Brandon L. Mathews, MPS

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About me
Program Manager @ EDA University Center, UADA Cooperative Extension | Economic and Workforce Development Practitioner
Education
- University of Arkansas
  2009 - 2013
  Bachelor of Human Develop and Family Sciences Lifespan Development 3.49
  Activities and Societies: Volunteer Action Center, Intramural soccer, Vietnamese Student Association, R.O.C.K. Camp Freshmen Orientation
- Clinton School of Public Service
  2013 - 2015
  Master of Public Service Public Service 3.91
  Activities and Societies: Student Government, Second-Year Class Representative http://clintonschool.uasys.edu/about/The first school in the nation to offer a Master of Public Service (MPS) degree, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service gives students the knowledge and experience to further their careers in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, volunteer or private sector service.While learning valuable lessons in the classroom, Clinton School students also complete “hands-on” public service projects, ranging from local work in Arkansas… Show more http://clintonschool.uasys.edu/about/The first school in the nation to offer a Master of Public Service (MPS) degree, the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service gives students the knowledge and experience to further their careers in the areas of nonprofit, governmental, volunteer or private sector service.While learning valuable lessons in the classroom, Clinton School students also complete “hands-on” public service projects, ranging from local work in Arkansas communities, to international projects on all of the world’s six inhabited continents.A two-year graduate program with a “real world” curriculum, the Clinton School is located on the grounds of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park in Little Rock, Ark. The school embodies former President Clinton’s vision of building leadership in civic engagement and enhancing people’s capacity to work across disciplinary, racial, ethnic and geographical boundaries. Show less
Experience
- Blockbuster
  Aug 2008 - Feb 2012
  Shift Manager
  -Oversaw employees and delegated tasks to individuals each shift-Organized and updated promotional material for new and upcoming movie and game rentals-Aided customers in product searches and handled all returns and refunds-Participated in monthly store inventory and logging of merchandise-Completed end of day point-of-sale financial reports-Opened/Closed store as first individual to work
- Center for Community Engagement
  Aug 2012 - May 2013
  UA Full Circle Pantry Coordinator
  -Supervised 25 student volunteers who served over 200 individuals each week-Compiled weekly reports on pantry use and gave weekly reports to the Director and staff-Monitored food and supply inventories and submitted request orders to regional food bank-Facilitated speaking engagements with potential donors and volunteers
- City of Little Rock
  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
  Bicycle and Pedestrian Project Manager
  -Researched bicycle and pedestrian initiatives and best practices across the United States and focused on four regional cities: Austin, TX; Chattanooga, TN; Memphis, TN; and Fayetteville, AR-Interviewed over 30 city officials, leaders, and advocates from the four regional cities and Little Rock, Arkansas-Coded and analyzed collected data for reporting-Developed 7 recommendations to present to key City of Little Rock, AR officials for strengthening the program
- Can Tho University
  May 2014 - Jul 2014
  Community Health Evaluator
  -Designed survey tools to assess the quality of care delivered by current health infrastructure at the commune and district level-Surveyed 90 households to determine perceptions of healthcare providers and healthcare infrastructure-Drafted a report and summary booklet with 8 recommendations to improve healthcare for over 4,000 households
- Clinton School of Public Service
  Aug 2014 - May 2015
  Graduate Assistant
  -Assisted the director of communications with daily online and print media-Ensured students completed class enrollment and registration-Engineered emergency action plans for the Office of Field Service and provided updated practices across university and graduate-level study abroad programs.-Advised students on completion of logistic portfolios before departing on International Public Service Projects-Co-facilitated travel workshops for first-year graduate students departing for international projects-Completed tasks assigned by the dean, associate dean, and registrar-Accommodated students, faculty, and staff at the Rivermarket campus of the school Show less
- Arkansas Foodbank
  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
  College and University Campus Food Pantry Researcher
  -Executed Arkansas Foodbank's College Food Pantry Initiative -Researched food insecurity and hunger among the college students statewide and nationally-Examined best practices and produced recommendations for starting a campus food pantry-Developed a startup guide for colleges and universities interested in developing a campus food pantry-Designed evaluation tools for campus food pantries and their users-Evaluated the Pulaski Technical College Food Pantry as the pilot campus food pantry member of Arkansas Foodbank-Provided technical assistance to new and current campus food pantries-Facilitated the planning of three campus food pantries in Arkansas Foodbank's service area Show less
- College and University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA)
  May 2015 - Oct 2021
  Co-Director of Campus Resources
  -Design toolkits and other resources to help students, faculty and staff start campus food pantries-Provide guidance and strategic planning to over 200 CUFBA members-Connect CUFBA members to local resources and outlets for assistance-Moderate CUFBA forum and website content-Seek future partnerships and collaborations with CUFBA
- Arkansas Foodbank
  Sept 2015 - Nov 2017
  -Executed major gift program throughout 32-counties with a focus on donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship-Developed and strengthened relationships with communities and organizations-Represented the organization publicly through speaking engagements and community events across the state -Liaison for all Cause Marketing with the duty of maintaining current relationships and cultivating new opportunities-Coordinate all food and fund drives including Stamp Out Hunger and Summer Cereal Drive-Plan and implement organization strategy for #GivingTuesday and Arkansas Gives-Establish and execute organization-wide social media strategy and oversee current campaigns-Review and edit all eCommunication sent through Convio including Brad Cecil & Associates
  - Major Gifts Officer
    Dec 2016 - Nov 2017
  - Regional Gifts Coordinator
    Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
  - Community Development Coordinator
    Sept 2015 - Mar 2016
- UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
  Development Associate
- BLM Strategies, LLC
  Nov 2018 - now
  Owner
  Supporting small business and nonprofit goals through group facilitation, fundraising, marketing, and special projects.
- University of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension Service
  May 2020 - now
  The Create Bridges initiative was launched to develop and test a process to promote and strengthen these industries, particularly in rural areas.The process is designed to:1. Raise awareness of the role these important businesses play in the local economy;2. Determine challenges and barriers negatively impacting those businesses; and3. Develop and implement strategies to strengthen the retail, accommodations, tourism, and entertainment sectors within a region. My Responsibilities:• Develop and implement workforce skill trainings in partnership with state agencies/regional higher education institutions• Provide info and deliver hands-on trainings on emerging practices and technologies for business owners and employees• Assist with development of a regional business virtual engagement platform Show less
  - Program Manager, EDA University Center
    Oct 2023 - now
  - Program Associate - SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program
    Feb 2022 - Dec 2023
  - Regional Program Coordinator - CREATE BRIDGES
    May 2020 - Oct 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Advance Training Certification in Conflict Transformation
  Plowshares Institute and University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service
  Apr 2014
- RCR Basic Course
  CITI Program
  Mar 2022
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
  Excellence Award - Program Technician/Associate University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Dec 2024 The Early Career category awards are presented to recognize employees who, early in their careers with Extension, have demonstrated initiative, involvement, leadership, and excellence in support of the mission and goals of the Cooperative Extension Service.
- Awarded to Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
  Shannon Butler Bridge-Builder Award Clinton School of Public Service May 2015 The award goes to the student in each graduating class who exhibits the same selfless “bridge-building” attitude displayed by Shannon Butler through her work in helping to coordinate the opening of the Clinton Presidential Center and the incorporation of the Clinton School.The award included a $1,000 stipend.
- Awarded to Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
  Leadership Arkansas, Class XI Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce Leadership Arkansas is a unique program designed to take a comprehensive view of the economic and political challenges that face this State. First introduced in 2005 by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, our staff, with the guidance of the organizations’ Boards and Executive Committees, recruits highly-motivated individuals to experience first-hand the dynamic interactions between cities, industries, governmental units and the people they serve.
Volunteer Experience
- Scholarship Review
  Issued by Arkansas Alumni Association, Inc. on Feb 2015
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- Events and Alumni Relations
  Issued by University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service Alumni Advisory Board Member on Sept 2015
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- Foster Parent
  Issued by Missouri Department of Social Services on Jun 2021
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- Hat Feller
  Issued by The Hat Club For Men on Sept 2016
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- Alumni Advisory Board
  Issued by Clinton School of Public Service on Sept 2015
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- Second-Year Class Representative
  Issued by Clinton School of Public Service on Sept 2014
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- R.O.C.K. Camp Service Student Mentor
  Issued by New Students & Family Programs on Mar 2012
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS
- Volunteer Coordinator
  Issued by Univeristy of Arkansas Vietnamese Student Association on Aug 2011
  Associated with Brandon L. Mathews, MPS