Bethanne Gardner
@bethannegardner
Determined structural engineering student with hands-on site, CAD/BIM and office administration experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a diligent third-year Structural Engineering student with practical experience across construction sites, office administration, and customer-facing roles. I combine CAD/BIM proficiency, site inspection experience and strong report and spreadsheet skills to support efficient project delivery.
I am adaptable, a quick learner and a confident communicator who has managed teams, handled company documents and funds, and delivered large event and retail operations. I seek opportunities to grow my engineering experience, contribute to project workflows and develop technical competence, preferably in a remote-friendly role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bartender & Waitress
Sportsman’s Bar & Restaurant / Maureen’s Bar
Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)
Served customers and managed bar operations including solo shifts, cash handling, closing procedures, and large bookings up to 200 people while maintaining service and cleanliness standards.
Office Administrator Assistant
Conor Phelan Construction
Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)
Supported office operations and tendering by organizing contract documents, formatting reports and emails, preparing Excel spreadsheets, and producing a tender pricing document that informed bulk-buy cost savings.
Student Engineer
Cork County Council
May 2024 - Sep 2024 (4 months)
Conducted site inspections and map-reading, maintained organized project data and weekly journals, supported interconnector cable site visits, and handled public communications and complaint follow-up processes.
Sales Assistant
Shaws Department Stores
Sep 2023 - May 2024 (8 months)
Operated tills and customer service desk, advised customers on products including technical measurements, and integrated into the retail team while supporting new staff onboarding.
Sales Assistant
Dunnes Stores
Nov 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 9 months)
Handled cash and card transactions including National Lottery machine, managed stock and promotions, trained new staff, and performed closing duties and daily reporting to management.
Waitress and Cashier
Square Grill
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Took orders, served and cleared tables, handled telephone orders, managed stock and dishwashing, and prepared food items including salads and desserts during service shifts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Munster Technological University
Bachelor of Engineering, Structural Engineering
2022 - 2025
Pursued a Level 8 Bachelor in Structural Engineering completing three years with modules including Health & Safety, BIM, CAD, Communications, and Land Surveying; final year deferred.
Árd Scoil na nDéise
Leaving Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Leaving Certificate studying Irish, English, Mathematics, Accounting, Physics, German, and Home Economics.
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