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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

-Design, direct, and oversee all implementation of K-12 and Adult Learner educational programs and outreach events, including In-Person Field Trips, Virtual Field Trips, AgSTEM Summer Camp, FFA Youth Leadership Day, High School Animal Science Site Visits, Rodeo Behind the Chutes Tours, BBQ Pitmaster Tours, and Leadership Summit-Point of contact for all partner-related programming such as Girl Scout Council of NE KS and NW MO, Agriculture Future of America, 4-H and the National FFA Organization-Provide strategic direction and management oversight for judging contests (Collegiate Crops, Collegiate Livestock, 4-H & FFA Invitational Livestock, Collegiate Meats, and National 4-H Meats) and newly organized competitive events -Provide direct oversight of all American Royal Museum operations, including collections management, accession and deaccession planning, development of programs, exhibitory, patron support, promotions and volunteer management-Develop and manage all scholarship programs and work with Chief Financial Officer on the Scholarship Fund. Awarding ~$175,000 annually, this includes Royal Scholars, Veterinary Scholars and other scholarships awarded through competitive events-Annually, education and scholarship programs impacted ~18,500 individuals annually

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

-Designed and managed six unique agriculture and food experiential learning programs, focused on different industry segments with student audience sizes ranging from 40 to 125 -Identified, recruited, and trained ~80 panelists, session facilitators, and keynote speakers per event-Developed, alongside Director of Programs, long-term strategic programming goals and needs, including ideation and execution of two new conference concepts in 2022 and 2023

Recruit talent for the agronomy and seed industries of the Western US, including: AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA

Lawrence, Kansas Area

-Managed 3 feasibility studies interviewing 75+ alumni per study through in-person, phone and survey interviews to deliver report of findings and campaign recommendations to clients -Managed $500,000 goal capital campaigns, including major gift solicitations-Recruited, trained, and managed campaign volunteer board to towards organizational priorities, donor recognition strategy, volunteer solicitations, and stewardship of gifts

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Worked with existing colonies to meet qualifications for charter through developing foundation in academic success, recruitment and retention, membership development, risk management, financial stability, brotherhood and National Fraternity compliance in all standards-Developed relationships with 3 prospective campuses the National Fraternity considered for expansion through in-person meetings, student recruitment and organization presentations-Led expansion to a new campus recruiting 22 founding members of organization in 6 weeks without a previously existing Greek community-Through hands-on workshops, strategic planning sessions, co-facilitating 4 recruitment focused national leadership programs grew fraternity membership in all metrics-Analyzed data from online training platform AGRconnect to develop strategies for greater usage, enhanced resources and broader understanding of training-Conducted visits on 24 campuses analyzing current practices and providing recommendations for enhanced fraternity experience

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Conducted chapter visits to 37 different campuses to support in all areas of chapter and campus life-Provided insight and guidance to 1500+ members through innovative solutions and effective facilitation and workshop programming covering topics relating to risk management, academic success, brotherhood, recruitment-Served as liaison between national office, 250+ undergraduate officers, 75+ alumni volunteers, 37 campuses university officials and corporate partners -Co-Facilitator Adviser Forum; weekend retreat to provide new alumni volunteers with skills and resources to serve in role-Small Group Facilitator Leadership Seminar; regional weekend retreat to provide collegiate officers with leadership skills development, strategic planning for year of service and key National Fraternity information. Led workshops on Risk Management and Academic Success-Small Group Facilitator Recruitment School; weekend retreat to provide collegiate recruitment teams fresh ideas and strategies on how to recruit new members more effectively

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

-Coordinated prospective student visits and deliver tours to students, alumni and university special guests-Participated in the recruitment of students to Kansas State University by giving campus tours, letter writing projects, and phone calling

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

AGEC 410 Teaching Assistant for Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh-Manage grade book for all students and coordinate all online resources available -Resolve all student concerns and assist with all student disputes

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

-Developed communication materials regarding launch of dealerenrichment.com-Created and delivered 4th quarter field communication to all District Sales Managers, Area Business Managers and Dealer Enrichment Specialists-Implemented formalized process for obtaining Certified Crop Adviser Continuing Education Units for all trainings completed by sales organization

River Falls, Wisconsin, United States

-Executed SWOT market analysis for three counties in WI and developed action plans to grow market share-Gathered data of Climate Basic and Pro technology use with 5+ Top Producer Accounts in the states of Wisconsin and Minnesota-Worked with 9 district sales managers, 2 territory agronomists, 30+ dealers, and 30+ farmers

Fontenay-Près-Chablis, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

-Hosted American clients for wine tastings and discussions on location-Participated in general vineyard management with tasks including pruning vines, applying fungicide to prevent brown rot and oidium, lifting of vine branches for pruning-Assisted in winery management including racking and clarification of wine, cleaning and sterilization of barrels and tanks, labeling of bottles for shipment

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

College of Agriculture Summer Intern-Review and update all current recruitment publications that the College of Agriculture was currently using -Coordinate new student orientation for College of Agriculture with 2 fellow student co-workers -Present an information session on the College of Agriculture to all enrolling students and their parents

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Agriculture; Dual Major: Food Science And Industry, Agricultural Communications And Journalism

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, K-State Alumni Association 2015 Student Ambassador, Blue Key Senior Honorary.

High School

Activities and Societies: FFA, FBLA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Swim, Soccer, Track