Category: AGRICULTURE

         UT-TSU AGRICULTURE / 4-H EXTENSION AGENT TRAINEE         Summary      Strong 4-H / agriculture education and extension background in areas of youth development and adult agriculture advocacy  Expertise in outreach programs towards youth and adults  Energetic, prospective extension agent who is a self-starter and team oriented with excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.  Successful at building strong professional relationships as a skilled mentor and educator, who excels at bringing out the best in 4-H members, parents, and volunteers  Knowledgeable about theories, methods, and curriculum standards used in designing, developing and delivering successful training programs, projects, and 4-H clubs   Prospective extension agent who is organized, driven, and effective at using efficient educational methods while focusing on the individual needs of each participant.        Core Qualifications          Cheerful and energetic  Dependable and engaging  Teamwork oriented      Innovative lesson plan delivery and development  Strong interpersonal skills  Outreach programming skills  Student and volunteer recruiting and retention skills            Achievements      Educated new employees on proper facility procedures and policies, by developing a training manual for several training seminars within 4 years as a research assistant    Promoted to Research Assistant Manager after only three months in position to support and train new staff.   Completion of UT Extension Sumner County Summer Internship Program Sumner County Extension Office, Gallatin, TN  2013   Completion of Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement Program (SERP) College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee, AL   2006        Professional Experience      Company Name    City  ,   State    UT-TSU Agriculture / 4-H Extension Agent Trainee   09/2015   to   Current       Observe the daily aspects of an agriculture extension agent and a 4-H youth development extension agent   Analyzed and participate on several in service Agriculture, 4-H, or teaching training workshops   Help and set up 4H clubs and Master Beef programs   Visit farms: soil sampling, weed, forage, or tree identification  Supported tours and analyzed demonstrations at various workshops to increase my knowledge in field of study  Continuing to develop my first year goals for the county: soil sampling test poster, weed/plant identification presentation, and Ag in the Classroom program (4-H)  Understand and stay up-to-date on current and emerging issues involving youth and volunteer development.  Attend in-service trainings to stay current on 4-H / Agriculture related guidelines and new program opportunities  Learn by Doing"          Company Name    City  ,   State    Research Assistant Manager   05/2008   to   08/2015       Manage over herd health management of research animals and diverse undergraduate and graduate students  General livestock record keeping Inventory control of farm supplies   Development and management of livestock facilities: Nutrition and Health   Collect and process field data, laboratory procedures, and various administrative tasks as needed to meet objectives of ruminant research projects  Conduct educational lectures, demonstrations, and tours to outreach programs for extension agents, small farm producers, community, and elementary and secondary school districts.  Prepare purchasing requisitions, invoices and purchase orders materials and services   Assist with results of research proposals and evaluation of livestock research development programs.          Company Name    City  ,   State    UT Extension Intern   05/2013   to   08/2013       Assisted in tutoring 4-H students in various clubs for upcoming competitions   Helped in setting up 4H club meetings, registering 4-Hers at judging contest, judged at the Sumner County Fair, and became an adult leader for 4H Camp  Created a few monthly newsletter issues for the county on recent program activities and upcoming events  Developed and delivered a few objectives, research-based educational programs to meet the needs of diverse adult and youth audiences; created an activity sheet and useful information on vegetables and pollination to 25 local community kids   Assisted with decorating and photographing several program activities for 4-H  Judged at the beef and sheep expo skill-a-thon contests: retail cuts, breeds, feeds, medication, and parts of the animal   Assisted with livestock evaluation and showmanship of county 4-Her's   Helped answer calls on identifying weeds and insects for county residents and gave them way to control their infestations.  Attended 4-H camp with fosters independence, leadership skills, team building skills and environmental education and general life skills.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Veterinary Technician Assistant   05/2006   to   08/2008       Provide nursing care and healing therapy for animals   Perform laboratory tests to help in finding of animal health problems  Sterilize and prepare surgical equipment and clean after surgery  Handle, and care for animals during treatment and surgery  Produce radiography, and collect and analyze samples.          Education and Training      Master of Science  :  Agriculture Education and Extension   2014     Tennessee State University  ,   City  ,   State                Bachelor of Science  :  Agriculture Science Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine   2008     Tennessee State University  ,   City  ,   State                Skills      Time Management    Classroom: Discipline, Instruction, Management, Creative Lesson Planning    Research    Goal Setting, Implementation, and Program Development        Community Involvement     After School Tutor, Wright Middle School, 2007  After School Tutor / Mentor, Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2006  Red Cross Blood Bank Volunteer, 2005 - Present  Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, 2005       Affiliations      Member, Minority of Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences: 2008   Member, Tennessee Louis Stokes Alliance For Minority Participation:          2008   Secretary, Block and Bridle Club: 2009   Coordinator, Pre - Vet / Animal Science Club: 2011   4-H Adult Leader: 2013   Vice President, GSAA: Graduate Students of Agriculture Association:    2014