Brittany Lorentz
368 Beach Blvd
Hamilton, Ontario
L8H 6W5
(905) 869-9101
Education
Mohawk Collage
·Post-Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Disabilities – Deans List
Graduated from the University of South Carolina Beaufort
· B.A in Psychology, Minor in Human Services and Studio Art – Deans list.
Graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in 2013 with Honors.
Employment History
Anchor Rehabilitation Support Services
· Child and Youth Worker/ABA Instructor Therapist – March 2018-Present
Nike
· Sales Associate – August 2017-Present
British Open Pub
· Server – Summer 2015 to May 2017
Under Armor
· Sale Associate – December 2016 to May 2017
University of South Carolina Beaufort
· Research Assistant, Referee, and Photographer – Fall 2013-May 2017
Volunteer Experience
Crisis Text Line Responder
· Engage in difficult text conversations with kids, youth, and young adults who contact us with issues such as suicide, abuse, rape, family planning, mental illness, substance abuse, bullying or discrimination and provide confidential help.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Youth Wellness Center
· Student Field Placement, learning clinical positions, counselling, and peer mentoring.
Phi Mu Fraternity
· Secretary Position of Executive Committee, Responsible for the organization of all evens and members.
Psi Chi Honor Society
· Presidential Position, responsible for conference scheduling and preparing all meetings.
Homewood Health Care
· Supervisor during lunch for the Eating Disorders program, one:ones with schizophrenics and supervise Crafts Program for all disorders.
Jamison Consultants
· Working along side Behavioral Modifications Supervisor and Clinicians ensuring all patient files are correct and accounted for.
Mental Health America
· Provide assistance to those with mental illness with activities of daily living. Provided educational presentations.
Children’s Miracle Network
· Organizing fundraisers and helping at local hospital in Savannah, GA.
Habitat For Humanity
· Assisting with painting and setting up homes for incoming families.
The Village of Tansley Woods retirement Center
· Assisting with recreation programs, set up, assisting residents with activities.
Qualifications and Training
· Safe Talk Suicide Prevention Certificate
· De-Escalating Training
· Multi-Sensory Lab Training
· Crisis Responder Certified
· Research Assistant with experience in SPSS
· Leadership skills – Captain of University Soccer Team
Interests
4 year of College Soccer with University of South Carolina Beaufort
Research projects and publications with University of South Carolina Beaufort
10 Years rep soccer – team player
2011 – 2013 Erin Mills Striking Eagles
2003 – 2011 Burlington Youth Soccer Club
4 Years rep volleyball with Burlington Blaze
Accomplishments and Awards
·2017 Charles L Spirrison Psychology Student of the Year award
·2017 Initiated into Tau Upsilon Alpha, National Human Services Honor Society
·2017 South Eastern Psychological Association Presenter with two Research Projects
·2016 Phi Mu Fraternity (Secretary)
·2016 Initiated into Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society
·2015 Initiated into Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society (President)
·2014/2016 Academic All Conference NAIA
·Graduated with Magma Cum Laude, top of 2017 class.
·2013-2016 Athletic Scholarship for University of South Carolina Beaufort
·2013-2017 Deans List for Academics
Publications
·Fitzgerald, C. J., Thompson, J. A., Cooper, N., & Lorentz, B. (2017). Vision Influences Gustation: Evidence For a Psychophysical Pathogen-avoidance Mechanism.Springer International Publishing. (in print).
·Thompson J. A., Cozanitis, A., Russell, A., Williams, J., Brophy, K., & Lorentz, B. (2017, March).Math, Stress, and Mindfulness, Oh My!: Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.Poster presentation. Southeastern Psychological Association. Atlanta, GA.
·Lorentz, B., (2018). Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science: Childhood Milestones. Springer International Publishing.(in print).