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Denver, Colorado, United States

- Build university and diversity recruitment strategic initiatives for the United States which resulted in successful hiring of 150 interns and 50+ new graduate hires.- Develop and execute university relations and diversity strategy through events with 36 key colleges and universities and 5 major diversity, equity, and inclusion organizations to meet organizational Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) resulting in hiring 71% of candidates classifying as an Underrepresented Minority (URM) candidate.- Collaborate with business unites to redevelop early career hiring strategy to increase overall intern to new graduate conversion rates and maintain attrition rates at company standard.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Lead implementation and execution of recruitment and onboarding programs for over 100 internship, co-op and new graduate full-time hires in Sales & Marketing & EHS job families.- Partner with stakeholders across 14 businesses to recruit and develop talent to meet organizational goals and strategies.- Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute personal and professional developmental opportunities for university and early career talent, including co-leading our largest event for nearly 300 interns.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Managed recruitment and retention of 30 internship, co-op and new graduate full-time hires.• Assisted stakeholders and local team with recruitment and retention initiatives such as candidate interviewing, selection and offer processes utilizing SuccessFactors applicant tracking system.• Promoted within 3 months of employment.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Utilize Salesforce to manage Twin Cities territory of 62 public and private high schools to reach territory recruitment goal.- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to build relationships with prospective students and school professionals utilizing data and market intelligence.- Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to design a personalized candidate experience.

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

- Lead planning and execution of marketing and communications strategies for Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council's (MSR&PC) state-wide promotional programs across 44 counties.- Managed and facilitated trainings and events with direction from Program Lead staff.- Mentored team of four regional staff members to recruit farmers to participate in county/state leadership positions and develop relationships with key influencers across the state.- Collaborate with communications team on projects for all AMS clients as needed.

Mankato, Minnesota

- Developed and executed 14 county producer board's public relation initiatives, including the growth of local social media channels.- Designed and edited marketing and communication materials for domestic and international audiences.- Collaborated with staff to strategically promote client organizational goals and vision under board direction.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

- Phone leads to farmers and ranchers for product purchase and utilization.- Strategically created sales plans to meet daily and monthly quotas.- Utilized technology platforms to collectively manage lead accounts.

Brookings, Sd

- Planed, organized and managed two, 140-employer career fairs.- Facilitated 25 professional career development workshops and events for students.- Built strong relationships between employers and South Dakota State University.

Denver, Co

- Designed facility brochures for 43 flour milling facilities.- Developed a communications training guide for plant managers within the North American territory.- Collaborated with senior leadership and team members to build communication planning resources.

Upper Midwest

- Lead and developed social media campaigns with team of 14 interns.- Planned, designed and executed 6 corporate promotional events.- Assisted growers and employees on grower recruitment programs.

Minnesota

Facilitate leadership development for FFA members in an interactive and inclusive eniornmentCommunicate positively with media entities promoting the agricultural industry and the National FFA OrganizationRelay positive impacts of donor support and helped bridge the gap between agricultural business and members of the organization through professional agricultural industry visits

Glenville, Minnesota

Coordinate longevity of buisness for future goals of organizationOperate farm machinery during planting and harvest seasonsPosses a basic understanding of equipment parts

South Central Minnesota

Organize and coordinate workshops for leadership development of members Actively communicate with FFA Chapter advisors and members Connect with others at the Minnesota State Fair and other eventsParticipate in National FFA delegate issues to improve the organization

Bachelor'S Degree, Agricultural Business

Activities and Societies: Alpha Gamma Rho, SDSU Ag-Bio Ambassador, SDSU Ag-Bio Prexy Council Officer, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Alpha Lamda.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Glenville FFA Chapter, Student Council, Class Office, Youth Advisory Committee