Brandon Reed

Experience

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  The Fulbright Program

  Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Indonesia English Teaching Assistant

  As a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, I taught high school English in a rural Indonesian public school. In addition to teaching eight sections of English per week, I organized and led a regional teaching conference for over 100 English teachers from neighboring islands. I also planned and facilitated weekly culture and conversation clubs with my high school students.

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  Teach For America

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  English Teacher

  Teach For America is a competitive national program that recruits recent college graduates to teach in a low-income, underserved school for two years. As a high school English teacher:- I taught and led my students to 100% proficiency on the state English I test.- I created lesson plans for district-wide use.- I led professional development sessions on literacy instruction and community engagement for peer teachers. - I developed systems for my students to track their progress on monthly in-class ACT Reading and Writing practice tests. - I organized and engaged in house visits with my students and their families to identify, and plan for reaching, my students’ goals. Show less

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  Office of Senator Mike Johnston

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Urban Leaders Fellow

  As an education policy fellow, I developed a policy proposal for the senator that outlined a statewide teacher induction program. As part of the fellowship, I also worked with Trips for Kids in Denver, a non-profit that provides outdoor biking experiences for underserved youth. At Trips for Kids, I worked with the strategic planning team to develop a long-term vision for the organization, revised the organization’s program evaluation system, and drafted fundraising letters.

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  Office of Jim Collins | The Good to Great Project

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2016

  Special Advisor

  Jim Collins is a management researcher and bestselling author of GOOD TO GREAT and BUILT TO LAST. The Good to Great Project supports Mr. Collins in his research projects, publishing activities, and speaking engagements. As special advisor:- I managed the contracting, invoicing, and client relationship development for dozens of Mr. Collins’s annual speaking engagements.- I advised Mr. Collins on his business strategy, practice, and global brand development.- I developed a hiring system and training protocol for Mr. Collins’s summer research teams. I helped lead these teams each summer. - I provided Mr. Collins with research and editing support, critical feedback, and strategic input on his writing projects. - I led a project to streamline Mr. Collins’s contract templates and contracting process for his various activities. Show less

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  Sterling-Rice Group

  Jan 2017 - May 2024

  SRG is an innovation, branding and insights consultancy based in Boulder, CO. - Lead a team that runs cross-functional strategy projects (e.g., innovation development, new product pipeline strategy, brand positioning and strategy, market research) for clients in CPG, foodservice, lifestyle, and healthcare ranging from Fortune 100 to start-ups. - Develop brand strategy frameworks, establish new product innovation pipelines, and create new brands and offerings grounded in market trends, consumer insight, and category white space.- Translate market research learnings into actionable recommendations that inform brand strategies and new product pipelines designed to grow brand awareness, consideration, and conversion.- Facilitate client ideation workshops (virtual and in-person) to collaboratively build brand and product concepts for new and existing brands.- Engage executive client stakeholders at critical project milestones with insight-driven storytelling and foster key client relationships through clear communication. Show less

  • Innovation Director

    Jul 2022 - May 2024

  • Senior Strategist

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Strategist

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Associate Strategist

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2018
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  Housecall Pro

  Jun 2024 - now

  Senior Product Marketing Manager - Fintech