Sarah Brydges

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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
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  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
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  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

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  Thompson Rivers University | Open Learning

  Jan 2025 - now

  PLAR Advisor