Britney Culm
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EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate for Event Management- Convention and Meeting
Mohawk College 2013-2014
• Post-Graduate Level I
Degree of Bachelor’s of Arts 2010-2013
McMaster University
• Degree of Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant to Executive Director April- September 2014
Hamilton International Village BIA
• Assisted the Executive Director and sub-committee with the design, organization
and execution of the monthly 'Village Station Bazaar' held in Ferguson Station
• Planned and executed small events throughout summer months, as well as carried
out daily functions of the BIA
• Organized, basic office administration including excel spreadsheets, general duties
and errands, person to person contact, social media, setup/take down of seating,
supervision of other summer staff
Athletic Minor Official September 2013- March 2013
David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre at Mohawk College
• Recorded scores for women’s and men’s basketball games on score sheet and
scoreboard
• Recorded statistics for women’s and men’s volleyball games
• Maintained professionalism with staff, players and officials
Pre-School Teacher/ Supply Staff June 2010- April 2014
Mount Hamilton Baptist Church Day Care Centre “Pumpkin Patch”
• Maintained safety, good hygiene, education, entertainment and nutrition for 8
children, age 27 months-4 years, in my care on a daily basis
• Planned and organized bi-weekly classroom schedules with educational activities
including working with others, sensory, creatives and free play
• Communicated effectively with children, parents and families, and co-workers
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer February 12 2014
Health & Wellness Expo
• Assisted with set up and tear down of all necessary equipment
• Managed the microphone for vendors to advertise their booth
• Managed the ballot table and informed new entrants about the event
Volunteer February 8 2014
Valentine’s Tea Church Event
• Assisted in set up and tear down of equipment, food and beverage for tea
• Served tea and food options to attendees
Britney Culm
Volunteer November 9 2013
OUA Yates Cup
• Photographed various events throughout the day and displayed them on OUA social
media sources such as instagram, twitter and Facebook
Volunteer October 28 2013
Children’s Aid Society Grape Expectations
• Assembled centre pieces containing various components for all guest tables
• Organized tables for silent auction, supervised bidding, wrote out closing cards and
assisted attendees with purchased auction items
Colour Bomb Squad October 19 2013
Colour Me Rad Run
• Assisted with set up of the track and the colour bombing stations and threw colour
at the runners
• Counted and organized inventory of left over merchandise
Volunteer September 28 2013
Scleroderma Society of Canada
• Assisted with social media promotion and interacted with patients, families and
researchers
Spirit Coordinator on Executive Planning Team December 2012- May 2013
Member of Special Errands Team May 11-13 2012
CLAY 2012 & 2013 (Creating Leadership Amongst Youth)
• Worked alongside the conference coordinators to assist in organization, smooth
transitions and time management of programming
• Involved throughout entire planning process, including staff interviews and
selection, activity planning and acted as Leadership Developer during conference
• Assisted in the set up, take down and organization of events, activities and meals
Leadership Developer August 3-5 2012
Horizons Leadership Conference at McMaster University
• Acted in partnership with 2 other leadership developers, responsible for 10 first
year students during a 3 day conference
• Explained and facilitated activities to incorporate the group to work together and
learn about themselves and one another
• Encouraged a safe, positive and judgement-free environment
ACHIEVEMENTS
Completed Introduction to Career Planning Through Experiential Learning Course
McMaster University Social Sciences 2011
• Developed a clearer understanding about own personal skills, employability skills,
personality, career choices and developed updated resume
Member of Social Sciences “Blu Cru” and MSU Maroons 2011, 2012
McMaster University Welcome Week Representative
• Interacted with first year students on personal and group levels
• Emphasized positive attitude and energy and friendly demeanour by initiating
conversations for personal connections, and cheers for school spirit and unity