Current Address:
910 East Knapp
Stillwater, OK74075
(405) 714-3041 / / Permanent Address:
6450 County Road 4950
Shidler, OK74652
(918) 433-2218
EDUCATION
OklahomaStateUniversityStillwater, Oklahoma
Master of Science in Agricultural EconomicsExpected: August 2007
OklahomaStateUniversityStillwater, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural EconomicsDecember 2005
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate AssistantMay 2006 - Present
OklahomaStateUniversityStillwater, Oklahoma
Food and Agricultural Products Research and TechnologyCenter (FAPC)
- Study the economic impact of the FAPC on the State of Oklahoma
InternSummer 2005
OklahomaState 4-H OfficeStillwater, Oklahoma
- Created 4-H curriculum
- Prepared for and conducted state conferences
- Gave presentation to over 2,000 youth
- Created databases of 4-H alumni
- Helped raise money for the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation
Farm and Ranch Laborer1998 - Present
McConaghy Farm and RanchGrainola, Oklahoma
- Care for approximately 1,000 stocker steers annually
- Raise wheat, forage and grain sorghum, soybeans, and hay
- Operate large equipment
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Cowboy Crisis Response Team MemberFall 2004 - Present
OklahomaStateUniversityStillwater, Oklahoma
- Trained in CPR, Fire Suppression, Medical Operations, Search and Rescue, and Disaster Psychology
- Response teams are organized to help when a crisis has caused emergency personnel to be overwhelmed
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching AssistantFall 2005 & Spring 2006
OklahomaStateUniversityStillwater, Oklahoma
Department of Agricultural Economics
- Taught students in Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Advanced Agribusiness Management
- Graded assignments for more than 50 students each semester
- In charge of class when professor was absent
Student Academic MentorFall semesters of 2002 & 2003
OklahomaStateUniversityStillwater, Oklahoma
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Mentored 12 students in freshman orientation class
- Graded assignments and kept attendance of students
- Led the discussion of nearly half of the class meetings
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
OSU Collegiate 4-HFall 2001 - Present
- President for the 2003-2004 & 2004-2005 school years
- Treasurer for the 2002-2003 school year
- Assist with Oklahoma 4-H Roundup
- Host Oklahoma 4-H Game Day for 2,000 4-H youth
- Co-chaired the 2003 National Collegiate 4-H Conference
Aggie-X ClubFall 2001 - Present
- Represented OSU at the American Agricultural Economics Association Academic Bowl Competition
- Operate a concession stand at OSU sporting events
- Participate in community service events
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society2002 - Present
Zink Residence Hall President2004 - 2005
- Planned and led social and educational events
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Advisory Director2003 - 2005
- Tried to increase 4-H Alumni Association membership
“This Is The Life” Residential Life Committee2002
- Created and executed a Residential Life recruitment event
- 150 high school seniors spent 24 hours with a host student
Homecoming Alumni Relations CommitteeFall 2001 & 2002
- Assisted, informed, and answered questions to help the alumni