Brigit Kane
Spring Lake,New Jersey
Summary
Recent psychology graduate, with a minor in global studies, who has leadership experience, strong academic performance, and involvement in campus organizations. Interest in applying psychological knowledge in professional and research-based settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant at the Laboratory on Affective Neuroscience & Development (L.A.N.D)
The Catholic University of America
Washington, USA
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Attended weekly meetings with LAND's Principal Investigator, Dr. Elise Cardinale, and laboratory members to discuss project developments and research progress.
- Observed and documented participants' responses and behaviors during independently run studies, contributing to data collection and analysis efforts
- Distributed promotional flyers for LAND-run studies to engage students and visitors in research activities. by distributing flyers to students and visitors, increasing awareness and participation in ongoing research
Psychology Peer Mentor
The Catholic University of America
Washington, USA
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Provided personalized guidance via email and in-person meetings, facilitating academic success and personal adjustment for assigned first-year students
- Guided first-year psychology students through academic challenges and personal adjustment, supporting academic and personal transition to college
- Shared departmental resources and promoted Psychology Club events, enhancing student engagement on campus
Shift Leader & Service Worker
Playa Bowls
Belmar, USA
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Advanced to shift leader role and coordinated team operations; oversaw co-worker tasks in absence of manager
- Prepared and delivered customer orders, ensuring satisfaction and quick service
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of workspace for optimal service delivery
- Completed register closeouts by reconciling daily sales and managing cash and credit transactions, including tip distribution
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Global Studies
The Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C.05-2026
Skills
- Laboratory Software
- Data Collection
- Data analysis
- Laboratory record-keeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Program Management
- Customer Service
- Cash management
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership & Mentorship
Campus Involvement Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
- Psi Chi- The International Honor Society in Psychology
- Pi Gamma Mu- International Honor Society in Social Sciences
- Phi Eta Sigma- National Honor Society
- Psychology club at The Catholic University of America
Recognition
- Four-time Dean's List recipient
- Employee of the Month with Playa Bowls
Coursework
- General Psychology (PSY 201)
- Introduction to Global Studies (SOC 111)
- Intro to Biological Psychology (PSY 204)
- Introductory Statistics (PSY 322)
- Qualitative Research Methods (PSY 481)
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant at the Laboratory on Affective Neuroscience & Development (L.A.N.D)
The Catholic University of America
08.2025 - 05.2026
Psychology Peer Mentor
The Catholic University of America
08.2023 - 05.2026
Shift Leader & Service Worker
Playa Bowls
06.2020 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Global Studies
The Catholic University of America