After School Matters
Brandon Allen is an experienced professional in video production and multimedia management. Currently serving as Video Duplication Manager and Admin Assistant at Concept One Media since January 2022, Brandon digitizes and duplicates various multimedia formats while handling video editing tasks using Adobe products. As a Contract Videographer for Old North Film Company, engaging in wedding videography since July 2021, Brandon captures entire wedding days and produces captivating footage. Instructing a Film and Video Program at After School Matters since August 2018, Brandon plans and organizes online lectures while maintaining student records. Previous roles include Freelance Videographer for Mobile Home Elite Investors, Entry Level Photographer at Stuart Rodgers Photography, Freelance Camera Operator for Market Days Festival, and Media Technician at Digital Studio GVSU. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production from Grand Valley State University, earned in 2019.
After School Matters
Each year, After School Matters provides life-changing after-school and summer program opportunities to more than 17,000 Chicago high school teens. Our hands-on, project-based apprenticeship and internship programs – in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM – allow teens to explore and develop their talents, while gaining critical skills for work, college and beyond. After School Matters full-time staff of approximately 85 supports the day-to-day operations and administration of the organization, as well as the provision of our signature programs across the city, while hundreds of individuals across Chicago work with us part-time as After School Matters instructors and program providers. We seek to serve our teens and achieve our mission by: • Advocating for teens and youth development • Building opportunities for teens through partnerships • Engaging teens in skills development for work and higher education • Showcasing teen accomplishments • Disseminating research and best practices about out-of-school time for teens