Experience

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  Seldom rest farms

  Jan 2005 - Nov 2010

  Assistant

  Manage show string and work with my brother to maintain approximately 150 head. Work in fields to help produce hay, field corn, and soybeans.

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  Southwestern michigan college

  Aug 2006 - Jun 2008

  Helped with employee records and new employee orientation, as well as creating various pamphlets and brochures with helpful information about benefits available to employees. Wrote press releases, posted flyers throughout campus, kept track of various alumni databases, and served as the office secretary which included various other tasks.

  • Human Resources Assistant

    Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  • Media Relations Assistant

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
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  National junior angus association

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2011

  Njaa board of directors

  Elected by my peers to serve the approximately 7,000 active members of the National Junior Angus Association. As a board of 12 with 6 elected each year we make decisions concerning the organization, organize conferences, and help at shows and events.

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  Hoosier ag today farm radio

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  Cover events and produce stories, help with updating website.

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  Southwestern michigan college

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Adjunct faculty member - interpersonal communications

  Taught an interpersonal communications course at SMC. This included course planning, instruction, developing supporting materials, testing and evaluation.

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  Certified angus beef llc

  Aug 2011 - now

  - Plan and execute company events ranging from tradeshows such as NCBA, to consumer-focused festivals such as South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to pasture to plate events such as the Certified Angus Beef ® Chef Tour. - Develop high-impact displays which appeal to target audience ranging from consumers to cattle producers. - Communicate to various audiences, from ranchers to restaurant owners regarding the branded beef program. - Utilize various social media platforms to communicate information about the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. - Hired as the Certified Angus Beef LLC Management Trainee where I focused on public relations efforts including writing blogs and press releases. - Create presentations for varied audiences, or groups, on the facts of the beef community. - Facilitate teambuilding activities for marketing team. - Led teams to the completion of events through a detailed working agenda and consistent follow-up. Show less

  • Director, Brand Experience & Education

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Assistant Director, Brand Experience & Education

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Sr. Education & Events Manager

    Aug 2011 - Jan 2020