Kelsey King Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, KS, US

• Responsible for building and leading team of Sustainability Specialists and coordinating project work to advance on-farm sustainability initiatives and manage national program implementation for 6,300+ dairy farm.
• Provides leadership and project management on greenhouse gas reduction, soil health, water quality, renewable energy, workforce development, and environmental reporting

Cologny, Geneva, CH

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Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Drove implementation of environmental stewardship strategy for 1,600+ dairy farm cooperative
• Led project management of GHG reduction, water conservation, water quality, and soil health initiatives
• Developed project proposals for multinational food and beverage companies investing in on-farm sustainability
• Managed measurement tools and data reporting, guiding improvement of modeling capabilities and farm insights
• Collaborated with government relations, animal nutrition, crop inputs, agronomic sustainability business units and external stakeholders to accelerate economically viable solutions at the farm level

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Supported 500+ farms across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri in achieving their on-farm sustainability goals
• Designed and implemented sustainability initiatives in collaboration with customers
• Managed and suggested products and services that contribute to on-farm sustainability
• Completed Conservation Dairy Assessments with member farms by gathering data on greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water usage, and other environmental practices
• Positioned Land O'Lakes as a sustainability leader by acting as local expert and developing partnerships with organizations in the Midwest
• Worked cross-functionally with other Member Relations team members and Land O'Lakes Truterra to ensure consistent regional messaging to Land O'Lakes member dairies

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Conducted greenfield, vehicle routing, network optimization, cost to serve, and other analyses to drive supply chain innovation and strategy
• Modeled, optimized, and simulated crop inputs and animal nutrition supply chain networks using Llamasoft Supply Chain Guru and Excel to improve logistics and distribution management practices
• Communicated data insights through visualizations and actionable recommendations to bring technical analysis to life for stakeholders using PowerBI and Tableau
• Provided supply chain analysis services as a consultant for key customers

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Implemented agricultural and enterprise development by supporting partner enterprises with short-term technical assistance
• Advised efforts to achieve Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and ISO 22000 Food Safety Management certification
• Designed production space layouts to increase capacity
• Consulted on food manufacturing Quality Assurance and Research and Development laboratory design
• Reviewed Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plans
• Facilitated connections between business owners and Sri Lankan private and public resources, along with Land O'Lakes, Inc. expertiseIndustries - personal care product manufacturing, cinnamon and spice processing.

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Created an Agronomy Service Center procedures manual to consolidate standardized expectations and communicate changes, enabling a smooth and successful merger
• Designed processes to incorporate seed into the existing crop protection product order management system and hub and spoke distribution network
• Developed a proposal as part of a cross-functional team to encourage future generations to be interested in a career in agriculture and with Land O'Lakes

Arden Hills, Minnesota, US

• Managed half stick line efficiency project with an annualized benefit of $1.53 MM (16% schedule adherence increase)
• Created an integrated process flow diagram with key capacity information
• Conducted monthly Compass Audits (internal integrated safety, quality, GMP audit)
• Planned and executed sampling for R&D plant trials and projects
• Assisted in development of training program using instructional system design (ISD) with a goal of reducing turnover, increasing operator skills and technical knowledge, and reducing downtime and off-spec product
• Assisted finance department with calculating 2017 labor absorption standards

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

• Provided prospective students and their supporters campus housing tours
• Led campus tours for special guests
• Assisted with Cal Poly Open House

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

• Developed community in apartment style housing, with responsibility for 160 residents shared with one other Advisor
• Aided supervisors in team development and on-going training as a returning staff member
• Provided conflict mediation, social and educational programming, and resource referrals to freshmen, athletes, international students, and other continuing student residents
• Assisted students during crises including mental health issues, medical emergencies, threats of violence, incarceration, and fire
• Advised Community Council resident leadership team
• Awarded "Advisor of the Year" recognition

• Shared study abroad experience and knowledge with prospective students
• Communicated information about the general Cal Poly study abroad process as well as specific CSU IP programs
• Promoted International Programs through marketing and outreach efforts including classroom visits, presentations to organizations/clubs, participation in study abroad fairs, and other CSU IP events
• Served as a panel member for underrepresented students abroad at pre-departure orientations

• Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised high school interns employed by the YMCA through a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Facilitated personal and professional development activities for interns
• Provided training on environmental education
• Organized various natural resource career shadowing opportunities through government and nonprofit agencies

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

• Built community in Cerro Vista apartments, working with another Advisor in a building of 140 residents
• Mentored new Advisors and offered my experience as a resource to supervisors and teammates
• Completed Safer Advocate training to support survivors and reduce sexual assault and relationship violence on campus
• Headed social media focus area jointly with another Advisor by distributing bi-weekly email newsletters

• Cultivated and harvested fresh vegetables and herbs
• Raised ducks and chickens for both meat and eggs and constructed/maintained electric fences and coops
• Instructed and supervised French exchange student and part time employees in daily operations
• Completed CSA administrative tasks such as scheduling, record keeping, and product subscriptions
• Planned and staffed a booth at Wellness Fair community event
• Communicated farm to table concept and daily specials to customers at a country store the farm supplied and I worked at on weekends and evenings

San Luis Obispo, CA, US

• Managed the Mustang Pride themed Sierra Madre Tower of 120 freshman cooperatively with another Advisor
• Created a positive living learning community by developing social activities and educational programs
• Connected residents with theme partners and campus resources
• Led the Cultural Inclusion focus area

• Interviewed, trained, and directed high school counselors
• Assisted in planning career and leadership development for other counselors
• Created marketing materials for camps
• Designed and implemented lesson plans for Migrant Education, Head Start, and YMCA Program groups

Bachelor'S Degree, Agribusiness With Spanish And Ethnic Studies Minors

Spanish Language And Culture