Brandon Tice

Experience

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  Loyola University Writing Center

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Tutor

  *Engaged with peers on a one-on-one basis to address and solve problems within their papers*Worked with students from a diverse array of backgrounds*Clerical duties such as maintaining a database of tutees and comments on individual sessions

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  University of Minnesota Architecture Library

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  Student Library Assistant

  *Assisted patrons in finding books and any other questions*Maintained a smoothly operating library, often under my own supervision and initiative*Managed and protected the private data of all library patrons

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  Get Up Minnesota

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2010

  Co-Taskforce Leader

  *Worked within a Green Jobs taskforce to inform the public and encourage participation in the gubernatorial elections*Coordinated creative efforts with the taskforce to engage UMTC students about salient political issues

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  Office of Senator Al Franken

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Administrative and Policy Intern

  • Received constituents, correspondence, appointments, and phone calls to the office• Researched policy issues for the Energy, Environment, and Agriculture team• Drafted constituent correspondence for legislative staff• Attended briefings and took notes to aid in developing policy strategy• Created and maintained administrative documentation

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  University of Minnesota, McNamara Academic Center

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Tutor

  • Engaged student-athletes one-on-one to enhance study skills and comprehension • Created detailed reports on each session to ensure progress and accountability• Coordinated additional support with academic counselors if necessary

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  The Faith and Belief Forum (Formerly 3FF)

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Policy, Research, and ParliaMentors Intern

  • Helped plan and execute events that brought together program stakeholders• Prepared reports evaluating 3FF’s parliamentary leadership program: ParliaMentors • Researched and wrote reports advocating for the effectiveness of 3FF programs• Compiled briefings on relevant media coverage and parliamentary proceedings

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  Ignite Afterschool

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2018

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Director of Strategic Initiatives

    Sept 2013 - Sept 2016
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  Humphrey School of Public Affairs

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  TA for the Politics of Public Affairs (PA 5012) course, taught by Professor Henriet Hendricks.

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  Minnesota Department of Education

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2022

  Manage the largest funding source for afterschool and summer programs in Minnesota, the 21st Century Community Learning Center program. Work with the 21st CCLC team to develop technical assistance for grantees, to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, and to improve internal and external communications. I joined shortly before COVID-19 hit, so I've also been assisting grantees in responding to this unprecedented situation. Improving the clarity of information and data that MDE's Division of Nutrition, Health, and Youth Development communicates to external and internal stakeholders.

  • Program Manager, 21st Century Community Learning Centers

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Project Specialist, Continuous Improvement

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020
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  Minnesota Department of Human Services

  Mar 2022 - now

  Licensing Policy Analyst

  Working as part of the Policy, Legislation, and Stakeholder Engagement in the DHS Office of Inspector General to lead Child Care Regulation Modernization projects which seek to update Minnesota's child care licensing regulations, and introduce new data-driven licensing regulation tools.