2025-2026 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

Pages 30-36 are examples of chronological and functional one-page resumes.

APRIL AGRICULTURE

PHONE : 773-512-5974 | EMAIL: aprilag@purdue.edu ADDRESS: Lafayette, IN 47909 | LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/aprilag

EDUCATION Purdue University:

West Lafayette, IN Graduation: May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness: Concentration in Finance

Minor: Crop Science

GPA: 3.85/4.00

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Agricultural Economics Advising Office

West Lafayette, IN September 2023- Present

Student Intern

• Support advising staff to ensure the organization of scheduled appointments and overall office facility • Connect and help students navigate the office to better facilitate advising appointments • Communicate with staff in the department to get things done efficiently Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. May 2024- August 2024 • Assisted managers in all three production departments (Propagation, Growing, Stock and R&D) to better understand the production of woody shrubs • Explored marketing and shipping departments to better understand the company as a whole • Participated in exit interviews and check-ins to help develop the internship program for the future Nutrien Ag Solutions Bangor, MI May 2023- August 2023 • Scouted blueberries, cranberries, wheat, soybeans, and corn to gain a better insight of crop development • Completed a project about a corn pop-up fertilizer trial and presented findings to division members and interns • Facilitated the use of scouting technology to communicate reports with colleagues and growers AGRICULTURAL IMPACT Agricultural Economics – Envoy West Lafayette, IN Student Ambassador August 2024- Present • Facilitate socials and additional events in the department to create a welcoming environment • Interact and learn from faculty members and advisors to be a better leader Purdue Rising Professionals – Central Committee West Lafayette, IN Scheduling Coordinator Co-Chair April 2024-Present Grand Haven, MI Rotational Production Intern Agronomic Intern • Develop and manage 7 separate schedules for 54 individuals over a 3-day program • Organize classroom talks, student panels, and meetings with student organizations Issues 360 – Student Participant • Completed a project to communicate agricultural topics to young kids in the classroom • Learned applicable topics involving issues in agriculture and how to navigate those problems Agriculture Future of America – Participant • Selected to participate in the annual Leader’s Conference • Attended sessions through the Sustainability Institute, Crop Science Institute, and Policy Institute STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Purdue Intercollegiate Crops Judging Team – Member • Memorize plant species and learn about agronomic principles to use in national competition Delight Ministries – Member • Connect with women from many backgrounds to become stronger in our faith and encourage one another Purdue Agribusiness Club – Member • Listened to industry professionals, attended leadership conferences, and interacted with fellow student members Purdue Exponent – Staff Photographer • Captured and edited sporting event, campus, and interview photos for print in the newspaper West Lafayette, IN Student January 2024 Kansas City, MO November 2024 Delegate

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SAMPLE RESUME