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Brooke Clugston

Honours Psychology Graduate

Summary

Combines strong academic performance with a consistent work ethic and a focus on meaningful impact. Interested in policy, systems, and research that examine how structures and services influence individual and community well-being.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Certificates

Work History

Better Together Painting

Field Training & Operations Coordinator
04.2026 - Current

Job overview

  • Training and onboarding new hires in painting, staining, and pressure washing procedures. Assisting in recruiting and hiring of team members.
  • Overseeing day-to-day operations of crews across multiple sites.
  • Providing direction and guidance to internal teams in order to achieve targets.
  • Identifying customer needs and negotiating and closing profitable projects.

Restaurant Brands International

Digital Customer Support Agent
01.2026 - 05.2026

Job overview

  • Managed high-volume digital case and transaction workflows (up to 275 cases weekly), ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to structured processing procedures.
  • Processed and reconciled transaction-related data using batch workflows, maintaining data integrity, proper formatting, and timely resolution of each case.
  • Utilized Excel and multiple internal systems to validate, track, and analyze customer and transaction data for operational reporting and accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved transaction discrepancies and customer issues, escalating complex cases while maintaining end-to-end ownership.
  • Supported exception-based workflows through shared inbox management, ensuring timely handling of flagged operational issues.
  • Applied product and policy knowledge to deliver accurate resolutions and improve first-contact resolution rates.
  • Maintained strong performance in a metrics-driven environment, consistently meeting or exceeding KPIs for accuracy, productivity, and response time.
  • Identified recurring trends in case data and contributed to process improvements and workflow efficiency.

MentalOptimist

Research Assistant
03.2025 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Volunteer role
  • Developing and assisting with evidence-based recommendations to strengthen community engagement and enhance service accessibility.
  • Creating a variety of educational materials and courses based on current and important research in mental health care for practicing therapists.
  • Developing research proposals and updating and improving current materials.
  • Developed accessible IFHP resource guides and supported clients in navigating their insurance rights by collaborating with service providers and support workers to access covered health services and resolve coverage issues while flagging trends.
  • Collaborated with partner organizations to advance research projects and support community initiatives.

Elections Ontario

Deputy Returning Officer
02.2025 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Managing a large flow of electors within a voting location while complying with Elections Ontario standards.
  • Casting ballots, generating, counting, and submitting results following official procedures.

Tokyo Smoke

Assistant Manager
06.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Managed end-to-end cash operations including deposits, cash orders, float control, safe balancing, till reconciliation, and daily cash flow handling.
  • Maintained strict compliance with AGCO regulations and legal operational standards across all daily business functions.
  • Reconciled daily financial activity, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate end-of-day balances and reporting.
  • Maintained POS transaction accuracy by correcting errors and ensuring data integrity across financial records.
  • Performed end-of-day balancing and variance analysis to align physical cash with system records.
  • Implemented and reinforced operational procedures and compliance standards to improve accuracy and consistency.
  • Planned and communicated daily operational goals and workflows to support store efficiency and performance.
  • Produced and presented reports, conducted asset protection checks, and completed administrative tasks using Microsoft Office tools.
  • Trained and scheduled staff, delegated responsibilities, and supported overall team operations.
  • Managed customer service processes including loyalty program support, account issue resolution, and internal ticket tracking.
  • Contributed to performance and efficiency improvements through collaboration and in-store initiatives; selected for promotion to Manager based on performance (role ended due to temporary medical leave, now resolved).

Student Works

Painter & Client Outreach Representative
03.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Generating new business as a door-to-door sales representative.
  • Conducting thorough client consultations and developing individualized project plans.
  • Responsible for crew task administration during projects.
  • Completing interior & exterior painting & staining projects within budgeted hours, resulting in satisfied customers and positive feedback.
  • Effectively handling customer concerns by offering solutions until resolution.
  • Establishing trusting relationships with clients through consistent performance.

Comfort & Company

Retail Associate - In-Store & Online Operations
11.2021 - 04.2022

Job overview

  • Building rapport with customers, providing brand and product education, and ensuring store expectations are met.
  • Effectively engaging customers by creating and managing media content and community outreach approaches.
  • Responsible for managing online administrative systems.

Timber Creek Golf & Family Fun Centre

Recreational Activities & Services Coordinator
05.2016 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Managing, supervising, and training staff.
  • Chosen as team lead for conflict resolution, customer satisfaction, and repairs.
  • Collaborating with owners for the purpose of business operations improvement.
  • Initiating and overseeing projects to improve client experiences.
  • Greeting and managing thousands of customers daily and administering park orientation, safety guidelines, play instruction, assistance, and thorough supervision.
  • Served as the sole lead staff member responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising camp day trips, managing all operational, safety, and participant needs independently from start to finish.
  • Building loyal customer relationships.

Education

Stouffville District Secondary School

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma
01.2015 - 01.2019

University Overview

Honour Role

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts from Honours Psychology
01.2019 - 01.2024

University Overview

Graduated with Distinction & awarded Dean's List

Queen's University
Remote

Certificate in Law
04-2026

University Overview

GPA: 4.3/4.3 (A+ average)

Skills

Analytical thinking and decision making

Problem solving and issue resolution

Financial accuracy and attention to detail

Data handling and quality control

Structured workflow and process adherence

Managing high-volume workloads

Time management and prioritization

Excel proficiency for tracking and reporting

Digital systems and workflow tools

Case and information management

Reporting and data interpretation

Clear written and verbal communication

Customer-focused service and support

Team collaboration and coordination

Certification

First Aid & CPR/AED level C

Availability
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Timeline

Field Training & Operations Coordinator

Better Together Painting
04.2026 - Current

Digital Customer Support Agent

Restaurant Brands International
01.2026 - 05.2026

Research Assistant

MentalOptimist
03.2025 - 08.2025

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

03-2025

Deputy Returning Officer

Elections Ontario
02.2025 - 02.2025

First Aid & CPR/AED level C

02-2025

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

02-2025

Psychological First Aid (PFA)

02-2025

Assistant Manager

Tokyo Smoke
06.2023 - 08.2024

Painter & Client Outreach Representative

Student Works
03.2022 - 09.2022

Retail Associate - In-Store & Online Operations

Comfort & Company
11.2021 - 04.2022

University of Guelph

Bachelor of Arts from Honours Psychology
01.2019 - 01.2024

Recreational Activities & Services Coordinator

Timber Creek Golf & Family Fun Centre
05.2016 - 09.2021

Stouffville District Secondary School

Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma
01.2015 - 01.2019

Queen's University

Certificate in Law

Community Experience

  • Stouffville Food Bank, 04/01/25, 12/01/25, Building trusting relationships with diverse clients by fostering a positive, inclusive environment rooted in mutual respect., Demonstrating meaningful communication skills, attention to detail, and teamwork while working with attention to detail to serve clients efficiently.
  • Parkview Nursing Home - Dementia Unit | 01/01/18 – 12/31/19, Recognized for going beyond expectations by building meaningful relationships, appropriately stimulating or calming residents, and connecting with their families., Served, fed, and transported residents., Spent quality time with residents in both group and one-on-one settings., Supported residents through difficult emotions and helped de-escalate potentially harmful behaviours.
  • Let's Communicate, 2015 - 2019, Observed and learned from therapists during the development and application of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) programs., Participated in social skills sessions with children on the autism spectrum, engaging in structured activities to better understand effective care strategies., Gained hands-on exposure to techniques used to support communication, behaviour, and social development., Collaborated with staff and fellow volunteers to build practical knowledge of best practices in behavioural support.
Brooke ClugstonHonours Psychology Graduate