Brandon Alston
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Adept at conflict resolution and innovative problem-solving, I honed my skills at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and through challenging engineering projects with YouthWorks Baltimore. My expertise in CAD and active listening propelled projects to success, showcasing my ability to lead and innovate within team environments. Achievements include streamlining processes for efficiency and fostering strong collaborative relationships with coworkers and classmates. I'm always willing to learn more and develop my skills in order to adapt to any environment.
Contact
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Baltimore, MD, 21152
Phone
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Skills
Active listening
Record keeping
Creativity and innovation
CAD and simulation
Project report generation
Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native
Work History
2025-01 - Current
Resident Assistant
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, UMES, Princess Anne, MD
Facilitated conflict resolution among roommates and neighbors by mediating discussions and proposing fair solutions.
Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
Supported students experiencing mental health challenges by actively listening, offering resources, and connecting them with appropriate support services.
Improved communication between residents and management through consistent updates and informative newsletters.
Conducted regular room inspections to ensure adherence to residence hall policies, maintaining a clean and organized living environment.
Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
Maintained detailed records of incidents and resolutions, contributing to overall improvement of dormitory policies.
2023-05 - 2023-07
Engineering Student
YouthWorks Baltimore Summer Jobs, Baltimore, MD
Demonstrated strong analytical skills through successful completion of challenging coursework within the engineering curriculum.
Searched for tooling or workflow enhancements to increase team efficiency.
Learned and went the process of developing windmills while working with a windmill based company with my High-school engineering teachers
Stepped out of my comfort zone to network with countless people in different fields from civil engineers, to bank owners, and other engineers
Earned my OSHA certification through the program
Improved engineering project efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation
Lead my peers and stepped into a leadership role to try and put our names out there to help our program grow and seek new opportunities
Collaborated with design team to provide feedback and create clear technical designs.
Established strong relationships with professors and fellow students, fostering a collaborative learning environment conducive to success in the engineering field.
Presented findings from engineering research at conferences and workshops, showcasing expertise and advancing knowledge within the field.
Education
2023-09 - Current
Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, MD
Relevant Coursework: CAD & C coding
Professional Development: OSHA certified
High-school experience through vocational school includes: CAD, Robot building, general engineering lessons on wiring and programming for robots, soldering, and bread-boarding
Accomplishments
Currently collaborating with team of UMES students in the development of a space suit.
Developed and presented a project idea in high-school regarding an underwater electric glass cleaning device
Earned my OSHA certification through my summer job
Networked with various companies over the summer in order to practice being in a workplace environment and which lead to a company introducing me to the engineering head of department before even arriving at UMES