Bridie McErlain

New Zealand

+91 xxxx xxxxx

[email protected]

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Timeline
Current Company
Jan 2018 - now
Front of House
Hustle Group
Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
GirlBoss Advantage Intern
Fletcher Building
May 2020 - May 2020
GirlBoss Edge Scholarship Recipent
GirlBoss New Zealand
May 2020 - Aug 2020
Communications Manager
Genafriend
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
Front of House
Joylab Network
About me
Future Electrical Engineer with a passion for accessibility and inclusivity
Education
- Riccarton high school
  2016 - 2020
  High school diploma high school certificate of competence program ncea level 2 endorsed with merit (2019)
  Activities and Societies: 2020- Manukura ō Kōtuhi (House Captain), Executive Committee Member, Head of Tech Crew, Stage Manager (since 2018), Member of Drama Club and Theatre Scorts (since 2017), Showquest Student Manager, Senior Dance Leader. 2019- Student Director for production, Senior Committee Member, Performing Arts Leader, 40HF School leader. 2018 - Assistant Senior Dance Leader, Community Care Team, Chairperson on Junior Council (since 2017) Netball player/umpire (Since 2016)
- The university of auckland
  2021 -
  Bachelor of engineering - be electrical and electronics engineering
  Activities and Societies: Engineering Revue, University Netball, Women in Engineering Network Part II Electrical Engineering Student - Part-time studies
- University of canterbury
  2020 - 2020
  Star course biology/biological sciences
  The STAR at UC programme allows secondary school students from New Zealand to enrol in first-year degree-level courses while they are in Year 12 or 13. The STAR at UC Programme offers keen and capable students a stimulating challenge, an opportunity to make a head start on their tertiary degree study, the confidence that they have what it takes to succeed in tertiary study, and an opportunity to connect with like-minded secondary school students. Once the students achieve University Entrance… Show more The STAR at UC programme allows secondary school students from New Zealand to enrol in first-year degree-level courses while they are in Year 12 or 13. The STAR at UC Programme offers keen and capable students a stimulating challenge, an opportunity to make a head start on their tertiary degree study, the confidence that they have what it takes to succeed in tertiary study, and an opportunity to connect with like-minded secondary school students. Once the students achieve University Entrance they can credit courses they have successfully completed towards a relevant degree at UC and usually at other universities too. Show less
Experience
- Hustle group
  Jan 2018 - now
  Front of house
  Working across multiple venues including Joe's Garage Wigram, Fush Wigram, and Fush Prebbleton as both Front of House staff and Kitchen Assistant.
- Fletcher building
  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020
  Girlboss advantage intern
  GirlBoss Avantage is a 5 day leadership development programme for trail-blazing young women, and is run by Fletcher Building and GirlBoss New Zealand. I attended the first programme in January 2020 and enjoyed the personal development throughout the programme.
- Girlboss new zealand
  May 2020 - May 2020
  Girlboss edge scholarship recipent
  GirlBoss Edge: Healthcare Edition is a highly selective leadership accelerator programme for high school aged young women. Through this 10 day programme, I underwent high-level leadership training and received transformative mentoring from New Zealand's leading healthcare professionals. I worked in collaboration with companies such as Douglas Pharmaceuticals, Orion Health, and Geneva Healthcare, to solve real world healthcare problems. Through this incredible experience, I have been motivated and energised to continue to create change and innovate in the Health sector. Show less
- Genafriend
  May 2020 - Aug 2020
  Communications manager
  Genafriend: A Project Connecting Socially Disconnected Elderly Citizens with Keen Youth.Elderly all around New Zealand experience widespread loneliness and social disconnection, especially for those who are separated from their family & friends during this time. Here at Genafriend, we are looking for a team of mature, enthusiastic, and bright student volunteers who are willing to connect with a senior citizen via weekly video calls. Over time, you will create a mutually-beneficial and meaningful friendship with the elderly person. You will gain from their wisdom, learn new communication skills, find joy in getting to know them, and attain unique and impressive volunteering experience. Simultaneously, you will take part in creating positive social change, cultivating intergenerational relationships that alleviate social isolation for senior citizens at a time where it is much needed.My role at Genafriend involves contacting and working with people to expand Genafriend and improve on various areas. I have strong communication skills and am confident speaking to new people, making this a very rewarding role. Show less
- Joylab network
  Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
  Front of house
Licenses & Certifications
- Standard first aid, cpr and aed
  New zealand red cross
  Jul 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Bridie McErlain
  40th Professor Harry Messel International Science School School of Physics - University of Sydney Jul 2019 The International Science School is a biennial science school that celebrate and honors excellence in young people displaying a passion and aptitude for science, and aims to encourage these students to pursue careers in science and related areas.It is a two-week residential science camp which includes a range of activities including lectures by renowned scientists, hands-on scientific workshops and an active social program. Six New Zealand students were selected in 2019 and will be… Show more The International Science School is a biennial science school that celebrate and honors excellence in young people displaying a passion and aptitude for science, and aims to encourage these students to pursue careers in science and related areas.It is a two-week residential science camp which includes a range of activities including lectures by renowned scientists, hands-on scientific workshops and an active social program. Six New Zealand students were selected in 2019 and will be joined by another 140 students selected to attend from Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand and the United Kingdom.Learning and interacting with the professionals at ISS equipped me with motivation and new insight into how to pursue my goals in STEM. I underwent a lot of personal growth through the ISS and came out of it eager to begin my journey into a STEM career. Show less