Thomas Bloom

Motivated and hardworking first-year engineering student at the University of Canterbury with a strong foundation in problem-solving and teamwork. Dedicated and time-efficient, with three years of rowing experience that has honed discipline, resilience, and collaboration skills. I am a friendly and proactive team player who thrives in fast-paced environments - balancing academic commitments with extracurricular activities. I am eager to apply my skills to new challenges and opportunities that come before me. I am available to work all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, along with late afternoons during the week.

• Completed NCEA L1 a year ahead of my age group (Excellence endorsement)
• Completed NCEA L2 (Merit Endorsement) - Second overall at L2 Calculus at my school
• Completed NCES L3 (Merit Endorsement) - Excellence endorsed in Economics and Accounting
• Completed a introductory barista coffee training course (Chiasso Coffee Roasters)
• Restricted NZ drivers licence

• Volunteer work for 2 years at TGS rowing club - includes recruiting students to the club, explaining to parents how trainings work and what rowing is about, along with mentoring of beginner rowers.

• Form leader (2023, 2024 at TGS) (leading a form class of ~35 students) - This included giving presentations, organising group activities, and making sure everyone was included.

• Volunteer for the Auckland Marathon - This included directing traffic away from roads where the marathon was taking place along with supporting the runners and answering questions about the marathon from onlookers.