Assisted managers and supervisors from all departments of the company. Observed the compliance manager completing mandatory safety and regulation paperwork. Assisted the production manager with filling feed orders and routine checks on the chickens in each of the 10 houses. Sat in on production meetings where we discussed important factors influencing mortality rates and laying productivity. Gained valuable leadership and problem-solving skills while working in the chicken houses and processing plant.

Assisted an Agricultural Economics professor with conducting research and Extension work related to community economic development.Worked on an internal study on retail sector leakages in Mississippi and presented the findings to statewide farmers market operators. Worked on an internal study on the economic impact of the 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship could have on that State of Mississippi and its counties.Worked on an internal study on the economic impact of a proposed campsite enhancement in the Mississippi Delta National Forest.Organized data for monthly Extension publications for Mississippi counties and cities regarding their sales tax revenue. Worked with Excel, Stata, and IMPLAN software to analyze large datasets and to run economic contribution analyses.