Jessica Brennan is a student at the University of New Brunswick pursuing a degree in Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a minor in Psychology and a GPA of 3.8. She has extensive work experience including internships at McKesson Canada and the Moncton Hospital. Brennan has held numerous leadership roles such as co-founding an online ordering service and serving on the boards of organizations like Dots NB that support mental health and youth. She is an ambitious, hard-working student with strong academic credentials and leadership abilities.
1. JESSICA BRENNAN
Fredericton, NB ● (506) 227-3313 ● jbrenna1@unb.ca
PROFILE
An enthusiastic, highly ambitious, hard-working student
Strong scholastic credentials
Exceptional work experience
Volunteer leadership
Ability to work in any environment and take on any challenge
EDUCATION
Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Leadership 2012 – Present
Minor in Psychology
GPA: 3. 8 –Dean’s List
University of New Brunswick- Renaissance College, Fredericton, N.B
WORK
Student Intern May- Sept. 2013
McKesson Canada, Moncton, NB
Helped implement pharmaceutical project between government and company by using
networking, interpersonal relationships, and organizational skills.
Patient Orphan Registry Coordinator June-Sept. 2012
Health Records, Moncton Hospital, NB
Contacted all individuals in the Horizon district who do not have doctors to give them a doctor
or to inform them of the waiting time to receive one.
Office Assistant June- Sept. 2011
McKesson Canada, Moncton, NB
General Office work- Filing, Organizing, Scheduling.
LEADERSHIP
Co- founder, CEO- Eting Present, 2014-2015
An online ordering and delivery service that was created during start-up weekend.
National Youth Advisor Present, 2014- 2015
Plan Canada Youth Advisory Council
Integrate youth perspectives into the organization and help with different initiatives and
projects alongside the Board of Directors.
Student Ambassador Present, 2014-2015
Pond-Deshpande Centre
Help bring the entrepreneurship ecosystem to New Brunswick through meeting successful
entrepreneurs and implementing campus projects across the province, along with organizing
the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES).
Graduate Representative Present, 2014-2015
Renaissance College
Inform graduating class of events and deadlines and organize grad trip.
2. Public Relations Representative/ House Orientation Leader 2013-2014
UNB Bridges Residence
Inform public on Bridges events & organize annual polar dip. Organize and facilitate events for
new UNB student.
Chair 2013-2014
Dots NB- “Beyond the Blues”
Acted as chair and have demonstrated my skills in event planning for high profile charitable
events.
Vice-president 2012-2013
Fredericton Rotaract club
Organized events & fundraisers for different social issues and ensured members of club were
kept informed and involved.
VOLUNTEER & ACHIEVEMENT
Top 6 Finalist November 6th, 2014
Our Top Talent
Pitched myself Dragon Den’s style to business leaders.
Research Intern Present, 2014-2015
Child and Youth’s Advocate Office
• Work on projects such as the First Nation’s Children’s Future Fund by promoting the rights of
aboriginals and designing ways to overcome the barriers to accessing the fund. This includes
analyzing data, conducting in-depth interviews with aboriginals, and implementing programs.
Skating Coach Present, 2014-2015
Learn to Skate Coach
• Teach kids (ages 4-10) how to skate while demonstrating patience, adaptability, imagination
and leadership.
Board Member Present, 2013-2015
Dots NB
• Raise awareness for youth mental health and mental health systems in our province, through
organizing events, presenting at schools, attending board meetings, and allowing the youth
perspective to be heard.
International Volunteer May-July, 2014
Haiti Village Health
• Worked in mobile health clinics, worked pharmacy, started business with local women, taught
English and health classes. Learned how to work in an undeveloped environment, used and
developed multiple skills, such as the ability to problem solve, adapt, and create change.
Marketer/ Developer January- April, 2014
Nature Trust NB
• Marketed and developed a mobile application for visitors navigation in national parks
(ExploreEcoNB).
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3. References
Bernard Richard
Former ombudsmen, lawyer, social worker, politician.
43, chemin Saint-André
Cap-Pelé, N.-B.
E4N 1Z4
(506)577-6453
Shirley A. Smallwood
Director / Directrice
Supply Solutions / Solutions d’approvisionnement
McKesson Canada
290 Frenette Avenue
Moncton, NB E1H 0E2
Tel.: 506.777.1305 Mobile: 506.378.3363
Rick Hutchins
UNB Instructor, Fredericton
Consultant
hutchr@nbnet.nb.ca
Roxanne Reeves
Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada
506.471.7734
MITACS Fellow
Adjunct Professor
Renaissance College, University of New Brunswick
Ph.D., University of New Brunswick
E-Mails: roxanne.reeves@unb.ca; roxanne_reeves@hotmail.com
Maureen Bilerman
Executive Director
Dots NB/Connexions N.-B.
506.206.1660
maureen.bilerman@dotsnb.ca
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