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Overview
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Abigail Linton

Summary

Passionate first year political science and journalism student looking for hands-on research opportunities. Highly organized and driven individual who is eager to grow with a group of peers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Elliot School of Communication, Wichita State Univeristy
05.2025 - 07.2025

Collected data in the form of phone surveys, spoke to varying demographics about their opinions on controversial topics.

Head Drum Major

Maize High School Marching Band
08.2021 - 05.2025

Served as a liaison between band members and administration to resolve conflicts, developed an inclusive culture by emphasizing team-building activities, supported new members by offering individualized help, increased showmanship of performances through conducting with creative musical interpretation.

Volunteer

Tallgrass Film Center
06.2024 - 10.2024

Fostered a sense of community by engaging with guests about the films shown, completed necessary domestic tasks, operated cash register at snack bar with accuracy.

Theater Actor

Maize High School Drama Club
03.2024 - 09.2024

Performed in various plays, used script analysis to bring characters to life, quickly and accurately memorized scripts to aid in a smooth rehearsal process, promptly applied feedback from performances.

Volunteer

Wichita Public Library
05.2024 - 07.2024

Motivated students to enroll in the summer reading program, guided families in setting educational goals, assisted with organizing and advertising community events.

Varsity Speech and Debate

Maize High School
08.2021 - 12.2022

Edited and composed topic research within tight deadlines, collaborated with peers to direct and perform humorous skits in competition, mentored younger students in both debate and speech events.

Education

Undergraduate - Political Science/ Journalism

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
01-2029

Maize High School
Maize, KS
01-2025

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Public Speaking
  • Time management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

Research Assistant

Elliot School of Communication, Wichita State Univeristy
05.2025 - 07.2025

Volunteer

Tallgrass Film Center
06.2024 - 10.2024

Volunteer

Wichita Public Library
05.2024 - 07.2024

Theater Actor

Maize High School Drama Club
03.2024 - 09.2024

Head Drum Major

Maize High School Marching Band
08.2021 - 05.2025

Varsity Speech and Debate

Maize High School
08.2021 - 12.2022

Undergraduate - Political Science/ Journalism

University of Missouri

Maize High School

Honors and Distinctions

  • Commencement Speaker, MHS 2025 Graduation
  • 2025 Kansas State Scholar
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence
  • Christopher James Maurer Memorial Band Leadership Award