Brian Alexander

Brian Alexander

CityBrothers Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Storyteller

  • Education

    • Brown University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts Economics

      Activities and Societies: Brown Entrepreneurship Program, CityBrothers, BenzAndABackpack, Samaritans of Rhode Island. Coursework in Theories of Firms, English, History, Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction. Served as Coordinator for City Brothers Program for urban middle school boys in Providence, running activities, career seminars, and athletics. Developed metrics to demonstrate the program's scope and impact. Led the Entrepreneurship Program’s Fund Raising Team.

  • Experience

    • The Swearer Center at Brown University

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      CityBrothers Coordinator

      Worked for The CityBrothers Program at Brown University's Swearer Center for Public Service.

    • FakeLife Music LLC

      Mar 2012 - Jan 2014
      Manager

      Managed a music and entertainment collective that created pop music, music videos and web content under the banner FakeLife. Devised goals, strategies, budgets and schedules for a team of musicians, directors, photographers, web designers and promoters.

    • Thrillist

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Music Editor for The Crosby Press

      Wrote daily blog content for street culture website, with a focus on music and fashion. Covered & photographed concerts and live events including fashion shows, concerts, festivals. Produced a series of video interviews with musicians & entertainers. Served as Production Assistant on video interview series with The Fat Jew, an internet entertainer and personality from New York City.

    • SlamXHype.com, The Collective Media Companies

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
      Feature Writer

      Wrote and edited long-form and franchise content for longest-running men’s fashion blog. Managed a team of writers, graphic designers and photographers to execute editorial plans. Assisted in a re-design of website, as well as the repositioning in demographic targeting and introduction of integrated ad content.

    • The LiftEd Project

      Mar 2014 - Jan 2022
      Co-Founder, Treasurer, Event Coordinator

      Founded in 2014 by Brian Alexander, Chris Simard, Doug Robinson, The LiftEd Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that hosts periodic events that raise money and awareness for non-profits working in the children’s education and healthcare space. In the five years since they began, the LiftEd team has raised and donated over $300,000 to organizations such as The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boston' Children's Hospital, Mending Kids, Movember, Bridge Boston School and more. These events have been hosted In Manhattan, Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Denver and average attendance is 600. Show less

    • Halstead Real Estate

      Jun 2018 - Jan 2019
      Licensed Real Estate Agent

      Halstead Property was founded in 1984 and now has over 1,300 sale and rental agents in offices across Manhattan; Brooklyn; Queens; the Bronx; the Hamptons; Fairfield County, Connecticut; New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. I am based in Halstead’s Brooklyn Heights office at 122 Montague Street but I serve both Brooklyn and Manhattan, with a specialization in sales storytelling, first time home-buyers and moves from Manhattan to Brooklyn. My listings can be found at https://www.halstead.com/real-estate-agent/brian-alexander. Show less

    • Freelance

      Jun 2019 - Jan 2022
      Production Coordinator
    • Self-employed

      Jan 2022 - now
      Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Human-Computer Interaction for User Experience Design

      MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)
      Aug 2020
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Assistant Teacher

      Issued by Bridge Boston Charter School on Oct 2011
      Bridge Boston Charter SchoolAssociated with Brian Alexander
    • Volunteer Teacher and Tutor

      Issued by The Epiphany School Summer Intensive Program on Jun 2008
      The Epiphany School Summer Intensive ProgramAssociated with Brian Alexander