Brian Stewart is seeking a full-time position in the hospitality events industry. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Event Management from the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality. His experience includes roles as an Operations Manager, Event Coordinator, and Specialist in inventory management. He has over 10 years of experience in various hospitality roles demonstrating his skills in event planning, inventory systems, customer service, and staff management.

1. Brian Douglas Stewart ~ Bobsq2@gmail.com ~ 206-947-2735
1813 NE 162nd
Ave. Bellevue, WA 98008
Objective - I am looking to gain a full time position in the hospitality events industry, to use my education and
experience to create excellent guest and client experiences
Education
Valencia Community College: Orlando Fl – Associate of Arts: General education - Aug 2008
University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality – Bachelors of Science: Event Management - Aug 2010
Recent Work Experience
The Howard Group: Grad Nights Operations Manager - Apr 2016 – July 2016
- Interviewed, and hired event managers for grad party seasonal work.
- Created new, streamlined procedures for event manager processes.
- Processed overnight operations both on-site at parties and in-office.
- Managed supply pick-ups and drop offs, performed paperwork audits.
AFK Elixirs and Eatery: Event Coordinator - Mar 2014 – Dec 2015
- Coordinated with management to create weekly internal theme events.
- Booked, planned, and hosted events for clients. (game tournaments, book releases/signings, etc.)
- Created inventory system and maintained secondary restaurant theme materials.
- Hosted weekly trivia nights, board game nights, and card game tournaments.
Games and Gizmos: M:tG Specialist - Aug 2013 – May 2016
- Created inventory system and maintained inventory of over 100,000 cards.
- Tracked daily-changing prices on secondary market for single card sales.
- Organized and ran weekly game tournaments.
Advantage Sales and Marketing - July 2013 – Mar 2014
- Performed new product demonstrations at weekly events.
- Autonomously learned about products, marketing strategies and sales techniques.
- Traveled to new venues throughout the greater Seattle area every week.
Worldmark by Wyndham: Community Marketing Agent - Dec 2012 – July 2013
- Booked tours for local Worldmark resort.
- Represented Wyndham at local home/travel conventions.
- Traveled to different locations for work every day throughout the week.
Other Hospitality Experience
Wizards of the Coast Brand Ambassador: 2009-Current – Represent WotC at major conventions across
the country. (PAX, Gencon, San Diego ComiCon, etc.) Set up and break down booths, represent brand to attendees.
Gen Con Staff Apprenticeship program: 2015 – Helped with setup and breakdown of Gen Con 2015.
Managed hall and table traffic. Responded to attendee and game master scheduling and spacing issues.
Vicarious Theater Company Stage Manager: 2013-2016 – Instituted regular monthly rehearsals. Wrote
and improved cast blocking for monthly Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast.
Skill Focus Burlesque Front of House Manager: 2011-2012 – Coordinated the ticket sales and payroll
for monthly burlesque shows.
Three Winds Events: 2006-2012 – Self run small events group. Planned and hosted theme parties.
Other Skills and licenses
Fluent in most of MS Office. Experienced in working overnight shifts. Experienced in managing groups of people,
hiring and firing. Public Speaking. Washington Food handlers permit, class 12 alcohol permit. A/V tech, projectur
use, file systems. Eagle Scout