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Brandon U. Alfred

Houston,TX

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

STEM and DDMP Teacher

Klien ISD
07.2024 - 06.2025
  • Led instruction in robotics, coding, digital design, and CAD (AutoCAD & Inventor), developing dynamic, hands-on curriculum aligned with industry standards.
  • Designed and supervised robotics builds, programming projects, and digital prototypes, guiding students from concept to functional product.
  • Created interactive workshops and tutorials on robotics programming, 3D modeling, and digital design applications, boosting student technical competencies.
  • Mentored student teams for robotics competitions and design challenges, driving innovation, teamwork, and project management skills.
  • Integrated cutting-edge digital design and CAD software into coursework, enabling students to produce professional-quality models and engineering schematics.
  • Collaborated on program development, expanding offerings with new robotics kits, coding platforms, and digital design tools.
  • Consistently maintained up-to-date expertise in robotics systems, CAD advancements, and digital design trends through professional development.

Adjunct Professor

Lone Star Community College
08.2023 - Current
  • Course Development & Instruction: Designed and delivered innovative courses that integrate digital communication strategies, rhetorical analysis, and English literature. Successfully launched a Digital Communication and Humanities course, leading to a 30% increase in interdisciplinary enrollment.
  • Curriculum Innovation & Accreditation: Spearheaded curriculum updates to incorporate humanities principles into the communications program, ensuring accreditation standards were met and exceeding expectations in areas like digital media literacy and public speaking. Developed a comprehensive course on digital storytelling combining narrative theory from English literature with modern communication practices.
  • Research & Scholarly Contributions: Published research in communications and humanities journals examining the intersection of rhetoric, narrative theory, and digital media. Explored the application of literary devices in modern communication, such as advertising and social media content.
  • Student Success & Mentorship: Provided personalized mentorship and career advising, helping students secure internships at leading organizations like NBCUniversal and CNN. Successfully guided students to integrate literary analysis into communications projects, resulting in award-winning academic and professional work.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Leadership: Led the development of a cross-departmental Humanities and Communication Symposium and facilitated partnerships between the English and Communications departments, resulting in a unique interdisciplinary course on media and culture.
  • Public Speaking & Professional Development: Organized workshops and masterclasses on narrative techniques and rhetoric for communication professionals. Enhanced students’ public speaking skills through courses that combine creative writing and media communication, fostering increased confidence and presentation effectiveness.
  • Technological Integration & Digital Literacy: Integrated digital humanities tools and AI-driven content analysis software into the curriculum, providing students with hands-on experience in data-driven communication and content creation.
  • Community Engagement: Organized public lectures and hosted guest speakers on topics at the intersection of communications, literature, and digital media, fostering collaboration between students, faculty, and industry professionals.

Business Systems Analyst

Houston ISD
12.2018 - Current
  • Organized and optimized course material, leveraging cloud-based technologies and learning management systems (LMS) to enhance online course delivery and improve user experience.
  • Delivered lectures with clear pronunciation and at an appropriate pace to maximize understanding, particularly for non-native English-speaking students, utilizing interactive teaching methods.
  • Maintained engaging and adaptive training sessions by incorporating multimedia content, including voice, video, and eLearning modules, to facilitate active learning.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency across business systems and software platforms.
  • Conducted business analysis to identify inefficiencies, recommending and executing technology-driven solutions, such as ERP systems or CRM integration, to streamline operations.
  • Gathered, synthesized, and communicated key findings to stakeholders through data analysis, providing actionable insights for process improvements and system optimization.
  • Tracked and evaluated feedback through surveys and user testing, diagnosing issues and collaborating with teams to deliver resolutions and enhance system functionality.
  • Monitored employee workflows and performance, applying performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness and identify process bottlenecks.
  • Created data visualizations such as flowcharts, process diagrams, and dashboards to simplify complex analysis, facilitating data-driven decision-making and business optimization.
  • Proficient in agile methodologies, business process modeling, system integration, and using tools such as Jira, Visio, and SQL for effective requirements gathering and system development.

Robotics & Engineering Teacher

CFISD
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed a comprehensive library of instructional resources, including project-based learning modules, multimedia content, simulations, and industry-relevant case studies — strategically designed to prepare students for professional certification in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
  • Seamlessly integrated project-based learning methodologies into the curriculum, empowering students to translate theoretical concepts into hands-on, real-world applications while cultivating essential skills in time management, collaboration, and project organization.
  • Implemented a robust assessment framework featuring both formative and summative evaluations, ensuring continuous monitoring of student growth and targeted instructional adjustments to drive measurable improvements in knowledge retention and applied competencies.
  • Coached and mentored a competitive robotics team for the VEX Over Under Robotics Competition, leading students to achieve notable recognition for innovation, strategic problem-solving, and teamwork — resulting in a 25% performance increase over the previous year.
  • Introduced cutting-edge drone technologies to the program, providing students with advanced skills that qualify them to become FAA-certified Drone Pilots, while earning a CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) point prior to graduation.

Digital Media & Animation Teacher

Houston ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with CTE Administrator, Chairperson, and College & Career Readiness Advisor to develop a certification pathway in Graphic Design for non-dual credit students, resulting in 100% of seniors receiving CCMR points during the 2022-2023 school year.
  • First teacher in school history to certify 90% of non-dual credit students (grades 9-12) in Adobe Photoshop, highlighting strong expertise in student achievement, technical education, and digital media certification.
  • Partnered with Information Technology leaders to ensure the availability and optimization of computer hardware and software required for Adobe certification, ensuring seamless performance.
  • Founded and led the Digital Media Club, overseeing live streaming productions such as news broadcasting for school events and Ram Talk, a video podcast, to promote digital media engagement and enhance student involvement.

Premise Technician

AT&T
10.2015 - 06.2018
  • Install internet and phone systems for corporate and residential properties.
  • Trained new employees on new and existing technologies.
  • Maintain inventory of critical products necessary for day to day processes.
  • Respond and log phone and email requests for technical assistance.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation and user support for platform transitions.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Analyzed program data to provide input for key decision making and strategic planning.

Desktop Support Technician

The Houstonian Hotel
12.2011 - 10.2015
  • Install and support POS systems for multiple campuses.
  • Provide hardware, software, and telecom technical support to internal customers.
  • Train staff on new applications required to completed assigned duties.
  • Manage user accounts, system monitoring, user education and other administrative tasks.
  • Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved network and system problems.
  • Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
  • Developed reporting and insights for investor relations meetings.
  • Managed end-user accounts and permissions, overseeing correct provisioning of access rights in accordance with security best practices and club policies.

Education

Master of Arts - Communications

University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English, Communication

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
06.2018

Skills

  • Safe Stop (Transportation)
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Productivity Tools
  • Adobe Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Windows & Mac OS Systems
  • Active Directory
  • Canvas
  • Power School/eSchool
  • Mobile Device Technology
  • Pear Deck

Timeline

STEM and DDMP Teacher

Klien ISD
07.2024 - 06.2025

Adjunct Professor

Lone Star Community College
08.2023 - Current

Robotics & Engineering Teacher

CFISD
08.2023 - 07.2024

Digital Media & Animation Teacher

Houston ISD
08.2021 - 08.2023

Business Systems Analyst

Houston ISD
12.2018 - Current

Premise Technician

AT&T
10.2015 - 06.2018

Desktop Support Technician

The Houstonian Hotel
12.2011 - 10.2015

Master of Arts - Communications

University of St. Thomas

Bachelor of Arts - English, Communication

Prairie View A&M University

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