EDUCATION                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Graduation Date: May 2024  

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD                                                                                                                                                           Cumulative GPA: 3.876/4.0

Bachelor of Science

Major: Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications

Minors: Agricultural Business, Animal Science, and Public Relations
 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Agriculture Communications Specialist, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN         

June 2024 – Present

• Coordinate communications for agricultural and competitive events and competitions for the Minnesota State Fair and Minnesota Beef Expo.

• Administer and manage agriculture youth development programs and recognition programs.

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Event Crew, Ice Castles, St. Paul, MN         

December 2024 – March 2025

• Supported event operations by collecting tickets, processing transactions in the gifts shop and monitoring guests.

• Created a positive experience for all guests by welcoming them into the attraction, answering their questions and assistaing them throughout the castle.

 

Communications Intern, National Associations of State Departments of Agriculture, Arlington, VA (remote)                          

January 2024 - April 2024

• Monitored and analyzed data from earned and owned media content and communicate results to staff and members in detailed reports to be used for future marketing decisions.

• Drafted and designed social media content sharing information about the organization to the public and newsletters containing information that can be utilized internally and by NASDA members and partners.

 

Teaching Assistant, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD                            

August 2023 – May 2024

• Aided in the development of hands-on activities and assignments for leadership and leadership and management of nonprofit organization courses.

• Developed content and marketing strategies to promote the leadership and management of nonprofit organization program to students and senior faculty.

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Communications Intern, Christensen Farms and Feedlots, Sleepy Eye, MN                                 

June 2023 – Aug 2023

• Planned and executed internal and external events that promoted the business, business operations, and industry

• Developed marketing assets including videos, photos, graphics, and social media campaigns to be used by the communications and human resources teams for business and job promotion​

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Photographer, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD                                                                                                                                 

February 2022 - May 2023

• Photograph events, portraits, programs, and everyday life on the SDSU campus

• Create images that can be used for social media, print media and website marketing to enhance student life and encourage future students to come to SDSU

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Public Relations Intern, Minnesota Pork Board, Mankato, MN                                                                                                                    

May 2022 – September 2022

• Executed and organized educational outings, trade shows, and conferences to positively influence the public perception of pig farmers

• Designed compelling graphics and content for producers to learn more about the programs available to them and for consumers to learn more about pig farming and pork products

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Communications Intern, CHS Inc., Starbuck, MN                                                                                                                                                        

May 2021 – August 2022

• Assisted in company consolidation, including rebranding efforts and developing content to support employee understanding and engagement

• Produced weekly informational agronomy videos to support sales goals generating over 1,000 views and designing intriguing graphics and other content on social media platforms

 

Student Accounting Assistant, Riverview, LLP., Morris, MN                                                                                                                                                           

Augist 2019 - March 2020

• Supported the accounting department through data entry of receipts and invoices.

• ​Completed duties as assigned by the accounting and human resources departments.​​

 

Farmhand, R and D Sperr Farms, Donnelly, MN                                                                                                                                                           

June 2014 – August 2020

• Ensured adequate safety and health of feeder to finish hogs by completing daily observations, administering vaccinations and medications, and providing clean water and a balanced ration

• Assisted with grain planting and harvesting efforts by operating and fixing equipment, transporting people and equipment to fields, and clearing fields of potentially harmful objects​​

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CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Swine Club, President

March 2021 – May 2024

• Facilitate executive and general club meetings and organize club events, speakers, tours, and recruiting efforts

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CAFES Ambassador Program, Ambassador

February 2021 – May 2024

• Visit schools on behalf of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences to inform students about SDSU

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Sigma Alpha Sorority, Member

December 2020 – May 2024

• Participate in leadership, philanthropy, sisterhood, and professional development events that will prepare me for my future endeavors and promote agriculture on the SDSU campus and the Brookings community

 

Agriculture Future of America, Attendee

November 2022 – April 2024

• Attended the AFA Leaders Conference, Animal Institute, and Policy Institute which focused on growing personal and professional skills, networking with industry professionals, and expanding my knowledge in specific areas of agriculture.

 

Little International, Executive Judging Coordinator 

September 2021 – April 2024

• Coordinate the execution of 16 high school and collegiate judging contests for over 2,500 college and high school students and work with staff members to ensure the success of the largest student-run livestock exposition in the country