Brandon M.

LeBlanc
291 Osler Street APT. B Toronto, ON M6N 2Z3 (647) 779-8216 brandonmleblanc@gmail.com

EDUCATION
York University Masters of Arts - History, anticipated 2014 Pace University Bachelor of Arts - History, 2013 GPA: 3.36 Major GPA: 3.559 Major: History Minor: Middle Eastern Studies Senior Thesis: Of Meat and Men: The Cattleization of the New World Honors: Trustee Recognition Award (2009-present) Deans List, (Fall 2012, Spring 2013) Activities: Volunteered at Prospect Park and Riverside Park in New York City (2011) Windsor Locks High School: Class Vice-President (2008- 2009) Windsor Locks High School: Vice President of the Gay-Straight Alliance Toronto, ON New York, NY

ADVANCED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Pace University Environmental Studies Department New York, NY Teachers Assistant, ENV201: Animals and Society, Spring 2013 Assisted Professor Marley Bauce again as a teachers assistant, acting as a liaison between student and professor. Having a teachers assistant in the classroom allows for the students to have extra direction, guidance, and gives them someone to collaborate with while writing. Pace University History Department New York, NY Teachers Assistant, HIS297M: History of the American Environment, Fall 2012 Worked closely with Professor Marley Bauce, and assisted him within the classroom by editing students papers, helping students and giving a guest lecture. Prepared and gave an hour long, extensive lecture on the history of agroecology. Worked closely with a special needs student, helping him take notes and write papers.

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Topman New York, NY/Toronto, ON Retail Associate, November 2011 June 2012 Maintained the cash registers in one of New York Citys busiest retail stores. In addition, my duties were to assist customers, restock merchandise and to promote the brand through my attire. Worked upwards of forty hours a week while in school. Orologio Restaurant New York, NY Waiter, September 2009 November 2010 Worked in a busy restaurant setting, and provided patrons with excellent service. Had to prepare small dishes and drinks, memorized an Italian wine list, and served food to guests. Worked thirty hours a week while in school. ConnPirg Hartford, CT Field Manager, June 2009 September 2009 Led small groups of employees and micromanaged their sales, as well as ensuring they were reaching their sales goals. Promoted to Field Manager a month after being hired due to showing leadership skills, and eventually became a top salesman for the company. Blue Ribbon Plumbing Rocky Hill, CT Receptionist, July 2008 August 2009 Tended to a large kitchen and bath showroom and was expected to sell product when the salesmen were away. Developed strong communication skills through answering telephones and selling product for the company.

PERSONAL
Enjoy cycling, strength training, cooking, reading philosophy and history, and vegan baking.