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ABOUT BRII BRENNAN.
I grew up on a Dairy Farm in Stirling, Ontario, I later moved to Toronto and graduated from Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts with a diploma in Musical Theatre. I have over a decade of professional experience in the tourism and entertainment industries. I am an accomplished and personable Emcee skilled in networking, and whose nature is strategic and tenacious. My diverse knowledge comes from experiences such as working on the Disney Magic or teaching in Amman, Jordan.
I am driven by a sense of adventure, fulfillment, and the desire to grow which has me currently pursuing a Bachelor of Tourism Management at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia. In addition to my education I have taken on a position as a Research Assistant, which recently has become a growing area of interest for me and I plan to conduct my own research in the near future. I have a passion for agritourism, connection to place, and community-based development; with my advanced networking abilities and my strategic and tenacious nature I will continue to gain expertise in the field of leisure and tourism.
Experience.
Thompson Rivers University (February 2020 – Present)
– Research Assistant for Robin Reid – Demonstrates integrity and adaptability while discovering primary and secondary data to help further faculty member’s independent research, while acquiring new techniques for future personal research.
Disney Cruise Line – Disney Magic (2011 – 2015)
– Entertainment Hostess – Facilitated excellent leadership by exceeding hosting requirements and responsibilities. Implemented new programs, trained new staff and carried out the role of Deputy Leader, which allowed for personal recognition fleet-wide from guests and the Captain. Destinations include the Mediterranean, Bahamas, North America, and two Transatlantic Crossings.
– Port Adventures Representative – Maintained excellent customer experience by successfully dispatching tours daily involving up to 2000 guests and numerous excursions, while faced with unexpected delays/cancellations.
Education.
Thompson Rivers University – Kamloops, British Columbia
– Bachelor of Tourism Management with a Minor in Adventure Studies, 2018 – 2022
– Diploma of Tourism Management, 2018 – 2020
– Global Competency Certificate, 2020
– Undergraduate Research Work-Study Student 2019 – 2020, Deans List 2018/19
HTW Chur, University of Applied Sciences – Samedan, Switzerland
– Study Abroad – Tourism Summer Program, July/August 2019
Randolph College for the Performing Arts – Toronto, Ontario
– Performing Arts Diploma – Triple Threat, August 2010
– Specialized in: Musical Theatre, Stage Combat, Shakespeare, Tap, Jazz, Ballet
Skills and Expertise.
Established strong communication skills by delivering open-minded learning and expression, which promotes personal growth and team building in small class settings. Through collaborating with fellow teachers to effectively instruct and inspire local students aged 4-17 through their Performing Arts Program.
Developed cultural awareness while volunteering abroad in the Dominican Republic, through building renovations, environmental cleanup, and community outreach.
Demonstrated leadership as a Coordinator at S-Trip! through helping encourage, train and guide newly hired staff for their first time staffing a trip and facilitated hands-on interactions to prepare staff for the unpredictable variables better.
Excelled in critical thinking as a Convention Assistant by ensuring operational efficiency through anticipating needs of the Annual Convention both technically and physically, such as drafting documents, notary at general meetings and keeping the showcase on schedule.
Promoted innovation as an Office Coordinator by implementing new and more efficient delivery methods, which saved time and money with all third-party distributors for internal company-wide needs.
Projects.
For TMGT 2610 we had a group assignment to write a proposal and create a video for Environmental Issues with a green op. We based ours on composting in Kamloops and the petition to get city-wide composting.
In my People Places and Toured Landscapes class TMGT 2060 we participated in the Research Coach Project. This is the poster we presented as a way to display our research discoveries to our class and in the Research Coach Showcase.
I spent the summer of 2019 studying in a Tourism Summer Program in Samedan, Switzerland. Study Aboard requested I create a video to be played as a part of Idays 2020 at Thompson Rivers University.