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Josephine Brigham

WEST LAFAYETTE,IN

Summary

A dedicated botany undergraduate student with an interest in evolutionary ecology and conservation work. A hard working individual with reliable skills in leadership, problem solving and organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Volunteer

Purdue University
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked on image analysis using imageJ to measure how the storage of cabohyrates in different tree species is affected by biotic and abiotic stressors.

Coxswain

Purdue University
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Acted as a leader of the Women's rowing team of over forty girls.
  • Provided and implemented strategies during practices and races to drive our team to success
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations in fast paced environments
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance, as well as resolving conflict between team members
  • Passionate about learning new coxswain techniques and committed to continual improvement of myself and my rowers.

Advanced Mountaineering Course

NOLS
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Crossed high altitude glaciers and mountains on snow, ice, and rock.
  • Cultivated advanced mountaineering skills
  • Followed strict Leave No Trace practices
  • Challenged myself physically, mentally and emotionally through high risk situations
  • Developed communication and leadership skills as part of a rope-team
  • Successfully managed risk in high intensive environments

Soccer Captain

Mount Royal Academy
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships between players
  • Provided constructive feedback to players and coaches to enhance performance and maximize potential.
  • Helped facilitate practice to run smoothly and focus on activities that would best promote gameplay and cultivation of techniques.

Member of the National Honors Society

Bishop Brady High School
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Upheld academic standing to maintain membership in club.
  • Participated in fundraising and volunteering events that benefited the school and community volunteered at local food pantries, community work.

Volunteer

Habitat For Humanity
04.2019 - 04.2019
  • Helped rebuild homes and bring aid to victims of recent flooding of the community
  • Planted and maintained gardens and public spaces previously devastated by flooding
  • Rebuilt and maintained public spaces for common use of the local community

Church Volunteer

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
01.2015 - 03.2018
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
  • Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.
  • Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
  • Built church community children's morals and values through Sunday school service.
  • Participated in religious ceremonies and events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Plant Science

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
05.2025

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Work Ethic
  • Attention To Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Hardworking

Timeline

Lab Volunteer

Purdue University
02.2023 - 05.2023

Coxswain

Purdue University
08.2022 - 12.2022

Advanced Mountaineering Course

NOLS
07.2022 - 08.2022

Soccer Captain

Mount Royal Academy
09.2020 - 11.2020

Volunteer

Habitat For Humanity
04.2019 - 04.2019

Member of the National Honors Society

Bishop Brady High School
01.2017 - 05.2019

Church Volunteer

Kearsarge Community Presbyterian Church
01.2015 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Plant Science

Purdue University
Josephine Brigham