BRITT COTTINGHAM

111 N 9TH ST, PETERSBURG, IL 62675 l C: 217-891-8500 l bqc802@culver.edu

https://sites.google.com/a/culver.edu/b-s-portfolio/

OBJECTIVE

Recent graduate with BS in biology. Excellent research, time management and problem solving skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage projects and consistently meet deadlines. Compassionate and aiming to help communities become more self­sustainable.

SKILLS Team leadership skills Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills Issue resolution

Planning/Coordinating Quick learner

Microsoft Office proficiency Detail Oriented

EXPERIENCE

Lincoln Prairie Behavioural Health Center, Springfield, IL- Behavioural

Health Specialist

November 2014 - PRESENT

Provide safety for the clients Run generalized therapeutic groups to help the clients function in society Help clients practice coping skills, hygiene, and emotional management. Provide emotional support Run recreational therapy groups as needed Practice Verbal de­escalation Certified in CPI and CPR

Family Video, Springfield, IL- Sales Associate

June 2014- PRESENT

Trusted in opening and closing stores since hiring date Handle transactions Operate the POS system Process inventory and shipments Assist customers with any questions; de­escalate any negative situations

to arise

BRITT COTTINGHAM

EDUCATION

Culver-Stockton College - Bachelor’s of Science- Biology

August 2009- May 2013

Minor in Chemistry 3.48 GPA Coursework in Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Microbiology; Cellular

Biology; Biochemistry; Field Biology; Physics; Immunology; Genetics; Calculus; Statistics; Pathophysiology

Recipient of President's Scholarship and Edward E Slimp Endowed Award for Premedical Studies

Graduated with Honors

University of California, Davis

Completed 40 credits toward a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science

Coursework in Forensic Chemistry Lab, Analysis of Toxicants, Forensic Microscopy, Arson Investigation, Ethics

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Forensic Science, Student member. February

2014­February 2015.

Forensic Science Student Organization, University of California, Davis.

Member. September 2013­August 2014.

Chi Omega Sorority , Culver­Stockton College. Director of the Career and

Personal Development Chair (2012­2013).Philanthropy: Make a Wish

Foundation.

Beta Beta Beta , Culver­Stockton College. National Biological Honor

Society. Inducted in the spring of 2009 as an associate member.

Phi Eta Sigma , Culver­Stockton College. Freshman National Honor

Society. Inducted in the fall of 2009.