Brian Kutsch Email and Phone Number
Highlights:•20-year career with extensive experience in senior leadership, chairing boards, and organizational development• Millions of dollars generated through effective sales, sponsorships, donations and grants• Experienced leading boards and committees involving diversity and inclusion, education, conservation, volunteer and business-centered initiatives• Actively volunteering to support worthy causes in Central Arkansas and throughout the country Bio:Brian Kutsch’s passion for helping others has been the driving force throughout his 20+ year career. That passion led him to his STEM network manager position with eCYBERMISSION, a nationwide STEM competition administered by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). eCYBERMISSION includes up to 10,000 6th-9th grade students who participate annually for thousands of dollars in prizes. The program also provides a wealth of standards-based resources for teachers and students. Prior to NSTA, Brian led multiple non-profit education departments to record-setting attendance and revenue through effective team management, innovative program creation and efficient business practices.Brian is also an active volunteer with organizations that support education, diversity and inclusion, business development and volunteerism. He currently serves on the fundraising committee for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Sunday Soup Sunday event, as the volunteer coordinator for CareLink’s Cupcakes for Goodness Sake event and on the Auxillary Committee for Economics Arkansas.Previously, Brian served as chair of the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s young professionals program “Create Little Rock”, on the board of the Arkansas STEM Coalition, as director of the Informal Science Division for the National Science Teaching Association, as chair of the Arkansas STEM Ecosystem, as a Visionary of the Year candidate that raised funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as “Finest” nominee that fundraised funds for the Finest program within the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as co-chair for Soup Sunday, as president of the Metro Science and Engineering Fair, as co-founder and chair of the Volunteer Management Committee for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and as a non-profit business mentor for SCORE.
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Stem Network ManagerNational Science Teaching AssociationLittle Rock, Ar, Us
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Stem Network Manager, EcybermissionNational Science Teaching Association Oct 2022 - PresentMaumelle, Arkansas, United States• Responsible for rapidly expanding an extensive national network of educational decision-makers to participate in Army Education Outreach Programs (AEOP) and managing the eCYBERMISSION volunteer recruitment coordinator• Expertly craft standards-aligned collaborations with superintendents and school district personnel across the country, reaching millions of students with a focus on underserved student communities• Create innovative and highly technical presentations for collaborative meetings and large conferences that develop relationships between educational organizations and the AEOP• Utilize AI and other advanced software programs to create innovative solutions and highly efficient processes• Member of the product development process team for the National Science Teaching Association -
Marketing OperationsApptegy Mar 2022 - Oct 2022Little Rock, Arkansas, United States• Helped K-12 schools excel at branding, marketing, messaging and communications• Assisted with the coordination of marketing, registration, preparation and implementation of conferences for school superintendents and communications directors• Built and managed the registration system used for the conferences -
Conservation Education CuratorLittle Rock Zoo Jan 2018 - Mar 2022Little Rock, Arkansas Area• Senior level position responsible for youth and adult education programming, teen and adult volunteers• Annual departmental gross revenue increased more than 100% within first two years• Redesigned camp program has generated 12 times as much revenue and seven times as many registrations compared to the year prior to my arrival• Successfully launched the Zoo's first menu of virtual education programming• Developed programming focused on diversity/inclusion and scholarship services• Produced and launched a multi-organization, collaborative field trip program ensuring that all 1,800+ third grade students in the Little Rock School District would visit the Zoo on an annual basis• Developed the Little Rock Zoo’s initial “Dream Night concept, a partnership with AR Children’s Hospital allowing ill children and their families to experience the Zoo for an evening, and assisted with securing sponsorship for the event• Assisted with securing $50,000 in funding for two new education buildings and $25,000 in summer camp scholarships -
Director Of EducationLauritzen Gardens, Omaha'S Botanical Center Nov 2012 - Jan 2018• Coordinated youth and adult educational programming totaling roughly 36,000-42,000 visitors annually as a senior level staff member• Department attendance reached a record level in 2017, 95% above 2012• Improved department revenue approximately fivefold since arriving and implemented programs that have attracted up to $300,000 per year in donations/sponsorships• Assisted with planning and opening of $32 million conservatory opening and planning for redesigned children’s garden• Supervise volunteer program totaling 30,000+ hours per year and set the record for total annual hours• Created innovative summer camp program generating roughly $50,000 per year• Developed programming that focused on diversity/inclusion and scholarship services• Created the Lauritzen Gardens Academy in partnership with Bryan H.S. teaching horticulture to junior year students• Designed and built efficient computerized education program registration, payment collection and scheduling system• Implemented first online volunteer management and communication system for the garden -
Education Manager (Interim Curator Of Education, February 2012 – November 2012)Birmingham Zoo Aug 2010 - Nov 2012Birmingham, Alabama Area• Increased education department gross revenue 29% in 2011 to the highest point ever at roughly $400,000 and set the department on track to break the record again in 2012• The increase in program popularity mentioned above attracted a $30,000 per year sponsor• Significantly upgraded detailed budget management system• Managed permanent full-time and part-time staff, more than 30 seasonal personnel, including volunteer services• Managed the annual budget, assisted with grant application and management, focused on diversity/inclusion and scholarship services for classes, ZooSchool program, nightlife programs, scout programs, special events and volunteer services• Assisted with securing a $250,000 Institute of Museum and Library Sciences grant -
Volunteer ManagerBirmingham Zoo May 2008 - Aug 2010Birmingham, Alabama Area• Developed unique and effective programs for teens and adults leading to the biggest annual hour increase and the highest annual hours total (nearly 50,000 hours) in the zoo’s history• Created an innovative teen leadership academy that allowed participants to attend a business management course at UAB for free• Organized and recruited volunteers for special events requiring coverage of up to 1,500 volunteer slots• Managed or assisted with all aspects of on-boarding, training, teen and adult volunteer programming and budget maintenance• Implemented the first online volunteer management and communication system for the zoo• Improved advertising and on-boarding leading to the biggest increase in interns in the zoo’s history
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Education AssistantLee Richardson Zoo May 2006 - May 2008Garden City, Kansas, United States• Scheduled, staffed and taught on and off-site programs covering a variety of curricula for grades K-12• Designed all permanent exhibit signs, graphics for large-scale event advertisements, and many Zoo brochures
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Environmental Education And Public Use CoordinatorCibola National Wildlife Refuge May 2005 - Apr 2006Cibola, Arizona, United States• Student Conservation Association – 12-Month Internship• Developed and taught environmental education curricula, managed activities of all work-camper volunteers and public use activities, fishing, visitor use, and habitat maintenance• Researched and aided in writing the refuge’s ten-year narrative
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Technology Training CoordinatorCompusa Nov 2004 - May 2005• Marketed, scheduled, and taught all aspects of the training department, and managed the sales of training courses -
Environmental EducatorAlaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Mar 2004 - Aug 2004Homer, Alaska, United States• Student Conservation Association – Six-Month Internship• Developed and taught multiple conservation education curricula and assisted with management of the volunteer team
Brian Kutsch Education Details
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Harry A. Burke High SchoolEmphasis In Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Brian Kutsch
What company does Brian Kutsch work for?
Brian Kutsch works for National Science Teaching Association
What is Brian Kutsch's role at the current company?
Brian Kutsch's current role is STEM Network Manager.
What schools did Brian Kutsch attend?
Brian Kutsch attended University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, Harry A. Burke High School.
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