Brittany Kampfer

Brittany M. Kampfer- ​• Durham, NC • (714)- Employment objective: ​To obtain a position in a R&D lab intended for user research, utilizing my substantial laboratory experience gained while attending Duke University to improve the lives and wellbeing of patients. Further, my extensive knowledge of various lab environments in both biology and chemistry will contribute to team goals and/or job requirements. Education Duke University​, Durham, NC May 2020 Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minors: Chemistry and History ● Major GPA: 3.4 Relevant Academic Experience: ​Molecular biology lab experience in NGS - DNA prep, transformation, PCR, and cloning techniques of yeast and fungi; familiar with aseptic techniques, serial dilutions, accurate pipetting, and qPCR analysis; various upper level bio classes with emphasis on following SOPs/critical thinking skills; familiar with lab equipment in both chemistry/biology settings Leadership and Community Experience Collegiate Athlete Pre-Medical Experience (CAPE)​,​ ​Mentor and Volunteer​, Duke University Nov. 2016 – May 2020 ● Mentor younger Duke undergraduate female student-athletes who desire to become doctors with MCAT/GRE test preparation suggestions, future school application processes, and work during potential gap years during my junior and senior year. ● Collaborate with doctors, PAs, and nurses in the Brain Tumor Center of the Duke Hospital to aid in the well-being and livelihood of newly diagnosed/recurring glioblastoma patients. ● Discuss social, economic, and ethical issues within the medical realm at biweekly dinners with 50 fellow female undergraduate student-athletes, the Head of Duke Neuro-Oncology, and the Duke Chief of Neurosurgery. Student-Athlete Civic Engagement (ACE)​,​ ​Ambassador​, Duke University Sep. 2019 – May 2020 ● Served as a peer advisor throughout the ACE fall application process and acted as a liaison to the swim team by providing marketing materials, answering questions, and informing teammates of deadlines. ● Organized meetings with other members from the ACE Program to coordinate individual jobs in regards to advertising the program to all Varsity teams on campus. Student-Athlete Civic Engagement (ACE)​,​ ​Ethical Volunteer​, Cusco, Peru ​July 2019 - Aug. 2019 ● Qualified and chosen (1 out of 5 athletes from Duke) to participate in a 3-week international volunteer program through the Duke / Stanford ACE Program. ● Restored a tree nursery and built both a greenhouse and trail to a viewpoint under the leadership and guidance of the rural Peruvian community to both increase environmental conservation and to establish / promote rural tourism in Cusco. ● Explored the historical, cultural, social, linguistic, and economic complexities of the Andean world with Centro Bartolomé de Las Casas (CBC), a non-profit organization centered in Cusco, through weekly meetings. Intercollegiate Athletics & Awards Duke University​, Division I Women’s Varsity Swimming Team ● ● ● ● ​Aug. 2016 – May 2020 Devoted 20 hours per week to competitive swimming annually with 54 other teammates while carrying a pre-medical course load. Received an athletic scholarship and 3-time member of the ACC conference team. Solidified valuable qualities such as a growth mindset, team-centered collaboration, and time management. Supervise and coordinate dates and times for team volunteering at the local soup kitchen during my senior year. Awards:​ ACC Academic Honor Roll Work Experience SwimLabs, ​Level 1 and 2 Instructor​, Lake Forest, CA ● ● ● July 2020 - Present Formulate both short- and long-term goals with clients (youth, competitive swimmers, adults) based on their individual abilities, then develop effective lesson plans for them to accomplish those goals. Expanded my clientele base to 60 people per week in my relatively short time of working part-time with the company. Ensure the maintenance of materials and supplies required to manage the pools and pool decks. Skills and Interests Certifications/Licenses: ​CPR/AED/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Certifications; Class C Driver’s License Computer:​ ​Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; 68 WPM typing speed Languages:​ ​Spanish, 8 years – conversational fluency