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
West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette
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
Waddington Range, British Columbia
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
Sunapee, NH
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
Concord, NH
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
West Virginia
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
New London, NH
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, IN05.2025
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