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- Photography
- Volunteer work
- Travel
John Bridgham
Farmville,VA
Summary
Anthropological and archaeological background through on-site excavations and analysis, along with an anthropology/archaeology education from Longwood University. Also has developed leadership and strategic planning skills along with team/event management through various extracurricular leadership roles and Longwood's student engagement department.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clubs and Organizations Director
Longwood University Student Engagement
08.2025 - Current
- Guided students in developing and establishing new campus organizations, ensuring compliance with university policies.
- Chaired the Clubs and Organizations Committee, overseeing recognition processes and providing ongoing support.
- Collaborated with fellow executive board members to coordinate student government operations and campus initiatives.
Field Archaeologist
Red Hill National Memorial
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Excavated and documented two historic enslaved persons’ cabins with attention to context and stratigraphy.
- Processed, washed, and cataloged artifacts to support archaeological research and preservation.
- Assisted with public archaeology outreach, educating visitors about the site’s history and significance.
- Contributed to preliminary artifact research and interpretation for future analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology/Archaeology
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05-2026
Skills
- Site surveying and excavation
- Artifact analysis
- Historical research
- Data interpretation
- Public outreach
- Operations management
- Team management
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making
- Project management
Affiliations
Phi Mu Delta national fraternity: President of Longwoods local Sigma Alpha chapter. Led chapter operations, managed executive board, and coordinated events fostering brotherhood, service, and democracy.
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Longwood University's Student Government Association - Director of Clubs and Organizations '25-'26
Phi Mu Delta National Fraternity - Sigma Alpha Chapter President '24-'25
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity - Alpha Alpha Omicron Chapter Historian '25-'26
Elwood's Cabinet Food Pantry - Director of Donations '25-'26
Longwood's Big Event - Director of Students '24-'25
Timeline
Clubs and Organizations Director
Longwood University Student Engagement
08.2025 - Current
Field Archaeologist
Red Hill National Memorial
06.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology/Archaeology
Longwood University
Education
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Interests
- Archaeology
- Museums
- Cultural studies
- Photography
- Journalistic writing
- Creative writing
- Hiking
- Cultural explorational travel
- Community service