Brian Lewis

Communication Officer January 2020 – June 2021

Veterans Resource Center (Portland State University) | Portland, OR

Effectively coordinated and promoted campus-wide events, effectively reaching out to more than 1,100 student veterans.
Aided in backward planning in relation to budgets, fundraisers, and core goals of the Veterans Resource Center.
Able to find resources to aid the veterans center, allocating over $200,000 for the build-out.
Led weekly social media strategy meetings with the entire marketing department; assisted the Advisory board in reaching bi-weekly/ monthly goals for their social media accounts.

Hospitality / Customer Service Jul 2019 – December 2019

Grays Restaurant & Bar | Vancouver, WA

Demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise by providing a welcoming environment to the guest at the establishment.
Boosted restaurantservice quality and scores by motivating and supporting guest services and serving employees.

Veterans Resource Center (Portland Community College Cascade) | Portland, OR March 2018 – June 2019

Hosted a variety of events for both the Portland Community College Cascade and the Veterans Resource Center.
Coordinated projects with Queer Resource Center, Women’s Resource Center, Multicultural Center, Black Student

Union, Environmental Justice, and the Associated Students of Portland Community College.

E-3 - Fireman/ Engineer February 2011 – July 2017

United States Coast Guard | Portland, OR

Communications Radio Dispatch, Search and Rescue, Emergency Response, Port/ Maritime Law Enforcement,

Waterways and Coastal Security, Recreational Boating Safety, First Aid and CPR First Responder, Surface Swimmer.

Served as a trainer, Hazardous Material Organizer, Inventory Monitor, Trailblazer, Honor Guard Liaison, Forklift

Operator, and Truck and Trailer Operator.

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