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Bren Broussard

Smithfield,VA

Summary

Dedicated scholar with a diverse background in urban studies, anthropology, and fine arts. Proficient in urban design, map making, ethnography, public speaking, and professional writing. Demonstrated ability in supervision, management, and implementing corrective Standard Operating Procedures. Excited to bring expertise and create a significant impact in a new professional opportunity.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Assistant to the CEO

CrescentCare
07.2017 - 08.2021
  • General Duties as Manager of Administration Department: Supervised personnel, reconciled department's expenses, registered and arranged travel plans for staff.
  • Executive Suite: Attended meetings alongside or in place of CEO, managed CEO’s calendar, briefed executives on future meetings and prepared materials.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives.
  • Meetings Duties: agenda preparation, materials, taking minutes (tracked action items for follow-up), setting up technical equipment i.e., projector, and catering.
  • Board of Trustees: Served as the liaison and provided annual training.
  • Communications: Disseminated information via email and reports.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, calls, and schedules.
  • Coordinated events for staff, promoting team-building activities to boost morale.
  • Assisted H.R. Dept. as needed for their onboarding events.
  • Assisted Fund Development Director in event planning and fundraising.

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Royal Honda
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Completed paperwork and adhered to legal requirements associated with a sale.
  • Completed their comprehensive professional sales training program.

Security Guard

House of Blues
12.2014 - 06.2016
  • Security during concerts and processed tickets. Assisted with private events.

National Park Ranger

Jean Lafitte National Park
05.2014 - 11.2015
  • Educated visitors on Acadian history, assisted with kids camp, made slideshows.
  • Wrote letters, made public announcements, made a library database.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Radio Announcer/Board Operator

Sun Sounds of Arizona
03.2008 - 05.2014
  • Radio show announcer, trained employees on board operations, and supervised volunteers.

Deputy Recorder

Coconino County
06.2008 - 11.2012
  • Recorded documents and corresponded with customers answering their requests.
  • Developed processes for efficiency and demonstrated a high level of organizational skills and problem solving.

Manufacturer/Trainer

W.L. Gore and Associates
06.2005 - 02.2008
  • Manufacturer and trainer of medical components, Given permission to re-write SOPs for processes and 5S Trained.
  • Chosen among few to learn more than one process (ultimately achieving thirteen).
  • Promoted to the packaging department to improve their processes and tasked with sponsoring new associates.

Framing Manager

Greene Art Gallery
09.2002 - 01.2005
  • Frame Shop Manager: oversaw inventory, supplies and equipment.
  • Produced museum quality picture framing using specialized skills and equipment.
  • Assisted in property maintenance: building repair and painting apartments.

Picture Framer

Blue Horse Studio
06.2000 - 07.2002
  • Produced museum quality picture framing from scratch: cut wood, mats, glass and assembled.

Parking Ticket Appeals Officer

University of New Orleans
08.1996 - 05.2000
  • While attending school, I arranged hearings for the Student Affairs Office.

National Park Ranger

Grand Canyon National Park
05.1992 - 09.1995
  • Created and gave public lectures on archeology, geology, nature and history.
  • Organized outreach events, managed museum and bookstores.
  • Supervised interpretive park rangers and volunteers.
  • Completed firefighter training.

Education

Master of Science Degree - Urban Studies - Applied Anthropology Track

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science Degree - Anthropology, Fine Arts

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.1994

Skills

  • Proficient in public speaking and written communication
  • Intermediate French and Spanish proficiency
  • Analytical assessment skills
  • Process improvement analyst
  • Proven management capabilities
  • Skilled in maintaining organization
  • Applied anthropology techniques
  • Strong skills in visual design software
  • Proficient in Office 365 Suite

Interests

  • Volunteering for community initiatives ie kitchens, and animal shelters
  • Homelessness Outreach
  • Assist in planning and running fundraising events
  • Historical Exploration and reading about history
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs with France & Belgium
  • Environmental Stewardship: Participated in local clean-up initiatives
  • Outdoors activities: camping, kayaking, and skiing
  • Martial Arts: Achieved Black Belt in Taekwondo
  • Learning Web Development, Digital Art and Animation
  • Musician: percussion, guitar and orchestra
  • Photography and editing photos
  • Sketching and drawing, which helps spark my creativity
  • Acting and Theater

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the CEO

CrescentCare
07.2017 - 08.2021

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Royal Honda
03.2016 - 07.2017

Security Guard

House of Blues
12.2014 - 06.2016

National Park Ranger

Jean Lafitte National Park
05.2014 - 11.2015

Deputy Recorder

Coconino County
06.2008 - 11.2012

Radio Announcer/Board Operator

Sun Sounds of Arizona
03.2008 - 05.2014

Manufacturer/Trainer

W.L. Gore and Associates
06.2005 - 02.2008

Framing Manager

Greene Art Gallery
09.2002 - 01.2005

Picture Framer

Blue Horse Studio
06.2000 - 07.2002

Parking Ticket Appeals Officer

University of New Orleans
08.1996 - 05.2000

National Park Ranger

Grand Canyon National Park
05.1992 - 09.1995

Master of Science Degree - Urban Studies - Applied Anthropology Track

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science Degree - Anthropology, Fine Arts

Northern Arizona University

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