Elizabeth Bridges CV October 2016 PDF

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Elizabeth Alice Bridges (Home) 03-‐ 3841572 / (Mobile) 027-‐8521889 (preferred) / Email:[email protected]

91 Opawa Rd, Opawa, Christchurch 8023

Date of Birth: 28th May 1996 Personal Statement As a final year Bachelor of Commerce student, I am currently seeking a full-‐time position of employment, for November 2016 onwards, that will act as a gateway to my emerging career in Supply Chain Management and Global Business. I have a high level of determination and perseverance, and I look forward to finding and joining a team that will both help me to employ my current skills, and embrace challenges that will allow me to grow as I strive for new levels of success.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Supply Chain Management and Global Business, Lincoln University (2014-‐ 2016)

Scholarship: Bright Start Earthquake Scholarship Recipient-‐ 2014

Relevant Courses Include: • Sustainable Sourcing, • Productivity Management • Project Planning and

Management, • International Management • The Global Business Environment • Transforming Data into

Information • Economies and Markets • Financial Information for Business

• Commercial Law Introduction • Managing People • Managing Value • International Trade • Sustainable Futures • Logistics Transport and

Distribution Management, • Sales Management • Supply Chain Management

Skills and Experiences Gained: • Research and analytical skills • Preparing reports to a professional

standard • Time management skills • Adapting to external time pressures • Ability to use Excel, Word and

Microsoft Project • Working with a diverse range of

people • Data analysis

• Preparing reports to a professional standard

• Negotiation skills • Cultural sensitivity and respecting

others’ beliefs • Industry visits: Foodstuff

Distribution Centre, Hornby & TOLL Distribution Centre, Hornby.

• Interpersonal communication • Project management analysis


Rangi Ruru Girls’ School (2009-‐2013) NCEA Level One-‐ Merit Endorsement (2011) NCEA Level Two-‐ Merit Endorsement (2012) NCEA Level Three-‐ Merit Endorsement (2013) University Entrance (2013)

Co-‐curricular activities and awards: • Sports-‐ Cycling (pocket badge award), Dragon Boating (medal), Netball • Cultural-‐ Choir, Debating, Singing Lessons, Speech and Drama (honours award) • Educational-‐ Young Enterprise Scheme (colours) (See below)

Mount Pleasant Primary School (2001-‐2008)

Additional Qualifications: • New Zealand Drivers’ License-‐ Full License (2015) • Defensive Driving Certificate-‐ AA Sydenham (2015) • New Zealand Forklift Operators License-‐ AMS (2016) • “Class F” Driving License Endorsement -‐ AMS (2016)

Employment Part-‐time Barista, Casual and Country, Christchurch August 2013-‐Present

• Customer-‐focused role -‐ dealing with a range of diverse people on a professional level • Began working as a café assistant, and developed to a fully competent barista-‐ showing

that I am a keen learner and adapt readily to new challenges • Responsibilities including cash handling, weekend managerial work, opening and closing

the café and running the café single-‐handedly • Experience with stock-‐take and assisting with product ordering • Occasional Summer work in the adjourning Homestore and warehouse facility

Key personal skills gained from this job include: • The ability to work in a busy,

stressful environment • Using my initiative • Telephone and communication

skills • Working in a close team whilst

respecting authority

• Gaining a consistent work ethic and stepping up where needed

• Long term commitment to a work place

• Gaining the trust and respect of employers, colleagues and clients

Market Research Interviewer, Opinions Market Research Limited, Christchurch June 2016-‐ Present

• Working alongside and on behalf of reputable clients including the Christchurch City Council and Canterbury District Health Board

• Diverse work load-‐ both Field Based and Office-‐Based Work • Interacting with the general public • Note-‐taking at a professional level within focus Groups • Self motivated position-‐ teaching me increased time management skills • Integrating technology and unfamiliar technology into workload


Office Assistant, Market Valuation Limited, Christchurch January 2013-‐ Present

• Casual office assistant for a leading local property valuation firm • Miscellaneous office jobs e.g. research, correlation and coding/spreadsheet data entry/

filing • Performed analyses through contracts to EQC and other reputable organisations

Additional Skills Developed:

• Respecting confidentiality • Understanding business documents

• Acting in a professional manner within a

business environment

Voluntary activities

Young Enterprise Scheme (2012)

• “Managing and Sales Director” for Flatpack Farming

• Experience of running a real business-‐ passion developed from this

• Overview of all aspects of a supply chain for a product

• Received 2 National Awards presented by Governor General, 4 awards at Canterbury level

• Worked and relied on a close team • Marketed and sold our product at

Canterbury A&P Show • Business presentations ‘Dragons’

Den’ style – won awards based on this

New Zealand Elite Cycling Nationals (January 2012)

• Volunteer work as assistant for the event manager

• Preparing and distribution of registration packs

• Working alongside professionals • Experiencing the stress of

management and coordinating workers over a sustained period

Lincoln University Students Association Class representative:

• Introduction to Commercial Law (Semester Two, 2014)

• Sales and Retail Management (Semester One, 2016)

• Business Presentation to Farmlands’ Cooperative CEO

Interests and hobbies

• Exercising-‐ particularly at the gym and cycling

• Photography • Spending time with

friends and family • Caring for animals

• Driving and exploring • Meditation • Cycling • Boating • Baking, cooking, and

barista skills

• Travelling through New Zealand and discovering Maori culture/ tikanga

• Have travelled to Europe, Asia & Australia


Documents

Elizabeth Bridges CV October 2016 PDF