Brett Barton
Charlottesville,United States
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
President
The Virginia Gentlemen
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Led 12–16 vocalists in high-quality performances for university events and international tours.
- Coordinated rehearsals, schedules, and full tour logistics, including travel and lodging.
- Grew revenue by 60%+ (~$30K annually) through performances and fundraising initiatives.
- Secured funding and partnerships with university channels, clubs, and U.S. embassies.
- Managed operations, communications, and 50+ client engagements per semester.
- Facilitated weekly meetings and represented the group in leadership and strategic planning initiatives.
Senior Resident
UVA Housing and Residence Life
Charlottesville, Virginia
03.2025 - Current
- Supervise and mentor a team of Resident Advisors through regular meetings, feedback, and professional development.
- Act as liaison between Housing & Residence Life and student leaders to ensure clear communication and smooth operations.
- Manage a $10K+ programming budget to plan large-scale, inclusive events with campus partners.
- Handle incident response and crisis management to maintain a safe residential environment.
- Support staff training, evaluation, and strategic planning to strengthen community engagement.
Teaching Assistant
UVA Physics Department
Charlottesville, Virginia
01.2025 - Current
- Graded assignments and provided tutoring.
- Analysed student performance data to enhance teaching methods and improve overall class results.
- Worked closely with professors to develop engaging course materials.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment, encouraging teamwork among students.
Program Coordinator
UVA Aquatics
08.2025 - Current
- Oversee UVA Aquatics swim instruction program serving ~200 youth participants and 25 instructors.
- Manage scheduling, staffing, and logistics for group and private swim lessons.
- Coordinate instructor assignments to ensure appropriate coverage and safe instruction ratios.
- Communicate with participants and families to support smooth program operations and experience.
- Ensure consistent safety, organization, and quality across all lessons and activities.
Education
Astronomy-Physics B.S. -
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA05-2027
Honors And Awards
- Echols Scholar, UVA College of Arts and Sciences, 08/24, Present
- Dean's List, UVA College of Arts and Sciences, Spring 24
Leadership Roles
- Alumni Chair, The Virginia Gentlemen, 09/23, 09/24
- Assistant Music Director, The Virginia Gentlemen, 09/24, 9/25
- Social Chair, The Virginia Gentlemen, 11/24, 9/25
- Judge, UVA Inter-Fraternity Council Judiciary Committee, 10/24, Present
- Awards Chair, Phi Delta Theta Virginia Beta Chapter, 12/25, Present
Websites
Timeline
Program Coordinator
UVA Aquatics
08.2025 - Current
President
The Virginia Gentlemen
04.2025 - 04.2026
Senior Resident
UVA Housing and Residence Life
03.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
UVA Physics Department
01.2025 - Current
Astronomy-Physics B.S. -
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Virginia-Main Campus