Brienne Tougas
Montreal,QC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPRESSED Research Team Assistant
McGill University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Reviewed databases of thousands of potential studies for eligibility to be included in the project.
- Completed full text reviews of eligible papers to ensure they contain necessary criteria.
- Extracted data from measures of interest or calculated results to get extractable data.
- Quality controlled work of other research team members to ensure accuracy.
- Reviewed data in papers before submission.
DAIR Research Team volunteer
McGill University
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Compiled literature review sources and noted all important information of sources.
- Test ran surveys before they were sent to participants.
- Proofread articles before publication for errors and proper formatting.
- Reformatted reference pages for submission
- Recruited participants for research project via social media platforms.
- Created flyers that were included in materials sent to participants.
Bar Staff
Grand Lionel
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized bar area for an enjoyable customer experience.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
LaRonde Restaurant staff
Six Flags
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported efficient kitchen operations by assisting with food preparation tasks during peak hours.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, resolving customer complaints professionally and effectively.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Prepared many different restaurants to open in the morning.
- Packed food away and prepped for the next day of work.
Peer Tutor
Vanier College
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted other students with homework and provided supplementary instruction for beginner German level language classes.
- Strengthened academic confidence of peers by providing supportive learning environment.
Summer Camp Counsellor
YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepared weekly schedules of daily camp activities with co counsellors.
- Managed a group of 20 children ages 7-8 years from 9am to 4pm alongside a co counsellor
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led age-appropriate games indoors and outdoors of all types: Including art, sports, water games, and team building activities.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
Montreal, QC04.2025
GED -
Vanier College
Montreal, QC01.2022
Skills
- Strong time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Like to work with people
- Eager and willing to learn new skills
- Fluent English
- Conversational French
- Basic MATLAB knowledge
- Knowledge of Word and Excel
Bursaries
St. Andrews Society of Montreal, Awarded the bursary for full-time school excellence and Scottish heritage for both fall and winter semesters 2023-2024.
Timeline
DEPRESSED Research Team Assistant
McGill University
05.2023 - 08.2023
DAIR Research Team volunteer
McGill University
10.2022 - 05.2023
Bar Staff
Grand Lionel
05.2022 - 04.2023
LaRonde Restaurant staff
Six Flags
05.2022 - 08.2022
Peer Tutor
Vanier College
02.2022 - 04.2022
Summer Camp Counsellor
YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
GED -
Vanier College