Sarah Brydges

Sarah Brydges

Maintenance Summer Student

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  • About me

    PLAR Advisor | TRU & Western University Graduate | Eager to Learn, Collaborate, and Make a Positive Impact

  • Education

    • Thompson Rivers University

      2022 - 2024
      Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Business Administration (with Co-op)

      Activities and Societies: Volunteer for Job Fair 2023, Open House 2023. Hiking club. Courses: Math for Business, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Accounting, Intro to Business, Statistics for Economics, Commercial Law, Financial Management, Marketing, Business Ethics, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Marketing Research, Professional Selling, Strategic Management.

    • Western University

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Major in Genetics, Minor in Medical Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Girl’s Flag Football Residence Intramural Team 2018-19. Western University Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) 2019-20 - Medical Math chapter. Deans Honour List: 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22Courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Human and Plant Genetics, Microimmunology, Physiology, Epidemiology, Ecology, Math, Project Management, Professional Writing, Healthcare Law, etc.

  • Experience

    • Equitable Life of Canada

      May 2021 - Aug 2021
      Maintenance Summer Student

      - Maintained a quality appearance of the property by mowing the grass, weeding, raking, sweeping, leaf blowing, edging, cultivating, watering grass and flowers, deadheading, trimming branches and bushes, and picking up litter.- Moved furniture for the office renovation and for company events.- Photocopied COVID-19 surveys.

    • City of Waterloo

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Outdoor Maintenance Student (Sports & Paint Crews)

      - Performed outdoor tasks for the sports crew and paint crew.- Painted soccer fields, cricket pitches, and baseball foul lines according to the paint schedule.- Conducted baseball diamond maintenance such as weeding, dutch hoeing, raking, trimming, litter picking, etc.- Frequently inspected fields and diamonds.- Cleaned washrooms and replaced public garbages.- Set up baseball diamonds for customers, collected signatures and addressed concerns.

    • Thompson Rivers University

      Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

      - Performed data cleanup in preparation for data reports that will show key stats about the co-op program. Using PowerBI, tested the types of graphs that could be included in dashboards for the finalized reports.- Contributed to the editing and formatting process of the department's online textbook and co-op student handbook.- Created certificates for Co-op Student of the Year and Job Fair Volunteers.- Organizer of the Winter 2023 Mock Interview Program, which included creating an interviewer schedule, relaying appointments to the correct interviewer, and dealing with appointment issues.- Assisted with Reverse Job Fair Events where co-op students created a virtual booth for employers to visit. Contributed to info session presentation. Sent out event info via mail merges. Reviewed and provided feedback on student booths. Show less

      • COOP 1000 Teaching Assistant

        May 2023 - Jun 2023
      • Business Analytics and Administrative Assistant

        Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
    • Thompson Rivers University

      Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

      - Improved PLAR’s Moodle sites visually and structurally, ensuring accessibility and incorporating engaging infographics.- Used Canva to create infographics, social media content, and other visual resources.- Meticulously aligned partnership data with Transfer and PLAR credit information, ensuring consistency and accuracy for students.- Transformed PLAR Course Outlines by creating a distinctive letterhead, maintaining uniform formatting, and extracting up-to-date information.- Provided valuable feedback to enhance PLAR projects, including the Initial Inquiry Form, PLAR Pathway Application, and more.- Collaborated on a PLAR Marketing Strategy, aiming to raise awareness on local, provincial, and national levels.- Partnered with a Student Advisor to create engaging educational content related to PLAR and establish a long-term social media plan.- Developed an engaging PLAR Assessor Training PowerPoint with impactful graphics and voiceover.- Created Power BI charts to visualize program relationships, age groups, and pathways of interest.- Updated a variety of resources and learning tools for the PLAR team and students. Show less

      • PLAR Co-op Student

        Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
      • COOP 1000 Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
    • Old Navy

      Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
      Seasonal Brand Associate

      - Engaged with customers, creating a welcoming store environment and enhancing the overall shopping experience through friendly interactions.- Handled customer interactions professionally, ensuring a positive and courteous experience for all customers.- Maintained an organized work environment, supporting various store areas including cash wrap, sales floor, and fitting room.- Communicated effectively with team members to meet store goals, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.- Worked on a flexible schedule and adapted to a fast-paced retail environment.- Quickly learned new tasks and worked during the Black Friday shopping weekend, assisting customers in finding specific items, answering questions, and efficiently processing transactions at the cash register.- Built strong team relationships and demonstrated a commitment to learning retail knowledge and improving skills, earning compliments from managers and coworkers and being considered for a permanent part-time position. Show less

    • Thompson Rivers University | Open Learning

      Jan 2025 - now
      PLAR Advisor
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