Catherine Higgins
51 Chartwell Court
Fredericton, NB
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Education
MEd in Counseling - University of New Brunswick, Fall 2016Honours Thesis Psychology - University of New Brunswick
September 2007 - April 2008
BSc/BA, Biology (Honours) and Psychology (Major) - University of New Brunswick
May 2007
Student Abroad Exchange Program - Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Winter 2006
Field courses in Australian Mammals, Biodiversity and Conservation
Scholarships/Bursaries - Ward Chipman Entrance Scholarship 2001; IPAC Bursary
2005; D. King Hazen Scholarship 2005; Student Abroad Exchange Program Bursary
2006
CourseWork
Orientation to Counselling (ED5141) – University of New Brunswick, Winter 2016
Personal Growth and Helping (ED 5065) – University of New Brunswick, Fall 2015
Introduction to GIS (FOR 1285) – University of New Brunswick, Winter 2015
Mindfulness and Conscious Living, BodyMind Awareness Training – Iris Center,
Winter 2011
Employment
Freelance Designer/Artist – December 2015 Web design/development for Sue Lewis Interior Designs
Logo design for the NB Lyme Disease Association Inc. and Rising Tide Pictures
Inc.
Poster design for Rising Tide Pictures Inc. films
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Art Director for Anchor Lost short film (Rising Tide Pictures Inc.)
Motions Graphics for Silvertip short film (Rising Tide Pictures Inc.) – in progress
Various commissioned art pieces
Habitat Biologist/e-Licensing Project Coordinator – Fish & Wildlife, Department of
Natural Resources, Fredericton, NB, April 2012 – November 2015
Researching and identifying legislative changes to implement e-licensing system
Researching licensing systems elsewhere to identify solutions for the New
Brunswick context
Drafting of Memoranda to Executive Council
Drafting of communications materials
Coordinating and participating in stakeholder intra- and inter-departmental
meetings
Serving as departmental liaison person for New Brunswick Invasive Species
Committee
Representing the branch on departmental Wellness Committee and organizing
department-wide wellness events
Waitress - Café Loka, Fredericton, NB, August 2011 – April 2012
Waiting on tables, preparing food and drinks
Handling cash and operating debit machine
Supply teaching - District 1, École Sainte-Anne, Fredericton, NB, April - May 2010
Teaching various levels in French
Science Educator - Science East, Fredericton, NB, September 2009 - March 2010
Giving presentations to various community-based groups
Leading workshops in French in various schools and other locations in the
province
Katimavik Live-in Project Leader - Comox Valley, BC, August 2008 - June 2009
Supervising and leading youth aged 17 to 22 from all over the country
Building and maintaining a network of community contacts
Organizing volunteer work projects for participants
Delivering workshops to participants and other audiences
Preparing and executing program budget
Managing household operations
Supply teaching - District 1, École Sainte-Anne, Fredericton, NB, April 2007 - June
2008
Teaching classes at different levels in French
Supply teaching and Tutoring - District 18, Fredericton, NB, September 2007 - June
2008
Teaching French immersion classes and tutoring certain students
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Research Assistant - For Dr. Barbara D’Entremont, Department of Psychology,
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Summer 2007
Helping with subject testing
Research Assistant - For Dr. Lucy O’Sullivan, Department of Psychology, University of
New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Spring 2007 – June 2008
Conducting subject testing
Collecting and entering data
Delivering a poster presentation at annual International Academy of Sex Research
(IASR) Conference held in Vancouver, BC in 2007
Mentor for The Successful Transition to Employment Program (STEP) - University
of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, September 2007 - April 2008
Mentoring students with disabilities
Barista/Cook - Coffee and Company/ Coffee and Friends, Fredericton, NB, Summer
2006 - April 2007 (part-time)
Preparing and serving food and drinks
Handling cash and operating debit machine
Self-Employed Vendor, Farmers Market - Fredericton, NB, Summer 2005 (part-time)
Creating and selling jewelry
Broker - United Parcel Services (UPS), Fredericton, NB, May - 0ctober 2005 (full-time)
Assessing taxes and duties on incoming parcels (on computer)
Following up with customers via the telephone
Ecotoxicology Lab Technician - Ministère de l’Environnement du Québec, Québec
City, Summer 2003 (full-time)
Assessing water quality using various methods
Preparing and running various tests
Science Camp Counselor - Sherbrooke University, Sherbrooke, Québec, Summer
2002(full-time)
Preparing and demonstrating various activities/experiments
Leading group activities
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor- YMCA, Fredericton, NB,- (full-time and parttime)
Preparing for and teaching swimming (all ages including adults)
Conducting evaluations
Responding to parent inquiries
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Volunteer Experience (a selection)
Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Center – Fredericton, NB, September 2009 – April
2010
Completed training course and served on call (4 6-hour shifts per month)
Katimavik-related volunteer events – Vancouver Island, BC, August 2008-June 2009
Pacific Rim Whale Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, Cumberland’s Harvest
Fair, Winterfair, Winter Soltice, Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser and Habitat for
Humanity Fundraiser.
Crabbe Mountain Ski Patrol – Crabbe Mountain, Fredericton, NB, Winter 2004
Responding to first aid emergencies
Working in teams
Reinforcing safety precautions to skiers/snowboarders
Skills
Fluent in French (Oral and Written; attended French language school (École
Sainte-Anne) from Kindergarten through to Grade 12)
Computer literate
Organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Physically fit (mountain biking both competitive and recreational, running,
swimming)
References
Available upon request.
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