Brent G. Stewart
1916 17th Street NW; Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (716) 307-7009 Email: stewhistory@gmail.com
Education:
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia
M.A. , United States History December, 2012
Saint Bonaventure University, Saint Bonaventure, New York
B.A., History May, 2010
Minor: Political Science
Educational Highlights:
Research Projects
Spring, 2010 Roosevelt and his Masterful Fireside Chats
– Senior Thesis Fall, 2010
A Convenient Relationship: A Historiography of FDR and the News Media – Historiographical Essay Spring, 2012
Failed Intelligence and the Cuban Missile Crisis: Why the Soviets Almost Got Away with It
– Culminating M.A. Project
Franklin & Al: The Misunderstood Relationships of Two Dynamic Friends
– Ongoing Independent Research
Professional Membership
American Historical Association
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Arlington House Dance Society
Community Involvement:
Arlington House Volunteer
> Provided historical interpretations for visitors
> Guided visitors through the house
Employment:
Vineyards and Winery at Lost Creek | Wine Educator and Sommelier 07/14 – Present
43285 Spinks Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176
Educate guests and visitors on local viticulture, sustainable winemaking practices, and contextualizing Virginia wines within the greater world of wines. Conducted public and private wine tastings. Fast thinker with ability to meet visitors at various levels in their wine journey and make them feel welcome. Mentor new staff and guide them along in wine education. Steward winery club members during regular tasting rooms hours as well as at bespoke events and tastings.
Major Accomplishments:
- Oversaw construction, strategy, and implementation of herb and chef garden program used to enhance winery culinary experience.
Smithsonian Institution | Associate Director, Regional Council Programs 10/22 – Present
(Interim Associate Director from 10/22 – 06/23 | Associate Director from 06/23 – Present) 1000 Jefferson Drive SW; Washington, DC 20560
Develop and implement strategic goals for the Smithsonian’s Regional Council program. Oversee communication strategy and plan strategic programs for Smithsonian donors and volunteer leaders to engage and inspire support for Smithsonian priorities. Engage with museum and research center colleagues to include priorities in the planning and implementation of meetings and events. Manage a team while evoking inspiration and encouragement.
Major Accomplishments:
- Executed first off-campus Regional Council Summit in Los Angeles, which included dynamic programming designed to make new and strengthen existing connections.
Smithsonian Institution | Manager of Regional Outreach 04/19 – 10/22
1000 Jefferson Drive SW; Washington, DC 20560
Co-managed the Smithsonian’s Regional Council program. Managed event communications strategy for regional events and Regional Council meetings. Managed logistics oversight, audience communications, and vendor selection and management for Regional Council meetings across 10 cities and two annual summits. Designed, implemented, and monitored board engagement portal used by over 200 council members. Developed programming to engage external leadership volunteers and donors. Developed the strategy, design, and implementation of content driven webinars.
Major Accomplishments:
- Lead the strategy, design, and distribution of regular electronic newsletters that shared updates on institutional priorities.
- Completed overhaul of electronic communications strategy designed to effectively engage volunteers.
- Built infrastructure around management and strategy of previously loose volunteer groups.
- Strengthened existing relationships that allowed community connection to deepen.
Smithsonian Institution | Advancement Associate 09/16 – 04/19
Liaised with Smithsonian museums and research centers to develop educational content, identify audiences, establish communication strategies to drive attendance, and manage event logistics. Managed events as part of a successful fundraising campaign of $1.8B while stewarding donors. Worked with outside vendors to ensure proper execution of event logistics. Developed print and digital marketing materials to effectively communicate the content of events designed to show breadth of the Smithsonian. Managed scheduling, training, and implementation of volunteer program for complex events.
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce | Director, Supplier Diversity 05/16 – 09/16
(formerly known as National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce)
729 15th St NW, Fl4; Washington, DC 20005
Established departmental goals and oversaw staff to execute on initiatives (including mailing and outreach campaigns). Directed organizational education programs (including long-distance training) and increased participation by over 200%. Planned educational workshops across the country, which included procuring speakers, planning overall programming content, budgeting, and maintaining RSVPs. In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, executed a nation-wide small business initiative to educate small businesses about resources available to them. Oversaw and managed volunteer certification and supplier committees, which were vital to continued growth of organization.
Major Accomplishments:
- Increased membership by 246% over tenure of 4 years
- Maintained retention of 82% over tenure of 4 years
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce | Manager, Supplier Diversity 01/14 – 05/16
Developed and implemented long-distance educational programing for constituents. Trained volunteer site visitors and coordinated site visits throughout the country for small businesses. Managed application and renewal process for Supplier Diversity Initiative, including creating and updating standard operating procedures related to collecting and interpreting documentation (tax documents, reference letters, tracking suppliers in customized database, creating customized communications, document management, etc.). Revised and implemented organizational-wide file destruction policy. Created new and tailored educational programing using data and feedback.
Key projects:
- Developed programming and trained newly certified businesses about the benefits of certification
- Managed trainings and meetings for committees and volunteers engaged in chamber certification
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce | Account Manager 09/2012 – 01/14
Marketed and promoted various programs and events specific to certified businesses. Served as point of contact for business owners seeking certification. Managed document workflow and applicant database. Strengthened ongoing relationships with members. Managed tight timelines for certification and recertification process.
Key projects:
- Improved key relationships among business leader stakeholders.
- Developed communication strategies to target individual audiences and messages
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce | Program/ Operations Fellow 04/2012 – 9/2012
Provided operations support in areas of human resources, communications, and general office administration. Created system for weekly HR reporting. Provided executive assistance for president and CEO, including travel, financial tracking, and technical troubleshooting. Proofread online media journal and published weekly reports.
Fairfax County Public Schools | Lead Tutor and Coordinator 9/2010 – 04/2012
Taught middle and high school students via AVID tutorial programs, while serving as coordinator for three schools within the district. Evaluated program and documented opportunities for growth through written and oral feedback to teachers. Developed/refined curriculum to meet goals of students and AVID program. Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and programs directors to reach goals. Key projects:
- Improved student work ethic by demonstrating necessary study skills and group collaboration.
- Managed logistics and staff schedules for overall administration of the program.
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