Brian Gard Email & Phone Number

UT Dir of Special Events Jul 2006 - Present•Leading role in the coordination, planning and execution of UT's capital campaign kick-off event•Coordinated and supervised the execution of a system-wide interactive simulcast•Established employee appreciation event programto improve internal communications and the system image•Research and wrote the university system emergency management policyUNITED STATES MARINE CORPS •Successfully coordinated with joint-military, state, county and private agencies to support a complex river-crossing event in a municipality •Coordinated with multiple agencies to support a month long off-site event incorporating transportation, fuel, heavy equipment, food service, water, power and engineer support. •Planned and executed multiple senior level engineer conferences and regularly participated on Product Development/Integrated Product Teams Commanding Officer, Instruction Company -Supervised initial and supervisory training of over 1200 Marines annually in technical, leadership and organizational functioningFuture Plans and Integration Officer 2003-2004 -Provided expert representation at numerous conferences, working groups and planning teams to include interagency and international venuesLogistics Officer•Managed the daily fiscal, facility and logistics support requirements for over 1100 personnel •Supervised the execution of an annual budget of 551,000 dollars and over 3 million supplemental dollars.Bridge Company Commander -Managed the training, maintenance and operations of 100 combat engineers constructing military prefabricated bridging and rafting. Executive Officer, CSSD -Supervised multi-phased deployment and redeployment ensuring proper accountability and tracking of both personnel and equipmentInspector-Instructor, Engineer Company -Independent branch manager. Supervised community outreach, administration, logistics, technical, instructional and operational supportSpecialties: Management and leadership to achieve effeciency and improve performance.