CV
BRITTANY RENAUD
Education
2021 – 2022Masters of Information and Librarian Sciences, Western UniversityVolunteered during Bookbind to Unwind at the FIMS Graduate Library: a project to support collection development and literature in institutional libraries. Special interest in readers’ advisories and information behaviour (completed an individual study regarding cross-media reader advisories and a survey of contemporary media discovery websites) |
2011 – 2016Honors Bachelors of Arts, Western UniversityEntered Western University with a Western Scholarship and Faculty of Arts and Humanities Entrance Scholarship and later went on to win Judge’s Choice in the Alfred Poynt Award in Poetry. Spent the last two years of study on the Dean’s Honor List and achieved an Honors Specialization in Creative Writing and English Language and Literature with a Minor in Comparative Literature and Culture. |
2007 – 2011High School Diploma, Chatham Kent Secondary SchoolAwarded the “Coach’s Choice” Award in Cross Country in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 as well as MVP in Cross Country in 2011. Received Undergraduate Award for “Fashion and Creative Expression” in 2010, and graduated with honours. |
Experience
May 2023 – PresentChildren’s Services Clerk, Fort Frances Public Library Technology CentreCreating and hosting library programming for youth, collection maintenance (acquisition and weeding), cataloguing, working the front desk, community outreach, as well as event planning and organizing. Must efficiently multitask and be self-motivated. May 2022 – August 2022Children’s Service Student Co-op, Medicine Hat Public LibraryThrough Western University’s MLIS Co-op program, assisted full-time Medicine Hat Public Library employees in creating and developing programming for youth (aged infant to teen). Independently and collaboratively hosted storytimes for various age groups (infant to primary school aged) as well as other programming (i.e. poetry for tweens and “campfire jamborees”). Carried out the duties and responsibilities of a front desk youth services librarian, answering patrons’ questions in person and over the phone while informing them of age-appropriate programming and performing reader advisory. August 2021 – February 2023Store Clerk, Bloomer’s, Covent Garden MarketAssisting designers with prepping flowers, gathering knowledge on various products, and maintaining an organized work environment. Multitasking independently and with a team to ensure tasks are completed and excellent customer service is given. October 2020 – January 2021 Coordinator, OccumedAssisting technician and/or nurses in completing various occupational medical tests for large companies through helping patients complete the necessary paperwork and directing crowds as needed as well as communicating between Occumed and on-the-job company supervisors to effectively balance the needs of the company, patients, and Occumed. |
August 2018 – 2021Store Clerk, Smith’s Cheese, Covent Garden MarketGathering knowledge on various products to efficiently field customer complaints and questions while maintaining a hygienic work environment. Multitasking independently and with a team to ensure tasks are completed and excellent customer service is given. |
September 2017 – August 2018Roadside Assistance Dispatch Agent, Bill Gosling OutsourcingEnsured exceptional customer service experience while remaining proficient. Maintained a positive outlook, working well with coworkers and customers. May 2014 – September 2017Shoe Inspector, Collins Formal WearCleaned and polished an average of 160 pairs of shoes per day while maintaining the high quality of standards of men’s formal wear. Speed of work enabled me to be cross-trained in other departments to assist in the various needs of the business. October 2014 – April 2015Parking Enforcement Officer, Western UniversityWorked in pairs practising safety and security during daily operations. Resolved conflicts with disgruntled offenders by de-escalating tension at the point of contact. Ensured through offences’ documentation resulted in no refunded tickets during my tenure. 2009 – 2013 (Summer Position)Pickle Grader, Bick’s Pickle StationQuality control assembly line work showed an ability to maintain focus and dedication over long hours and keen knowledge of infection prevention control measures. 2012 (Summer Position)Student Municipal Worker, Chatham Municipal Public Works Sign ShopMainly worked in a garage environment, assisted in creating street signs and maintained the cleanliness of workspace. Helped in on-the-road jobs. October 2011 – April 2012Residence Tour Guide, Western UniversityRetained knowledge of university dorms while engaging with visitors to campus, showing an ability to market and advertise to a group while coordinating with roommates to keep dorm-space clean for visitors. |
Community Involvement
20 January 2021Introducer, Poetry LondonVirtually introduced feature poet Irfan Ali for a local poetry event. Had to research the poet’s life and read their latest book and create a video. 8 April 2019“Alfred Poynt Award in Poetry” Judge, Western UniversityAssisted two other persons in granting award offered annually by Western University’s English and Creative Writing Studies department. 12 March 2019Feature Poet, Mykonos Open Mic Poetry SeriesA featured reader plus open mic poetry series that took place at Mykonos Restaurant in London, Ontario. |
January 2018 – October 2018“Canadian Festival of Spoken Word” London Ontario Team Member, London Poetry SlamThe top five local spoken word artists represented London, Ontario in a national poetry slam. |
April 2016 – September 2018Organizing Committee Member, London Open Mic PoetryA London Ontario collective focused on celebrating local poets as well as organizing and promoting events to raise awareness about the local poetry scene under the guidance of Stan Burfield. Assisted in hosting its monthly event, tending to the book table, signing in open mic participants, setting up equipment, taking donations, and other activities. For the 2016 Fall Term, acted as a Course Supervisor in association with Western University for “Canadian Literature, Creative, and the Local” to build a website to appeal to a youth audience in an attempt to diversify LOMP audience. I also organized two offshoot events in association with LOMP: a Children’s Poetry Workshop through London Children’s Museum on 15 October 2016 and a “Guerilla Poetry” event, which involved working with the Chapters bookstore on Wharncliffe to “surprise” people with poetry inside the bookstore on 2 July 2016. |
11 June 2018Speaker, MoMondaysParticipated in a networking event with inspiring speakers and storytellers. |
7 May 2018Feature Poet, “Voicing Colleen” EventTo honour late local poet Colleen Thibaudeau and women trailblazers, a lively intergenerational gathering of writers read selections of Thibaudeau’s work with interpretive commentary by Peggy Roffey. |
12 May 2017, 13 February 2016, 17 October 2016, and 15 May 2016Founder, Organizer, Promoter, and Host, “Ridin’ Wordy” Poetry EventHosted through local business Spot of Delight focused on promoting a light-hearted and educational view of sex and sexuality. |
8 May 2017Feature Poet, “Poet Laureate Presents” Poetry EventAn event hosted by then Poet Laureate Tom Cull to promote local London publishers. |
8 march 2017Feature Poet, “SoFar Sounds” EventA community of artists focused on hosting small, intimate gigs, in this case in celebration of International Women’s Day. |
9 February 2017Feature Poet, “Poetry & Roses” EventAn event put on by local bookstore Bread & Roses Books. 4 October 2016Co-Poet, Couplets: Poetry in Dialogue SeriesWorked in collaboration with Christine Thorpe to create poetry for poetry series. 23 January 2015“Purple Sex” Cast Member, Western UniversityAn event put on by Western University to showcase feminist poetry. |
Awards and Honors
September 2016Third Place, Occasus Literary JournalAwarded for “A Trail Mix of Memories” in Issue 6. |
September 2016Honourable Mention, Occasus Literary JournalAwarded for “Wordmonger” in Issue 6. |
May 2016Alfred Poynt Award in Poetry (Judge’s Choice), Western University’s English and Writing Studies DepartmentAwarded for “Red Light” by Western University’s English and Writing Studies department. September 2011Faculty of Arts and Humanities Entrance Scholarship of Excellence, Western UniversityAn admission scholarship awarded to full-time students entering their first year in an undergraduate program in the Arts and Humanity faculty with an entrance grade minimum average of 88%. September 2011Western Scholarship, Western UniversityAn admission scholarship awarded to applicants with 88.0% – 89.9% average. |
Publications
6 October 2019The Algonquin Park Experiments, 845 PressA chapbook of experimental poetry focused on family, camping, and Algonquin Park. |
30 July 2018Issue Four, The Temz ReviewAn online literary journal that publishes fiction, poetry, and reviews. Experimental poetry focused on Algonquin Park (first three poems) and humanity at its best as seen through YouTube (last poem):
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31 May 2018Synaersis : arts & poetry three, Harmonia PressAn online journal that showcases art, poetry, flash fiction, and photography from around the world. Lyrical poetry focused on being an intoxicated girl and a long trip to a restaurant respectively:
1 April 2017Synaersis : arts & poetry two, Harmonia pressAn online journal that showcases art, poetry, flash fiction, and photography from around the world. Lyrical poetry focused on secondhand clothes:
27 September 2016Another London: poems from the city searching for itself, Harmonia PressAn anthology focused on London, Ontario’s identity and its poets:
19 September 2016Issue 6, Occasus Literary JournalOnline literary journal featuring writing from Western University’s Department of English and Writing Studies. Experimental poetry focused on Algonquin Park and family (first three poems) and obscure words and linguistics (final poem):
15 September 2015Issue 5, Occasus Literary JournalAn online literary journal featuring writing from Western University’s Department of English and Writing Studies. Experimental poetry focused on pop music lyrics and women’s issues entitled “Pop Poetry: Feminist Findings”:
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