Evan Garrett Brienza
Stockton,CA
Summary
To obtain a position at the University of the Pacific as Associate Director of Campus Experience & Events. A dynamic and people-focused manager, I obtain an MBA, with over 10 years of cross-industry leadership experience in education, scheduling, event coordination, and team development. Passionate about creating seamless systems that serve both organizational goals and student needs, I believe I am the ideal candidate for this position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Rush Creek Lodge Resort and Spa
Groveland, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Night Time Front of House Manager, acting as a Maître D and greeting guests.
- Scheduling Front of House Staff approximately 40 people in the restaurant based on house count numbers, without anyone going overtime while giving everyone enough shifts to survive the slow season.
- Abiding California Labor Laws using an internet based service called Paycom, ensuring staff adhere to State Standards of meal breaks, etc.
- Ordering dry goods, (condiments, coffee, to go packaging, etc.) through US Foods three times a week
- Updating menu items, including specials, on our POS System.
- Calculating Server’s tips at the end of every shift, guaranteeing the Support Staff receive their share, and entering it into an Excel Spreadsheet to give to payroll bi-weekly.
Cruise Director
Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami, FL
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Manage entire Entertainment Department; Lead Emcee (MC) for most Game Shows, Main Stage Theatre Shows, and other entertainment events, engaging audiences of all sizes
- Organize and assign live and prerecorded music in multiple ship venues ensuring maximum revenue and guest satisfaction; Regularly make rounds around the ship to make sure each venue has the appropriate vibe based on demographic and current trends
- Manage and schedule the Cruise Staff (up to 20+ people) for activities around the ship; trivia, sports tournaments, arts and craft classes, etc., while tracking a budget for gifts and prizes
- As act liaison between production cast, guest entertainers, and musicians around the ship to help build rapport with the company and the artists
- Work closely with charter cruises (KISS Kruise, Star Trek Cruise, The Walking Dead Cruise, etc.) as Co-Cruise Director to maximize guest experience and build artist relations
- Develop and plan unique tours on board for VIP guests
- Personally create, produce, and direct the Holiday Show, Halloween Haunted House, and 4th of July activities on board for the past 3 years
- In charge of Cruise Staff Gaming (Bingo, Deal or No Deal, etc.), promoting events across the ship to maximize revenue; regularly exceeding 100% of targeted revenue
- Manage all aspects of the A/V team for optimum sound quality
Orientation Advisor
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
09.1999 - 01.2003
- Hosted detailed tours of the University of Southern California Campus, enriching students with a mix of facts, history, and humor.
- Assisted in academic advisement for incoming and current students at the Thornton School of Music, among other colleges at USC.
- General Office duties, such as filing, faxing, and answering phone calls.
- Assisted in recruitment and advisement for new students, while ensuring continuing students would stay on track with their academic plan.
- Liaison between the Dean of the Thornton School of Music and all students in the School of Music.
- Coordinated the rehearsal rooms for the Thornton School of Music, ensuring each student stay committed to their practice times.
- Aided as a member of the University’s LGBT alliance.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Sales and Marketing
University of Phoenix
Culver City01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry, Minor in Musical Theatre
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01-2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team Player
- Driven by success
- Effective Leader and Manager
- Innovative thinker
Certification
- Professional Musical Theatre Certificate from the Manhattan School of Music
- Member of Los Angeles Philharmonic Chorus, Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra
- Volunteer member: The Trevor Project, Project Angel Food, and GLAAD
- Volunteer English teacher in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for at-risk youth; 3 month commitment
- Regularly volunteer with the arts in California through music, dance, and theatre
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Rush Creek Lodge Resort and Spa
01.2022 - 01.2024
Cruise Director
Norwegian Cruise Line
01.2013 - 01.2018
Orientation Advisor
University of Southern California
09.1999 - 01.2003
Master of Business Administration - Sales and Marketing
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Music Industry, Minor in Musical Theatre
University of Southern California