Kayden Denne Brown
Albertville,MN
Summary
Skilled in C# and project management, I foster accountability and achieve significant revenue growth through data-driven strategies. Dynamic Service & Engagement Team Lead at Target with a proven track record in driving efficiency and team performance. Passionate about coaching teams to excel in high-pressure environments while enhancing service reliability.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Service & Engagement Team Lead
Target
Otsego, USA
11.2025 - Current
- Lead front-end operations, staffing, and service reliability in a high-volume system
- Analyzed metrics (wait time, service flow) to identify bottlenecks, enhancing overall service efficiency
- Coached team members to operate independently, standardizing processes and improving escalation handling
- Applied root-cause analysis to resolve incidents, ensuring service continuity during peak load
Manager / Sales Consultant
Men's Wearhouse
Maple Grove, USA
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Drove 10%+ YoY revenue growth by implementing data-driven process improvements
- Optimized KPIs (average ticket, UPT) while coaching staff for consistent performance
- Led team of 15, enhancing execution and accountability in daily operations
IT Intern
Kinder Morgan
Colorado Springs, USA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed internal automation tools in C#/.NET to enhance secure file workflows in confidential systems
- Created directory synchronization solution to maintain data consistency across environments
- Diagnosed issues and strengthened system stability through targeted debugging and fixes
- Used Git/TFS and JIRA for version control and task tracking in a team setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
St. Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN05-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering Coursework
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado SpringsSkills
- C, C#, and C
- Java programming
- SQL database management
- Git version control
- Visual Studio and Xcode
- Eclipse IDE proficiency
- Linux operating system
- Bash scripting
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Debugging techniques
- Data structures and algorithms
Websites
Projects
- Fitness Application (Team Project), Built features for a fitness tracking application using object-oriented design principles, Collaborated using Git (branching, pull requests) in a team development environment, Implemented and debugged core functionality through iterative testing cycles
- Rideshare Simulation (C), Implemented queue-based ride matching and scheduling logic, Applied data structures to model real-time allocation and system throughput, Focused on correctness, edge-case handling, and performance consistency
Languages
- C#
- Java
- C++
- C
- SQL
Engineering Experience
UCCS SAE Formula Team, Electrical & Software, Integrated electrical and software components for a battery-powered race car, Troubleshot circuit boards and validated system behavior under testing conditions
Timeline
Service & Engagement Team Lead
Target
11.2025 - Current
IT Intern
Kinder Morgan
05.2024 - 08.2024
Manager / Sales Consultant
Men's Wearhouse
04.2024 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
St. Cloud State University
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering Coursework
University of Colorado Colorado Springs