gain their support in funding Houston Public Library programming.

Community Center Manager

City of Houston
02.2016 - 10.2017
  • I was in charge of organizing, planning, executing, and assessing sports, recreation, and educational programs and collaborations for both youth and senior citizens at various community centers located in the Fifth Ward area of Houston, Texas. This was done in partnership with the Harris County Precinct 1 - Commissioner's Office. Additionally, I was responsible for supervising the budget and programming of the community center, arranging events, and managing health and fitness activities.

Program Coordinator/Leadership Coach and Trainer

The John Maxwell Team
11.2014 - 12.2015
  • I gained experience in recruiting, training, and coaching individuals who were interested in becoming coaches, trainers, and speakers. They came from different parts of the world and became a part of a network of 24,000 servant leaders from 150 countries, which was led by Dr. John C. Maxwell.

    I organized leadership development workshops that focused on different areas such as personal growth, business, youth and faith-based leadership, and leadership development. I conducted these workshops for various groups, including The Home Depot - Gulf Region district and store managers, civic clubs and non-profits, network marketing companies, and faith-based organizations.

Community Relations Manager

Houston Astros Baseball Club
04.2014 - 12.2014
  • I managed and organized community and corporate programs and appearances for Astros players, Astros Alumni, and front office staff. Additionally, I supported the VP of Astros Foundation in executing all ballpark and community events. This involved working with internal departments and external organizations, attending appropriate meetings, and assisting with promotions and publicity.

Program Coordinator, Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy

Houston Astros
07.2010 - 04.2014
  • I assisted in the establishment, growth, and execution of programming at the Houston Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy, which is a Major League Baseball program aimed at introducing baseball to inner-city children as young as 7 years old. The initiative was created in collaboration with Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and JrRBI program, the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Little League of America, and other partners.

Community Relations Assistant

Memphis Redbirds Baseball Club
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • Provided leadership to Memphis Redbirds' signature community initiatives: Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and Sports Teams Returning in the Public Education System (STRIPES), under the Memphis Redbirds Foundation in partnership with the Memphis Public Schools and community.

Assistant to Senior Vice President, Administration

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City
08.2009 - 01.2010
  • Provided administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Administration. Managed data collection and input for jobs, education, housing, and social justice programs. Served as the program coordinator for the after-school program, overseeing the implementation of enrichment and recreational activities.

Education

Certificate in Innovative Leadership -

Georgetown University

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix - Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science: Sport Management/Sociology -

Rogers State University - Claremore, OK

Associate of Arts: Psychology/Sociology -

Northern Oklahoma College - Tonkawa

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Partnership Development
  • Relationship Building
  • Community Engagement
  • Business Development
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Project Management

Certification

  • Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, 03/2013 - Present, The John Maxwell Leadership Team
  • CPR/First Aid: American Red Cross, 2023
  • Yellow Belt - Lean Six Sigma, 06/2016, City of Houston

Affiliations

  • National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Greater Houston Chapter, President (2023 - 2024)
  • NFBPA Executive Leadership Institute Fellow, 2022
  • National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Inc., Houston Chapter; Education Committee Member and Young Adult Committee Member, 05/2020 - Present
  • National Society of Leadership and Success, 07/2020 - Present
  • Chair, Class Project: Leadership Houston Learning Lab at Felix Cook, Jr. Elementary School, 06/2019
  • Fellow, Leadership Houston - Class XXXVII, 08/2018 - 07/2019
  • Fellow, Leadership Institute Program (City of Houston), 08/2016 - 05/2017
  • Board Member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (East Region), 03/2017 - 03/2019
  • Charter Member, Bo Porter REAL Excellence, 01/2016 - Present
  • Member, President's Advisory Council - John Maxwell Team, 2015 - 2016
  • Member, Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals, 2013 - 2014

Honors And Awards

  • Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award (April 2024)
  • Houston Business Journal - 40 Under 40 Nominee (2021)
  • Defender Magazine - Young MLK (Martin Luther King, Jr.) (01/2014)

Timeline

Founding Executive Director

Friends Of The Children - Houston
01.2023 - 02.2024

Director, My Brother's Keeper Initiative

City Of Houston, Houston Health Department
09.2021 - 12.2022

Assistant Director

City Of Houston - Mayor's Office Of Education
09.2018 - 09.2021

Sr. Community Liaison

Houston Public Library, City of Houston
11.2017 - 04.2018

Community Center Manager

City of Houston
02.2016 - 10.2017

Program Coordinator/Leadership Coach and Trainer

The John Maxwell Team
11.2014 - 12.2015

Community Relations Manager

Houston Astros Baseball Club
04.2014 - 12.2014

Program Coordinator, Astros MLB Urban Youth Academy

Houston Astros
07.2010 - 04.2014

Community Relations Assistant

Memphis Redbirds Baseball Club
01.2010 - 07.2010

Assistant to Senior Vice President, Administration

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City
08.2009 - 01.2010

Certificate in Innovative Leadership -

Georgetown University

Master of Business Administration -

University of Phoenix - Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science: Sport Management/Sociology -

Rogers State University - Claremore, OK

Associate of Arts: Psychology/Sociology -

Northern Oklahoma College - Tonkawa

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