Brian Vrtis Email & Phone Number

New Richmond, WI

Support restaurant staff in providing top notch customer service and excellent food and beverages to restaurant patronsMaintain accounts receivable/payable Generate and managed employee payroll and employee filesConduct monthly bar inventory to ensure accurate sales figures/profitability

Counsel students in academic, personal and career counseling issuesInterpret Strong Interest Inventory and Myers Briggs Inventory Tests for studentsAdvise students on classes to take to complete degree or transfer requirements Assist students during orientation with advising and registration assistanceEvaluate transcripts and assessment scores to place.

Led a Men's GLBT Support and Discussion Group Twice Monthly Business/Management

Counseled college students who present with a variety of issues- depression, social anxiety, academic concerns, relationship concerns, grief, coping skillsProvided empathy, and compassion to all students and clientsCo-taught Assertiveness Training Class (2005) and Career Planning Class (2006)Developed rapport and maintained relationships with a diverse.

Interacted with students, staff and faculty to promote career developmentConsulted with students on resumes and cover letter developmentCreated strategies for student career searches Developed strategies to market Career Services to the student bodyEstablished Career Services monthly information table for student outreachFacilitated workshops on resumes.

Coordinated Safe Zone Office Visible contact available to all students with GLBT questions and issuesAttended training session on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) issues and resources

Led classroom discussions with MSUM students on health-related topicsImplemented marketing plan to promote student wellness

Initiated/maintained employee training program for 20+ sales associates/cashiersCoordinated staff of 15-20 on merchandising standards/customer service practicesEvaluated staff on annual and semi annual basis

Collaborated with Management Team to maintain high customer service standardsReconciled service and sales issues with customersMotivated staff by developing sales contests and provided feedback on their opportunities and successes

Master Of Science, Counseling And Students Affairs

Thesis: Student Awareness and Perceptions of Safe Zone, Safe Space and Ally Programs on College Campuses

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration; Marketing