1. Brianna Powell
3657 Guizar Ave, Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 - (810) 941-5037 - powelbri@mail.gvsu.edu
Summary of Qualifications
● Extensive lab and field experiences in animal behavior and ecology
● Outgoing and cheery personality that is dependable, hard-working, and organized
● Very active lifestyle and willing to do outdoor strenuous work
● Works well in a team of people and has extensive leadership experience
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science in Biology Graduation: April 30,
2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.407
Experience
Busser– St. Clair Coney Island April 2013 – January 2014
● Responsible for working front and back of the house
● Assisted both cooks and wait staff in daily activities. Includes: seating customers, serving
food and taking drink orders, handling money, food prep, and maintaining cleanliness
● Remained calm towards customers during very busy and stressful hours
Student Tutor – Grand Valley State University November 2015 - April 2016
● Tutoring lower level students in general biology, environmental science, and genetics
● Tutoring 1-5 students; often involving patience and making proper use of time allotted
● Using various teaching techniques and altering explanations for students’ understanding
Undergraduate Research – Grand Valley State University December 2014 – April
2016
● Extensive research with a faculty mentor
● Development of extensive writing and statistical skills
● Worked with a team of collaborators
ResearchStudent Ambassador – Grand Valley State University September 2015 - April
2016
● Give 20-30 minute presentations about the Office of Undergraduate Research and
Scholarship services to lower level courses with public speaking skills
● Work closely with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship to promote
undergraduate research. This involves brainstorming for outreach events and promotions

2. Student Organization President – Grand Valley State University April 2015 - April
2016
● Necessitates strong leadership skills by demanding a strong and decisive personality
● Use organizational skills for meetings, national conferences, and group volunteer events
● Work with and delegate tasks to the board to provide new opportunities to club members
Big Sid’s Sanctuary Cat Shelter Volunteer – Grand Rapids, MI March 2014 – April
2016
● Work in a team to accomplish a list of goals in a set amount of time
● Current member of a team dedicated to the care of the cats requiring teamwork and
maintaining a level head in medical emergencies
● Extensive involvement in the direct care of the cats including: identifying an illness,
prescribing medication under direction of a veterinarian, and giving required medication
Activities and Honors
● GVSU Student Leadership Award January 2016
● Research scholar transcript designation January 2016
● Pre-Professional Council secretary October 2015 – April
2016
● Student Summer Scholar May 2015 – August 2015
● Koeze Fellow May 2015 – August 2015
● President, Pre-Veterinary Club of Grand Valley April 2015 - April
2016
● Big Sid’s Sanctuary Animal Shelter Volunteer March 2014 – April
2016
Presentations
● Student Summer Scholar Showcase; poster; Grand Rapids, MI August 2015
● Midwestern Primate Interest Group; poster, St. Louis, MO October 2015
● WMRUGS Research Conference; poster, Grand Rapids, MI November 2015
References
● Dr. Cynthia Thompson, Grand Valley State University, faculty research mentor, email:
thompscy@gvsu.edu
● Dr. Terry Trier, Grand Valley State University, professor/advisor, email: triert@gvsu.edu
● Susan Mendoza, Grand Valley State University, OURS Director, email:
mendozsu@gvsu.edu
● Leisha Roman, Big Sid’s Shift Leader, email: leisha62@yahoo.com